North Vancouver City Library's Teen Photo Contest and Gala: Until May 10, teens in grades 6-12 are invited to email to the library a single photo in which they have captured this year's theme "The Right Place at the Right Time." A panel of experts will evaluate the submissions and the short listed entries will be displayed throughout the library. The winners will be announced at a gala on Saturday, June 1. Info: nvcl.ca.
Art Contest for North Vancouver Students: As part of the North Vancouver RCMP's anti-graffiti program they will partner with the city and district to invite students to participate in the beautification process of North Vancouver. Selected art will be enlarged and wrapped around utility cabinets. The theme will be "Nature of the North Shore." Deadline for submissions: Wednesday, May 15, 4 p.m. Info: Cst. Julia Bitar, 604-969-7424 or julia.bitar@ rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
Red Cedar Book Club will meet on Wednesday, April 17, 3: 45-4: 30 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Book titles nominated for the Red Cedar book awards will be discussed. There will also be snacks and activities. No registration required. Info: 604-929-3727.
Playdough Fun and Stories: Children ages four to seven can sculpt with playdough and listen to stories Friday, April 19, 3: 30-4: 30 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Free; no registration required. Info: 604-929-3727.
Sensational Sundays - Masters of Mayhem: Madcap antics with Wells and Woodhead, for ages five and older, Sunday, April 21, 2 p.m. at Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Admission: $20/$10. Tickets: centennialtheatre.com or 604984-4484.
Start With Art: An exhibition that aims to educate children and cultivate the love of art and art collecting will run until May 4 at the Seymour Art Gallery, 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Artwork is priced in a kid-friendly range and is only available for purchase by kids 16 and younger. An original puppet show titled The Dream Tree will run in conjunction with this exhibit Sunday, April 21 at 2 p.m. Info: seymourartgallery.com.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: A fantasy classic April 23-25, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Presentation House Theatre, 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Admission: $15. Tickets: phtheatre.org or 604-990-3474.
Skip into Spring: A puppet show to celebrate spring Thursday, April 25, 4-4: 45 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Free; no registration required. Info: 604-987-4471, ext. 8175.
Family Pajama Storytime: Celebrate spring with stories and songs Thursday, April 25, 6: 45-7: 15 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Dress in your jammies and fuzzy slippers. Free; no registration required. Info: 604-929-3727.
Adopt-A-Fish: A program that provides elementary school children with a chance to learn first-hand about the importance of protecting streams and rivers and about the vital role these habitats play for the salmon and trout who spawn in them Saturday, April 27, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Pick up a salmon release certificate at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr., then cross the street to Memorial Park to help a baby salmon begin its life in the wild. After the release there will be a fish-themed storytime at the library. Info: westvanlibrary. ca.
Family Storytime: Stories, rhymes and songs Saturday, April 27, 10: 30-11 a.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Free; no registration required. Info: 604-986-0286, ext. 8141.
Imagine and Explore - Swishing Salmon: Children ages three to six, accompanied by an adult, will discover the watery world of salmon and explore a tributary of Lynn Creek Saturday, April 27, 12: 30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration required: 604-9903755.
Rights of the Child Showcase: North Shore Community Resources invites children and families for stage performances, children's entertainment
and activities, exhibits and community videos Saturday, April 27, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Capilano Mall, 935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver.
Teen Support Group: A program for teens (ages 14 to 16) that are going through family separation Mondays, April 29, May 6, 13 and 20, 5: 30-8 p.m. with a final wrap up session Saturday, June 1 from noon to 4 p.m. at Family Services of the North Shore, 101-255 West First St., North Vancouver. Free. Info and registration: 604-9885281, ext. 386 or 385.
Teen Reading Club: North Vancouver City library welcomes readers ages 13-18 to the annual online club, which provides teens with opportunities to read books, post their own reviews and personal writing, participate in chats, discuss books and win prizes for the reviews they submit. Sign up at teenrc.ca. Info: 604-998-3480 or cpror@ cnv.org.
