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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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Puzzle Time

  • May 9
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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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Teen Haiku Contest

  • May 9
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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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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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Chess Club

  • May 9 @ 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 9 @ 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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Red Dress Beading with Elaine

In recognition of Red Dress Day, Elaine Alphonse will be on hand to guide you through creating a beaded red …

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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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Family Storytime

  • May 9 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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    An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, repeating until April 19, 2025

    An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, repeating until December 20, 2025

    An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, repeating until June 27, 2026

  • Branch: Port Alberni
  • Venue: Family Storytime
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Drop by the library and join Librarian Kaitlin every Saturday morning for stories, songs and rhymes all around a fun …

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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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Lego Club

Join us on Saturdays for Lego Club fun! Find inspiration and friendship while creating something cool. Every Saturday from 11 …

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Chess

Oceanside Chess Club

Swing by and join us for a thrilling game of chess! Everyone welcome, games are provided. The Oceanside Chess club …

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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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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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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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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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Writers’ Drop-in with Kelsey Andrews

Join Kelsey Andrews at this relaxed monthly drop-in, and work on your own project or use the provided prompts. The …

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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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Book Release Event: Maker of Widows by Kim Bannerman

Join author Kim Bannerman for a reading from Maker of Widows, the 7th book from her Circus Salmagundi Mysteries, including …

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The Long Sixties: stories from the New Left

Join Gabriola’s Bob Bossin, folksinger, songwriter, author and activist, co-author of this inspiring collection of stories.  With Marie-Lynn Hammond, he …

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Nanaimo Pen Club

Join Nanaimo Pen Club at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library for a gathering of fountain pen collectors and enthusiasts Nanaimo Pen Club …

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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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