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May 2026

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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Casual Crafters

  • May 14 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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    An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until July 2, 2026

    An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until July 2, 2026

  • Branch: Parksville
  • Venue: Casual Crafters
  • Audience: , ,

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

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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

  • May 14 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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    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

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

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    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

  • Branch: Sidney / North Saanich
  • Venue: Writers Support Group
  • Audience: ,

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

  • May 14 @ 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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Baby Rhyme Time at Nanaimo North

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 15 @ 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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Reader’s Choice: A Different Kind of Book Club

Do you love reading, but don't want to be told what to read? This book club is for you! Read…

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Writing for Children – with Sylvia Thomson

Sylvia says, "Let's take those great ideas and turn them into a story children will enjoy!  This workshop will inform…

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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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