Book Buddies: Teen volunteers motivate and provide positive reading experiences for children five and up Tuesdays until Aug. 14, 2-4 p.m., Wednesdays until Aug. 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: 604-925-7408 or www. westvanlibrary.ca.
Summer Storytimes: North Vancouver District Public Library is offering summer storytimes until Aug. 15 at each of its three branches for babies to eight-year-olds. For schedule see www.nvdpl.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.
LGBTQ Family Drop-in: Playgroup for LGBTQ families with children 0-5. Wednesday, Aug. 8, 9-11 a.m. at Family Services of the North Shore, #101 - 255 West 1st Street, North Vancouver. Info: 604-988-5281 ext. 330.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle . . . Redesign!: Explore environmentalism through art and games. Aug. 8, 9 or 10, 10-11: 30 a.m. for ages fiveeight and 1-2: 30 p.m. for ages nine-12 at North Vancouver Museum, 209 West Fourth St., North Vancouver Fee: $5. Registration required: 604-990-3700, ext. 8016 or [email protected]. Red Cross Babysitters' Course: Ages 11-15 can learn how to babysit in one day at an interactive course 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.
Urban Scrapbook: Enjoy a three-day exploration of the city, produce an urban scrapbook and skits. Aug. 22-24 and Aug. 29-31, 10-11: 30 a.m. for ages five-eight and 1-2: 30 p.m. for ages nine-12 at North Vancouver Museum, 209 West Fourth St., North Vancouver Fee: $15. Registration required: 604-990-3700, ext. 8016 or [email protected].
Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre summer programs: Children ages three-six (accompanied by an adult) can learn about wildlife every Saturday until Sept. 1, 10: 30 a.m.-noon. Learn about slugs and snails Aug. 4, birds Aug. 11, edible plants Aug. 18, water habitats Aug. 25, and bats Sept. 1. 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 to life classic fairy tales featuring classical music selections 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.
Harmony Arts Festival: KinderTunes concerts will take place from 10 to 11: 30 a.m. at John Lawson Park, 750 17th St., West Vancouver. Schedule: Aug. 7, Shé; Aug. 8 Bobs & Lolo and Aug. 9, Chris Hamilton. Info: www.harmonyarts.ca.
Strange But True: Tanya Lloyd Kyi, author of 50 Poisonous Questions, 50 Underwater Questions and Canadian Girls Who Rocked the World, will lead a lively discussion Thursday, Aug. 9, 2 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration: 604-925-7408. Info: www. westvanlibrary.ca.
Harmony Arts Festival: Creative Kids' Day will take place Saturday, Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at John Lawson Park, 750 17th St., West Vancouver. The event will feature a visual arts imagination station, collaborative community art project, face painting, concerts and more. Children's entertainers Mike Battie, Drum Syndicate and Norman Foote will perform. For more information: www. harmonyarts.ca.
St. John Ambulance Cadet Program New Enrollment: The cadet program teaches leadership, teamwork and First Aid skills. Enrollment session Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 6 p.m. Info: [email protected].
