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Graffiti created by the people of Kush, found in ancient temples in what is now northern Sudan, is the main attraction at this display.

Exhibit times are as follows: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 1-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.

Children and their caregivers enjoy simple stories, music and crafts. These programs are intended for children ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome.

Check out this interactive, scientific, hands-on experience that explores space, the ocean, planets, the movie industry and more.

Museum hours are as follows:

• 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday
• 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday
• noon-4 p.m. Sunday

Wander the pathways to observe robots, dinosaurs, aliens and other fantasy creatures.

Museum hours are as follows:

• 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
• 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday-Friday
• closed Monday-Wednesday

These pop-up markets offer a wide-variety of holiday goodies like chocolates and tree — plus tons of holiday decor to enjoy. Times vary by location.

This highly successful program prepares students for PSAT,ACT/SAT and meets 9-11 a.m. select Saturdays, Dec. 7, 2019 through April 11, 2020, on campus of University Detroit Mercy. This program offers extensive academic programming in literature, writing/composition, math, science and social studies.

Independent readers ages 8-12 can pick up books at the Youth Services Desk beginning Thursday, Jan. 2 for a special Kids’ Book Club event on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. with local author A. Kidd. She will lead the discussion on her book, The Healing Star and share her experience and inspiration as a writer.

Stay for the Meet the Author session at 7 p.m. immediately following the Book Club meeting.

Registration is limited to 15. Visit ropl.org or call the Youth Reference Desk at 248-246-3725 to sign up for this free program.

Come and learn or improve your English in the morning or evening. Call for class times, costs and other details.

Kids investigate STEAM principles through the eyes of past inventors with hands-on activities. 10-11:30 a.m. and noon-1:30 p.m. daily.

Check out hundreds of Michigan’s best boat dealers. Plus there’s a live stingray encounter, free boater safety course and a kid zone with face painting, crafts, a mermaid and prizes.

Show hours are as follows:

• 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday
• 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday-Monday
• 3-9 p.m. Tuesday-Friday

See artwork created by select members of the Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, the Mount Clemens Art Association, the Romeo Guild of Art and the Warren Tri-County Fine Arts Association.

Museum hours are as follows:

• 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday
• 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday
• noon-4 p.m. Sunday

Explore books written by black authors, real aloud, listen or read to yourself. Picture books, fiction, nonfiction, plays and poetry available for suggested reading.

Kids and teens with autism can enjoy enjoy a screening of Dolittle (PG) Jan. 22 and 25. Contact your local theater for showtimes and ticket pricing.

Two of Arnold Lobel’s characters, Frog and Toad, show what friendship is like, through thick and thin. Ages 3-9.

Explore how music artists used album covers as a way to express themselves by viewing 50 designs, artist’s recordings and more. Open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday.

This open gym opportunity welcomes kids from ages 12 months to 5 years old. Parents must accompany their children during this time.

Explore texture rubbing in a safe and sensory-friendly environment at this event. Aimed at ages 4-plus. Registration required.

See all your Sesame Street pals for live music and party planning fun. Dance and sing along with Elmo, Big Bird, Cookie Monster and more.

A story about a young New Yorker who’s torn between his father’s old-school thinking and a life of crime.