Events - Vancouver Island Regional Library

Crispy Cool Fall Scavenger Hunt

October 19
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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 19
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 30, 2026
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Halloween Costume & Decoration Swap
Audience: Everyone

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

October 19
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until December 31, 2026
Branch: Sooke
Venue: The Great Land Grab Exhibit
Audience: Adults, Everyone, Families, Seniors

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

October 19 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Monday, repeating until December 14, 2026
Branch: Ladysmith
Venue: Storytime
Audience: Children, Families

Join Librarian Ginger for storytime at the Ladysmith Branch. The books and songs are chosen to appeal to people 2-6 …

This is a workshop for people who would like to write poetry but don't know how to start, may feel …

October 19 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Monday, repeating until December 28, 2026
Branch: Nanaimo North
Venue: English Corner for Mandarin and Cantonese Speakers
Audience: Adults

Mondays from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM. Mandarin and Cantonese speakers welcome. For other language speakers see our program on …

October 19 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 2:30 pm on Monday, repeating until December 28, 2026
Branch: Nanaimo Wellington
Venue: Builders' Club at the Wellington Library
Audience: Children, Families

Calling all builders! Join us every Monday, from 2:30-4:30 PM, at the Nanaimo Wellington library. We will have LEGO® bricks, …

October 19 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Monday, repeating until October 24, 2026
Branch: Sooke
Venue: Paws and Tales: Read to Carlie
Audience: Children

Introducing Carlie, 0ne of our furry library assistants! Paws and Tales is a reading program for kids ages 7 and …