Book Buddies: Teen volunteers motivate and provide positive reading experiences for children five and up Tuesdays until Aug. 14, 2-4 p.m., Wednesdays until Aug. 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: 604-925-7408 or www. westvanlibrary.ca.
Summer Storytimes: North Vancouver District Public Library is offering summer storytimes until Aug. 15 at each of its three branches for babies to eight-year-olds. For schedule see www.nvdpl.ca.
Storytime: Park Royal shopping centre has partnered with the West Vancouver Memorial Library youth department for storytime every Thursday, 10: 30-11: 00 a.m. until Aug. 16 at the centre court of Park Royal north mall. There will be stories, songs and action rhymes. Complimentary snacks and refreshments will be provided. Info: www.shopparkroyal. com/campaigns/thursdaystorytime-park-royal.
Parent and Tot Playdates: Parents and their tots, up to age seven, are invited to enjoy face painting, crafts, entertainment and more Tuesdays until Aug. 21, 10 a.m.-noon at Park Royal Village (between Whole Foods and Urban Barn). Info: www.shopparkroyal.com/ campaigns/village-summerevents-series.
The Forest and the City: Listen to tales of mountaineering adventures in North Vancouver's forests, run a 1920s style relay race, learn about old fashioned plant collecting techniques July 25-27, 10-11: 30 a.m. for ages five-eight and 1-2: 30 p.m. for ages nine-12 at North Vancouver Museum, 209 West Fourth St., North Vancouver Fee: $5. Registration required: 604-990-3700, ext. 8016 or
Norden the Magician: Magic for kids Thursday, July 26, 11: 30 a.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. For more information call 604-925-7408 or visit the website at www.westvanlibrary.ca. LGBTQ Family Drop-in: Playgroup for LGBTQ families with children 0-5. Wednesday, Aug. 1 and Wednesday, Aug. 8, 9-11 a.m. at Family Services of the North Shore, #101 - 255 West 1st Street, North Vancouver. Info: 604-988-5281 ext. 330.
Historic Tales, Treasures and Toys: A free open house for kids. Crafts, storytelling and activities Thursday, Aug. 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., North Vancouver Museum, 209 West 4th Street. Info: 604-987-5612.
Red Cross Babysitters' Course: Ages 11-15 can learn how to babysit in one day at an interactive course July 28, Aug. 11, 13 or 20, 9: 30 a.m.4 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Fee: $55 which includes a manual and babysitter's certificate card. Info: Colby, 6049850408 or www.standrewsunited.ca.
Imagine and Explore - Go Bats: Children ages three-six (accompanied by an adult) will learn about bats Saturday, July 28, 10: 30 a.m.-noon at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration: 604-990-3755. Info: www.dnv. org/ecology/.
Classic Fairy Tales Series: Puppeteer Mirjana Heath will bring to life classic fairy tales featuring classical music selections July 28, Aug. 25 and Sept. 29 at 10: 30 a.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: $8/$5. Reservations: 604-925-7292. For more information visit the website at www.silkpurse.ca. Harmony Arts Festival: KinderTunes concerts will take place from 10 to 11: 30 a.m. at John Lawson Park, 750 17th St., West Vancouver. Schedule: Aug. 7, Shé; Aug. 8 Bobs & Lolo and Aug. 9, Chris Hamilton. Info: www. harmonyarts.ca.
Strange But True: Tanya Lloyd Kyi, the author of 50 Poisonous Questions, 50 Underwater Questions and Canadian Girls Who Rocked the World, will lead a lively discussion Thursday, Aug. 9, 2 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration: 604-925-7408. Info: www. westvanlibrary.ca.
Harmony Arts Festival: Creative Kids' Day will take place Saturday, Aug. 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at John Lawson Park, 750 17th St., West Vancouver. The event will feature a visual arts imagination station, collaborative community art project, face painting, concerts and more. Children's entertainers Mike Battie, Drum Syndicate and Norman Foote will perform. Info: www.harmonyarts.ca.
- compiled by Debbie Caldwell
