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May 2026

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

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Open Mic

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
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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

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

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Chess

Oceanside Chess Club

Swing by and join us for a thrilling game of chess! Everyone welcome, games are provided. The Oceanside Chess club…

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Knitting

Knitters at the Library

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

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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The Long Sixties: stories from the New Left

Join Gabriola’s Bob Bossin, folksinger, songwriter, author and activist, co-author of this inspiring collection of stories.  With Marie-Lynn Hammond, he…

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Nanaimo Pen Club

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

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

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Shut Up & Write: Nanaimo

  • May 10 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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    An event every week that begins at 2:30 pm on Sunday, repeating indefinitely

  • Branch: Nanaimo Harbourfront
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Shut Up & Write! is a global community that empowers writers to overcome procrastination, silence their inner critic, and make…

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