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The kids list

Barnes & Noble at The Waterfront: Story time, 11 a.m. Sat. Story time, 11 a.m. Tues. 100 W. Bridge St., Homestead. 412-462-5743.

Borders: Story times.

• 11 a.m. Wed., 1775 N. Highland Road, Bethel Park, 412-835-5583; and 1170 Northway Mall, Ross, 412-635-7661.

• 1 p.m. Wed., 200 Mall Blvd., Monroeville, 412-374-9772; and 133 Pittsburgh Mills Circle, Frazer, 724-275-5820.

Carnegie Museum of Art: "ARTventures: Family Art-making in the Galleries," 12:30-4:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Free with admission. Regular hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. $10; $7 for senior citizens; $6 for children and students; free for age 2 and younger. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. 412-622-3131.

Carnegie Museum of Natural History: Ongoing: "Dinosaurs in Their Time" exhibit; films daily in the Earth Theater; Bonehunters Quarry, where kids can dig for prehistoric fossils. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. $10; $7 for senior citizens; $6 for students and ages 3-18. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. 412-622-3131.

Carnegie Science Center: Miniature Railroad & Village, SportsWorks, Exploration Station, SciQuest, SeaScape and more. Omnimax films: "Pulse: A STOMP Odyssey," "The Alps" and "Wild Ocean." Regular hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun.-Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat. General admission: $14; $10 for ages 3-12 and senior citizens. 1 Allegheny Ave., North Side. 412-237-3400.

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh: "World of Puppets" by We're Holden Puppets: 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Fri. Paint outdoors, 2-4:30 p.m. Sat. Build old-fashioned toys, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Tues. Through Sun.: "Just Kidding Around: Children in Cartoons and Comics." Through Sept. 7: LEMURtron exhibit. Regular activities: Woodworking classes: 10:30 a.m. today; 1 p.m. Fri.; 10:30 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Sat.; 1 p.m. Sun. Theme Reads, 1 p.m. today and Tues. Build Your Own Car, 3 p.m. Fri. and Sun. Clay class, 1 p.m. today and 12:30 p.m. Sun. Professor MiGooch, 10:30 a.m. Fri. Regular hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. $10; $9 for senior citizens and ages 2-18; $8 for everyone on Thursdays. Old Post Office Building, Allegheny Center, North Side. 412-322-5059.

Frick Art & Historical Center: GreenKids -- "Summer Senses," 11 a.m. Sat. Free. Ages 4-8. Regular hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sun. 7227 Reynolds St., Point Breeze. 412-371-0600.

National Aviary: "FliteZone," 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. today-Sun. and Wed. Little Peepers, 11:30 a.m. today and Mon. Through Aug. 26: Two-fur Tuesdays, with two-for-one admission. "Penguin Premiere," 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Mon.-Tues. Daily activities: Lorikeet exhibit open daily. "Feeding Time," 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. All are free with admission. Regular hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. $9; $8 for senior citizens; $7.50 for ages 2-12. West Park, North Side. 412-323-7235.

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: Through Nov. 9: "Chocolate!" exhibit. Through Oct. 11: Butterfly Forest. Story time, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wed. Regular hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. $10; $9 for senior citizens and students with ID; $7 for ages 2-12. 1 Schenley Park, Oakland. 412-622-6915.

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium: Children's Hospital Baby Day, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. Ongoing: "Worlds of Discovery" -- with reptiles, amphibians and more -- in Kids Kingdom; Tiger Encounter Window, with close-up views of tigers. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. $12; $11 for senior citizens; $10 for ages 2-13. 1 Wild Place, Highland Park. 412-665-3640.

Senator John Heinz History Center: "Kidsburgh" and Discovery Place for kids. Regular hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. $9; $7 for senior citizens; $5 for college students and ages 6-18. 1212 Smallman St., Strip District. 412-454-6000.

Springdale Free Public Library: Story time, 6 p.m. today, age 7 and younger. Monday's Kids, 5 p.m. Mon., ages 7-10. Family Game Night, 6 p.m. Mon., age 6 and older. Read to Me, 11 a.m. Tues., age 5 and younger. International Book Club, 7 p.m. Tues. Lunch with Miss Patti, noon Wed., age 5 and younger; bring your own lunch. Beginner Computer Class, 1 and 2 p.m. Wed. Storytime, 7 p.m. Wed., age 7 and younger. 331 School St., Springdale. Registration required for all activities. 724-274-9729.