Events - Vancouver Island Regional Library

Puzzle Time

July 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

July 29
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until September 19, 2026
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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Shut Up & Write

July 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

July 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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Summer Escape Room

July 29 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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One event on August 5, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on August 6, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on August 7, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on August 8, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on August 4, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on July 29, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on July 30, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on July 31, 2026 at 10:00 am
One event on August 1, 2026 at 10:00 am
Branch: Nanaimo North
Venue: Summer Escape Room
Audience:

Grab up to eight friends/family members and come attempt our Summer Escape Room. You have 45 minutes to try and …

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The Great Land Grab Exhibit

July 29 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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An event every day that begins at 10:00 am, repeating until August 24, 2026
Branch: Nanaimo Harbourfront
Venue: The Great Land Grab Exhibit
Audience: Adults, Everyone

The Vancouver Island Local History Society and the Nanaimo Museum have partnered to develop a travelling exhibit: The Great Vancouver …

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Nanaimo Science “Under the Sea” Program

July 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Branch: Parksville
Venue: Nanaimo Science "Under the Sea" Program
Audience: Children, Families, Tweens

Join us as we learn about oceans and underwater sea life with our friends from Nanaimo Science.

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Babytime

July 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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Storytime at Port Hardy Library

July 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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Comox Mother Goose Baby Bounce

July 29 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 11:30 am on Wednesday, repeating until August 26, 2026
Branch: Comox
Venue: Comox Mother Goose Baby Bounce
Audience: Children, Families

Join us at the Marina Park behind the stage on the grass in the shade! Babies start learning from birth! …

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Summer Reading Club Activity

July 29 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 11:30 am on Wednesday, repeating until August 19, 2026
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Summer Reading Club Activity
Audience: Children, Tweens

Join us for Summer Reading Club! A different activity every week. Come imagine, create, and explore.

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Parksville Library Knitting Group (textile arts)

July 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

July 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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D&D 102

July 29 @ 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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One event on August 26, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Branch: Campbell River
Venue: D&D 102
Audience: Teens, Teens & Tweens, Tweens

Are you curious about Dungeons & Dragons but don’t know where to start? Good news! Graham is teaching beginner’s classes …

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Summer Reading Club: Rhythm Rambling

July 29 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Branch: South Cowichan (Mill Bay)
Venue: Summer Reading Club: Rhythm Rambling
Audience: Children, Families

Learn about music and movement with a local musician, then join us in a musical parade!

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Lego® Club

July 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 August 27, 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

July 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

July 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
An event every month that begins at 3:00 pm on day Last of the month, repeating until December 31, 2026
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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Tech Help

July 29 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Branch: Parksville
Audience: Adults, Seniors

Need help with your phone, tablet, laptop, or another tech question? Sign up for a 30-minute, one-on-one session with library …

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Comox Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

July 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 December 30, 2026
An event every month that begins at 3:30 pm on day Second of the month, repeating until August 12, 2026
Branch: Comox
Venue: Comox 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

July 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 December 16, 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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Paws and Tales: Read to Rosie

July 29 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Wednesday and Thursday, repeating until October 30, 2026
Branch: Sooke
Venue: Paws and Tales: Read to Rosie
Audience: Children

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

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Summer Reading Club Activity

July 29 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating until August 19, 2026
Branch: Port McNeill
Venue: Summer Reading Club Activity
Audience: Children, Families, Tweens

Join us for Summer Reading Club! A different activity every week. Come imagine, explore, create.

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Teen RPG Club

July 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 December 23, 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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Holly Stocking: Author Talk

July 29 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Branch: Port Alberni
Venue: Holly Stocking: Author Talk
Audience: Adults, Seniors

Join local author Holly Stocking to learn about the writing, editing and publishing process behind getting her series The Ros …

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Puzzle Time

Port Hardy Library Adventure Card

Shut Up & Write

Tech Help

Summer Escape Room

The Great Land Grab Exhibit

Nanaimo Science “Under the Sea” Program

Babytime

Storytime at Port Hardy Library

Comox Mother Goose Baby Bounce

Summer Reading Club Activity

Parksville Library Knitting Group (textile arts)

South Cowichan Book a Librarian

D&D 102

Summer Reading Club: Rhythm Rambling

Lego® Club

Tech-Help Wednesday

Pokémon Club at the Wellington Library

Tech Help

Comox Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

LEGO Club

Paws and Tales: Read to Rosie

Summer Reading Club Activity

Teen RPG Club

Holly Stocking: Author Talk