Animation Classes for Kids, Little Airplane Productions, the makers of quality Film and Television programming for young children, is introducing its first animation class for kids. Participants must be between the ages of 7-16 and have an interest in computer animation. Two-day course, Sat., July 22 & 29 from 10am – 3pm. 86 Franklin St., 5th Floor. $500. 212-965-8999. www.littleairplane.com.
Baby Story Time, Children 0-18 months listen to nursery rhymes, board books and fingerplays. Every Monday in July at 10:30am, 11:15am & 1:30pm. Ottendorfer Library, 135 2nd Ave., near E. 8th St. 212-674-0947.
Children’s Film Shorts, These aren’t your ordinary movies for children. Ages 4+. Tues., July 18 at 4pm.
Craft Creations, Make your own watercolor paints. Ages 5+. Wed., July 12 at 4pm. Ottendorfer Branch, The New York Public Library, 135 2nd Ave., near E. 8th St. 212-674-0947.
Pirate Treasure, Listen to adventure stories and then make a treasure chest. Ages 3-8. Thurs., July 20 at 4:15pm. Ottendorfer Branch, The New York Public Library, 135 2nd Ave., near E. 8th St. 212-674-0947.
Shake, Rattle & Roll, Come listen to some classic picture books from the 1950s and then make a root beer float. Ages 3+. Thurs., July 13 at 4:15pm. Ottendorfer Branch, The New York Public Library, 135 2nd Ave., near E. 8th St. 212-674-0947.
Toddler Story Time, Children ages 18-36 months are invited to take part in a program of stories, songs and fingerplays. Every Wednesday at 10:30 & 11:15am. Ottendorfer Library, 135 2nd Ave., near E. 8th St. 212-674-0947.
Washington Market Park Children’s Event, Children’s concert featuring "Robbo." Thurs., July 13 from 6:30-7:30pm. Greenwich at Chambers St.
Youth Theater Festival 2006, View performances and take part in workshops by 13 different youth companies that create original work written, directed and/or performed by teens. Several performances will be featured on Thurs. & Fri., July 13 & 14 from 10am – 4:30pm and Sat., July 15 from 12-5:30pm. Seating is first-come, first-served. Free, donations welcome.