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Denise Carson Wilde art show

The Eye is a Garden will be our May/June local artist display.  Denise Carson Wilde's stunning photographs and video compilation …

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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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Party Hat Colouring Contest

All month long stop into the branch and create a party hat to celebrate Librarian Kaitlin's birthday! Decorate the hat …

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Teen Haiku Contest

Calling all aspiring poets: in honour of Asian Heritage Month we are holding a haiku contest just for teens! Winning …

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Teen Haiku Contest

  • May 22
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    An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until May 31, 2024

  • Branch: Tahsis
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Calling all aspiring poets: in honour of Asian Heritage Month we are holding a haiku contest just for teens! Winning …

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Woss Seed Library

  • May 22
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    An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until May 31, 2024

  • Branch: Woss
  • Venue: Woss Seed Library
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Calling all aspiring gardeners! Stop by Woss Library and check out our new Seed Library - there's something for everyone! …

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Storytime at Port Hardy Library

Join us every day -- Tuesday through Saturday -- at 10:00 a.m. for storytime. No need to register, just stop …

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Nanaimo Harbourfront Babytime

Enjoy songs, stories, and rhymes during drop-in Babytime at the Nanaimo Harboufront branch.  For babies ~0-24 months and accompanying caregivers. …

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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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Preschool Storytime

Parksville Library Storytime

Join Nathan for a Family Storytime. Geared for pre-school ages, but all are welcome. Drop-in, no registration required.

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Larry Chartrand – Bead by Bead: Constitutional Rights and Métis Community

Learning with Syeyutsus Speaker Series As lawyers and scholars dispute forms of Métis identity, and debate the nature and scope …

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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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Family Storytime

  • May 22 @ 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
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    One event on April 24, 2024 at 1:30 pm

    One event on May 22, 2024 at 1:30 pm

    One event on June 19, 2024 at 1:30 pm

  • Branch: Cortes Island
  • Venue: Family Storytime
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Drop by the library on select Wednesday afternoons and join us for fun songs and stories! This is a family …

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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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The Mending Group

  • May 22 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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    An event every month that begins at 2:00 pm on day Fourth of the month, repeating until June 26, 2024

    An event every month that begins at 2:00 pm on day Second of the month, repeating until June 12, 2024

  • Branch: Gabriola Island
  • Venue: The Mending Group
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Textile artist and mending expert Heather Cameron will coach and support you with your mending challenges!  Drop in to this …

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eHelp

Tech Help

Tech Help is here to assist with your laptop, tablet, cellphone or ereader! We can help with streaming movies, downloading …

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One-on-One Wednesdays @ Creativity Commons

Interested in 3D printing but don't know where to start? Want to create designs using our Cricut machine but are …

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Playing with Lego

Cowichan Lego Club

Drop in for some weekly LEGO® building fun at LEGO Club! Connect with other kids and break out the bricks …

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Lego Club

  • May 22 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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    An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until July 31, 2024

  • Branch: Masset
  • Venue: Lego Club
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Join your friends on Wednesdays for Lego fun!

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LEGO® CLUB

  • May 22 @ 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 3, 2024

    One event on March 20, 2024 at 3:30 pm

    One event on March 27, 2024 at 3:30 pm

    One event on May 22, 2024 at 3:30 pm

  • Branch: Port Alberni
  • Venue: LEGO® CLUB
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It's back! Join us every first Wednesday of the month for LEGO Club!   Drop in to create anything you …

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Dungeons and Dragons 101

Interested in Dungeons & Dragons but not sure where to start? Join us for an introduction to D&D, where you'll …

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Harm Reduction at the Library

Harm Reduction Nurse Cheryl Viel will offer education and information on harm reduction and how you can help. Naloxone training …

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Meeting Cafe

Wednesday Tech Help (Parksville)

Need help with your phone, tablet, or laptop? Looking for assistance with ebooks or audiobooks? streaming films or music? Call …

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Family Fun Night

Drop into the library anytime between 5:30 and 7:30 pm for some fun activities to enjoy with your friends and …

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Stop Motion Club

  • May 22 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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    An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until June 12, 2024

  • Branch: Tahsis
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Do you want to learn how to make ordinary objects appear to move on their own? Drop by and join …

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Port Hardy Pride Society AGM

Come out, meet the Pride Society, find out what we do. Light refreshments will be provided. Everyone is welcome!

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Bad Art Night

There's no such thing as bad art at Bad Art Night! Come by and create your very own masterpiece using …

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