book buddies A new volunteer program for children in grades 1-8 and their parents to read to cats Monday through Friday, 3-4 p.m. at the West Vancouver SPCA shelter, 1020 Marine Dr. Staff are also accepting donations of gently used books. For more information, call 604-922-4622
book buddies A one-on-one reading mentoring program for children ages six to 11 every Thursday until Nov. 27, 3:45-6 p.m. at Parkgate Library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Free; registration required. Register at 604-929-3727, x8166 nvdpl.ca
teen photography contest The top entries will be on display until Dec. 5 in the District Art Gallery at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd. nvdpl.ca
parent-child mother goose A group experience for parents and their young children focusing on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs and stories together every Monday until Dec. 15. Toddler classes 9:15-10:15 a.m. and infant classes 10:30-11:30 a.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library. Registration through the Family Services of the North Shore website familyservices.bc.ca
storyhouse family drop-in Families with children aged six and younger are invited to come and celebrate learning in a fun, relaxed environment Mondays, Nov. 17 and 24, 12:45-2:45 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca
where the wild things are An intimate "guided play" experience for ages three to seven and adults Friday, Nov. 7 to 16, showtimes vary, at Presentation House Theatre, 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver.Tickets $15. phtheatre.org
max and ruby in nutcracker suite Max and Ruby bring to life a holiday tradition Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets $30.50, available at the box office, 604-984-4484 or online at centennialtheatre.com
tag meeting TAG is a forum for West Vancouver teens to have their say in teen collections and programing Wednesday, Nov. 12, 7-8:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca
fun with lego Join the library for a fun and free program Saturday, Nov. 15 10-11 a.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. For ages five to 12. Lego is provided. Registration required. Register at 604-984-0286, x8141. nvdpl.ca
herbology Join Stephanie Vigneux to craft creative concoctions made from forest and garden plants Sunday, Nov. 16, 1-2:30 p.m. at the Lynn Valley Ecology Centre,3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. For info call 604-990-3755.
family movie The library will be showing How to Train Your Dragon 2 Monday, Nov. 17 6:30-8 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Free. Registration required. Register at 604-984-0286 x8141.
empowerment girl talks A series of interactive workshops covering a variety of topics to educate, empower and inspire. West Vancouver workshops run from Tuesday, Nov. 18 to May 12, 2015, 4-6 p.m. at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave. North Vancouver workshops run from Tuesday, Nov. 20, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 1st St. West. Admission free for both, and includes snacks, beverages, raffles and gifts. To register or for more information call 604-913-6690 or email [email protected]
lego storytime For children ages five and up, session will include stories, songs, puppets and Lego Tuesday, Nov. 18, 3:45-4:30 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Free. Registration required. 604-987-4471 x8175. nvdpl.ca
paws 4 stories Kids ages six to 12 can practise their oral reading skills with a certified Paws 4 Stories therapy dog, Wednesdays, Nov. 19, 26 and Dec. 3, 4-5 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Sessions are 20 minutes. Registration is required and participants are asked to sign up for one session only. 604-925-7407 westvanlibrary.ca
tween advisory group For grades 5-7, chat about favourite books and graphic novels, share ideas and plan for events in the library Thursday, Nov. 20 4-5:30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Pre-register at nvcl.ca or the children's information desk.
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