Where to Go With the Kids: May 9-15

Monday, May 9

 Celebrate all the great things Moms do. Create a necklace for the special mother in your life.  11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., 18 mo-2 1/2 years, Free with admission.

 Play with toys and hear fun stories. , Youth Wing, 10 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., 0-5 years, 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, May 10

 Enjoy intriguing books for babies, learn exciting songs and rhymes, and meet other families in the neighborhood at this fun program.  Youth Wing, 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. 0 – 18 months, Free.

 Moms, children and anyone else can come to Barnes & Noble to listen to readings of Are You My Mother?, The Kissing Hand, and many more books about moms. , 267 7th Ave (at 6th Street), 12 p.m., Free.

 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. 

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.

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

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, May 11

 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, listen to music, or just hang out with your friends., Youth Wing, 4-5 p.m., 8-12 years, Free.

 Enjoy intriguing books for babies, learn exciting songs and rhymes, and meet other families in the neighborhood at this fun program.  Youth Wing, 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. 0 – 18 months, 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, May 12

 Consider yourself at home and share this musical based on the Dickens' novel with your kids. The Gallery Players, 199 14th St, all ages, 8 p.m., adults $14, seniors/children $12. 

 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. 

 Travel to faraway places in your imagination as you listen to exciting tales from different parts of the world. 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., ages 5 and under, Free with admission.

 This unique monthly program features songs, gallery activities, and art making. Pre-registration is required for each monthlong program., 11 a.m., 2-3 years, RSVP to youth.family@brooklynmuseum.org.

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, May 13

 Consider yourself at home and share this musical based on the Dickens' novel with your kids. The Gallery Players, 199 14th St, all ages, 8 p.m., adults $14, seniors/children $12. 

 is a monthly event planned for teens by teens. This open house will celebrate African-inspired arts. Come on down and check out live performances and hands-on art-making activities. Refreshments will be served. Brooklyn Museum, 5 p.m., 13-18, Free.

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

Read great picture books aloud, discover exciting fingerplays, and play with other children during this special time dedicated to toddlers. , Youth Wing, 10:30 and 11:15 a.m., 18-36 months, Free.

 Visit the Totally Tots Art Studio at Brooklyn Children’s Museum and discover all the activites that are 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, May 14

 Bring the family down to Central Library for a buck-a-book sale, music by BPL's band "Lost in the Stacks", arts and crafts for kids, an author talk, and more. , 10 a.m., all ages, Free.

 Robbin Gourley is the author of "First Garden: The White House Garden and How It Grew." Come hear the story! , 686 Fulton St (at S Portland St), 11 a.m., Free.

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

Exhibit Opening: Keep Your Balance This new exhibit at Brooklyn Children's Museum keeps kids on their toes! Check out (11:30 a.m., 5 and under) explore at  (noon, all ages), relax at Youngster Yoga (2:30 p.m., ages 6+) or make a craft at (2:30 p.m., 5 and under), and end the day with a live animal encounter (4:15 p.m., all ages). , doors open at 10 a.m., ages vary with workshop, Free with admission.

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.

 Consider yourself at home and share this musical based on the Dickens' novel with your kids - there are two performances today. The Gallery Players, 199 14th St, all ages, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., adults $14, seniors/children $12.

 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.

 Learn physical and verbal self-defense skills and discuss safety, prevention and violence de-escalation. This class is open to teen girls and transgender youth. Pre-registration is required - call (718) 788-1775 or email info@caeny.org. , 327 7th St, 12:30-2:30 p.m., ages 12-17, Free.

Bring the whole family to Brooklyn Botanic Garden this Spring for workshops and hands-on activities that explore plant and animal life cycles, and enjoy the garden in the Spring. Brooklyn Botanic Gardens,  1000 Washington Ave, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., 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), 1-2pm, 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, 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.

Sunday, May 15

 Children's book author Kate Hosford reads from her new book, Big Bouffant, about a little girl who starts a bouffant hair craze at her school  Make sure to bring your hairbrush, since Kate will help Brooklyn start its own bouffant craze with a hairstyling party. , 267 7th Ave, 12 p.m., Free.

 Bring the whole family to Brooklyn Botanic Garden this Spring for workshops and hands-on activities that explore plant and animal life cycles, and enjoy the garden in the Spring. Brooklyn Botanic Gardens,  1000 Washington Ave, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Free.

This new weekly story time features children's book authors and illustrators of your favorite books! , 143 7th Ave, 11-12 p.m., Free.

Stand on your hands to raise some money for charity - be sure to stay for tacos, root beer, costumes, and lots of handstands! , 524 Bergen St, 2-5 p.m., All ages, Free.

 Get a jump start on Summer!  Bring family and friends and enjoy plenty of food, beverages, vendors, entertainment and activities for the kids. 300 Vanderbilt Ave (between Lafayette and DeKalb Avenues), 12-6 p.m., Free.

 Musicians and storytellers Hasan Bakr and Kevin Nathaniel expose children to African instruments such as the djembe, mbira, bongo, and shekere at  this music and storytelling event. After the performance, children are invited can make crafts inspired by the story, and will receive a free copy of the  Abiyoyo story. Prospect Park, The Audubon Center at the Boathouse (just inside the Lincoln Road/Ocean Ave. entrance to Prospect Park), 3-9 years, Free.

 Consider yourself at home and share this musical based on the Dickens' novel with your kids. Today there is a matinee performance! The Gallery Players, 199 14th St, all ages, 3 p.m., adults $14, seniors/children $12.

Watch stories come to life on the big screen. Stick around for (2:30 p.m., 5 and under), noon, all ages), and (2:30 p.m., 5 and under). , 11:30 a.m., ages 5 and under, Free with admission.

UpBring Dance Company: Annie Talented kids ages 6-12 perform the beloved musical, Annie. , 1 p.m., all ages, Free with admission.

Migration Sensation Learn why some birds fly south in the winter, and why others stick around. , 1:30 p.m., ages 4+, Free with admission.

Miss Nina keeps babies and toddlers happy and laughing with fun stories and songs. She won a 2010 Parents’ Choice Award for her debut CD “Singing & Dancing Together.” Parents will enjoy the activities as much as the little ones. , 686 Fulton St, 11 a.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.

 “From the Tipi to the Dutch colonial homes of the Schencks, to the interiors of NYC apartments, discover how people turn a house into a home” at Brooklyn Museum’s weekly event. , 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., ages 4-7, $10.

 Transport yourself back in time - play games and make crafts just like kids did in 19th Century Brooklyn. Lefferts Historic House at Prospect Park, 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.