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 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. [email protected].
BOOKtopia: A children's free literature festival will take place during the month of May at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. The festival is intended to promote literacy, celebrate language arts and cultivate creative thought amongst youth and families. Events include author visits, illustration and writing workshops, a movie matinee, puppet show and more. For a complete schedule visit booktopia.ca.
Your Whole Child: Author Barbara Coloroso will speak about effective parenting and teaching strategies Wednesday, May 15, 7 p.m. at Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave, West Vancouver. Admission $20/$15. Tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604-9816335.
West Vancouver Youth Band will hold a new member information night Wednesday, May 15, 7: 30 p.m. at West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. No experience necessary for band (two years experience needed for strings). Info: Cynthia Hadley, 604-922-7996.
Animal Antics Family Storytime: Stories, puppets and rhymes celebrating furry, feathered and fun creatures of the animal kingdom Saturday, May 25, 10: 30-11 a.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Free; no registration required.
Imagine and Explore - Growing Up: Children ages three to six, accompanied by an adult, will learn about trees and the animals that live there Saturday, May 25, 1-2: 30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration required: 604-990-3755.
Young Naturalists' Club - Bird Language: Children ages five to 13, accompanied by an adult, will learn to listen with forest ears and discover the language of birds Sunday May 26, 1-2: 30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. To take part in YNC programs you must become a member of the club by signing up at ync.ca. Registration required: 604-990-3755.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover: Children age four-seven can bring a stuffed animal to the library for a storytime and tuck them in and leave them to spend the night Friday, May 31, 5: 45-6: 30 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. The stuffed animals can be picked up on Saturday between 10 a.m. and noon. Free; no registration required. Info: 604-9293727, ext. 3.
All Aboard for Kindergarten: North Vancouver City Library's book club for little ones will run till the end of June. Parents register their child at the library at 120 West 14th St. and receive a reading record. They then read to their child or have them read the books listed in each section of the record. After completing each section, children can go to the library and decorate a paper train car with their name. There will be a prize of a new book for completing all ten sections of the reading record. Info: nvcl.ca.
103 Air Cadet Squadron: Open to youth ages 12-19, cadets meet Wednesdays, 6: 30-9: 30 p.m. at 1513 Forbes Ave., North Vancouver. Register at any meeting. Info: 604-987-8818.
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