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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

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 28
    |Recurring Event (See all)

    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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Knitting

Knitting Group

Get ready to K2TOG with knitters of all ages and abilities for our drop in knitting circle.  Bring your own …

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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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Cowichan English Conversation Corner

A free weekly conversation circle for all immigrants, refugees and newcomers to take advantage of and practice their English speaking …

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Seniors’ Chair Exercises: Intermediate-Advanced

**REGISTRATION FOR THE SESSION IS FULL. YOU CAN EMAIL ARIPLEY@VIRL.BC.CA TO BE ADDED TO A WAITLIST, OR SEE THE OTHER …

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Preschool Storytime

Qualicum Beach Family 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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Storytime with preschool children

Family Storytime

Drop by the library every Tuesday morning and join us for fun songs and stories! This is a family drop …

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Port Hardy Library Knitting Circle

Have you always wanted to learn how to knit or share your talents with others? We have great news! Port …

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Seniors’ Chair Exercises: Beginners

Join us for a FREE Seniors' Chair Exercises session -- for seniors age 55+. This program is offered by Sooke …

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Meditation Made Easy

Weekly drop in meditation for beginners. An introduction to different practices of mindfulness, meditation, and relaxation. Open to everyone. Session …

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Cowichan Tech Tuesday

Book a 20-minute appointment for free, one-on-one technology help from a librarian. Call 250-746-7661 x1, or email us at cowichan@virl.bc.ca  …

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Lego Kids

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 Tuesday

  • May 28 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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    An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely

  • Branch: Sooke
  • Venue: Tech Tuesday
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Get help with your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Learn how to download apps, use email, and get answers to other …

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eHelp

Tech Help

  • May 28 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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    An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until December 17, 2024

  • Branch: Quadra Island
  • Venue: Tech Help
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Tech Help is here to assist with your laptop, tablet, cellphone or ereader! We can help with streaming movies, downloading …

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Tech Tuesday

Book a 30-minute appointment for free, one-on-one technology help from a librarian. Call 250-753-1154 ext.251, or email us at ref@virl.bc.ca  …

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Paws 4 Stories

Drop in and read a story to licensed St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog, Bella, and her handler, Linda. ‘Paws4Stories’ is …

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Game Night

Board Game Night at Woss Library

Come out to play a board game at Woss Library! Bring some friends, or make new ones. No registration needed …

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Wool Gathering

Get together with other crafty enthusiasts for an evening of knitting, crochet, etc. If you've always wanted to learn to …

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Conversational Spanish

Join us to practice speaking Spanish in a casual setting! On Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30pm, we sit and chat en español en …

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Conversational Scottish Gaelic

Interested in hearing Scottish Gaelic? Maybe learning a term or two? Come and learn with us!

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