Sooke LEGO® Club

May 26 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Sooke
Venue: Sooke LEGO® Club
Audience: Children, Families

Drop in for some weekly LEGO® building fun at LEGO® Club! We provide the LEGO® (and Duplo) and you provide…

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Youth Chess Club

May 26 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating until July 1, 2026
Branch: Nanaimo North
Venue: Youth Chess Club
Audience: Teens, Teens & Tweens, Tweens

Interested in playing chess, but don't know how? Or perhaps you are an expert and you're looking for others to…

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Teen Board Game Drop-in

May 26 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating until May 27, 2026
Branch: Campbell River
Venue: Teen Board Game Drop-in
Audience: Teens

Calling all teenage board game-lovers! Are you between the ages of 13 - 18? Are you looking for a place…

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Comox Library Tuesday Book Club

May 26 @ 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm
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An event every month that begins at 4:30 pm on day Fourth of the month, repeating until June 23, 2026
Branch: Comox
Audience: Adults, Seniors

Looking for a great new read and some lively discussion? The Comox Library Book Club meets on the 4th Tuesday…

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Board Game Night

May 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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An event every 2 weeks that begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Woss
Venue: Board Game Night
Audience: Everyone

Come out to play a board game at the Library! Bring some friends, or make new ones. No registration needed…

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Puzzle Time

May 27
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An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Woss
Venue: Puzzle Time
Audience: Everyone

Feeling puzzled? Join us at the library for Puzzle Time. Work on our puzzle, or take one home with you.…

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Port Hardy Library Adventure Card

May 27
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Port Hardy Library Adventure Card
Audience: Children, Families

Ahoy matey! Shiver me timbers! Treasures await you at the library! Kids can pick up a Library Adventure Card, then…

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Teen Haiku Contest

May 27
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until May 31, 2026
Branch: Parksville
Audience: Teens

Teens (ages 13 to 18), write a haiku poem for a chance to win great prizes. One original poem per…

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Shut Up & Write

May 27 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Gabriola Island
Venue: Shut Up & Write
Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens

All writers welcome to join this very dedicated group of local authors, poets, & beginning writers too! Work on your…

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Tech Help

May 27 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 30, 2026
Branch: Quadra Island
Venue: Tech Help
Audience: Adults, Seniors

Tech Help is here to assist with your laptop, tablet, cellphone or ereader! We can help with streaming movies, downloading…

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Babytime

May 27 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 16, 2026
Branch: Nanaimo Harbourfront
Venue: Babytime
Audience: Children, Families

Learn songs, rhymes, stories and skills you can use to help your baby get a start on literacy. For ages…

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Parent Child Mother Goose

May 27 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Wednesday, repeating until June 11, 2026
Branch: Cowichan (Duncan)
Venue: Parent Child Mother Goose
Audience: Children, Families

Join Mother Goose facilitators for songs, rhymes and fun. For ages 0-2 and their families.

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Comox Family Storytime

May 27 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Wednesday, repeating until June 3, 2026
Branch: Comox
Venue: Comox Family Storytime
Audience: Children, Families

Join us for songs, stories and fun with your little ones. This is a free family drop-in program for babies,…

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Lego® Club

May 27 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 2:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating until June 30, 2026
Branch: Cowichan (Duncan)
Venue: Lego® Club
Audience: Children, Families

Calling all architects! Bring your construction skills and we’ll provide the LEGO.

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Tech-Help Wednesday

May 27 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Gabriola Island
Venue: Tech-Help Wednesday
Audience: Everyone

Let us help you figure out your device issues. Whether it's your laptop, tablet, eReader, or phone - we will…

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Pokémon Club at the Wellington Library

May 27 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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One event on March 25, 2026 at 3:00 pm
One event on April 29, 2026 at 3:00 pm
One event on May 27, 2026 at 3:00 pm
One event on June 24, 2026 at 3:00 pm
An event every month that begins at 3:00 pm on day Last of the month, repeating until December 31, 2026
Branch: Nanaimo Wellington
Venue: Pokémon Club at the Wellington Library
Audience: Children, Families, Teens & Tweens, Tweens

Join us on the last Wednesday of the month for an introduction to the Pokémon Trading Card Game! From 3-5pm,…

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Comox Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

May 27 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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An event every month that begins at 3:30 pm on day Last of the month, repeating until December 30, 2026
An event every month that begins at 3:30 pm on day Second of the month, repeating until August 12, 2026
Branch: Comox
Venue: Comox Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club
Audience: Teens

Calling youth ages 12-16! Step into the world of Dungeons & Dragons with thrilling monthly adventures that challenge your creativity…

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LEGO Club

May 27 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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An event every month that begins at 3:30 pm on day First of the month, repeating until April 2, 2025
One event on March 19, 2025 at 3:30 pm
An event every month that begins at 3:30 pm on day 27 of the month, repeating until June 4, 2025
An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 17, 2025
An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating until August 19, 2026
Branch: Port Alberni
Venue: LEGO Club
Audience: Children, Families

Join us for LEGO Club! Drop in to create anything you can imagine or follow the themed prompt and…

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Crafternoon

May 27 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating until June 24, 2026
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Crafternoon
Audience: Adults, Seniors

Join our hardy band of crafters for Crafternoons every Wednesday for fun, friendship, and inspiration. Borrow a book or video…

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Shut Up and Write!

May 27 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until June 24, 2026
Branch: Parksville
Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens

Gather. Write. Repeat. Shut Up & Write!® is a free, global community of writing groups built around showing up to…

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Library Book Club

May 27 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Branch: Sidney / North Saanich
Venue: Library Book Club
Audience: Adults

Are you looking for a book club to join? We have one that meets monthly at the Sidney / North…

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Puzzle Time

May 28
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An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Woss
Venue: Puzzle Time
Audience: Everyone

Feeling puzzled? Join us at the library for Puzzle Time. Work on our puzzle, or take one home with you.…

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Tea Thursday

May 28
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An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Thursday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Gabriola Island
Venue: Tea Thursday
Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens

Enjoy a cup of tea on us all day at the library while you browse and gather :-)

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Port Hardy Library Adventure Card

May 28
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Port Hardy Library Adventure Card
Audience: Children, Families

Ahoy matey! Shiver me timbers! Treasures await you at the library! Kids can pick up a Library Adventure Card, then…

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Teen Haiku Contest

May 28
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until May 31, 2026
Branch: Parksville
Audience: Teens

Teens (ages 13 to 18), write a haiku poem for a chance to win great prizes. One original poem per…

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Babytime

May 28 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Thursday, repeating until June 30, 2026
Branch: Cowichan (Duncan)
Venue: Babytime
Audience: Children, Families

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes. No registration required. For children ages 0-18 months and their caregivers

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Family Storytime

May 28 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Thursday, repeating until June 4, 2026
Branch: Courtenay
Audience: Children, Families

Join us for songs, stories and fun with your little ones. This is a free family drop-in program for babies,…

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Parent–Child Mother Goose

May 28 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Thursday, repeating until June 11, 2026
Branch: South Cowichan (Mill Bay)
Venue: Parent–Child Mother Goose
Audience: Children, Families

Parent–Child Mother Goose sessions are a playful experience for birth to 5 years and their adults. This series is focussed…

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Seniors Community Connector Weekly Drop-In Sessions

May 28 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Thursday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Gabriola Island
Venue: Seniors Community Connector Weekly Drop-In Sessions
Audience: Seniors

Drop by and chat with the friendly Senior's Community Connector, Melissa Neville, from People for a Healthy Community between 2:00…

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Needlecraft Circle

May 28 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until May 28, 2026
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Needlecraft Circle
Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens

Do you love embroidery, knitting or crocheting? How about beading or other needlecraft? Join our needlecraft circle every Thursday at…

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Tabletop Game Night

May 28 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until December 17, 2026
Branch: Quadra Island
Venue: Tabletop Game Night
Audience: Everyone

It’s your turn, so drop in and play! The library has reserved space each week for drop-in tabletop game play:…

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Casual Crafters

May 28 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until July 2, 2026
An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until July 2, 2026
Branch: Parksville
Venue: Casual Crafters
Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens

Join us to create, relax, and connect. Materials are provided, and all are welcome.

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Craft Night

May 28 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until December 31, 2026
Branch: Sandspit
Venue: Craft Night
Audience: Everyone

A casual, drop-in event for crafters of all sorts. Bring your current project to the library and make progress at…

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Intermediate Conversational Spanish

May 28 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Thursday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: South Cowichan (Mill Bay)
Venue: Intermediate Conversational Spanish
Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens

Join us to practice speaking Spanish in a casual setting! On Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm, we sit and chat en español en…

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Mindfulness Book Club

May 28 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Thursday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Nanaimo Harbourfront
Audience: Adults

This is a free, open community-room booking. Please contact the organiser to register for the program. Join Amanda for a…

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Puzzle Time

May 29
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An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Woss
Venue: Puzzle Time
Audience: Everyone

Feeling puzzled? Join us at the library for Puzzle Time. Work on our puzzle, or take one home with you.…

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Port Hardy Library Adventure Card

May 29
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Port Hardy Library Adventure Card
Audience: Children, Families

Ahoy matey! Shiver me timbers! Treasures await you at the library! Kids can pick up a Library Adventure Card, then…

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Teen Haiku Contest

May 29
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until May 31, 2026
Branch: Parksville
Audience: Teens

Teens (ages 13 to 18), write a haiku poem for a chance to win great prizes. One original poem per…

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Family Storytime

May 29 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Friday, repeating until June 5, 2026
Branch: Cumberland
Audience: Children, Families

Join us for songs, stories and fun with your little ones. This is a free family drop-in program for babies,…

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Family Storytime

May 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Friday, happening 4 times
Branch: South Cowichan (Mill Bay)
Venue: Family Storytime
Audience: Children, Families

Join us for a family storytime with songs, stories, and fun! Look for us at the Mill Bay Centre playground…

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Baby Meet-Up

May 29 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Friday, repeating until May 29, 2026
Branch: Sidney / North Saanich
Venue: Baby Meet-Up
Audience: Children

A weekly library meet-up just for babies and their caregivers! Enjoy songs, stories, lap bounces, fingerplays and social time. Best…

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Naloxone Training

May 29 @ 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Friday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Audience: Adults

Learn to use Naloxone from our public health nurse. You could save a life!

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Family Storytime

May 29 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Friday, repeating until June 30, 2026
Branch: Cowichan (Duncan)
Venue: Family Storytime
Audience: Children, Families

A program for parents and caregivers with young children. Songs, rhymes and stories are shared. Suitable for preschool aged children…

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Babytime in Sooke

May 29 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 11:30 am on Friday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Sooke
Venue: Babytime in Sooke
Audience: Children, Families

Join us at Babytime for songs, rhymes, stories, and more as we shake our sillies out and wiggle our waggles…

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Open Mic

May 29 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
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An event every month that begins at 12:30 pm on day Last of the month, repeating until November 27, 2026
Branch: Gabriola Island
Venue: Open Mic
Audience: Adults

Prose and poetry writers of all levels are welcome to read from their work. Listeners-only are welcome too! Please make…

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Tech Help

May 29 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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One event on February 7, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on March 7, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on May 1, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on May 29, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on June 26, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on August 21, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on September 18, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on October 16, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on November 13, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on December 11, 2026 at 1:30 pm
Branch: Tahsis
Venue: Tech Help
Audience: Adults, Seniors

Tech Help is here to assist with your laptop, tablet, cellphone or ereader! We can help with streaming movies, downloading…

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Nintendo Switch Time

May 29 @ 2:30 pm - 4:45 pm
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An event every week that begins at 2:30 pm on Friday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Gabriola Island
Venue: Nintendo Switch Time
Audience: Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens

All year round drop in and play Nintendo Switch on our giant screen in the meeting room. We have lots…

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Family Crafternoon

May 29 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 2:30 pm on Friday, repeating until June 26, 2026
Branch: Parksville
Venue: Family Crafternoon
Audience: Children, Families

Have fun doing craft projects in our children's area! We supply the materials. Drop-in for kids of all ages with…

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Puzzle Time

May 30
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An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Woss
Venue: Puzzle Time
Audience: Everyone

Feeling puzzled? Join us at the library for Puzzle Time. Work on our puzzle, or take one home with you.…

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Port Hardy Library Adventure Card

May 30
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Port Hardy Library Adventure Card
Audience: Children, Families

Ahoy matey! Shiver me timbers! Treasures await you at the library! Kids can pick up a Library Adventure Card, then…

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Teen Haiku Contest

May 30
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until May 31, 2026
Branch: Parksville
Audience: Teens

Teens (ages 13 to 18), write a haiku poem for a chance to win great prizes. One original poem per…

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Family Fun Time

May 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Sooke
Venue: Family Fun Time
Audience: Children, Families

Sooke is hosting a drop-in Family Fun Time on Saturday mornings! We’ll have board games, puzzles, STEAM toys and more…

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Chess Club

May 30 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until December 19, 2026
Branch: Quadra Island
Venue: Chess Club
Audience: Everyone

Checkmate! It's an all ages Chess club at the Library every Saturday from 10am until 12pm. Come to learn or…

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VIRL’s 90th Anniversary!

May 30 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Branch: Sandspit
Venue: VIRL's 90th Anniversary!
Audience: Everyone

VIRL turns 90! Join us at the Sandspit Branch for tea, lemonade and snacks and to share your stories of…

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Family Play Day

May 30 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Courtenay
Audience: Children, Families

The Courtenay Library is hosting a drop-in play day on Saturday mornings! The program room will be set up with…

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Sooke All-Ages Family Storytime

May 30 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Sooke
Venue: Sooke All-Ages Family Storytime
Audience: Children, Families

Join us at an all-ages family Storytime for songs, rhymes, stories, and more as we shake our sillies out and…

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Family Storytime

May 30 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, repeating until April 19, 2025
An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, repeating until December 20, 2025
An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, repeating until August 22, 2026
Branch: Port Alberni
Venue: Family Storytime
Audience: Children, Families

Drop by the library and join Librarian Kaitlin every Saturday morning for stories, songs and rhymes all around a fun…

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Oceanside Chess Club

May 30 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, repeating until June 27, 2026
Branch: Parksville
Audience: Adults, Children, Everyone, Families, Seniors, Teens

Swing by and join us for a thrilling game of chess! Everyone welcome, games are provided. The Oceanside Chess club…

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Garden Gatherings

May 30 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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One event on May 16, 2026 at 11:00 am
One event on May 30, 2026 at 11:00 am
Branch: Sandspit
Venue: Garden Gatherings
Audience: Adults

A bi-weekly drop-in event for gardeners of all stripes and skill levels. Join us at the Sandspit Branch for a…

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Harbourfront VIRL 90th Birthday Celebration

May 30 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Branch: Nanaimo Harbourfront
Venue: Harbourfront VIRL 90th Birthday Celebration
Audience:

Help us celebrate VIRL's 90th Birthday with cake and kids activities in Diana Krall Plaza!

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VIRL’s 90th Birthday!

May 30 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Branch: Courtenay
Audience: Everyone

All 39 branches of the Vancouver Island Regional Library are celebrating VIRL’s 90th Birthday on Saturday, May 30th. Stop by…

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VIRL’s 90th Birthday!

May 30 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Branch: Comox
Audience: Everyone

All 39 branches of the Vancouver Island Regional Library are celebrating VIRL’s 90th Birthday on Saturday, May 30th. Stop by…

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Sooke Crafts for Kids

May 30 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 11:30 am on Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Sooke
Venue: Sooke Crafts for Kids
Audience: Children, Families

Join us Saturdays from 11:30am-12:30pm in our multipurpose room for crafts! This is a free, drop-in event that does not…

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Paws and Tales: Read to Rosie

May 30 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Saturday, repeating indefinitely
An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Sunday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Sooke
Venue: Paws and Tales: Read to Rosie
Audience: Children

Introducing Rosie, one of our furry library assistants! Paws and Tales is a reading program for kids ages 7 and…

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VIRL’s 90th Birthday!

May 30 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Branch: Cumberland
Audience: Everyone

All 39 branches of the Vancouver Island Regional Library are celebrating VIRL’s 90th Birthday on Saturday, May 30th. Stop by…

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Roy Innes presents The False Creek Murder

May 30 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Branch: Gabriola Island
Venue: Roy Innes presents The False Creek Murder
Audience: Everyone

Roy Innes is back with his beloved inspector Coswell series. Roy will discuss his newly published 5th book The False…

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Needlecraft Circle

May 30 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Needlecraft Circle
Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens

Do you love embroidery, knitting or crocheting? How about beading or other needlecraft? Join our needlecraft circle every Saturday at…

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Family Movie Matinee

May 30 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every month that begins at 3:30 pm on day Last of the month, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Sooke
Venue: Family Movie Matinee
Audience: Children, Everyone, Families

Family Movie Matinee at the Library! Join us at 3:30 PM on the last Saturday of each month for a fun-filled…

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Teen Haiku Contest

May 31
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until May 31, 2026
Branch: Parksville
Audience: Teens

Teens (ages 13 to 18), write a haiku poem for a chance to win great prizes. One original poem per…

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Book Launch with Patrick Aleck

May 31 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Branch: Nanaimo Harbourfront
Venue: Book Launch with Patrick Aleck
Audience: Everyone

Join Patrick Aleck for the launch of his debut children’s book, Spaal’: A Raven with Different Wings. This event will…

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Paws and Tales: Read to Rosie

May 31 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating indefinitely
An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Sunday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Sooke
Venue: Paws and Tales: Read to Rosie
Audience: Children

Introducing Rosie, one of our furry library assistants! Paws and Tales is a reading program for kids ages 7 and…

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Shut Up & Write: Nanaimo

May 31 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 2:30 pm on Sunday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Nanaimo Harbourfront
Audience: Adults

Shut Up & Write! is a global community that empowers writers to overcome procrastination, silence their inner critic, and make…

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Storytime

June 1 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Monday, repeating until June 1, 2026
Branch: Ladysmith
Venue: Storytime
Audience: Children, Families

Join Librarian Ginger for storytime at the Ladysmith Branch. The books and songs are chosen to appeal to people 2-6…

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Coffee Morning

June 1 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Monday, repeating until December 28, 2026
Branch: Cowichan (Duncan)
Venue: Coffee Morning
Audience: Adults, Everyone, Seniors

Stop by the Cowichan Library for free coffee, tea, snacks and socializing.

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Builders’ Club at the Wellington Library

June 1 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 2:30 pm on Monday, repeating until December 28, 2026
Branch: Nanaimo Wellington
Venue: Builders' Club at the Wellington Library
Audience: Children, Families

Calling all builders! Join us every Monday, from 2:30-4:30 PM, at the Nanaimo Wellington library. We will have LEGO® bricks,…

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Paws and Tales: Read to Carlie

June 1 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Monday, repeating until December 31, 2026
Branch: Sooke
Venue: Paws and Tales: Read to Carlie
Audience: Children

Introducing Carlie, 0ne of our furry library assistants! Paws and Tales is a reading program for kids ages 7 and…

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Port Hardy Library Adventure Card

June 2
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Port Hardy Library Adventure Card
Audience: Children, Families

Ahoy matey! Shiver me timbers! Treasures await you at the library! Kids can pick up a Library Adventure Card, then…

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Family Storytime

June 2 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until December 15, 2026
Branch: Bowser
Venue: Family Storytime
Audience: Children

Join us for songs, stories and fun! This is a free drop-in program for children aged 0 – 5 years…

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Meditation Made Easy

June 2 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Nanaimo Harbourfront
Venue: Meditation Made Easy
Audience: Adults, Everyone

Weekly drop in meditation for beginners. An introduction to different practices of mindfulness, meditation, and relaxation. Open to everyone. Session…

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Comox Tea with Death Doula

June 2 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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An event every month that begins at 1:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating until August 4, 2026
Branch: Comox
Venue: Comox Tea with Death Doula
Audience: Adults, Seniors

Dynamic Journey Doula invites you to Tea Time… “Let’s Talk about Death and Dying”. It’s not easy to talk about…

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Tech Help

June 2 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until June 30, 2026
Branch: Parksville
Audience: Adults, Seniors

Need help with your phone, tablet, laptop, or another tech question? Sign up for a 30-minute, one-on-one session with library…

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Lego Club

June 2 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Gabriola Island
Venue: Lego Club
Audience: Children, Teens & Tweens

Drop in to the meeting room and use our mountains of Lego to let your imagination fly! Challenge cards will…

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Tech Help

June 2 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until December 29, 2026
Branch: Quadra Island
Venue: Tech Help
Audience: Adults, Seniors

Tech Help is here to assist with your laptop, tablet, cellphone or ereader! We can help with streaming movies, downloading…

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Sooke LEGO® Club

June 2 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Sooke
Venue: Sooke LEGO® Club
Audience: Children, Families

Drop in for some weekly LEGO® building fun at LEGO® Club! We provide the LEGO® (and Duplo) and you provide…

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Youth Chess Club

June 2 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating until July 1, 2026
Branch: Nanaimo North
Venue: Youth Chess Club
Audience: Teens, Teens & Tweens, Tweens

Interested in playing chess, but don't know how? Or perhaps you are an expert and you're looking for others to…

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Parksville Library Book Club

June 2 @ 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm
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An event every month that begins at 4:30 pm on day First of the month, repeating until December 1, 2026
Branch: Parksville
Audience: Adults, Seniors

Looking for a great new read and some lively discussion? The Parksville Library Book Club meets on the 1st Tuesday…

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Puzzle Time

June 3
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An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Woss
Venue: Puzzle Time
Audience: Everyone

Feeling puzzled? Join us at the library for Puzzle Time. Work on our puzzle, or take one home with you.…

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Port Hardy Library Adventure Card

June 3
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Port Hardy Library Adventure Card
Audience: Children, Families

Ahoy matey! Shiver me timbers! Treasures await you at the library! Kids can pick up a Library Adventure Card, then…

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Shut Up & Write

June 3 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Gabriola Island
Venue: Shut Up & Write
Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens

All writers welcome to join this very dedicated group of local authors, poets, & beginning writers too! Work on your…

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Tech Help

June 3 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 30, 2026
Branch: Quadra Island
Venue: Tech Help
Audience: Adults, Seniors

Tech Help is here to assist with your laptop, tablet, cellphone or ereader! We can help with streaming movies, downloading…

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Parent Child Mother Goose

June 3 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Wednesday, repeating until June 11, 2026
Branch: Cowichan (Duncan)
Venue: Parent Child Mother Goose
Audience: Children, Families

Join Mother Goose facilitators for songs, rhymes and fun. For ages 0-2 and their families.

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Comox Family Storytime

June 3 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Wednesday, repeating until June 3, 2026
Branch: Comox
Venue: Comox Family Storytime
Audience: Children, Families

Join us for songs, stories and fun with your little ones. This is a free family drop-in program for babies,…

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Lego® Club

June 3 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 2:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating until June 30, 2026
Branch: Cowichan (Duncan)
Venue: Lego® Club
Audience: Children, Families

Calling all architects! Bring your construction skills and we’ll provide the LEGO.

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Tech-Help Wednesday

June 3 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Gabriola Island
Venue: Tech-Help Wednesday
Audience: Everyone

Let us help you figure out your device issues. Whether it's your laptop, tablet, eReader, or phone - we will…

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LEGO Club

June 3 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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An event every month that begins at 3:30 pm on day First of the month, repeating until April 2, 2025
One event on March 19, 2025 at 3:30 pm
An event every month that begins at 3:30 pm on day 3 of the month, repeating until June 4, 2025
An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 17, 2025
An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating until August 19, 2026
Branch: Port Alberni
Venue: LEGO Club
Audience: Children, Families

Join us for LEGO Club! Drop in to create anything you can imagine or follow the themed prompt and…

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Crafternoon

June 3 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating until June 24, 2026
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Crafternoon
Audience: Adults, Seniors

Join our hardy band of crafters for Crafternoons every Wednesday for fun, friendship, and inspiration. Borrow a book or video…

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Shut Up and Write!

June 3 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until June 24, 2026
Branch: Parksville
Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens

Gather. Write. Repeat. Shut Up & Write!® is a free, global community of writing groups built around showing up to…

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Puzzle Time

June 4
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An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Woss
Venue: Puzzle Time
Audience: Everyone

Feeling puzzled? Join us at the library for Puzzle Time. Work on our puzzle, or take one home with you.…

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Tea Thursday

June 4
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An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Thursday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Gabriola Island
Venue: Tea Thursday
Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens

Enjoy a cup of tea on us all day at the library while you browse and gather :-)

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Port Hardy Library Adventure Card

June 4
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Port Hardy Library Adventure Card
Audience: Children, Families

Ahoy matey! Shiver me timbers! Treasures await you at the library! Kids can pick up a Library Adventure Card, then…

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