Welcome back to our Grab and Go Kids Planner!

Each week, we'll give you the info on some of the best family activities or events for the week. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.

Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!

FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK

1. Walkers and Talkers at the Library

When/Where: Tuesday, 11 a.m., at Lucius Beebe Memorial Library, 345 Main St., Wakefield

Why Go: This program is offered for children ages 1 and 2. Contact the library for registration information.

Price: Free

2. St. Patrick’s Day party at the Lynnfield library

When/Where: Wednesday, March 16, 6:30 p.m., at the Lynnfield Public Library, 18 Summer St., Lynnfield

Why Go: Wear green and celebrate all things Irish. We will honor the patron saint of Ireland with stories and a craft. Refreshments will be served. All ages are welcome.

Price: Free, no registration required

3. Program for 3- and 4-Year Olds at the Library

When/Where: Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., and Friday, 11 a.m., at Lucius Beebe Memorial Library, 345 Main St., Wakefield

Why Go: This program runs weekly on Tuesdays. Contact the library for registration information.

Price: Free

4. Comic Illustration for Ages 8-11

When/Where: Weekly on Tuesdays, 3:45-4:45 p.m., at Creative Arts, 25 Woburn St., Reading

Why Go: Crash! Bang! Zoom! Learn the principles of comic illustration while creating your own comic book.

Price: $165

5. Story time for 2-year-olds

When/Where: Most Tuesdays (10:15-10:45 a.m.) and Wednesdays (9:30-10 a.m.), at the Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave., Reading

Why Go: Bring the kids for stories at the library. There will also be songs and visits with Cocoa Moose.

Price: Free