
Calendar

Holiday Card Crafting
Drop into the library during November and December to create your own Holiday Card! All crafting supplies will be provided, …
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Teen VR Drop-in
Want to play games on Oculus Rift? Drop by the library and hang out! Playtime is first-come, first-serve. Must be …
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Preschool Storytime
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories at this fun family event! For children aged 2-5 years. Children of all …
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Preschool Storytime
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories for children aged 2-5 years old. Siblings, grandparents and other guests welcome. No registration …
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Family Storytime
Thursdays. Drop-in for young children and their caregivers. Songs, stories, rhymes, scarves, and other fun! .
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Family Storytime
Drop-in for children of all ages accompanied by a caregiver. Songs, stories, rhymes and other fun!
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Babytime
Join us for a rhyming good time as we introduce you and your baby to music, rhymes, bounces, fingerplays and …
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Good Morning Storytime at Sidney All Care
Bring your littlest ones to this library program for stories, songs, rhymes and movement. Ages 0-5. Drop in. Location: Sidney …
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Babytime
Join us for songs, rhymes, and lap games. Suitable for children under 2 years.child
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Tablet Tutorial (not for iPads)
This 2-part workshop leads beginners through the basics of using their (non-Apple) tablet or smart phone. NOV 28: 11:00-12:30 pm …
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Family Playroom
Come and play with our toys! We have LEGO, Mega Bloks, puppets, puzzles, and more! It’s a great place for …
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Preschool Storytime
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories for children aged 2-5 years old. Siblings, grandparents and other guests welcome. No …
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Community Connection : Settlement and Integration for Newcomers (VIRCS)
BC Settlement and Integration Services (BC SIS) will be joining us at the Sooke Branch. Bring your questions about settlement, …
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French Conversation Circle
Do you want to practice your French in an informal, friendly environment? This is a free, drop-in event designed for …
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LEGO® Club
Drop in to build with the library’s LEGO collection! Ask staff to take a photo of your structure to get …
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Drop-In & Connect
Come join outreach workers for coffee, snacks, conversation, activities and referrals. All ages welcome! For more information contact courtenay@virl.bc.ca or …
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eHelp
Tech help for those in need! Book an appointment for one-on-one help with your technology-related questions.
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Bowser Knitwits
Meet up at Bowser library every Thursday for a fun hour of knitting. Drop in.
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Fibre Arts Circle
Join other fibre artists and enthusiasts for tea and an afternoon of knitting, crocheting, stitching, felting and more. Beginners and …
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Tech Help at the Library
Having difficulty navigating the library tech services? Need some help with your phone or tablet? Come in to the library …
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Origami Club
Connect, learn and create. Beginners are welcome. Led by Shino Yosheda. Origami paper is supplied, but donations are welcome.
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STEAM and LEGO® Club
Join us at the Parksville Library for STEAM and Lego® activities and socializing. Suitable for children 6 - 12 years …
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Magic: the Gathering® Club
Come play Magic: the Gathering® at the Library! If you've never played and would like to learn, we have plenty …
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Ukulele Jam
Everyone is welcome to join our ukulele group for an evening of music and fun. No experience required. Extra ukuleles …
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Teen Games Night
Get together once a month for gaming! We have several games but please bring your own as well.
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Self-Directed Craft Night
Join us Thursday evenings at the Port Renfrew branch of Vancouver Island Regional Library for a self-directed, drop-in craft night! …
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Video Game Drop-In
Calling all gamers! The last Thursday of every month is video game drop-in night at Nanaimo Harbourfront library. Players choose …
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Teens Get Creative – Origami
Upcoming events include: Upcycling + Prepare Elf On a Shelf Photo Ops
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Writer’s Support Group
Develop your writing in a supportive environment in this member-led group. Share your writing with other writers for feedback and …
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Writers Support Group
Develop your writing in a supportive environment in this member-led group. Share your writing with other writers for feedback and …
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