PAWS 4 STORIES Kids aged six and up with reading challenges can practise their oral reading with a certified Paws 4 Stories therapy dog Wednesdays, April 15, 22 and 29, 4-5 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Kids must be school-aged, able to read some English on their own and comfortable reading with a dog and the dog's adult handler. 604-925-7408
JACK AND THE BEAN A new spin on the old classic that finds Jack surrounded by land that won't grow anything, showing until April 26 at Presentation House Theatre, 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. $15 phtheatre.org
PROPERTIES FAMILY HUB KIDS APP CLUB Use a variety of tablets and apps to learn new things and have a blast in this fun-filled technology program Thursdays until April 30, 3:15-4:30 p.m. at Chartwell elementary, 1300 Chartwell Dr., West Vancouver. Register online. westvanlibrary.ca
LEGO ROBOTICS Build amazing robots while learning digital literacy skills Tuesdays until May 12, 3:45-5:15 p.m. at Capilano Library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. For students in Grades 5-7. All equipment provided. Due to the required equipment and space, this program is limited to eight students, who will be chosen by lottery. Please fill out a lottery entry in person at Capilano library or call 604-987-4471 x8175. nvdpl.ca
BOOK BUDDIES A one-on-one reading mentoring program for children aged six to 11 Wednesdays until May 27, 3:45-5:45 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Children meet weekly with a trained teen volunteer to read aloud to each other, choose books to take home and do literacy activities. Free. Registration required. 604-984-0286 x8141
START WITH ART An annual exhibition at the Seymour Art Gallery that aims to educate children and cultivate the love of art and art collecting until May 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Artists will exhibit work and offer advice for young artists. Free. seymourartgallery.com
CAP KODALY ORFF MUSIC FOR CHILDREN Children experience the joy of making music through song, games, dance and instruments Fridays, April 17 to June 12, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr.
Registration required. 604-925-7408
HIGHLANDS LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL OPENING DAY A little league tradition when the Highlands baseball community of more than 400 players and their families get together to meet and connect Saturday, April 18, 12-4 p.m. at Delbrook Park, corner of Queens Road and Delbrook, North Vancouver.
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FAMILY MOVIES AT THE LIBRARY Dr. Seuss' The Lorax, an adaptation of Dr. Seuss' classic tale of a forest creature who shares the enduring power of hope, will screen Saturday, April 18, 2:30-4 p.m. at Parkgate Library, 3675 Banff Court. Free, registration required. Register at 604-929-3727 x8166. nvdpl.ca
SELF DEFENSE FOR TEENS A workshop for beginners with Master Hamid, a third-degree black belt instructor from North Vancouver's Tiger's Eye Karate Do, Tuesday, April 21, 3:30-4:15 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. For Grades 7-12. Register at nvcl.ca.
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