Family calendar

Sunday, April 9

FOLKTALES AT THE LIBRARY: In celebration of Día de los Niños, the Santa Fe Public Library presents a Teatro Paraguas production of Tres Cuento Misteriosis — Three Bilingual Folktales. The program is free for children and families. The performances are humorous and suitable for all ages and involve actors from the ages of 4 to 45. The production will be presented at 1:30 p.m. at the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave. ROCKHOUND GEOLOGY OUTING: Meet at the Ojo Caliente mineral springs parking lot, and join geologist Patrick Rowe for a trip to a mica mine, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $10 for individuals and $20 for families; register online at peecnature. org or call 505-662-0460 for details.

Monday, April 10

NATURE PLAYTIMES: Toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to the Pajarito Environmental Education Center in Los Alamos to explore the natural world from 10 to 11 a.m. Each Playtime features a craft, story and outside activity; no charge; 3540 Orange St.; call 505-662-0460.

Tuesday, April 11

BOOKS AND BABIES: Children can come and enjoy books, songs and finger games from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave.; call 505-955-6837. PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and more for children ages 2 to 5 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.; Oliver La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano St.; 505-955-4863. SCIENCE AFTER SCHOOL: Children ages 6 to 12 are invited to do science experiments from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive. Registration is required. Call 505-955-2828. The free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library.

Wednesday, April 12

CHILDREN’S CHESS CLUB: The Santa Fe Children’s Chess Club meets every Wednesday evening at the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave., 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. in the Community Room. BOOKS AND BABIES: Children can come and enjoy books, songs and finger games from 10:30 to 11 a.m.; Oliver La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano St.; 505-955-4863. PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and more for children ages 2 to 5 from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. at the Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive; 505-955-2828. AFTER-SCHOOL READING CLUB: Kids in grades K-4 are invited to come to the Vista Grande Public Library, 14 Avenida Torreon in Eldorado, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Meetings include stories, games, crafts and other activities intended to encourage reading and using the library. Registration is required. Call 505-466-7323.

SCIENCE AFTER SCHOOL: Children ages 6 to 12 are invited to do science experiments from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave. Registration is required. Call 505-955-6837. The free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library.

LARAMIE PROJECT: Desert Academy Performing Arts is presenting The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later at 7 p.m. at Warehouse 21. In 1998, 20-year-old Matthew Shepard was brutally beaten, tied to a fence and left to die in Laramie, Wyo. The death of this young gay man triggered the beginning of the social outcry. The killers were sentenced to two consecutive life terms without the possibility of parole. The Laramie Project chronicled events leading up to the crime, the murder itself, the investigation, the trial and the effect all of this had on the community. Ten years later, some of the same writers returned to Laramie and witnessed a community still emotionally divided. Setting the sequel apart from the first play are extensive prison interviews with both killers. Tickets at the door are $10 for adults and $5 for students. The play is dedicated to the memory of Anton Gress, who starred in Desert Academy’s 2009 production. Gress died in a crash last year. This production contains some language and themes that might not be appropriate for young children.

Thursday, April 13

FREE ADMISSION TO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: The Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, offers free admission to children under 16 every Thursday from 4 to 6:30 p.m. PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and more for children ages 2 to 5 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave.; call 505-955-6837. BOOKS AND BABIES: Children ages 6 months to 2 years can enjoy books, songs and finger games from 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. at the Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive; 505-955-2828. SCIENCE AFTER SCHOOL: Children ages 6 to 12 are invited to do free science experiments from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano St. Registration is required. Call 505-955-4863. The free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library. STORIES WITH INGRID: Movement, Music and Stories With Ingrid at Bee Hive Kids Books, 328 Montezuma Ave., 505-7808051. Storytelling for all ages, 11:30 a.m., no charge. LARAMIE PROJECT: Desert Academy Performing Arts is presenting The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later at 7 p.m. at Warehouse 21. The play is a sequel to The Laramie Project, which chronicled the 1998 slaying of Matthew Shepard. Ten years later, some of the same writers returned to Laramie and witnessed a community still emotionally divided. Setting the sequel apart from the first play are extensive prison interviews with both killers. Tickets at the door are $10 for adults and $5 for students. This production contains some language and themes that might not be appropriate for young children.

Friday, April 14

GARDEN SPROUTS: Stories and hands-on activities for children ages 3 to 5 with a caregiver from 9 to 10 a.m., weather permitting; sponsored by the Santa Fe Botanical Garden and the Railyard Park Conservancy. Meet at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden on Museum Hill, 725 Camino Lejo; $5 suggested donation; free to members and children under 12. STORY TIME: Bring your infants, toddlers and preschoolers for stories, songs and crafts at the Vista Grande Public Library in Eldorado, 14 Avenida Torreon, 11:30 a.m. FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: The Vista Grande Public Library in Eldorado, 14 Avenida Torreon, presents a free screening at 7 p.m. of a family-friendly movie. Call for the title at 505-4667323. Free admission, and popcorn is provided.

Saturday, April 15

SANTA FE FARMERS MARKET: 1607 Paseo de Peralta, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. MOVIE MATINEE: The Southside Branch Library will hold a free screening of the family-friendly, animated Disney film 101 Dalmatians at 130 p.m. The library is at 6599 Jaguar Drive. Call 505-955-2828 for more information. FEE-FREE DAY AT NATIONAL PARKS: In honor of National Park Week, there will be no entrance fees collected at national parks and monuments, including Bandelier National Monument and the Valles Caldera National Preserve. The Manhattan Project National Historical Park in downtown Los Alamos has no entrance fee. EASTER EGG HUNT: The city of Santa Fe will host an Easter egg hunt, with more than 12,000 eggs, including 20 golden eggs, at 11:30 a.m. at the Municipal Recreation Complex softball fields, 205 Caja del Rio Road. The hunt, for kids ages 1 to 10, will be divided into four age groups. The price of admission: one can of food per participant, to be donated to The Food Depot.

Sunday, April 16

FEE-FREE DAY AT NATIONAL PARKS: In honor of National Park Week, there will be no entrance fees collected at national parks and monuments, including Bandelier National Monument and the Valles Caldera National Preserve.

Ongoing groups

MOMS OFFERING MOMS SUPPORT: Local chapter of the international MOMS Club offers support and activities for stay-at-home mothers. Visit santafemomsclub.weebly.com.