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Puzzle Time

  • May 2
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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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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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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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Star Wars Quiz

Do you know your Wookies from your Wampas? Star Wars fans of all ages are invited to complete our Star …

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Teen Haiku Contest

  • May 2
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    An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until May 31, 2026

  • Branch: Parksville
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Teens (ages 13 to 18), write a haiku poem for a chance to win great prizes. One original poem per …

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Games Night

Board Game Saturday @ Parksville Library

First Saturday each month is Board Game Saturday! Drop in. Play.   The Library reserves space once each month for drop-in …

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Family Fun Time

Sooke is hosting a drop-in Family Fun Time on Saturday mornings! We’ll have board games, puzzles, STEAM toys and more …

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Port Hardy Writers Group

Join other writers to share feedback, find inspiration, and support each other. First Saturday of each month.

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Chess Club

  • May 2 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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    An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until August 29, 2026

  • Branch: Quadra Island
  • Venue: Chess Club
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Checkmate! It's an all ages Chess club at the Library every Saturday from 10am until 12pm. Come to learn or …

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Family Play Day

  • May 2 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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    An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Saturday, repeating indefinitely

  • Branch: Courtenay
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The Courtenay Library is hosting a drop-in play day on Saturday mornings! The program room will be set up with …

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Storytime!

Join librarian Renée for 30 minutes of live-action storytime fun. We’ll move our bodies, wave our scarves, sing songs, learn …

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Family StoryTime

Stories, rhymes, action songs, and more!  Best for 1-4 year olds.  Listening & participating in engaging stories, songs, and rhymes …

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Storytime with preschool children

Sooke All-Ages Family Storytime

Join us at an all-ages family Storytime for songs, rhymes, stories, and more as we shake our sillies out and …

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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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Family Fun Day in Port Hardy

Come to the Port Hardy library on Saturdays at 11 am for free family fun! Do a craft, read a …

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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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Garden Gatherings

A bi-weekly drop-in event for gardeners of all stripes and skill levels. Join us at the Sandspit Branch for a …

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Sooke Crafts for Kids

Join us Saturdays from 11:30am-12:30pm in our multipurpose room for crafts! This is a free, drop-in event that does not …

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Death Cafe

  • May 2 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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    An event every month that begins at 1:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating until June 6, 2026

  • Branch: Gabriola Island
  • Venue: Death Cafe
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Discuss death in a relaxed and confidential space with experienced facilitators.  Cake & coffee provided by GroundUp Cafe thanks to …

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A table full of craft supplies.

Family Crafternoon

Have fun doing craft projects in our children's area! We supply the materials. Drop-in for kids of all ages with …

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Teen/Tween Dragon Egg Rescue: Escape Room

Teens ages 11-18, you have one hour to find and rescue all the dragon eggs. Will you complete the challenges, …

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Knitting

Knitters at the Library

Drop by with your projects and enjoy the company of fellow knitting enthusiasts! Crochet and other textile arts are also …

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Paws and Tales: Read to Rosie

Introducing Rosie, one of our furry library assistants! Paws and Tales is a reading program for kids ages 7 and …

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Paws 4 Stories

Drop in and read a story to licensed St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog, Pax, and his handler, Kattina. ‘Paws4Stories’ is …

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Dreams of Fairyland: Circus History in 1920s BC with author Kim Bannerman

  • May 2 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Branch: Courtenay
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Join author Kim Bannerman for a lively evening of stories, history, and entertainment as she takes you into the colourful …

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Needlecraft Circle

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

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Spanish Conversation

  • May 2 @ 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 indefinitely

    An event every month that begins at 3:30 pm on day Third of the month, repeating indefinitely

  • Branch: Sooke
  • Venue: Spanish Conversation
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Would you like to practice speaking Spanish in a casual setting? Join this community group of learners at the Sooke …

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