Book Buddies: Tuesdays; July 16-August 6, 2-4 p.m. and Wednesdays; July 17-August 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Teen volunteers motivate and provide positive reading experience for school-aged children. Information and registration: 604-9257408.
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: 604-925-7408 or westvanlibrary.ca.
Teen Reading Club: Registration has begun at 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. For information: 604-925-7408 or westvanlibrary.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 and at the North Vancouver City Library. 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 or nvcl.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 is required: call 604929-5610. For more information, visit: maplewoodfarm. bc.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: 604-9878818.
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 fee: $3. Info: 604-982-8300 or jbcc.ca.
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, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: 604-925-7408 or westvanlibrary.ca.
French Storytime: Free drop-in for ages six to nine, Wednesdays, 4-4: 45 p.m. at North Van City Library, 120 West 14th St. Info: nvcl.ca.
Imagination Storytime: A free drop-in program for children ages one-five every Wednesday, 10-10: 30 a.m. at Active Baby, Capilano Mall, North Vancouver. Info: 604986-8977.
Mount Seymour United Church Children's Choir: Children ages five to 10 are invited to join the choir that practises every Wednesday, 3: 45 p.m. at 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. The program is all about having fun with music. Info: mtseymourunited.com.
Mount Seymour United Church Youth Choir: Youth ages 11-15 are invited to join the choir that practices every Wednesday, 4 p.m. at 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. No singing or music-reading ability required. Info: 604-929-1336 or mtseymourunited.com.
North Shore Celtic Ensemble: Children ages nine to 17 with at least two years experience of violin and an interest in Celtic music, are invited to play in a lively ensemble. Rehearsals take place Wednesday evenings at Handsworth school, 1044 Edgewood Rd., North Vancouver. Info: cgiguere@ telus.net or nsce.ca.
Parent and Tot Gym: Open gym time for children ages one-five, Wednesdays, 12: 15 p.m. at Ron Andrews Community Centre, 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Parent participation and supervision is required. Drop-in fee: $1.
Sea Cadets offers youth ages 12-18 physical fitness, citizenship and leadership while fostering an interest in Canada's civilian and naval maritime communities. Meetings are held Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. at 1555 Forbes Ave., North Vancouver. New members welcome. Info: 604988-8911 or [email protected].
Toddler Storytime: Free drop-in for children ages two-three, Wednesdays, 10: 1510: 45 a.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Info: nvcl.ca.
ToddleTales: Free drop-in storytime for children ages 24-36 months, Wednesdays, 10: 30-11 a.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration is not required. Info: nvdpl. ca/children.
ToddleTales: Free drop-in storytime for children ages 24-36 months, Wednesdays, 10: 30-11 a.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration is not required. Info: nvdpl. ca/children.
Young Mothers Program: For mothers 24 years old and under, Wednesdays, 12: 302: 30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver.
THURSDAY
Baby Storytime: Free drop-in for children ages two and younger, Thursdays, 10: 1510: 45 a.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Info: nvcl.ca.
Babytimes: Songs, action rhymes, finger plays and picture books geared for the very young, Thursdays, 10: 1510: 45 a.m. for pre-walkers and 11-11: 30 a.m. for walkers up to 23 months, at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Free drop-in. Info: westvanlibrary.ca or 604-925-7408.
Gleneagles Family Storytime: A free drop-in program of puppetry, songs and stories, Thursdays, 1010: 30 a.m. at Gleneagles Community Centre, 6262 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: westvanlibrary.ca.
Pacific Spirit Children's Choir invites kids ages five to 18 to their new season. Rehearsals take place Thursdays, 5-6: 20 p.m. at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave. Info: Gerald van Wyck, music director, 604-808-5231 or pschildrenschoir.ca.
Parent and Tot Gym: Drop-in gym for kids ages one month-five years Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9: 30-11: 30 a.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $1. Info: 604-982-8300 or jbcc.ca.
Pemberton Heights Mums' Group meets the second Thursday evening of each month at different members' homes. Info: Shauna, 604984-4434 or smmarkham@ shaw.ca.
St. Andrew's United Church Choirs: Angelic Voices, (ages five-eight) Thursdays, 5-5: 45 p.m.; and Saintly Singers (ages nine-16), Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., at the church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-0408 orst-andrewsunited.ca.
StoryTales: Free drop-in storytime for children ages three to five, Thursdays, 10: 30-11 a.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Registration is not required. Info: nvdpl. ca/children.
StoryTales: Free drop-in storytime for children ages three to five, Thursdays, 10: 30-11 a.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration is not required. Info: nvdpl. ca/children.
FRIDAY
After-school Sports: Children ages eight to 13 can play a variety of sports Fridays, 3: 305: 30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $1. Info: 604982-8300 or jbcc.ca.
BabyTales: Free drop-in storytime for newborns to 24 months, Fridays, 10: 30-11 a.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration is not required. Info: nvdpl.ca/ children.
BabyTales: Free drop-in storytime for newborns to 24 months, Fridays, 10: 3011 a.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Registration is not required. Info: nvdpl.ca/ children.
