Family Friendly: ‘Goldilocks’ on trial in Darien

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The three bears face off with the title character in a scene from “The Trial of Goldilocks.” Pictured: Ariana Ozanich (from left), Danny Donovan, George Chladaand Julia Staiano.

Updated: February 3, 2012 10:14PM

There are as many sides to a story as there are people — or bears — involved. That’s the premise behind, “The Trial of Goldilocks,” being presented by Children’s Theatre of Western Springs’ Touring Troupe, 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Road, Darien.

“It’s kind of a fractured fairy tale,” said Children’s Theatre Director Leslie Price. “Instead of the story that everyone knows, we hear the story from everyone’s point of view. It’s set up like a trial so there are attorneys and there’s a judge who’s very funny. They act out everyone’s version of what happened.”

The cast includes eight middle-school students who were participants in a class held at the Theatre of Western Springs. Students were cast in the show and class time was used for rehearsals. They are presenting the show at local libraries most Saturdays through the spring.

Pick up tickets in advance.

Call (630) 887-8760, ext. 263 or visit www.indianprairielibrary.org.

Into the woods

Preschoolers through third-graders and their parents will enjoy taking a journey to “The World of Pooh,” 6:30-7:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6 at Hinsdale Public Library, 20 E. Maple St. They will meet the creatures of the Hundred Acre Wood — Pooh, Tigger and their friends. Registration is required.

Call (630) 986-1976 or visit www.hinsdalelibrary.info.

How sweet it is

Your family can share a delicious celebration at the Chocolate Expo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 and Sunday, Feb. 5 at the Morton Arboretum, I-88 and Rte. 53, Lisle. The event is free with arboretum admission — and you’ll get samples.

Call (630) 725-2066 or visit www.mortonarb.org.

Make a face

Kids who like making funny faces will love the 3D Funny Face Collage Portraits workshop, 3:45-4:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6 at La Grange Public Library, 10 W. Cossitt Ave. Rachel Weaver Rivera of Imagine Art Studio will teach children, ages 3-6, how to use buttons, bottle caps, decorative papers, ribbons and stamps to get the right look. Registration is required.

Call (708) 352-0576 or visit www.lagrangelibrary.org.

Parental pride

Your youngsters may appreciate you more after attending the Love for Moms and Dads storytime at the Oak Brook Barnes and Noble, 297 Oakbrook Center, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8. They will hear, My Dad, My Hero by Ethan Long and Laura Duksta’s I Love You More.

Call (630) 684-0586 or visit www.barnesandnoble.com.