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Tea Thursday

Enjoy a cup of tea on us all day at the library while you browse and gather  :-)

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The Great Land Grab Exhibit

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

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Knitting Circle

Chemainus Textile Circle

Drop by and sit in with the Chemainus Textile Circle Meets Thursdays from 10:00 to Noon in the library's Multi-Purpose …

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Family Storytime at Nanaimo North

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, felt activities and more.  Geared towards children aged 0 - 6 years and their …

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The Knit Wits (Bowser textile group)

Visit Bowser Library and be a Knit Wit! :-) Join us at 1:00 each Thursday to sit, chat, and get …

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Venezuela: Revolutionary Promise Versus Imperialist Aggression (Sooke Region Lifelong Learning)

Venezuela: Revolutionary Promise Versus Imperialist Aggression (Sooke Region Lifelong Learning) Continue examining Venezuela’s political history, revolutionary aspirations, international relationships, and …

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Tech Thursday

Have a tech question and don't know where to start? Book a free, thirty minute one-on-one tech help appointment with …

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Textile Arts with Vancouver Island Fibreshed

Come together in community with members of Vancouver Island Fibreshed for a monthly, hands-on exploration of the textile arts. Learn …

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Bookclub Coffee

Inspired by Reading Open Book Club

The Cowichan South Arts Guild hosts a book club for anyone interested in reading and sharing inspired conversation. No registration …

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Intermediate Conversational Spanish

Join us to practice speaking Spanish in a casual setting! On Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm, we sit and chat en español en …

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Writing 101

Writers Support Group

  • October 8 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    |Recurring Event (See all)

    One event on June 12, 2025 at 5:30 pm

    One event on June 26, 2025 at 5:30 pm

    One event on September 11, 2025 at 5:30 pm

    One event on October 30, 2025 at 2:00 pm

    One event on November 13, 2025 at 5:30 pm

    One event on November 27, 2025 at 2:00 pm

    One event on December 4, 2025 at 5:30 pm

    One event on December 11, 2025 at 2:00 pm

    One event on January 8, 2026 at 5:30 pm

    One event on January 29, 2026 at 2:00 pm

    One event on February 26, 2026 at 2:00 pm

    One event on March 12, 2026 at 5:30 pm

    One event on March 26, 2026 at 2:00 pm

    One event on April 9, 2026 at 5:30 pm

    One event on April 30, 2026 at 2:00 pm

    One event on May 14, 2026 at 5:30 pm

    One event on May 28, 2026 at 2:00 pm

    One event on June 11, 2026 at 5:30 pm

    One event on June 25, 2026 at 2:00 pm

    One event on September 10, 2026 at 5:30 pm

    One event on September 24, 2026 at 2:00 pm

    One event on October 8, 2026 at 5:30 pm

    One event on October 29, 2026 at 2:00 pm

    One event on November 12, 2026 at 5:30 pm

    One event on November 26, 2026 at 2:00 pm

  • Branch: Sidney / North Saanich
  • Venue: Writers Support Group
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Develop your writing in a supportive environment in this member-led group.  Share your writing with other writers for encouragement and …

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Mindfulness Book Club

  • October 8 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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    An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Thursday, repeating indefinitely

  • Branch: Nanaimo Harbourfront
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This is a free, open community-room booking. Please contact the organiser to register for the program. Join Amanda for a …

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two chess players

Chess Club

Think. Play. Connect. Friendly games and weekly sessions for all ages. Beginners welcome. Free!

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Virtual Book Launch of GROWING MY WAY HOME with Jenn Ashton

Join us for the virtual launch of Jenn Ashton's work of autofiction, Growing My Way Home: Stories of Resilience and …

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