Events - Vancouver Island Regional Library

Puzzle Time

October 7
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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. …

Terrifying Tales

October 7 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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An event every day that begins at 8:00 am, repeating until October 17, 2026
Branch: Quadra Island
Venue: Terrifying Tales
Audience: Teens, Teens & Tweens

Calling all young authors! It's time to submit your most spine-tingling terrifying tale! This youth writing contest begins September 17 …

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Shut Up & Write

October 7 @ 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

October 7 @ 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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Terrifying Tales

October 7 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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An event every day that begins at 10:00 am, repeating until October 17, 2026
Branch: Tahsis
Venue: Terrifying Tales
Audience: Teens, Teens & Tweens

Calling all young authors! It’s time to submit your most spine-tingling terrifying tale! This youth writing contest begins September 17 …

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Terrifying Tales

October 7 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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An event every day that begins at 10:00 am, repeating until October 17, 2026
Branch: Sayward
Venue: Terrifying Tales
Audience: Teens, Teens & Tweens

Calling all young authors! It’s time to submit your most spine-tingling terrifying tale! This youth writing contest begins September 17 …

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Babytime

October 7 @ 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

October 7 @ 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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Baby Time

October 7 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Branch: Courtenay
Venue: Baby Time
Audience: Children, Families

Join us at the Courtenay Library every Wednesday morning from 10:30-11 for Baby Time! A chance for grown-ups to build …

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Parent Child Mother Goose

October 7 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Wednesday, repeating until November 5, 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. Tell Your Friends

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Storytime at Port Hardy Library

October 7 @ 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)

October 7 @ 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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Paws and Tales: Read to Rosie

October 7 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Thursday, repeating indefinitely
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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South Cowichan Book a Librarian

October 7 @ 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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Book Chat

October 7 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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One event on October 7, 2026 at 2:00 pm
One event on November 4, 2026 at 2:00 pm
One event on December 2, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Branch: Sidney / North Saanich
Venue: Book Chat
Audience: Adults

Are you looking for reading suggestions? Do you like to share good books you've read? Join us for a friendly …

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LEGO Club

October 7 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 2:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 17, 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

October 7 @ 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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Tech Help

October 7 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 16, 2026
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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Nanaimo North LEGO® Club

October 7 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Branch: Nanaimo North
Venue: Nanaimo North LEGO® Club
Audience: Children, Families

Use our LEGO® to create a masterpiece. Each month features a different theme and we'll display your creations in the …

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LEGO Club

October 7 @ 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 7 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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Teen D&D Club (with Renée)

October 7 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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An event every 2 weeks that begins at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 5, 2026
Branch: Campbell River
Venue: Teen D&D Club (with Renée)
Audience: Teens, Teens & Tweens, Tweens

Interested in Dungeons & Dragons but not sure where to start? Join us for an on-going, biweekly game of D&D …

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Needlecraft Club

October 7 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating until November 4, 2026
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Needlecraft Club
Audience: Everyone

Join us every Wednesday for Needlecraft Club, where like-minded crafty individuals come together to share their passion for knitting, crochet, …

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Teen RPG Club

October 7 @ 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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Puzzle Time

Terrifying Tales

Shut Up & Write

Tech Help

Terrifying Tales

Terrifying Tales

Babytime

Family Storytime

Baby Time

Parent Child Mother Goose

Storytime at Port Hardy Library

Parksville Library Knitting Group (textile arts)

Paws and Tales: Read to Rosie

South Cowichan Book a Librarian

Book Chat

LEGO Club

Tech-Help Wednesday

Tech Help

Nanaimo North LEGO® Club

LEGO Club

Teen D&D Club (with Renée)

Needlecraft Club

Teen RPG Club