Erie

Teen Paint Along: Paint an adorable otter from Tracie Kiernan’s step by step painting. For ages 12 years old and up. Registration required; 2 p.m. Monday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie; free; highplains.libcal.com.

Tales 2 Tails: Independent readers can come practice reading aloud with a furry pal. A friendly therapy dog from Caring Canines will give elementary-aged readers an opportunity to improve their literacy skills by sharing stories aloud; 4 p.m. Tuesday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie; free; highplains.libcal.com.

Lafayette

Littlest Learners: This series of hands-on programs is for infants and toddlers (newborns to 3-year-olds) and their caregivers to explore fine motor, gross motor and cognitive experiences. The program is included with museum admission or membership; 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette; wowchildrensmuseum.org.

Makerspace drop in: Makerspace drop in is open to all ages. Learn about the programs and tools available for making designs; 1 p.m. Wednesday, Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.

Storytime at Waneka Lake Park: Join on Wednesdays in June and July for story time with activities at the playground at Waneka Lake Park; 11 a.m. Wednesday, Waneka Lake Park, 1600 Caria Drive, Lafayette; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.

STEAM to the Max: Come to WOW! after school and take part in extra awesome STEAM activities. STEAM to the Max! is a recurring program on Thursday afternoons and is recommended for grades K-3; 3:30 p.m. Thursday, WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette; wowchildrensmuseum.org.

Picnic on the Plaza story time: Join the library and Arts and Cultural Resources at Festival Plaza for story time and activities during the weekly Picnic on the Plaza event; 11 a.m. Thursday, Festival Plaza, 311 S. Public Road, Lafayette; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.

Family Storytime: Stories, songs, rhymes and fun designed for toddlers and active walkers through preschool age; 10:30 a.m. Friday, Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.

Conversations in English: Join other English language learners in a weekly conversation group designed to improve speaking and listening skills in a friendly, informal and non-judgmental environment. These weekly drop-in conversations are facilitated by a native English speaker; 11 a.m. Saturday, Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.

Storytime with author Nancy Churnin: Join author Nancy Churnin for story time featuring readings from a selection of her books, including “For Spacious Skies: Katharine Lee Bates and the Inspiration for ‘America the Beautiful,’” and “Irving Berlin: The Immigrant Boy Who Made America Sing”; 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.

Teen Maker Hangout: Drop in to use and explore the library’s makerspace. Learn about the programs and tools available for making designs; 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.

Editor’s note: Availability and scheduling of events may be subject to change.