Events - Vancouver Island Regional Library

Halloween Costume & Decoration Swap

Bring your new or gently used Halloween decorations and costumes to the Port Hardy Library, and pick up something new-to-you! …

October 18
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 23, 2026
Branch: Sidney / North Saanich
Venue: Crispy Cool Fall Scavenger Hunt
Audience: Children, Families

Looking for something fun to do? Check out our Crispy Cool Fall Scavenger Hunt! Search for the images hidden in …

October 18
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 31, 2026
Branch: Cowichan (Duncan)
Venue: The Great Land Grab Exhibit
Audience: Adults, Everyone

The exhibit introduces visitors to the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Land Grant of 1887 — also known as the great …

October 18 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Sunday, repeating until December 19, 2026
Branch: Courtenay
Audience: Adults

Are you looking to unplug, meet people in the community, and dive into the exciting world of modern tabletop gaming? …

Queer Crafternoon is a free drop-in art space for queer, trans, and two-spirit folks of all ages along with their …

October 18 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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An event every month that begins at 2:00 pm on day Third of the month, repeating until May 28, 2027
An event every month that begins at 2:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating until May 21, 2027
Branch: Nanaimo North
Venue: Sunday Afternoon Board Game Group
Audience: Everyone

Learn to play new games from the library's large selection or bring your favourites to play with new people or …

October 18 @ 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Sunday, repeating until December 6, 2026
Branch: Nanaimo Wellington
Venue: Family Storytime at the Wellington Library
Audience: Children, Families

Join us for songs, stories, and fun with your little ones! This is a free drop-in program meant for babies, …

October 18 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 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: Nanaimo Harbourfront
Venue: Shut Up & Write: Nanaimo
Audience: Adults

Shut Up & Write! is a global community that empowers writers to overcome procrastination, silence their inner critic, and make …