A ‘Dragon’ book signing at Thalia Kids Book Club

It’s a day of wizards, witches, warriors and fun at a book signing at the Thalia Kids’ Book Club on Oct. 15.

Cressida Cowell, the author of “How to Train Your Dragon,” presents her enchanting new novel, an exciting adventure filled with giants, witches, wizards, warriors, and the mysterious wildwoods.

Cowell will be joined by author Claire Legrand (“Foxheart”) for an afternoon of conversation, art, fun activities, and a reading from “The Wizards of Once!” Appropriate for children 8 to 12-years-old.

Cressida Cowell at the Thalia Kids’ Book Club, Oct. 15 at 12 pm; Admission $17, $14 for members.

Leonard Nimoy Thalia [2537 Broadway at W. 94th Street on the Upper West Side; (212) 316–4962; www.symphonyspace.org]

Center for Architecture Summer Programs

The Center for Architecture promotes public understanding and appreciation of architecture and design through educational programs for K-12 students and teachers, families, and the general public. Summer Programs give curious kids an opportunity to dive into an architectural topic of interest and test out their own design ideas. Each program explores a different theme through art and building activities, design challenges, guided investigations of architectural examples, and special site visits. Summer Programs are week-long classes, Monday &ndash; Friday, for students entering grades 3-5, 6-8, or 9-12 in Fall 2023. This summer, we are offering programs both in-person at the Center for Architecture and online. Need-based scholarships are available (application deadline May 1). 2023 Programs run June 26 &ndash; August 25. Topics listed below. See website for specific dates, prices, scholarship information, and registration. Grades 3-5 Parks and Playgrounds Treehouses Building Bridges Animal Architecture Architectural Wonders Lunar Living Store Design Dream House Skyscrapers Grades 6-8 Green Island Home Treehouses Digital Design: Lunar Living &ndash; Online Skyscrapers Digital Design: Bridges Public Art and Architecture Survival Architecture Digital Design: Tiny Houses Store Design Grades 9-12 Drawing Architecture &ndash; In-Person Drawing Architecture &ndash; Online Architectural Design Studio (2-week program) Digital Design: City Design &ndash; Online Digital Design: Tiny Houses &ndash; Online Pop-Up Shop Digital Design: House of the Future &nbsp;