December 12, 2026 – Vancouver Island Regional Library

The Great Land Grab Exhibit

December 12
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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 …

December 12 @ 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 …

December 12 @ 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 …

December 12 @ 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 Kelsey Andrews at this relaxed monthly drop-in, and work on your own project or use the provided prompts. The …

December 12 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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An event every 2 weeks that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, happening 4 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 …

December 12 @ 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 …

December 12 @ 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 …