August 22, 2026 – Vancouver Island Regional Library

The Great Land Grab Exhibit

August 22 @ 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 …

August 22 @ 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 …

August 22 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until August 29, 2026
Branch: Sointula
Venue: Games Club
Audience: Adults, Children, Everyone, Families, Seniors, Teens, Teens & Tweens, Tweens

It's game time at the library! Bring your friends, or make a new one, and play one of our many …

August 22 @ 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 …

Join us at the Parksville library for a poetry reading featuring Kamal Parmar, poet laureate of Nanaimo (2021-2024), reading from …

August 22 @ 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 …