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October 2026

Human Stories: Meet real people. Hear their stories. Discover new perspectives.

At this event, the library's books are real people, and reading means having a conversation. Instead of checking out a…

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Halloween Costume & Decoration Swap

Bring your new or gently used Halloween decorations and costumes to the Port Hardy Library, and pick up something new-to-you!…

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The Great Land Grab Exhibit

The exhibit introduces visitors to the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Land Grant of 1887 — also known as the great…

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Stuffy Sleepover

Halloween Stuffie Sleepover

Drop off stuffies for a few days of solo fun at the library. We will take photos to capture their…

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Board Game Club

  • October 25 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    |Recurring Event (See all)

    An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Sunday, repeating until December 19, 2026

  • Branch: Courtenay
  • Audience:

Are you looking to unplug, meet people in the community, and dive into the exciting world of modern tabletop gaming?…

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Halloween Costume & Decoration Swap

Bring your new or gently used Halloween decorations and costumes to the Port Hardy Library, and pick up something new-to-you!…

Find out more >

The Great Land Grab Exhibit

The exhibit introduces visitors to the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Land Grant of 1887 — also known as the great…

Find out more >
Stuffy Sleepover

Halloween Stuffie Sleepover

Drop off stuffies for a few days of solo fun at the library. We will take photos to capture their…

Find out more >

English Corner for Mandarin and Cantonese Speakers

Mondays from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM. Mandarin and Cantonese speakers welcome. For other language speakers see our program on…

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Scrabble Drop-in

  • October 26 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
    |Recurring Event (See all)

    One event on June 9, 2025 at 1:30 pm

    One event on June 23, 2025 at 1:30 pm

    One event on September 8, 2025 at 1:30 pm

    One event on September 22, 2025 at 1:30 pm

    One event on October 6, 2025 at 1:30 pm

    One event on October 20, 2025 at 1:30 pm

    One event on November 3, 2025 at 1:30 pm

    One event on November 17, 2025 at 1:30 pm

    One event on December 1, 2025 at 1:30 pm

    One event on December 15, 2025 at 1:30 pm

    One event on January 12, 2026 at 1:30 pm

    One event on January 26, 2026 at 1:30 pm

    One event on February 9, 2026 at 1:30 pm

    One event on February 23, 2026 at 1:30 pm

    One event on March 9, 2026 at 1:30 pm

    One event on March 23, 2026 at 1:30 pm

    One event on April 13, 2026 at 1:30 pm

    One event on April 27, 2026 at 1:30 pm

    One event on May 11, 2026 at 1:30 pm

    One event on May 25, 2026 at 1:30 pm

    One event on June 8, 2026 at 1:30 pm

    One event on June 22, 2026 at 1:30 pm

    One event on September 14, 2026 at 1:30 pm

    One event on September 28, 2026 at 1:30 pm

    One event on October 26, 2026 at 1:30 pm

    One event on November 9, 2026 at 1:30 pm

    One event on November 30, 2026 at 1:30 pm

    One event on December 14, 2026 at 1:30 pm

  • Branch: Sidney / North Saanich
  • Venue: Scrabble Drop-in
  • Audience: ,

Join us for fun and friendly competition! Scrabble sets available Bring your own set if you have one All skill…

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Halloween Costume & Decoration Swap

Bring your new or gently used Halloween decorations and costumes to the Port Hardy Library, and pick up something new-to-you!…

Find out more >

The Great Land Grab Exhibit

The exhibit introduces visitors to the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Land Grant of 1887 — also known as the great…

Find out more >
Stuffy Sleepover

Halloween Stuffie Sleepover

Drop off stuffies for a few days of solo fun at the library. We will take photos to capture their…

Find out more >

Storytime at Port Hardy Library

New time!! Join us for storytime every day - Tuesday through Saturday - at 11:00. No need to register in…

Find out more >

Knit Wits

  • October 27 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    |Recurring Event (See all)

    An event every week that begins at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until June 29, 2027

  • Branch: Bowser
  • Audience: ,

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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Practice your English!

Let’s speak English! Meet other people who are learning to speak English, and practice speaking in a relaxed setting. Bring…

Find out more >
Lego Kids

LEGO® Club

We provide the LEGO (and Duplo) and you provide the imagination every Tuesday afternoon. Come ready to build! This is…

Find out more >

Halloween Costume & Decoration Swap

Bring your new or gently used Halloween decorations and costumes to the Port Hardy Library, and pick up something new-to-you!…

Find out more >

The Great Land Grab Exhibit

The exhibit introduces visitors to the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Land Grant of 1887 — also known as the great…

Find out more >

Family Storytime

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

Find out more >

Dementia caregiver support group

  • October 28 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
    |Recurring Event (See all)

    An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 2, 2026

  • Branch: Nanaimo Harbourfront
  • Audience:

Dementia can leave people living with the disease and their care partners feeling isolated. However, you are not alone. There…

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Comox Family Storytime

Join us each week for stories, songs, puppets and playful activities that help build early literacy skills. For children ages…

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Storytime at Port Hardy Library

New time!! Join us for storytime every day - Tuesday through Saturday - at 11:00. No need to register in…

Find out more >
Knitting Circle

Parksville Library Knitting Group (textile arts)

Drop in Wednesdays 12:30 to 2:30 for Parksville Library's weekly knitting group. Sit. Knit. Sew. Crochet. Chat.  :-)  

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Book a Librarian

South Cowichan Book a Librarian

Do you have questions? Book a Librarian! Interested in exploring a new topic or have a question about how the…

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Reading Around the World: France

For October, we are reading books by French authors! Travel around the world and expand your reading horizons. No passport…

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Practice your English

Let’s speak English! Meet other people who are learning to speak English, and practice speaking in a relaxed setting. Bring…

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Reading Buddies

Children in Kindergarten to Grade 4 are invited to practice their reading by signing up for a one hour session…

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Paws and Tales: Read to Rosie

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

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Halloween Howl

Join us for the Halloween Howl! We will be brewing up potions and making creepy crafts at this free event.…

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Teen RPG Club

  • October 28 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    |Recurring Event (See all)

    An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 23, 2026

  • Branch: Quadra Island
  • Venue: Teen RPG Club
  • Audience:

Adventure awaits...at the library! Join a stalwart band of teens as they learn to how to play the Star Wars…

Find out more >

Halloween Costume & Decoration Swap

Bring your new or gently used Halloween decorations and costumes to the Port Hardy Library, and pick up something new-to-you!…

Find out more >

The Great Land Grab Exhibit

The exhibit introduces visitors to the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Land Grant of 1887 — also known as the great…

Find out more >
Knitting Circle

Chemainus Textile Circle

Drop by and sit in with the Chemainus Textile Circle Meets Thursdays from 10:00 to Noon in the library's Multi-Purpose…

Find out more >

Family Storytime

  • October 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
    |Recurring Event (See all)

    An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Thursday, repeating until December 17, 2026

  • Branch: Courtenay
  • Audience: ,

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 at Nanaimo North

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, felt activities and more.  Geared towards children aged 0 - 6 years and their…

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Storytime at Port Hardy Library

New time!! Join us for storytime every day - Tuesday through Saturday - at 11:00. No need to register in…

Find out more >

The Knit Wits (Bowser textile group)

Visit Bowser Library and be a Knit Wit! :-) Join us at 1:00 each Thursday to sit, chat, and get…

Find out more >

Snacks and Friends: Movie Matinee at Nanaimo North

Join us every Thursday for a weekly movie and free coffee, tea and popcorn. Check the poster or ask at…

Find out more >

LEGO® Club

Kids, join us for creative building fun! We provide the LEGO®. This is a free drop-in event.      

Find out more >

Tech Thursday

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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Paws and Tales: Read to Rosie

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

Find out more >

Mindfulness Book Club

  • October 29 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    |Recurring Event (See all)

    An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Thursday, repeating indefinitely

  • Branch: Nanaimo Harbourfront
  • Audience:

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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Game Night

Port Alice Board Game Night

Every Thursday evening is Board Game Night at Port Alice Library. We have cards, Clue, Mahjong and more! Play one…

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Queer Halloween Movie Screening: BODIES BODIES BODIES

Join us – in costume if you dare! – for a special after-hours screening of this queer murder-mystery-horror-comedy of errors!…

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Halloween Costume & Decoration Swap

Bring your new or gently used Halloween decorations and costumes to the Port Hardy Library, and pick up something new-to-you!…

Find out more >

The Great Land Grab Exhibit

The exhibit introduces visitors to the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Land Grant of 1887 — also known as the great…

Find out more >
Family Storytime

Family Storytime

  • October 30 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
    |Recurring Event (See all)

    An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Friday, repeating until September 27, 2030

  • Branch: Cumberland
  • Audience: ,

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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Storytime in Sooke

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

Find out more >

Baby Rhyme Time at Nanaimo North

Enjoy songs, stories, lap bounces, fingerplays and more during drop-in Baby Rhyme Time at the Nanaimo North branch of the…

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Storytime at Port Hardy Library

New time!! Join us for storytime every day - Tuesday through Saturday - at 11:00. No need to register in…

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Family Storytime

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

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Author Reading with T. B. Camp

Join us at the Parksville Library for a special Halloween-season reading with British Columbia author Tyrone Camp. Camp will read…

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The Great Land Grab Exhibit

The exhibit introduces visitors to the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Land Grant of 1887 — also known as the great…

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Family Play Day

  • October 31 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
    |Recurring Event (See all)

    An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Saturday, repeating indefinitely

  • Branch: Courtenay
  • Audience: ,

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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Family StoryTime

Stories, rhymes, action songs, and more!  Best for 1-4 year olds.  Listening & participating in engaging stories, songs, and rhymes…

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Storytime at Port Hardy Library

New time!! Join us for storytime every day - Tuesday through Saturday - at 11:00. No need to register in…

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Nanaimo North Spanish Conversation Group

Saturdays from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM at the Nanaimo North Library. Suitable for Intermediate and Advanced speakers. Led by…

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Knitting

Knitters at the Library

Drop by with your projects and enjoy the company of fellow knitting enthusiasts! Crochet and other textile arts are also…

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Books For Treats

The Quadra Island Library and Quadra Literacy have partnered to once again offer Books for Treats! Come by the Quadra…

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November 2026

The Great Land Grab Exhibit

The exhibit introduces visitors to the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Land Grant of 1887 — also known as the great…

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Collage Club Halloween Meet

Drop-in and join us at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library for a special Halloween meet! Supplies to create a special bat-themed craft…

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Board Game Club

  • November 1 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    |Recurring Event (See all)

    An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Sunday, repeating until December 19, 2026

  • Branch: Courtenay
  • Audience:

Are you looking to unplug, meet people in the community, and dive into the exciting world of modern tabletop gaming?…

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Pastel Goth Eyeball Bat Post-Halloween Crafternoon

Join us to keep the Halloween spirit going a bit longer for a post-Halloween spooky crafternoon! Supplies – including felt,…

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The Great Land Grab Exhibit

The exhibit introduces visitors to the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Land Grant of 1887 — also known as the great…

Find out more >

English Corner for Mandarin and Cantonese Speakers

Mondays from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM. Mandarin and Cantonese speakers welcome. For other language speakers see our program on…

Find out more >

The Great Land Grab Exhibit

The exhibit introduces visitors to the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Land Grant of 1887 — also known as the great…

Find out more >

Storytime at Port Hardy Library

New time!! Join us for storytime every day - Tuesday through Saturday - at 11:00. No need to register in…

Find out more >

Knit Wits

  • November 3 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    |Recurring Event (See all)

    An event every week that begins at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until June 29, 2027

  • Branch: Bowser
  • Audience: ,

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

Find out more >

Practice your English!

Let’s speak English! Meet other people who are learning to speak English, and practice speaking in a relaxed setting. Bring…

Find out more >
Lego Kids

LEGO® Club

We provide the LEGO (and Duplo) and you provide the imagination every Tuesday afternoon. Come ready to build! This is…

Find out more >

Parksville Library Book Club

  • November 3 @ 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm
    |Recurring Event (See all)

    An event every month that begins at 4:30 pm on day First of the month, repeating until December 22, 2026

  • Branch: Parksville
  • Audience: ,

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

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The Great Land Grab Exhibit

The exhibit introduces visitors to the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Land Grant of 1887 — also known as the great…

Find out more >

Family Storytime

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

Find out more >

Dementia caregiver support group

  • November 4 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
    |Recurring Event (See all)

    An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 2, 2026

  • Branch: Nanaimo Harbourfront
  • Audience:

Dementia can leave people living with the disease and their care partners feeling isolated. However, you are not alone. There…

Find out more >

Comox Family Storytime

Join us each week for stories, songs, puppets and playful activities that help build early literacy skills. For children ages…

Find out more >

Storytime at Port Hardy Library

New time!! Join us for storytime every day - Tuesday through Saturday - at 11:00. No need to register in…

Find out more >
Knitting Circle

Parksville Library Knitting Group (textile arts)

Drop in Wednesdays 12:30 to 2:30 for Parksville Library's weekly knitting group. Sit. Knit. Sew. Crochet. Chat.  :-)  

Find out more >
Book a Librarian

South Cowichan Book a Librarian

Do you have questions? Book a Librarian! Interested in exploring a new topic or have a question about how the…

Find out more >

Practice your English

Let’s speak English! Meet other people who are learning to speak English, and practice speaking in a relaxed setting. Bring…

Find out more >

Reading Buddies

Children in Kindergarten to Grade 4 are invited to practice their reading by signing up for a one hour session…

Find out more >

Nanaimo North LEGO® Club

Use our LEGO® to create a masterpiece. Each month features a different theme and we'll display your creations in the…

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Teen RPG Club

  • November 4 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    |Recurring Event (See all)

    An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 23, 2026

  • Branch: Quadra Island
  • Venue: Teen RPG Club
  • Audience:

Adventure awaits...at the library! Join a stalwart band of teens as they learn to how to play the Star Wars…

Find out more >

The Great Land Grab Exhibit

The exhibit introduces visitors to the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Land Grant of 1887 — also known as the great…

Find out more >
Knitting Circle

Chemainus Textile Circle

Drop by and sit in with the Chemainus Textile Circle Meets Thursdays from 10:00 to Noon in the library's Multi-Purpose…

Find out more >

Family Storytime

  • November 5 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
    |Recurring Event (See all)

    An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Thursday, repeating until December 17, 2026

  • Branch: Courtenay
  • Audience: ,

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

Find out more >

Family Storytime at Nanaimo North

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, felt activities and more.  Geared towards children aged 0 - 6 years and their…

Find out more >

Storytime at Port Hardy Library

New time!! Join us for storytime every day - Tuesday through Saturday - at 11:00. No need to register in…

Find out more >

The Knit Wits (Bowser textile group)

Visit Bowser Library and be a Knit Wit! :-) Join us at 1:00 each Thursday to sit, chat, and get…

Find out more >

Snacks and Friends: Movie Matinee at Nanaimo North

Join us every Thursday for a weekly movie and free coffee, tea and popcorn. Check the poster or ask at…

Find out more >

LEGO® Club

Kids, join us for creative building fun! We provide the LEGO®. This is a free drop-in event.      

Find out more >

Tech Thursday

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

Find out more >

Mindfulness Book Club

  • November 5 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    |Recurring Event (See all)

    An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Thursday, repeating indefinitely

  • Branch: Nanaimo Harbourfront
  • Audience:

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

Find out more >
Game Night

Port Alice Board Game Night

Every Thursday evening is Board Game Night at Port Alice Library. We have cards, Clue, Mahjong and more! Play one…

Find out more >

The Great Land Grab Exhibit

The exhibit introduces visitors to the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Land Grant of 1887 — also known as the great…

Find out more >
Family Storytime

Family Storytime

  • November 6 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
    |Recurring Event (See all)

    An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Friday, repeating until September 27, 2030

  • Branch: Cumberland
  • Audience: ,

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

Find out more >

Storytime in Sooke

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

Find out more >

Baby Rhyme Time at Nanaimo North

Enjoy songs, stories, lap bounces, fingerplays and more during drop-in Baby Rhyme Time at the Nanaimo North branch of the…

Find out more >

Storytime at Port Hardy Library

New time!! Join us for storytime every day - Tuesday through Saturday - at 11:00. No need to register in…

Find out more >

The Great Land Grab Exhibit

The exhibit introduces visitors to the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Land Grant of 1887 — also known as the great…

Find out more >