Comox Mother Goose Baby Bounce

July 29 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 11:30 am on Wednesday, repeating until August 26, 2026
Branch: Comox
Venue: Comox Mother Goose Baby Bounce
Audience: Children, Families

Join us at the Marina Park behind the stage on the grass in the shade! Babies start learning from birth!…

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Summer Reading Club Activity

July 29 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 11:30 am on Wednesday, repeating until August 19, 2026
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Summer Reading Club Activity
Audience: Children, Tweens

Join us for Summer Reading Club! A different activity every week. Come imagine, create, and explore.

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Paws and Tales: Read to Rosie

July 29 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Thursday, 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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Summer Reading Club: Rhythm Rambling

July 29 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Branch: South Cowichan (Mill Bay)
Venue: Summer Reading Club: Rhythm Rambling
Audience: Children, Families

Learn about music and movement with a local musician, then join us in a musical parade!

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Lego® Club

July 29 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 2:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating until August 27, 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

July 29 @ 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

July 29 @ 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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Tech Help

July 29 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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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Comox Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

July 29 @ 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

July 29 @ 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 29 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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Summer Reading Club Activity

July 29 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating until August 19, 2026
Branch: Port McNeill
Venue: Summer Reading Club Activity
Audience: Children, Families, Tweens

Join us for Summer Reading Club! A different activity every week. Come imagine, explore, create.

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Holly Stocking: Author Talk

July 29 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Branch: Port Alberni
Venue: Holly Stocking: Author Talk
Audience: Adults, Seniors

Join local author Holly Stocking to learn about the writing, editing and publishing process behind getting her series The Ros…

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Library Book Club

July 29 @ 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

July 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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Tea Thursday

July 30
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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

July 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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Summer Escape Room

July 30 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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One event on August 5, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on August 6, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on August 7, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on August 8, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on August 4, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on July 29, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on July 30, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on July 31, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on August 1, 2026 at 10:00 am
Branch: Nanaimo North
Venue: Summer Escape Room
Audience:

Grab up to eight friends/family members and come attempt our Summer Escape Room. You have 45 minutes to try and…

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Summer Storytime

July 30 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Thursday, repeating until August 6, 2026
Branch: Sidney / North Saanich
Venue: Summer Storytime
Audience: Children

Bring your little ones to the library every Thursday this summer for stories, songs, rhymes and movement. Best for 0—5…

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Babytime

July 30 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Thursday, repeating until August 7, 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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Paws and Tales: Read to Rosie

July 30 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Thursday, 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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Sea Monster Escape Room

July 30 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Branch: Port Alberni
Venue: Sea Monster Escape Room
Audience: Tweens

Board your ship to travel home and fight mythical sea monsters AND Greek Gods along the way! Solve the clues,…

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Namblebrary Academy of Elemental Magic

July 30 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Branch: Nanaimo Harbourfront
Venue: Namblebrary Academy of Elemental Magic
Audience: Children

Attention magical types! The Namblebrary Academy of Elemental Magic is holding Summer Apprentice Training. Drop in anytime from 1-4 pm…

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Reading Buddies

July 30 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until August 1, 2026
Branch: Nanaimo North
Venue: Reading Buddies
Audience: Children

Children going into Kindergarten to Grade 5 are invited to practice their reading by signing up for a one hour…

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Adult Summer Reading Club Under the Sea theme

Summer Reading Club Activity

July 30 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 2:30 pm on Thursday, repeating until August 28, 2026
Branch: Port Alice
Venue: Summer Reading Club Activity
Audience: Children, Tweens

Join us for Summer Reading Club, a different activity every week! Imagine, explore, create.

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Tech Thursday

July 30 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Thursday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Nanaimo Harbourfront
Audience: Adults, Everyone, Seniors

Have a tech question and don't know where to start? Book a free, thirty minute one-on-one tech help appointment with…

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Create with LEGO

July 30 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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An event every 2 weeks that begins at 3:30 pm on Thursday, repeating until August 13, 2026
Branch: Port McNeill
Venue: Create with LEGO
Audience: Children, Everyone

Join us for building fun! Bring your imagination and creativity, we'll supply the bricks.

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Tabletop Game Night

July 30 @ 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

July 30 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Thursday, repeating indefinitely
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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Intermediate Conversational Spanish

July 30 @ 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

July 30 @ 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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Teen Summer Challenge Activity

July 30 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Thursday, repeating until August 27, 2026
Branch: Sointula
Venue: Teen Summer Challenge Activity
Audience: Teens

Stop by on Thursday evenings to work on your Teen Summer Challenge. Bring a friend or make a new one…

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Puzzle Time

July 31
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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

July 31
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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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Summer Escape Room

July 31 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
One event on August 5, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on August 6, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on August 7, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on August 8, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on August 4, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on July 29, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on July 30, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on July 31, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on August 1, 2026 at 10:00 am
Branch: Nanaimo North
Venue: Summer Escape Room
Audience:

Grab up to eight friends/family members and come attempt our Summer Escape Room. You have 45 minutes to try and…

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Stuffie Vacation Drop Off

July 31 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Branch: Cowichan (Duncan)
Venue: Stuffie Vacation Drop Off
Audience: Children

Give your stuffie the chance to spend a few days at the library. Pick them up on Aug 4th and…

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Healthy Kids Storytime

July 31 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Friday, repeating until September 4, 2026
Branch: Port McNeill
Venue: Healthy Kids Storytime
Audience: Children, Families

Join us on Fridays for stories about healthy habits for children. Presented in partnership with Island Health.

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Babytime in Sooke

July 31 @ 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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Summer Reading Club Activity

July 31 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 11:30 am on Friday, repeating until September 25, 2026
Branch: Sointula
Venue: Summer Reading Club Activity
Audience:

Stop by the library for Summer Reading Club fun. A new activity every week!

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Open Mic

July 31 @ 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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Crafts for kids

July 31 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Branch: Cortes Island
Venue: Crafts for kids
Audience: Children, Families

Join us July 31st and August 28th for fun crafting at the library! All supplies are provided for this free…

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Nintendo Switch Time

July 31 @ 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

July 31 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 2:30 pm on Friday, repeating until December 18, 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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Naloxone and Harm Reduction Training

July 31 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Friday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Naloxone and Harm Reduction Training
Audience: Adults

Learn when and how to use Naloxone. It saves lives!

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Puzzle Time

August 1
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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

August 1
|Recurring Event (See all)
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 Fun Time

August 1 @ 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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Summer Escape Room

August 1 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
One event on August 5, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on August 6, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on August 7, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on August 8, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on August 4, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on July 29, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on July 30, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on July 31, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on August 1, 2026 at 10:00 am
Branch: Nanaimo North
Venue: Summer Escape Room
Audience:

Grab up to eight friends/family members and come attempt our Summer Escape Room. You have 45 minutes to try and…

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Chess Club

August 1 @ 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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Family Play Day

August 1 @ 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

August 1 @ 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

August 1 @ 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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LEGO Club and Family Fun Time

August 1 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: LEGO Club and Family Fun Time
Audience: Children, Families, Teens & Tweens, Tweens

Join us on Saturdays for LEGO, puzzles, games, colouring, and more. Find inspiration and friendship while creating something cool. Fun…

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Oceanside Chess Club

August 1 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Parksville
Venue: Oceanside Chess Club
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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Summer Reading Club Activity

August 1 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, repeating until August 29, 2026
Branch: Woss
Venue: Summer Reading Club Activity
Audience: Children

Join us for Summer Reading Club fun -- a different activity every week. Imagine, explore, create!

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Games Club

August 1 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until August 29, 2026
Branch: Sointula
Venue: Games Club
Audience: Adults, Children, Everyone, Families, Seniors, Teens, Teens & Tweens, Tweens

It's game time at the library! Bring your friends, or make a new one, and play one of our many…

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Text on a marquee background reads: SRC 2026: Under the Sea FAMILY MOVIE MATINEE SERIES Saturdays at 1:30pm July&August

Saturday Family Matinee

August 1 @ 1:30 pm
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One event on July 18, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on July 25, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on August 1, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on August 8, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on August 15, 2026 at 1:30 pm
Branch: Nanaimo Harbourfront
Venue: Saturday Family Matinee
Audience: Families

Join us (almost) every Saturday afternoon in July and the first half of August for a family movie in our…

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Sea Monster Teen Escape Room

August 1 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Branch: Port Alberni
Venue: Sea Monster Teen Escape Room
Audience: Teens

Board your ship to travel home and fight mythical sea monsters AND Greek Gods along the way! Solve the clues,…

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Needlecraft Circle

August 1 @ 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

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

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Spanish Conversation

August 1 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every month that begins at 3:30 pm on day First of the month, repeating indefinitely
An event every month that begins at 3:30 pm on day Third of the month, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Sooke
Venue: Spanish Conversation
Audience: Adults

Would you like to practice speaking Spanish in a casual setting? Join this community group of learners at the Sooke…

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Kid’s Dungeons & Dragons

August 1 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until August 29, 2026
Branch: Quadra Island
Venue: Kid's Dungeons & Dragons
Audience: Children, Tweens

Adventure awaits…at the library! Join a stalwart band of kids as they learn to how to play the Dungeons &…

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Shut Up & Write: Nanaimo

August 2 @ 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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Coffee Morning

August 3 @ 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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Paws and Tales: Read to Carlie

August 3 @ 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

August 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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Summer Escape Room

August 4 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
One event on August 5, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on August 6, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on August 7, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on August 8, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on August 4, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on July 29, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on July 30, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on July 31, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on August 1, 2026 at 10:00 am
Branch: Nanaimo North
Venue: Summer Escape Room
Audience:

Grab up to eight friends/family members and come attempt our Summer Escape Room. You have 45 minutes to try and…

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Train Tuesdays

August 4 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until August 4, 2026
Branch: Sidney / North Saanich
Venue: Train Tuesdays
Audience: Children, Families

All aboard! Every Tuesday in July we’ll put out an awesome set of Brio transportation toys for the kids to…

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Crafts for Kids

August 4 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Tuesday, repeating until August 25, 2026
Branch: Quadra Island
Venue: Crafts for Kids
Audience: Children, Families

Join us every Tuesday for fun crafting at the library! All supplies are provided for this free event and drop-in's…

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Create with LEGO

August 4 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every 2 weeks that begins at 11:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until August 18, 2026
Branch: Port McNeill
Venue: Create with LEGO
Audience: Children, Everyone, Families

Join us for building! Bring your imagination and creativity -- we'll supply the bricks.

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Knit Wits

August 4 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until December 29, 2026
Branch: Bowser
Audience: Adults, Seniors

Visit Bowser Library and be a Knit Wit!. Join us at 12:00 pm to sit, chat, and get a little…

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The Knit Wits (Bowser textile group)

August 4 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating until December 29, 2026
Branch: Bowser
Audience: Adults, Seniors

Visit Bowser Library and be a Knit Wit! Join us at 12:30 pm to sit, chat, and get a little…

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Comox Tea with Death Doula

August 4 @ 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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Lego Club

August 4 @ 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

August 4 @ 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

August 4 @ 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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Learn Lorcana

August 4 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating until August 18, 2026
Branch: Port Alberni
Venue: Learn Lorcana
Audience: Everyone

Want to learn Lorcana? Librarian Kaitlin will be available to teach it! Sign up for this 7 week series! Learn…

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Rubik’s Cube Club

August 4 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Branch: Courtenay
Audience: Children

Love the cube? Join Jessie and Zane in Courtenay to practice the cube or learn the basics! This is a…

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Parksville Library Book Club

August 4 @ 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 22, 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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Tuesday Movie Club!

August 4 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Branch: Courtenay
Audience: Adults, Everyone

An angry raccoon and his emotional support tree carry three useless adults through space. Come watch it happen! This week’s…

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Puzzle Time

August 5
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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

August 5
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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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Crafternoon!

August 5 @ 12:00 am - 1:00 pm
Branch: Cumberland
Audience: Children

Stop by the library and paint a Kindness Rock with us!

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Shut Up & Write

August 5 @ 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

August 5 @ 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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Summer Escape Room

August 5 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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One event on August 5, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on August 6, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on August 7, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on August 8, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on August 4, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on July 29, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on July 30, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on July 31, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on August 1, 2026 at 10:00 am
Branch: Nanaimo North
Venue: Summer Escape Room
Audience:

Grab up to eight friends/family members and come attempt our Summer Escape Room. You have 45 minutes to try and…

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Ocean Science with Nanaimo Science

August 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Branch: Ladysmith
Venue: Ocean Science with Nanaimo Science
Audience: Children

Join scientists from Nanaimo Science as we learn about our fascinating Salish Sea. Best suited for ages 3 - 12.

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Babytime

August 5 @ 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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Comox Sing and Splash Storytime

August 5 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Wednesday, repeating until August 26, 2026
Branch: Comox
Venue: Comox Sing and Splash Storytime
Audience: Children, Families

The library is taking storytime to the park this summer! Songs, stories, puppets and more under the lower gazebo in…

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Comox Mother Goose Baby Bounce

August 5 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 11:30 am on Wednesday, repeating until August 26, 2026
Branch: Comox
Venue: Comox Mother Goose Baby Bounce
Audience: Children, Families

Join us at the Marina Park behind the stage on the grass in the shade! Babies start learning from birth!…

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Summer Reading Club Activity

August 5 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 11:30 am on Wednesday, repeating until August 19, 2026
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Summer Reading Club Activity
Audience: Children, Tweens

Join us for Summer Reading Club! A different activity every week. Come imagine, create, and explore.

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WildSafeBC joins Summer Reading Club

August 5 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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One event on August 5, 2026 at 11:30 am
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: WildSafeBC joins Summer Reading Club
Audience: Children, Tweens

Join us for a special Summer Reading Club activity focusing on co-existing with the wild creatures that live around us.…

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Paws and Tales: Read to Rosie

August 5 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Thursday, 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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Lego® Club

August 5 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 2:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating until August 27, 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

August 5 @ 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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Tech Help

August 5 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 16, 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

August 5 @ 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 5 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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Summer Reading Club Activity

August 5 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating until August 19, 2026
Branch: Port McNeill
Venue: Summer Reading Club Activity
Audience: Children, Families, Tweens

Join us for Summer Reading Club! A different activity every week. Come imagine, explore, create.

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Stuffie Sleepover

August 5 @ 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
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One event on August 5, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Branch: Sidney / North Saanich
Venue: Stuffie Sleepover
Audience: Children

Bring your stuffie to enjoy a special storytime and craft. Then, leave your stuffie in the library overnight for a…

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Puzzle Time

August 6
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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

August 6
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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

August 6
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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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