Free spring break programs in Langley Township

Spring Break Programs in Langley Township. All programs are free.

Teen Games Afternoon – Imperial Hobbies in Richmond is bringing some of their popular and crazy cool games to the Walnut Grove Library on Saturday,

March 22, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Come out during Spring Break and play some of the coolest games on the market. Free pizza, snacks and refreshments will be provided. This program is for teens (ages 12-18) and registration is required as space is limited.  Register by visiting the Walnut Grove Library or by calling 604-882-0410.

OWL: Birds of Prey – Wednesday, March 19, 1-2 p.m. at City of Langley Library, a presentation by the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (O.W.L.). Learn about birds and their prey and the roles they play in our environment. Live birds will be on display. Please call 604-514-2855 or visit 20399 Douglas Cres. to let the library know you are coming to this program.

Teen Games Night – Tuesday, March 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at City of Langley Library. Imperial Hobbies in Richmond is bringing some of their popular games to the City of Langley Library. Come out during summer break to play Cloud 9, Dominion, Carcassonne, Ultimate Werewolf and other new games. Free pizza and refreshments will be provided. This program is for teens 12-18 years. Space is limited. Registration required: call 604-514-2855 or visit 20399 Douglas Cres. to let the library know you are coming to this program.

Springtime Nature Sense Tune-Up – Wed., March 19, 1:30-4 p.m. at Campbell Valley Regional Park, Township Of Langley. Free family event. Self-paced scavenger hunt. Find discovery stations where you will tune-up your senses and skills at nature exploration. Learn about local plants, animals and regional parks while exercising your mind and body. This walk takes one hour to complete and is fun for all ages. Meet at the 16th Ave. parking lot via the North Valley park entrance. All ages. Free, drop-in event. To find out about Metro Vancouver programs, visit the events calendar at www.metrovancouver.org

Clayworks – Enjoy making interesting sculptures using natural clay. Discover the sticky, slippery and smooth properties of clay and where natural clay can be found outside. Supplies are provided. Fort Langley Library, Wednesday, March 19, 1-2 p.m. Registration required.

Crafts from Around the World – Celebrate World Cultures Month at the library by creating some crafts from around the world. All supplies are provided. For ages 5 and up. Muriel Arnason Library, Wed., March 19, 2-4 p.m.

Spring Break Craft – Bored with nothing else to do? Come to the library for a colourful craft event just right for kids ages 6 to 10. Registration required. Aldergrove Library, Thursday, March 20, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Around the World Stories and Crafts – Celebrate World Cultures Month! Travel around the world through story, song and crafts. For ages 5-12. Registration required. Walnut Grove Library, Tuesday, March 25, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Origami for Kids – Learn paper folding techniques to create a jumping frog, listen to stories about the tradition of origami, and participate in an origami jumping frog race! Winner and runners-up will receive a prize! Registration required. Fort Langley Library, Wednesday, March 26, 1-2 p.m.

The Selkie – A fisherman watches in awe as a seal removes her seal-coat to transform into a beautiful woman. He instantly falls in love, and decided that she will be his wife. Join the Trollsons as they use comedy, improvisation and audience participation to bring this Irish tale to life. Suitable for ages 5-12. Please pre-register. City of  Langley Library, Monday, March 17, 11-11:45 a.m. • Walnut Grove Library, Monday, March 17, 2-2:45 p.m. • Brookswood Library, Tuesday, March 18, 2-2:45 p.m. • Muriel Arnason Library, Tuesday, March 25, 10:30-11:15 a.m. • Aldergrove Library, Thursday, March 27, 2-2:45 p.m.

The One-Eyed Troll – An evil, one-eyed troll has taken over the forest. Everyone is terrified, but a young boy searching for firewood just might have a solution. Join the Trollsons as they use comedy, improvisation and audience participation to bring this Scandinavian tale to life. Suitable for ages 5-12. Please pre-register. Murrayville  Library, Wednesday, March 19, 11-11:45 a.m.

Vegetarian, Vegan, and Raw Nutrition – Join registered dietician and author Vesanto Melina to learn about the latest research on topics such as protein, iron, non-dairy sources of calcium and omega-3 fatty acids. The challenges of plant-based diets and their solutions will also be discussed. Please pre-register. Walnut Grove Library, Thursday, March 13, 7-8:30 p.m.

Storytime – Introduce kids to the love of books and language. Children five years and younger and their caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Aldergrove Library, Wednesdays, March 19 and March 26, 10:30-11 a.m.

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