BC Bike Race: A race for kids Saturday, June 29, 9: 30 a.m. (registration begins at 8: 30 a.m.) at Argyle secondary, 1131 Frederick Rd., North Vancouver. There will be prizes for best costumes. Entry fee: $2. Info: bcbikerace.com/registration/kids-bike-race. Summer Reading Club: Registration for kindergartners to Grade 7 has begun at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. This year's theme will be "Up, Up and Away." Members will receive a package including a reading record, bookmark and calendar of events. Report readings and have a chance to win prizes. Info: 604-9257408 or westvanlibrary.ca.
Teen Reading Club: Registration has begun at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. This year's theme will be "Zombie Apocalypse." Pick up a reading log, track the books you read and tell the library about them to win prizes. There is also an online Teen Reading Club at teenrc.ca, where you can write book reviews, chat with authors and share your creative work to win prizes. Info: 604-925-7408 or westvanlibrary.ca.
Behind the Scenes: Children can get a look into the operation of Maplewood Farm, at 406 Seymour River Place, North Vancouver, July 23 and 27, Aug. 20 and 24 with one-hour sessions at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. There will be activities such as egg collection and washing, animal grooming, setting up feed and exploring staff only areas. Fee: $24 for one child with an adult. Registration required: 604-929-5610. Info: maplewoodfarm.bc.ca.
Summer Reading Club: Registration has begun for kids of all ages and will go until mid-July at any branch of North Vancouver District Public Libraries. This year's theme will be "Up, Up and Away." Participants will receive a reading record to keep track of 50 days of reading over the summer. Info: nvdpl.ca.
Read to Me: Registration is underway for this program in which children under the age of five are encouraged to read with someone special and keep a reading log. A kick-off party is scheduled for Wednesday, July 3, 1: 30 p.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. The event will feature Folks from Mad Science who will present their Up, Up and Away show. Info: nvcl.ca.
