Children's Summer Reading Programs: The North Vancouver City Library's "Read to Me" and "Summer Reading Club" programs are now underway. Registration is required at 120 West 14th St. Info: www.nvcl.ca.
Read to Me, a program for children under the age of six where children are encouraged to read with someone special and record it all in a reading log, will hold a kick-off party Wednesday, July 6, 1: 30 p.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. The event will feature the Purple Pirate with his non-traditional brand of entertainment. For more information go to www. nvcl.ca.
Children's Entertainers Bobs and Lolo will perform a free concert of catchy tunes with educational messaging Saturday, July 9, 1-2 p.m. at Park Royal Village, near Whole Foods Market, West Vancouver.
Imagine and Explore - Maples and Cedars: Children ages three to six accompanied by an adult will learn about the trees of Lynn Canyon and how they create homes and food for animals Saturday, July 9 or Aug. 13, 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/.
Summer Reading Club, a program for children in grades one to seven that promotes reading every day while kids are out of school, will hold a kickoff party Saturday, July 9, 1: 30 p.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Mad Science will perform their spin-pop-and-boom science tricks. Info: www.nvcl.ca.
Imagine and Explore - Chitter, Chatter: Children ages three to six accompanied by an adult will learn who is making all the noise in the forest Saturday, Aug. 6, 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/.
After-School Sports: Ages eight to 15 can drop in for fun any Monday, Wednesday or Friday, 3: 30-5: 30 p.m., John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $1.
Art Studio: Develop your artistic ability while working on your own projects or try something new. Youth ages 1317 can drop in to the studio, 5: 30-6: 30 p.m. Wednesdays at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $2.
Crafts Funtastic: Children ages six to 12 can discover the wonderful world of art with creative activities including painting, sponging, drawing, collage and more on Wednesdays, 3: 30-5: 30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Drop-in: $2. Info: 604-982-8311.
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