Summer Storytimes: North Vancouver District Public Library is offering summer storytimes at each of its three branches for babies to eightyear-olds. For schedule see www.nvdpl.ca.
Summer Reading Clubs: Registration is underway for the Summer Reading Clubs at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. The Salteens will perform at a kickoff party Friday, July 13, 7: 30 p.m. Info: 604-925-7408 or www. westvanlibrary.ca.
Book Buddies: Teen volunteers motivate and provide positive reading experiences for children 5 and up. Tuesdays until Aug. 14, 2-4 p.m., Wednesdays until Aug. 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Info: 604-925-7408 or www. westvanlibrary.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.
Imagine and Explore - Yum, Yum: Children ages three-six (accompanied by an adult) will discover the incredible edibles of Lynn Canyon Park Saturday, July 14, 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/.
Red Cross Babysitters' Course: Ages 11-15 can learn how to babysit in one day at an interactive course July 16, 20, 23, 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, 604-985-0408 or www.st-andrews-united.ca.
Crazy Chemistry: Become a lab scientist in training and do hands-on experiments. For Grades 3-7, West Vancouver Memorial Library, July 19, 12 p.m. Info: 604-925-7408 or www.westvanlibrary.ca.
Mad Science, Mad Mixtures: Interactive introduction to the mixtures and science of chemistry for Grades K-3 at the West Vancouver Memorial Libary, July 19, 11: 30 a.m.-12: 30 p.m. Info: 604-925-7408 or www.westvanlibrary.ca.
All Wet: Children ages three-six (accompanied by an adult) will learn about the intertabrates who live in a creek. Saturday, July 21, 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/.
Norden the Magician: Thursday, July 26 at the West Vancouver Memorial Library. Info: 604-925-7408 or www. westvanlibrary.ca.
Go Bats: Children ages threesix (accompanied by an adult) Bats have a bad rap, but they're actually amazing mosquitomunchers! 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 classic fairy tales to life 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. Info: www. silkpurse.ca.
WEDNESDAY
103 Air Cadet Squadron: Open to youth ages 12-19, cadets meet Wednesdays, 6: 309: 30 p.m. at 1513 Forbes Ave., North Vancouver. Register at any meeting. Info: 6049878818.
After-School Sports: Ages eight-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.
