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'Hungry Games' Art Contest at the Mercer Island Library and More, Play Date!

Fun activities and some sweet deals for the whole family this upcoming week, March 7 - March 14.

March 1 - 19: Hungry Games Art Contest at the 

  • Teens in grades six to twelve may enter one piece of art in the contest for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to the movie.
  • Entrees must be submitted at the Mercer Island Library no later than March 19th, accompanied by the entry found found online.
  • Entrees will be judged by the Mercer Island Library Teen Advisory Board with a winner announced on March 22, 2012 and all entrees on display until April 16, 2012.
  • Cost: Free. Contest sponsored by the Friends of the Mercer Island Library.

March 7: Story Time for Terrific Twos and Threes at the

  • 11 am to 11:30 am
  • For ages two to three with an adult caregiver.
  • Enjoy stories, rhymes, finger plays and fun.
  • Cost: Free

March 9: Indoor Playground at the

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  • 2 pm to 4:30 pm
  • Kids six and under accompanied by an adult caregiver will enjoy zipping around on scooters and playing with balls, giant blocks and other fun toys. A great place for you and your child to get out of the rain and run, play, socialize and have fun.
  • Questions? Call 206 275-7609
  • Cost: Mercer Island residents, $3.25 per child, non residents, $4.50 per child. Program sponsored by the .

March 10: The Adventures of Peter Rabbit and His Friends at

  • 2:30 pm
  • For the whole family
  • Youth Theatre brings classic children’s literature to the stage with this delightful and rambunctious production.
  • The play continues through March 18th. Thursday and Friday shows at 7:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday matinee at 2:30 pm.
  • Cost: $10  Purchase tickets by calling 206 232-4245, ext. 100 weekdays, ext. 109 weekends  or online .

March 13: Baby Rhyme Time at the

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  • 10 am to 10:30 am
  • For ages three months to one year with an adult caregiver
  • Introduce your baby to books and the library! Stories, rhymes, music, tickles, bounces and fun!
  • Cost: Free

March 13: Preschool Story Time at the

  • 11 am to 11:35 am
  • For ages three to five with an adult caregiver.
  • Stories, music, alphabet activities and fun!
  • Cost: Free

March 14: Wonderful Ones Story Time at the

  • 10:00 am to 10:40 am
  • For ages 12 months to 23 months with an adult caregiver
  • Enjoy stories, rhymes, music and fun for the very young.
  • Cost: Free

Sweet Deals

  • Kids eat free at the Issaquah and Redmond locations every Sunday night. Enjoy a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entrée.
  • Good Through: Ongoing

  • Deal: Get a coupon online http://www.studio904.com/ for $20 off your first visit to Studio 904. Must be for services valued over $40. And Monday through Friday, after 2 pm, get 20% off a teen’s haircut.
  • Good Through: Ongoing
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