May 2026
Comox Library Tuesday Book Club
Looking for a great new read and some lively discussion? The Comox Library Book Club meets on the 4th Tuesday…
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Birthday Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve…
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Teen Haiku Contest
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
Join us for songs, stories and fun! This is a free drop-in program for children aged 0 – 5 years…
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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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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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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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Teen RPG Club
Adventure awaits...at the library! Join a stalwart band of teens as they learn to how to play the Star Wars…
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Practice Your English in Port McNeill
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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Shut Up and Write!
Gather. Write. Repeat. Shut Up & Write!® is a free, global community of writing groups built around showing up to…
Find out more >Birthday Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve…
Find out more >Teen Haiku Contest
Teens (ages 13 to 18), write a haiku poem for a chance to win great prizes. One original poem per…
Find out more >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…
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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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Family Storytime
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 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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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…
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LEGO® Club
Kids, join us for creative building fun! We provide the LEGO®. This is a free drop-in event.
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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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Mindfulness Book Club
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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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 >Birthday Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve…
Find out more >Teen Haiku Contest
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
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…
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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…
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Naloxone Training
Learn to use Naloxone from our public health nurse. You could save a life!
Find out more >Birthday Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve…
Find out more >Teen Haiku Contest
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 Play Day
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…
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…
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Family Fun Day in Port Hardy
Come to the Port Hardy library on Saturdays at 11 am for free family fun! Do a craft, read a…
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Oceanside Chess Club
Swing by and join us for a thrilling game of chess! Everyone welcome, games are provided. The Oceanside Chess club…
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Open Playroom
After Storytime, stick around and play! Enjoy our array of toys, meet and play with other families! This is a…
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VIRL’s 90th Birthday
All 39 branches of the Vancouver Island Regional Library are celebrating VIRL's 90th Birthday on Saturday, May 30th. Stop in…
Find out more >VIRL’s 90th Birthday!
All 39 branches of the Vancouver Island Regional Library are celebrating VIRL’s 90th Birthday on Saturday, May 30th. Stop by…
Find out more >VIRL’s 90th Birthday!
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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Library Party
Our library has expanded and it's our 90th anniversary! We're throwing you a party to celebrate! Join us on May…
Find out more >VIRL’s 90th Birthday
Help us celebrate VIRL’s 90th anniversary on Saturday, May 30! Stop in at the Port Hardy Library between 12-5 pm,…
Find out more >VIRL’s 90th Birthday!
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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Knitters at the Library
Drop by with your projects and enjoy the company of fellow knitting enthusiasts! Crochet and other textile arts are also…
Find out more >Birthday Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve…
Find out more >Teen Haiku Contest
Teens (ages 13 to 18), write a haiku poem for a chance to win great prizes. One original poem per…
Find out more >Shut Up & Write: Nanaimo
Shut Up & Write! is a global community that empowers writers to overcome procrastination, silence their inner critic, and make…
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Pride Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve…
Find out more >Pride Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve…
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Family Storytime
Join our Staff for 30 minutes of live-action storytime fun! We’ll shake our shakers, wave our scarves, sing songs, and…
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…
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LEGO® Club
We provide the LEGO (and Duplo) and you provide the imagination every Tuesday afternoon. Come ready to build! This is…
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Tech Help
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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Craft Studio for Teens
Hang out and be creative. Work on your own crafts, use our supplies, or just do some doodling. Snacks provided.…
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Conversational Scottish Gaelic
Fàilte! Learn and practice Scottish Gaelic with others.
Find out more >Parksville Library Book Club
Looking for a great new read and some lively discussion? The Parksville Library Book Club meets on the 1st Tuesday…
Find out more >Drop-In Craft Night
Bring your craft project(s) and materials to the library and enjoy working in a group setting with other crafters in…
Find out more >Pride Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve…
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 >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 >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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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 >Teen RPG Club
Adventure awaits...at the library! Join a stalwart band of teens as they learn to how to play the Star Wars…
Find out more >Practice Your English in Port McNeill
Let's speak English! Meet other people who are learning to speak English, and practice speaking in a relaxed setting. Bring…
Find out more >Shut Up and Write!
Gather. Write. Repeat. Shut Up & Write!® is a free, global community of writing groups built around showing up to…
Find out more >Pride Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve…
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The Great Land Grab Exhibit
The Vancouver Island Local History Society and the Nanaimo Museum have partnered to develop a travelling exhibit: The Great Vancouver…
Find out more >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…
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Family Storytime
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 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 >LEGO® Club
Kids, join us for creative building fun! We provide the LEGO®. This is a free drop-in event.
Find out more >Mindfulness Book Club
This is a free, open community-room booking. Please contact the organiser to register for the program. Join Amanda for a…
Find out more >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 >Pride Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve…
Find out more >Family Storytime
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 >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 >Pride Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve…
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Board Game Saturday @ Parksville Library
First Saturday each month is Board Game Saturday! Drop in. Play. The Library reserves space once each month for drop-in…
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Port Hardy Writers Group
Join other writers to share feedback, find inspiration, and support each other. First Saturday of each month.
Find out more >Family Play Day
The Courtenay Library is hosting a drop-in play day on Saturday mornings! The program room will be set up with…
Find out more >Family StoryTime
Stories, rhymes, action songs, and more! Best for 1-4 year olds. Listening & participating in engaging stories, songs, and rhymes…
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…
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Collage Club!
Join us at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library for a drop-in fun and casual collage club! If you have supplies, feel free…
Find out more >Knitters at the Library
Drop by with your projects and enjoy the company of fellow knitting enthusiasts! Crochet and other textile arts are also…
Find out more >Pride Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve…
Find out more >Shut Up & Write: Nanaimo
Shut Up & Write! is a global community that empowers writers to overcome procrastination, silence their inner critic, and make…
Find out more >Pride Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve…
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Scrabble Drop-in
Join us for fun and friendly competition! Scrabble sets available Bring your own set if you have one All skill…
Find out more >Pride Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve…
Find out more >Family Storytime
Join our Staff for 30 minutes of live-action storytime fun! We’ll shake our shakers, wave our scarves, sing songs, and…
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 12:30 pm to sit, chat, and get a little…
Find out more >
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 >Tech Help
Need help with your phone, tablet, laptop, or another tech question? Sign up for a 30-minute, one-on-one session with library…
Find out more >Craft Studio for Teens
Hang out and be creative. Work on your own crafts, use our supplies, or just do some doodling. Snacks provided.…
Find out more >Conversational Scottish Gaelic
Fàilte! Learn and practice Scottish Gaelic with others.
Find out more >Pride Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve…
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 >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 >