KIDS BIG, BIG BUGS. See an 11-foot locust spread its 22-foot wings, or a 19-foot praying mantis sit up and look for food. This isn't science fiction, it's the Tucson Children's Museum exhibit Big, Big Bugs, on display during regular mall hours through September 2 at Park Mall, 5870 E. Broadway. Admission is $3, with discounts for groups with a reservation. READY TO READ. The Tucson-Pima Public Libraries have put together two reading programs: Go for the Gold-Read! for young children; and Teens Read: Picture This, for kids grades 7 to 12. Both programs encourage reading and library skills over the summer months and offer some cool incentives like Toros tickets, passes to Skate Country, sports trading cards and more. Sign up at any TPPL branch library, or call 791-3213 for registration and information. SAFE KIDS. Park Mall has put together a Back To School Safety Fair from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 26 and 27. The Tucson Police Department, Pima County Sheriff's Department SWAT and K-9 units, Rural Metro, the Department of Public Safety and others will have demonstrations and stay-safe tips for kids of all ages. Admission is free. Call 747-7575 for information. STAR STRUCK. Flandrau Science Center. UA Campus. 621-STAR. Watch as our Solar System comes alive with a host of endangered animal friends guiding the way in Our Place In Space at 10 a.m. Monday through Friday. Continuing through August 9, this show introduces kids ages 8 and under to the magic of our universe. Children ages 9 to 11 learn what makes up our Solar System in The Friendly Stars, screening at 11 a.m. Monday through Friday. See what really lives in an aquarium (besides the fish) with Flandrau's new hands-on exhibit, The World Within. There are many other new exhibits to see and try. Exhibits are free with admission. Tickets are $3 for either show. Call 621-STAR for information.

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