Where to Go With the Kids: June 6-12

Monday, June 6

Bring your old books in and swap them with new friends.  Youth Wing - Young Adult Reference Desk, 3:30 -7 p.m., Teens, Free.

 Want to talk to other area stay-at-home dads? This is a group for fathers and children - all are welcome! Postmark Cafe, 326 6th Street (between 4th and 5th Aves), 9-10 a.m., Free.

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo seals showing off their dives, catching fish in mid-air, and performing magical tricks. Prospect Park Zoo, 450 Flatbush Avenue, 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m., Free with admission.

Tuesday, June 7

At this monthly event, teens choose from a collection of newly-published young adult novels to review and discuss. Bring in a written, 1-2 paragraphs, review of the book they picked for the following month. The review may be published on our Good Reads web page. , Youth Wing - Teen Reading Room, 4-5 p.m., 12-18 years, Free. 

Explore art and science in a wacky way!  11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., ages 5 and under, Free with admission.

Summer Solstice at Stonehenge Celebrate the Summer Solstice and learn about how Stonehenge was made, along with why it's so mysterious. Create your own model of this sculpture!  2:30 p.m., ages 3 and up, Free with admission.

 Bring your youngsters for fun and song as you sing-a-long with Lloyd Miller. Rousing renditions of itsy-bitsy spider are great for the little ones. , 365 5th Ave (between 5th and 6th St), 10 - 10:30 a.m., $5 per family.

 A weekly story hour for preschoolers with storyteller Tom Stamp. Tom will read from his favorite picture books, play some tunes on his guitar, and lead fingerplays to get everyone singing and playing along. , 315 4th Ave at 3rd St., 10-11 a.m., $5/family.

Mathletes @ City Explorers Young tots will practice recognizing colors, numbers, and shapes in this energetic class through the use of songs, stories, and games. , 186 Underhill Ave, 1-3 years, 9:45-10:30 a.m., $35 (includes use of play space for entire day).

Savvy Scientists @ City Explorers Explore science through fun songs, crafts, and games. Play all day! , 186 Underhill Ave, 10:45-11:30 a.m., 2-4 years, $35 (includes use of play space for entire day).

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo seals showing off their dives, catching fish in mid-air, and performing magical tricks.Prospect Park Zoo, 450 Flatbush Avenue, 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m., Free with admission.

Wednesday, June 8

 Sing-along with Rollie Pollie Guacamolie. This one (as opposed to Tuesday's), takes place in the garden when weather permits. Call first to make sure it's happening at 718-788-2830.  , 365 5th Ave (between 5th and 6th St), 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m., $5 per family.

Board Games Play board games, meet new kids, and have fun! Pacific Library, 25 4th Avenue (at Pacific Street), 3:30-4:30 p.m., all ages, Free.

Play games and listen to music with friends. , Youth Wing, 4-5 p.m., 8-12 years, Free.

 Investigate the world of science with hands-on activities.  11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., ages 5 and under, Free with admission.

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo seals showing off their dives, catching fish in mid-air, and performing magical tricks. Prospect Park Zoo, 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m., Free with admission.

Thursday, June 9

Join Brooklyn Children's museum for a fun-filled day off from school! At 9:30 a.m., Bad Kitty visits the museum for a book reading, meet-and-greet, and crafts (ages 3+). At 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., create your own kitty puppet to take home at Kitty Art (ages 5+). At 1:30 p.m., start your own garden at Lunchbox Gardens Workshop (ages 4+).  Free with admission.

All day festivities at the Central Library include a performance by the Silly Dilly Band, a drum circle led by the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, and selections from the Calpulli Mexican Dance Company. Join DJ Colleen Crumbcake in the afternoon for a dance party! , 10:30-2:30 p.m., all ages, Free

Kids Sing-Along Join Ivan for this “drum-along” event. , 365 5th Ave (between 5th and 6th St), 10-11 a.m., $5 per family.

 Bring your favorite movies and DVDs and watch them in the library's television room. , Youth Wing - Teen Reading Room, 2:30-5:30 p.m., 13-18 years, Free. 

Hip 2 the Hop @ City Explorers Move your feet and dance to the beat! , 186 Underhill Ave, 9:45-10:30 a.m., 1-3 years, $35.

Kid Fitness @ City Explorers Based on the award winning PBS television series Kid Fitness, this family-friendly prgram fuses a fun fitness program with creative play and structured games simple enough to bring back home.  , 186 Underhill Ave, 11-11:45 a.m., 1-6 years, $35.

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo seals showing off their dives, catching fish in mid-air, and performing magical tricks. Prospect Park Zoo, 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m., Free with admission.

Friday, June 10

 Beginner and advanced players are invited to play together. , Youth Wing - Teen Reading Room, 4-5 p.m., Teens, Free. 

 Visit the Totally Tots Art Studio at Brooklyn Children's Museum and see what activity is in store for your young Picasso.   11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., ages 5 and under, Free with admission.

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo seals showing off their dives, catching fish in mid-air, and performing magical tricks. Prospect Park Zoo, 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m., Free with admission.

Saturday, June 11

Sun Tales - Egypt Explore the ancient Egyptian sun gods and create a sun-inspired Egyptian headdress. Stick around for (11:30 a.m., 5 and under),  (2:30 p.m., 5 and under), and (noon, all ages).   2:30 p.m., ages 3+, Free with admission ($7.50). 

P for Puppets  Presents: One, Two, Tres! This bilingual (Spanish/ English) puppet show created for babies and children to become immersed in a magical world of puppetry, which focuses on visual, auditory and verbal stimuli and provides a wonderful bonding experience between parents and children. The performance is designed to run 25 minutes to cater to infant’s and toddler’s limited attention span. Gumbo, 493 Atlantic Avenue (between Nevins & 3rd), 4 p.m., ages 4 and under, $10/child, $5/adult & siblings (space limited, call to reserve 718-855-7808).

Featuring the traditional storytelling from Guyana, Trinidad, Palestine, America, and more, this event features artists of all nationalities.  , 1 p.m, all ages, Free. 

 This daylong jamboree celebrates local eating, preserving and song from Brooklyn, including the Matt Munisteri Band. , 1000 Washington Ave, 2-5 p.m., Free with Garden admission.

Kids Story Time   Melanie Hope Greenberg wrote and illustrated "Mermaids on Parade." Prepare for the annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade and come hear the story! , 686 Fulton St (at S Portland St), 11 a.m., ages 3-8, Free.

 Play with toys and hear fun stories. , Youth Wing, 10 a.m., 0-5 years, Free.

 This adaptation of  "A Midsummer's Nights Dream" is about a group of construction workers in Prospect Park. Kids can play in the fountain after ths show (so bring bathing suits!). Seating is on the ground. Prospect Park - Imagination Playground (Ocean Avenue between Parkside Avenue and Lincoln Road), 11 a.m., Free.

There are more than 250 species of birds in Prospect Park. See some of them at this weekly event that is engaging for both children and adults. The Audubon Center at the Boathouse (just inside the Lincoln Road/Ocean Ave. entrance to Prospect Park), 12-1:30 p.m., Free.

 Make cool all-natural and recycled crafts with a new project each week. The Audubon Center at the Boathouse (just inside the Lincoln Road/Ocean Ave. entrance to Prospect Park). 2-3 p.m., all ages, Free.

 Join a naturalist for cool and fun science activities. AThe Audubon Center at the Boathouse (just inside the Lincoln Road/Ocean Ave. entrance to Prospect Park), 1-2pm, all ages, Free.

 Transport yourself back in time - play games and make crafts just like kids did in 19th Century Brooklyn. Lefferts Historic House at Prospect Park (enter at the intersection of Flatbush and Ocean Avenues and Empire Boulevard), 2:30-3:30 p.m., all ages, Free.

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo seals showing off their dives, catching fish in mid-air, and performing magical tricks. Prospect Park Zoo, 11:30 a.m. & 4:00 p.m., Free with admission.

Sunday, June 12

Beautiful Butterflies Explore the habitat of butterflies, learn about their favorite flowers, and make butterfly art. Stick around for (11:30 a.m., 5 and under),  (2:30 p.m., 5 and under),  (noon, all ages) and Live Animal Encounter (4:15 p.m., all ages).   1:30 p.m., ages 4+, Free with admission ($7.50).

Stories in the Park This story session is for the whole family. Lenape Indian tales from the Red Storm Drum and Dance Troupe and tanti stories from Trinidad will be read by artist Euston James. Lefferts Historic House at Prospect Park (enter at the intersection of Flatbush and Ocean Avenues and Empire Boulevard), 3-4 p.m., all ages, Free.

Kids Make Music with Bonga Using percussion instruments like handmade drums; tcha-tchas, and wooden blocks, Bonga leads a special rhythm workshop. Tune into and enjoy your own rhythm and voice. Gumbo, 493 Atlantic Avenue (between Nevins & 3rd), 11:30 - 12:15 p.m., all ages, $10/child, $5/adult & siblings (space limited, call to reserve).

This unique class demonstrates how to manage African and multi-textured hair for both mom and child. Learn the secrets of the pros! , 283 Grand Ave, noon-3 p.m., $60.

 This adaptation of  "A Midsummer's Nights Dream" is about a group of construction workers in Prospect Park. Kids can play in the fountain after ths show (so bring bathing suits!). Seating is on the ground. Prospect Park - Imagination Playground (Ocean Avenue between Parkside Avenue and Lincoln Road), 2 p.m., Free.

 Make cool all-natural and recycled crafts with a new project each week. The Audubon Center at the Boathouse (just inside the Lincoln Road/Ocean Ave. entrance to Prospect Park). 2-3 p.m., all ages, Free.

  Join a naturalist for cool and fun science activities.The Audubon Center at the Boathouse (just inside the Lincoln Road/Ocean Ave. entrance to Prospect Park), 1-2 p.m., all ages, Free.

 Transport yourself back in time - play games and make crafts just like kids did in 19th Century Brooklyn. Lefferts Historic House at Prospect Park (enter at the intersection of Flatbush and Ocean Avenues and Empire Boulevard), 2:30-3:30 p.m., all ages, Free.

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo seals showing off their dives, catching fish in mid-air, and performing magical tricks.Prospect Park Zoo, 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m., Free with admission.