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Casual Crafters

May 7 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Thursday, repeating indefinitely
An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until July 2, 2026
Branch: Parksville
Venue: Casual Crafters
Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens

Join us to create, relax, and connect. Materials are provided, and all are welcome.

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Intermediate Conversational Spanish

May 7 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Thursday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: South Cowichan (Mill Bay)
Venue: Intermediate Conversational Spanish
Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens

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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Mindfulness Book Club

May 7 @ 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
Audience: Adults

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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Baby Rhyme Time at Nanaimo North

May 8 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Friday, repeating until May 29, 2026
Branch: Nanaimo North
Venue: Baby Rhyme Time at Nanaimo North
Audience: Adults, Children, Families

Enjoy songs, stories, lap bounces, fingerplays and more during drop-in Baby Rhyme Time at the Nanaimo North branch of the…

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Naloxone Training

May 8 @ 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Friday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Audience: Adults

Learn to use Naloxone from our public health nurse. You could save a life!

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Open Mic

May 8 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
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An event every month that begins at 12:30 pm on day Second of the month, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Gabriola Island
Venue: Open Mic
Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens

Prose and poetry writers of all levels are welcome to read from their work. Listeners-only are welcome too! Please make…

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Tech Help

May 8 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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One event on March 13, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on April 10, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on May 8, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on June 5, 2026 at 1:30 pm
Branch: Cortes Island
Venue: Tech Help
Audience: Adults, Seniors

Tech Help is here to assist with your laptop, tablet, cellphone or ereader! We can help with streaming movies, downloading…

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Red Dress Beading with Elaine

May 9 @ 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Branch: Bella Coola
Venue: Red Dress Beading with Elaine
Audience: Adults, Teens

In recognition of Red Dress Day, Elaine Alphonse will be on hand to guide you through creating a beaded red…

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Oceanside Chess Club

May 9 @ 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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Knitters at the Library

May 9 @ 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

May 9 @ 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
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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May 2026

Casual Crafters

Intermediate Conversational Spanish

Mindfulness Book Club

Baby Rhyme Time at Nanaimo North

Naloxone Training

Open Mic

Tech Help

Red Dress Beading with Elaine

Oceanside Chess Club

Knitters at the Library

Writers’ Drop-in with Kelsey Andrews