Events - Vancouver Island Regional Library

Pathfinder One-Shot with Robert

October 1, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - November 19, 2019 @ 9:30 pm
Branch: Masset
Venue: Pathfinder One-Shot with Robert
Audience: Everyone, Special Events

Join us for a an evening of role-playing! This Pathfinder One Shot doesn't require any long-commitment. Choose from a wide …

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Weekly Family Storytime followed by Lego Play at the Queen Charlotte Branch

November 6, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Friday, repeating until August 30, 2019
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 18, 2019
Branch: Queen Charlotte
Audience: Families, Kids

Join us every Wednesday from 10 till 11 for a Family Storytime followed by Lego Play.

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Family Storytime

November 6, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Comox
Venue: Family Storytime
Audience: Families, Kids

Strengthen early literacy with songs, rhymes, stories and more! Family Storytime is a fun half hour suitable for kids aged …

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Parent-Child Mother Goose

November 6, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Wednesday, repeating until November 21, 2019
Branch: Cowichan
Venue: Parent-Child Mother Goose
Audience: Families, Kids

Join Mother Goose facilitators for songs, rhymes and fun. For children ages 0-2 & their caregivers.toddl

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Family Storytime

November 6, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Gabriola Island
Venue: Family Storytime
Audience: Families, Kids

Drop in with your little one for fun stories, songs, and rhymes. Stay afterwards for visiting, and for play with DUPLO blocks and other toys. Best suited for ages 5 years …

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Babytime

November 6, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 11, 2019
Branch: Cowichan Lake
Audience: Families, Kids
Cost: Free

Babies take over the library! Bring the tiniest members of your family (bring along siblings too!) for songs, stories, rhymes, …

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Baby Rhyme Time

November 6, 2019 @ 11:15 am - 11:45 am
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An event every week that begins at 11:15 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 18, 2019
Branch: Nanaimo Wellington
Venue: Baby Rhyme Time
Audience: Families, Kids

Join us for a rhyming good time! We do bounces, action rhymes, songs and bubbles. For babies 0-2 years old, …

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On-Site Art

November 6, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Nanaimo Harbourfront
Venue: On-Site Art
Audience: Everyone

On-Site Art is about making art (drawing, painting, colouring, embroidering...) in community spaces where the public can watch and ask …

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English Corner for ESL

November 6, 2019 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 12:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Nanaimo North
Audience: ESL

Practice English conversation, improve your vocabulary, discuss interesting topics, and make new friends. The group meets every week in the …

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Mother and little daughter reading book together in library

Family Storytime

November 6, 2019 @ 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
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An event every 2 weeks that begins at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 4, 2019
Branch: Cortes Island
Venue: Family Storytime
Audience: Families, Kids

Strengthen early literacy with songs, rhymes, stories and more! Family Storytime is a fun half hour suitable for kids aged …

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Babytime

November 6, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Friday, repeating indefinitely
An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Nanaimo Harbourfront
Venue: Babytime
Audience: Families, Kids

Learn songs, rhymes, stories and skills you can use to help your baby get a head start on their reading. …

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eHelp

November 6, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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An event every 2 weeks that begins at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 4, 2019
Branch: Cortes Island
Venue: eHelp
Audience: Adults, Seniors

Tech help for those in need! Book an appointment for one-on-one help with your technology-related questions.

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Technology Help Appointments

November 6, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until March 25, 2020
Branch: Nanaimo Wellington
Venue: Technology Help Appointments
Audience: Adults

Bring your questions and your device! Book an appointment on Wednesday afternoons for one-on-one help with technology basics. We can …

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LEGO® Club

November 6, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 19, 2019
Branch: Cowichan
Audience: ESL, Families, Kids, New Canadians, STEAM

Calling all architects! Bring your construction skills and we’ll provide the LEGO®. Anyone old enough to not eat the LEGO™ is welcome.

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Mother Goose On the Go

November 6, 2019 @ 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
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One event on March 6, 2019 at 3:30 pm
One event on April 3, 2019 at 2:00 pm
One event on May 1, 2019 at 1:00 pm
One event on June 5, 2019 at 2:00 pm
One event on April 17, 2019 at 2:00 pm
One event on May 15, 2019 at 2:00 pm
One event on June 19, 2019 at 2:00 pm
One event on August 6, 2019 at 10:00 am
One event on August 13, 2019 at 10:00 am
One event on August 27, 2019 at 10:00 am
One event on September 10, 2019 at 10:00 am
One event on September 24, 2019 at 10:00 am
One event on October 8, 2019 at 10:00 am
One event on October 15, 2019 at 10:00 am
One event on October 22, 2019 at 10:00 am
One event on October 23, 2019 at 3:00 pm
One event on October 29, 2019 at 10:00 am
One event on October 30, 2019 at 3:00 pm
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until June 23, 2020
An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating until June 24, 2020
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Mother Goose On the Go
Audience: Families, Kids

In Partnership with Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society.

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STEAM with VIRL

November 6, 2019 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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One event on September 25, 2019 at 3:30 pm
One event on October 9, 2019 at 2:00 pm
One event on October 16, 2019 at 3:30 pm
One event on November 6, 2019 at 3:30 pm
One event on November 20, 2019 at 3:30 pm
One event on January 15, 2020 at 1:30 pm
One event on January 22, 2020 at 1:30 pm
One event on February 5, 2020 at 1:30 pm
One event on February 12, 2020 at 1:30 pm
One event on February 19, 2020 at 1:30 pm
One event on February 26, 2020 at 1:30 pm
Branch: Port McNeill
Venue: STEAM with VIRL
Audience: ESL, Kids & Teens, STEAM

Different STEAM kits to share each month.

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LEGO® Club

November 6, 2019 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating until November 27, 2019
Branch: Port Alberni
Venue: LEGO® Club
Audience: Kids

Love LEGO®? So do we. Design amazing creations and show off your creative side, the only limit is your imagination! …

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Explorers: Painting with Forces

November 6, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Branch: Sooke
Audience: Families, Kids

Paint using the forces of gravity and magnetism. This is a free, drop-in event that does not require registration. Best …

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Strategy Board Game Night

November 6, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Nanaimo Harbourfront
Venue: Strategy Board Game Night
Audience: Adults, ESL, Everyone, Families, New Canadians, Seniors, Teens

From "Settlers of Catan" to worker placement games, we play them all. Bring your opponents or come alone and meet …

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Tablet Workshop

November 6, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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An event every month that begins at 6:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating indefinitely
Branch: South Cowichan
Audience: Adults, Seniors

Learn how to use the tools you already have in your tablet to access digital resources from the library. Just …

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Adult Colouring Night

November 6, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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An event every month that begins at 6:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating until December 31, 2019
Branch: Sooke
Audience: Adults

Looking for a relaxing, evening, activity? Join us for some colouring at the Sooke branch of Vancouver Island Regional Library! …

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Pathfinder One-Shot with Robert

Weekly Family Storytime followed by Lego Play at the Queen Charlotte Branch

Family Storytime

Parent-Child Mother Goose

Family Storytime

Babytime

Baby Rhyme Time

On-Site Art

English Corner for ESL

Family Storytime

Babytime

eHelp

Technology Help Appointments

LEGO® Club

Mother Goose On the Go

STEAM with VIRL

LEGO® Club

Explorers: Painting with Forces

Strategy Board Game Night

Tablet Workshop

Adult Colouring Night