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Spring 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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Puzzle Time

  • April 30
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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
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Feeling puzzled? Join us at the library for Puzzle Time. Work on our puzzle, or take one home with you. …

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Coffee and chair

Tea Thursday

Enjoy a cup of tea on us all day at the library while you browse and gather  :-)

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Port Hardy Library Adventure Card

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

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Mindfulness in May art exhibition

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

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Knitting Circle

Chemainus Textile Circle

Drop by and sit in with the Chemainus Textile Circle Meets Thursdays from 10:00 to Noon in the library's Multi-Purpose …

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Book a Librarian

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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two babies

Babytime

Join us for this fun event for you and your baby! Learn songs, rhymes, and bounces that your baby will …

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Family Storytime at Nanaimo North

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, felt activities and more.  Geared towards children aged 0 - 6 years and their …

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two babies

Babytime

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes. No registration required. For children ages 0-18 months and their caregivers

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Family Storytime

  • April 30 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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    An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Thursday, repeating until December 17, 2026

  • Branch: Courtenay
  • Audience: ,

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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Parent–Child Mother Goose

Parent–Child Mother Goose sessions are a playful experience for birth to 5 years and their adults. This series is focussed …

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Storytime at Port Hardy Library

New time!! Join us for storytime every day - Tuesday through Saturday - at 11:00. No need to register in …

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Open Playroom

After Storytime, stick around and play! Enjoy our array of toys, meet and play with other families! This is a …

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The Knit Wits (Bowser textile group)

Visit Bowser Library and be a Knit Wit! :-) Join us at 1:00 each Thursday to sit, chat, and get …

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Writing 101

Writers Support Group

  • April 30 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    |Recurring Event (See all)

    One event on June 12, 2025 at 2:00 pm

    One event on June 26, 2025 at 2:00 pm

    One event on September 11, 2025 at 2:00 pm

    One event on October 30, 2025 at 2:00 pm

    One event on November 13, 2025 at 5:30 pm

    One event on November 27, 2025 at 2:00 pm

    One event on December 4, 2025 at 5:30 pm

    One event on December 11, 2025 at 2:00 pm

    One event on January 8, 2026 at 5:30 pm

    One event on January 29, 2026 at 2:00 pm

    One event on February 26, 2026 at 2:00 pm

    One event on March 12, 2026 at 5:30 pm

    One event on March 26, 2026 at 2:00 pm

    One event on April 9, 2026 at 5:30 pm

    One event on April 30, 2026 at 2:00 pm

    One event on May 14, 2026 at 5:30 pm

    One event on May 28, 2026 at 2:00 pm

    One event on June 11, 2026 at 5:30 pm

    One event on June 25, 2026 at 2:00 pm

  • Branch: Sidney / North Saanich
  • Venue: Writers Support Group
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Develop your writing in a supportive environment in this member-led group.  Share your writing with other writers for encouragement and …

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Seniors Community Connector Weekly Drop-In Sessions

Drop by and chat with the friendly Senior's Community Connector, Melissa Neville, from People for a Healthy Community between 2:00 …

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LEGO® Club

Kids, join us for creative building fun! We provide the LEGO®. This is a free drop-in event.      

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Needlecraft Circle

Do you love embroidery, knitting or crocheting? How about beading or other needlecraft? Join our needlecraft circle every Thursday at …

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Reading Buddies

  • April 30 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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    An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Thursday, repeating until May 30, 2026

    One event on May 14, 2026 at 3:30 pm

    One event on May 21, 2026 at 3:30 pm

    One event on May 28, 2026 at 3:30 pm

  • Branch: Nanaimo North
  • Venue: Reading Buddies
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Children in Kindergarten to Grade 4 are invited to practice their reading by signing up for a one hour session …

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STEAM Time at the Library

Come and use our preschool-oriented STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) learning-based toys. Caregivers and kids can explore gears, building …

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Table Top Games

It’s your turn! Drop-in for tabletop game play; bring your own game and meet fellow board and card game enthusiasts. …

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Tabletop Game Night

It’s your turn, so drop in and play! The library has reserved space each week for drop-in tabletop game play: …

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Artist Trading Card Drop-in

  • April 30 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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    An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until June 25, 2026

  • Branch: Parksville
  • Audience: , ,

Join the Artist Trading Card movement! Create, swap, and collect art with other artists.  Materials are provided, and all are …

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Intermediate Conversational Spanish

Join us to practice speaking Spanish in a casual setting! On Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm, we sit and chat en español en …

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Mindfulness Book Club

  • April 30 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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    An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Thursday, repeating indefinitely

  • Branch: Nanaimo Harbourfront
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This is a free, open community-room booking. Please contact the organiser to register for the program. Join Amanda for a …

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Game Night

Port Alice Board Game Night

Every Thursday evening is Board Game Night at Port Alice Library. We have cards, Clue, Mahjong and more! Play one …

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