Book Buddies Children ages six-12 will play literacy games and practise their reading skills with teen volunteers Saturdays until Aug. 30, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Snacks will be provided. Registration required. westvanlibrary.ca
Readers theatre camp Children ages eight and up who love performing and stories are invited to attend this camp every Wednesday in August, 2-4 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Free. Registration required, space limited. 604-987-4471 x8175 nvdpl.ca
Storytime All ages are invited for an outdoor storytime (weather permitting) Wednesday, Aug. 20 and 27, 10:30-11 a.m. at John Lawson Park, West Vancouver. westvanlibrary.ca
summer reading club celebr ation Kids ages 6-12 are invited to a party celebrating all the great reading that is going on as part of the 2014 Summer Reading Club Wednesday, Aug. 20 from 2-3:30 p.m. at Lynn Valley Library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd. Free, no registration required.
Read along Children under the age of five are invited to get caught up in the magic of Kellie Haine's ventriloquism at the reading club wrap-up party Wednesday, Aug. 20, 1:30 at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. 604-998-3450 nvcl.ca
Hot Summer Nights Chill out with the North Vancouver City, District and West Vancouver Fire Departments from 6:30 to 8 p.m. (weather permitting). Ask the crew questions, check out the fire trucks and equipment, try some hands-on activities and more. Kids may want to bring a change of clothes as there will be lots of fun with water. Schedule: Aug. 21, Panorama Park; Aug. 22, Semisch Park; and Aug. 28, Horseshoe Bay Park.
Imagine and Explore - Inside Out Children ages three to six, accompanied by an adult, will discover the incredible world of Lynn Canyon's invertebrates Saturday, Aug. 23 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. $8.25. Registration required. 604-990-3755 lego drop-in Join the library for a fun and fantastic program just for kids ages six to 12 Saturday, Aug. 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Parkgate Library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Lego is provided. Play, create and experiment as you choose. No registration required. 604-929-3727 x. 8166
Summer reading club Kindergarteners to Grade 6 are invited to Dixie Star's interactive storytelling show at the wrap-up party Saturday, Aug. 23, 1:30 at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. 604-998-3450 nvcl.ca
Babysitting in a Day An interactive and fun course that teaches youth ages 11-15 the business of babysitting Aug. 29, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Learn the responsibilities of a babysitter, how to get along and care for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children, and how to handle emergencies and provide basic first aid. $55 - includes the Canadian Red Cross babysitter's manual, babysitter wallet card and babysitter wall certificate. 604-988-8835 [email protected]
Imagine and Explore - Dino Plants Children ages three to six, accompanied by an adult, will learn about ferns, the dinosaurs of the plant world Saturday, Aug. 30 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. $8.25. Registration required. 604-990-3755
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