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Summer Reading Club Programs for Kids!

 
Great books, fun events & awesome prizes! Come to Vancouver Public Library and fnd out why Reading Rocks this summer.  Kids ages 6 to 12 can join the club for FREE at any VPL location.  For more information, visit the Library's Summer Reading Club page.

Looking for some fun summer activities for kids?  Check out the following Summer Reading Club events:
 

Summer Reading Club Book Swap

Saturday July 31
11:00 am-3:00 pm
Kensington Branch, 1428 Cedar Cottage Mews
 
Come to Kensington Branch with the books in good condition that you don't want to read anymore and exchange them for books that you want to read!  For more information please contact Kensington Branch at 604-665-3961

Multicultural Summer Reading Club: Hello from Russia!

Saturday July 31
2:00-3:00 pm
Children's Library, Central Library, 350 West Georgia Street
 
Have you heard of shoes made from birch tree bark? Join us to learn about life in old Russia. You will try Russian words and instruments and even learn a Russian dance. This is a bilingual program conducted in English and Russian.

Let's Sing! Songs and Fun for the Whole Family

Wednesday August 4
3:30 pm
Children's Library, Central Library, 350 West Georgia Street
 
Join us for the best family sing-a-long time this side of the Rocky Mountains!  For more information please contact Children's Library at 604-331-3663.

Family Storytime

Wednesday August 4 & 11
10:30-11:00 am
South Hill Branch, 6076 Fraser Street
 
Stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes for the whole family. Program will include stories for older children to share with their younger siblings. Program will include stories for older children to share with their younger siblings. Registration NOT required. Appropriate for children ages 2-6 and their caregiver. For more information please contact South Hill Branch at 604-665-3965

Make your own Pet Rock

Wednesday August 4
3:30-4:30 pm
Kitsilano Branch, 2425 Macdonald Street
 
All programs are drop-in, but space is limited. For more information please contact Kitsilano Branch at 604-665-3976.
 

Multicultural Summer Reading Club: Farsi Storytime

Saturday August 7
2:00-3:00 pm
Children's Library, 350 West Georgia Street
 
Join us for an exciting bilingual program in Farsi and English with stories, games and art!  All are welcome!

Summer Reading Club Reading Rocks with Junkology

Saturday August 7
2:00-3:00 pm
Kensington Branch, 1428 Cedar Cottage Mews
 
Learn how to turn the junk into treasure with Doctor Recycle. Materials provided. For kids ages 10-14
  

Book Swap: Bring a book and take a book

Wednesday August 11
3:30-4:30 pm
Kitsilano Branch, 2425 Macdonald
All programs are drop-in, but space is limited. For more information please contact Kitsilano Branch at 604-665-3976.

Summer Reading Club Puppet Shows

Friday August 13
3:30-4:30 pm
West Point Grey Branch, 4480 West 10th Avenue

Thursday September 2
2:00-3:00 pm
Firehall Branch, 1455 West 10th Avenue
 
The Puppetry Renaissance Troupe is back with another hilarious puppet show for families of all ages. Get ready for frolicking amphibious fun and prepare to have your funny bone tickled as they present The Wild Adventures of Frog and Toad! For ages 5 and up. Chidren under 9 years-old must be accompanied by an adult. For more details, please contact your library branch.  Sponsored by Friends of the Vancouver Public Library.
 
 
 
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