Events - Vancouver Island Regional Library

Puzzle Time

November 14
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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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The Great Land Grab Exhibit

November 14
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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 …

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Family Fun Time

November 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Sooke
Venue: Family Fun Time
Audience: Children, Families

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

November 14 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until December 19, 2026
Branch: Quadra Island
Venue: Chess Club
Audience: Everyone

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

November 14 @ 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
Audience: Children, Families

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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Family Storytime

November 14 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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One event on September 19, 2026 at 10:30 am
One event on September 26, 2026 at 10:30 am
One event on October 3, 2026 at 10:30 am
One event on October 17, 2026 at 10:30 am
An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Saturday, repeating until December 31, 2026
Branch: Campbell River
Venue: Family Storytime
Audience: Children, Families

Join librarian Renée for 30 minutes of live-action storytime fun. We’ll move our bodies, wave our scarves, sing songs, learn …

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Mother Goose Story-time

November 14 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Saturday, repeating until December 12, 2026
Branch: Port McNeill
Venue: Mother Goose Story-time
Audience: Children, Families

Visit the Port McNeill branch every Saturday at 10:30 am for free songs and stories with Mother Goose. It’s fun …

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Family StoryTime

November 14 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Gabriola Island
Venue: Family StoryTime
Audience: Children, Families

Stories, rhymes, action songs, and more! Best for 1-4 year olds. Listening & participating in engaging stories, songs, and rhymes …

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Sooke All-Ages Family Storytime

November 14 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Sooke
Venue: Sooke All-Ages Family Storytime
Audience: Children, Families

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

November 14 @ 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 August 22, 2026
An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, repeating until December 12, 2026
Branch: Port Alberni
Venue: Family Storytime
Audience: Children, Families

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

November 14 @ 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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LEGO Club and Family Fun Time

November 14 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: LEGO Club and Family Fun Time
Audience: Children, Families, Teens & Tweens, Tweens

Join us on Saturdays for LEGO Club fun! Find inspiration and friendship while creating something cool. Fun activities for the …

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Oceanside Chess Club

November 14 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Parksville
Venue: Oceanside Chess Club
Audience: Adults, Children, Everyone, Families, Seniors, Teens

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

November 14 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, repeating until December 31, 2026
Branch: Campbell River
Venue: Open Playroom
Audience: Children, Families

After Storytime, stick around and play! Enjoy our array of toys, meet and play with other families! This is a …

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Fire Truck Storytime

November 14 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Branch: Port Hardy
Audience: Children, Families

Join us at the Port Hardy Library for a special storytime on a Port Hardy Fire Truck! This event is …

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Nanaimo North Spanish Conversation Group

November 14 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 11:30 am on Saturday, repeating until December 26, 2026
Branch: Nanaimo North
Venue: Nanaimo North Spanish Conversation Group
Audience: Adults

Saturdays from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM at the Nanaimo North Library. Suitable for Intermediate and Advanced speakers. Led by …

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Reading Buddies

November 14 @ 12:15 pm - 2:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 12:15 pm on Saturday, repeating until December 13, 2026
Branch: Campbell River
Venue: Reading Buddies
Audience: Children, Teens

Kids in Kindergarten - Grade 4 are invited to practice their reading by signing up for a 45 minute session …

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Reading Buddies

November 14 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until December 15, 2026
Branch: Nanaimo North
Venue: Reading Buddies
Audience: Children

Children in Kindergarten to Grade 4 are invited to practice their reading by signing up for a one hour session …

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Knitters at the Library

November 14 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Sooke
Venue: Knitters at the Library
Audience: Adults

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

November 14 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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One event on February 14, 2026 at 2:00 pm
One event on March 14, 2026 at 2:00 pm
One event on April 11, 2026 at 2:00 pm
One event on May 9, 2026 at 2:00 pm
One event on June 6, 2026 at 2:00 pm
One event on September 12, 2026 at 2:00 pm
One event on October 10, 2026 at 2:00 pm
One event on November 14, 2026 at 2:00 pm
One event on December 12, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Branch: Sidney / North Saanich
Venue: Writers' Drop-in with Kelsey Andrews
Audience: Adults

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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South Cowichan Poetry Group

November 14 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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An event every 2 weeks that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, happening 2 times
Branch: South Cowichan (Mill Bay)
Venue: South Cowichan Poetry Group
Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens

A bi-weekly poetry group for people to come and share their poetry and learn from each other. Join us for …

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A Conversation: Poets Talking

November 14 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Branch: Nanaimo North
Venue: A Conversation: Poets Talking
Audience: Adults

Join seasoned poets, Leanne McIntosh and Madeleine Nattrass for an afternoon of readings accompanied by interactive conversation about what drives …

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Financial Wellness: Protect Today, Build Tomorrow

November 14 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Branch: Courtenay
Venue: Financial Wellness: Protect Today, Build Tomorrow
Audience: Adults, Everyone, Seniors

Life changes quickly; having a plan can make it easier to feel prepared for what comes next. Join Jeany Della …

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Nanaimo Pen Club

November 14 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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An event every month that begins at 2:30 pm on day Second of the month, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Nanaimo Harbourfront
Venue: Nanaimo Pen Club
Audience: Adults, Everyone

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

November 14 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Needlecraft Circle
Audience: Adults

Do you love embroidery, knitting or crocheting? How about beading or other needlecraft? Join our needlecraft circle every Thursday at …

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Dungeons and Dragons

November 14 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until December 19, 2026
Branch: Quadra Island
Venue: Dungeons and Dragons
Audience: Adults

Join other adults for an afternoon of fun exploring this popular role-playing game through weekly episodic adventures. This is a …

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Puzzle Time

The Great Land Grab Exhibit

Family Fun Time

Chess Club

Family Play Day

Family Storytime

Mother Goose Story-time

Family StoryTime

Sooke All-Ages Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Storytime at Port Hardy Library

LEGO Club and Family Fun Time

Oceanside Chess Club

Open Playroom

Fire Truck Storytime

Nanaimo North Spanish Conversation Group

Reading Buddies

Reading Buddies

Knitters at the Library

Writers’ Drop-in with Kelsey Andrews

South Cowichan Poetry Group

A Conversation: Poets Talking

Financial Wellness: Protect Today, Build Tomorrow

Nanaimo Pen Club

Needlecraft Circle

Dungeons and Dragons