Events - Vancouver Island Regional Library

Puzzle Time

April 29
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An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Woss
Venue: Puzzle Time
Audience: Everyone

Feeling puzzled? Join us at the library for Puzzle Time. Work on our puzzle, or take one home with you. …

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Port Hardy Library Adventure Card

April 29
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Port Hardy Library Adventure Card
Audience: Children, Families

Ahoy matey! Shiver me timbers! Treasures await you at the library! Kids can pick up a Library Adventure Card, then …

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Spring Scavenger Hunt

April 29
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until April 30, 2026
Branch: Port Alberni
Venue: Spring Scavenger Hunt
Audience: Children

Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve …

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Mindfulness in May art exhibition

April 29
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until May 10, 2026
Branch: Qualicum Beach
Venue: Mindfulness in May art exhibition
Audience:

Pop by to check out some great youth art during the Mindfulness in May art exhibition at the Qualicum library, …

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Shut Up & Write

April 29 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Gabriola Island
Venue: Shut Up & Write
Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens

All writers welcome to join this very dedicated group of local authors, poets, & beginning writers too! Work on your …

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Tech Help

April 29 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 30, 2026
Branch: Quadra Island
Venue: Tech Help
Audience: Adults, Seniors

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

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Book a Librarian

April 29 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, repeating until April 30, 2026
Branch: Campbell River
Venue: Book a Librarian
Audience: Adults, Everyone, Seniors

Not sure where to start? Ask a librarian. Book a 30-minute appointment with our Adult Services Librarian and we can …

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Babytime

April 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 16, 2026
Branch: Nanaimo Harbourfront
Venue: Babytime
Audience: Children, Families

Learn songs, rhymes, stories and skills you can use to help your baby get a start on literacy. For ages …

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Family Storytime

April 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Wednesday, repeating until June 24, 2026
Branch: Comox
Audience: Children, Families

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, felt activities and more. Geared towards children aged 0 – 5 years and their …

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Family Storytime

April 29 @ 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: Parksville
Venue: Family Storytime
Audience: Children, Families

Join us for songs, stories and fun! This is a free drop-in program for children aged 0 – 5 years …

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Parent Child Mother Goose

April 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Wednesday, repeating until June 11, 2026
Branch: Cowichan (Duncan)
Venue: Parent Child Mother Goose
Audience: Children, Families

Join Mother Goose facilitators for songs, rhymes and fun. For ages 0-2 and their families.

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Storytime at Port Hardy Library

April 29 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Storytime at Port Hardy Library
Audience: Children, Families

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)

April 29 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 12:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Parksville
Venue: Parksville Library Knitting Group (textile arts)
Audience: Adults, Everyone

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

April 29 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: South Cowichan (Mill Bay)
Venue: South Cowichan Book a Librarian
Audience: Adults, Everyone

Do you have questions? Book a Librarian! Interested in exploring a new topic or have a question about how the …

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Reading Around the World Book Club: Manitoba

April 29 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Branch: Sooke
Venue: Reading Around the World Book Club: Manitoba
Audience: Adults, Seniors

For April, we are reading books by Manitoba authors. Travel around the world and expand your reading horizons. No passport …

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Lego® Club

April 29 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 2:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating until June 30, 2026
Branch: Cowichan (Duncan)
Venue: Lego® Club
Audience: Children, Families

Calling all architects! Bring your construction skills and we’ll provide the LEGO.

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Tech-Help Wednesday

April 29 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Gabriola Island
Venue: Tech-Help Wednesday
Audience: Everyone

Let us help you figure out your device issues. Whether it's your laptop, tablet, eReader, or phone - we will …

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Pokémon Club at the Wellington Library

April 29 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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One event on March 25, 2026 at 3:00 pm
One event on April 29, 2026 at 3:00 pm
One event on May 27, 2026 at 3:00 pm
One event on June 24, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Branch: Nanaimo Wellington
Venue: Pokémon Club at the Wellington Library
Audience: Children, Families, Teens & Tweens, Tweens

Join us on the last Wednesday of the month for an introduction to the Pokémon Trading Card Game! From 3-5pm, …

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Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

April 29 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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An event every month that begins at 3:30 pm on day Last of the month, repeating until June 24, 2026
Branch: Comox
Venue: Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club
Audience: Teens

Calling youth ages 12-16! Step into the world of Dungeons & Dragons with thrilling monthly adventures that challenge your creativity …

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LEGO Club

April 29 @ 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 2, 2025
One event on March 19, 2025 at 3:30 pm
An event every month that begins at 3:30 pm on day 29 of the month, repeating until June 4, 2025
An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 17, 2025
An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating until June 24, 2026
Branch: Port Alberni
Venue: LEGO Club
Audience: Children, Families

Join us for LEGO Club! Drop in to create anything you can imagine or follow the themed prompt and …

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Crafternoon

April 29 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Crafternoon
Audience: Adults, Seniors

Join our hardy band of crafters for Crafternoons every Wednesday for fun, friendship, and inspiration. Borrow a book or video …

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Teen RPG Club

April 29 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until June 24, 2026
Branch: Quadra Island
Venue: Teen RPG Club
Audience: Teens

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

April 29 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port McNeill
Venue: Practice Your English in Port McNeill
Audience: Everyone

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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Make Soup in a Jar

April 29 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Branch: Port Hardy
Audience:

Cooks & Books: Soup in a jar In participation with Mount Waddington literacy society we are starting are 3 part …

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Shut Up and Write!

April 29 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until June 24, 2026
Branch: Parksville
Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens