The following is a rundown of family activities for the week of Feb. 16-22.
Friday
Kids Dream Winter Film Series — "Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie" (PG), 10 a.m. Friday-Sunday, Lincoln Grand Cinema, 1101 P St. and Edgewood Cinema, 5220 S. 56th St. Admission: $3. Special prices on popcorn and beverages.
Barnes & Noble story time — 11-11:30 a.m., SouthPointe Barnes & Noble.
Saturday
Annual Model Train Show -- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Lancaster Event Center, multi-purpose arena, 84th Street and Havelock Avenue. Train layouts, train rides for kids, vendors and kids play area.
Bilingual story time — 10-11 a.m., Indigo Bridge Books, 701 P St. Book: "Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls," by Elena Favilli.
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Lincoln Bird EnCOUNTer -- 10:30 a.m.-noon, Gere Branch Library, 2400 S. 56th St. Make pine cone feeders, bird watch with binoculars, learn to identify bird songs, games, visits from live raptors and join Dr. Paul Johnsgard in drawing pictures of birds. Free, family-friendly event.
Free Family Fun Day -- "Polish Culture," 2-4 p.m., Nebraska History Museum, 131 Centennial Mall North. Polish story telling, make Polish crafts, listen to traditional polka music and learn about Polish Americans who settled in Nebraska.
Sunday
Preschool Dental Health story time -- 1 p.m., Eiseley Branch Library, 1530 Superior St. Free presentation and tooth care products.
Story times for Families — 1-1:30 p.m., Eiseley Branch Library, 1530 Superior St.; 4-4:30 p.m., Bennett Martin Public Library, 136 S. 14th St.
Sunday with a Scientist -- "Nanoscience," 12:30-4:30 p.m., University of Nebraska State Museum, Morrill Hall, 645 N. 14th St. Regular museum admission.
Youth Internet Safety Event -- 3-5 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 2225 Washington St.Ìý For young people and their families. Free, open to public.
Monday
Lincoln City Libraries -- closed today in observance of Presidents Day.
Tuesday
Library story times — Toddler: 10, 10:35 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Gere Branch; 10:30 a.m., Bethany Branch. Preschool: 10:30 a.m., South Branch; 10:30, 11 a.m., Walt Branch; 7 p.m., Eiseley Branch. Wee Workouts (preschool): 10:30 a.m., Eiseley Branch.
Children's story time —10-11 a.m., Indigo Bridge Books, 701 P St. Book: "I Have a Dream" by Kadir Nelson.
Wednesday
Library story times — Baby: 10 a.m., Gere Branch. Toddler: 10:35Ìý a.m., Eiseley and Gere branches. Preschool: 10:30 a.m., Anderson, Eiseley, South and Walt branches.
Preschool Dental Health story time -- 10:30 a.m., South Branch Library, 2675 South St. Free presentation and tooth care products.
African American Read-in -- noon-1 p.m., Eiseley Branch Library. Celebrate Black History Month and listen to community members read from their favorite books. Free for entire family.
Thursday
Library story times — Baby: 10:30 a.m., Walt Branch; 6:30 p.m., Gere Branch. Toddler: 10 and 10:35 a.m., Gere Branch; 10:35 a.m., Eiseley Branch. Preschool: 10:30 a.m., Bethany and Eiseley branches.
Free Thursday Night admission -- 4:30-8 p.m. Thursdays in February, University of Nebraska State Museum, Morrill Hall, 645 N. 14th St.
Shows and exhibits
"Wynken, Blynken & Nod" world premiere — Feb. 17-19 and 24-26, The Rose Theater, 2001 Farnam St., Omaha. For dates, times and tickets: 402-345-4849 or .
Planetarium astronomy shows — "Firefall" 11 a.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. "Solar Superstorms" noon Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays; "Big Red Sky Tour," 1 p.m. Saturdays. University of Nebraska Museum of Natural History, Mueller Planetarium, Morrill Hall, south of 14th and Vine streets. 402-472-2641.
Hyde Observatory shows — 7-10 p.m. Saturdays, Hyde Observatory, Holmes Lake. Free. Reservations available for Monday-Thursday nights. 402-441-7094.
Arctic Wonderland -- daily through April 8, Omaha Children's Museum, 500 S. 20th St., Omaha. Information: .
Coming up
Mother/son dance -- 6-8 p.m. Feb. 23, Fallbrook YMCA, 700 Penrose Drive. Construction-themed dance party and photo booth. $7/member, $15/non-member. Register at .
LINPEX Stamp Show -- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 24, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 25, Country Inn & Suites, 5353 N. 27th St. Includes kids table. Free admission and parking. Information: or 402-483-6626.
Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day -- 9-11 a.m. or 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 24, Innovation Campus, 2021 Transformation Drive. Hands-on activities with engineers. Free for girls grades three through 12. Register at .
Lunar New Year Celebration -- "The Year of the Dog," 1-4 p.m. Feb. 25, Lancaster Event Center, 84th Street and Havelock Avenue. Free Asian cuisine, cultural activities, art performances, games, music and health screenings.
Prairie Princess Party -- 1-4 p.m. Feb. 24, College Park, 3180 W. Highway 34, Grand Island (across from Stuhr Museum). Event is for little girls and boys. $8/person. 308-385-5316 or .
Dental Health story times -- 4 p.m. Feb. 25, Bennett Martin Public Library, 246 S. 14th St.; 10:30 a.m. Feb. 27, Walt Branch, 6701 S. 14th St. Free presentation and tooth care products.
Shining Star Night -- 4-7 p.m. Feb. 26, Lincoln Children's Museum, 1420 P St. This event is for families with children whose health has been compromised by a medical condition, specialized surgical procedures or medical treatments. Closed to the general public. Free.
Westminster Drama Camp 2018 -- for grades kindergarten through six, "The Little Mermaid," 9 a.m. March 12 to 5 p.m. March 17, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2110 Sheridan Blvd. Register at .
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