Whether it's splashing in the pool or getting reading skills ready for school, the Park City community provides a plethora of options for parents and kids to spend special time together.

Reading

Ongoing at the Library:

Baby and Me: Every Monday at 3:30 p.m. and Wednesday at 10 a.m. babies and toddlers are invited to bring their parents for a special storytime. Children sit in the laps of their parent or caregiver while participating in nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and music. The time is wrapped up with a socialization periods where small children learn how to share and enjoy books. The program is designed for infants to age 2.

Toddler Time: This class is held on Thursdays at 11 a.m. for children 2-3 years of age. Stories, songs, fingerplays, movement and a craft are introduced to caregivers/parents and toddlers.

Preschool Storytime: For the slightly older young child, a preschool specific time is offered on Thursdays at 10 a.m. The morning includes stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. For children ages 3-5

Combined Storytime: The library offers a story time that includes all children ages 2-5 on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Like the preschool storytime, children listen to stories

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and participate in songs, fingerplays and a craft.

Family Storytime: This is a class for the whole brood. Children of all ages are invited to enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. Please check the calendar for dates and times.

Special events

The Magic of Timothy: On Monday, June 23 at 11 a.m., kids and adults are invited to a magic show featuring The Magic of Timothy.

Bedtimes Stories: Beginning in June 9, the library will start Monday night Family Bedtime Stories. Everyone is invited to wear their pajamas and enjoy stories, songs and more.

Cool Tunes: On Wednesday, July 30 at 11 a.m. the library will offer Cool Tunes, music by Eric Herman and his Invisible Band. The band specializes in original, funny songs and audience participation.

Bugs and Invertebrates: On Wednesday, Aug. 6 at 11 a.m., the Hogle Zoo will present "Bugs and Invertebrates" at the library and teach all about creepy, crawly bugs like millipedes, scorpions, tarantulas and even a giant Madagascar cockroach.

For more information on any of these programs, visit www.parkcitylibrary.org or call 615-5600.

Recreation

Swim Lessons: Spend some time splashing around with your tot in Park City Recreation's Parent Tot Swim class this summer. Designed for children ages six months to three years, the class helps kids get used to water and prepares them for swimming lessons. Evening classes makes it easy for working parents to attend. There are also a number of daytime classes offered throughout the spring and summer. Springs lessons run though May and June and summer lessons take place in June and July. Visit www.parkcityrecreation.org to sign up or call 615-5400.

Rookie League Softball and Baseball: This one isn't a parent/child class, but parents can observe from nearby as Basin Recreation and Stretch and Grow of Utah combine to offer a co-ed beginner class for three and four-year-olds. The cost is $60 and is offered on Saturdays beginning May 5. Registration deadline is April 20 and times will be announced later. For more information, visit www.basinrecreation.com or call 655-0999.

Rookie League Soccer: Basin Recreation and Stretch and Grow of Utah combine to offer another co-ed beginner class for three and four-year-olds. The cost is $60 and is offered on Aug. 23 through Oct. 4 at the Basin Recreation Field House the class meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. For more information, visit www.basinrecreation.com or call 655-0999.

Gym Kids: Black Diamond Gymnastics offers Gym Kids, a program designed specifically for little ones. The curriculum has six different classes within its program and focuses on the young child and his or her basic developmental needs. The "themed" lessons change every two weeks throughout the year. The activities for each age group is specifically designed to meet objectives gross and fine motor development, cognitive development, social skills, positive self-esteem and basic gymnastics and movement education . Levels include, Diaper Daredevils, a parent-assisted class for ages 12-24 months, Tumble Bugs for ages 24-36 months, Tumble Bees for ages 3-4, Tumble Frogs for ages 4-5 and Tumble Time for ages 3-5. Classes are available throughout the year. Visit www.blackdiamondgym.com or call 615-1800.

and More Your Barn Door's Open This one's for the whole family. The Friends of the Farm are hosting, "Your Barn Door's Open" on June 21, from 5:30-9:00 p.m. The night will include food, dancing and new displays in the farmhouse. There will also be contra and music by Mike Iverson and the Blue Sage Trio. A pig roast catered by Kumbayah Kitchens will round out the evening. The Barn door will be open bring family and friends. Tickets are $25 per person. For more information, click here.