Summer Reading Club registration is underway at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. This year's theme will be "strange but true." Info: 604-925-7408 or www.westvanlibrary.ca.
Teen Reading Club registration is underway at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: 604-925-7408 or www. westvanlibrary.ca.
Read to Me: Registration for a program where children under the age of five are encouraged to read with someone special and record it all in a reading log is underway. A kick-off party will take place Wednesday, July 4, 1: 30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. The event will feature the Music Man Will Stroet who will entertain the kids with songs, stories and guitar playing. Info: www. nvcl.ca.
Summer Reading Club: Registration for a program for children in kindergarten to Grade 6 that promotes reading every day while kids are out of school is underway. A kick-off party will take place Saturday, July 7, 1: 30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. This year's theme will be "strange but true" and Mike Larson from Mike's Critters will show off his strange animals and share a few surprising facts. Info: www.nvcl.ca.
Teddy Bear Picnic: A free community event Saturday, June 16, 10: 30 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Andrew's Park, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. The event will include many activities such as face painting, a raffle, a bouncy castle, a clown, a barbecue and a bear parade at noon.
Classic Fairy Tales Series: Puppeteer Mirjana Heath will put on a performance of Rapunzel Saturday, June 22, 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.
Imagine and Explore - Got Slime: Children ages three to six accompanied by an adult will learn about slugs and snails Saturday, June 30, 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/.
Imagine and Explore - In a Flap: Children ages three to six accompanied by an adult will learn about the world of ravens, robins and a whole flock of forest birds Saturday, July 7, 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/.
Wednesday
103 Air Cadet Squadron: Male and female youth, 12-19 years of age, meet Wednesdays, 6: 30-9: 30 p.m. at 1513 Forbes Ave., North Vancouver. Register at any meeting. Info: 604-987-8818.
After-School Sports: Ages eight to 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.
Art Studio: Develop your artistic ability while working on your own projects or try something new. Youth ages 1317 can drop in to the studio, 5: 30-6: 30 p.m. Wednesdays at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $2.
Crafts Funtastic: Children ages six to 12 can discover the wonderful world of art with creative activities including painting, sponging, drawing, collage and more on Wednesdays, 3: 30-5: 30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Drop-in: $2. Info: 604-982-8311.
Family Storytime: A free drop-in program of stories, songs, action rhymes and more for the whole family, Wednesdays, 1: 30-2 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library. Info: 604-925-7408 or www.westvanlibrary.ca.
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