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May 2026

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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Book Bedazzling

Add some shine to your shelf! Join us for a fun day of book bedazzling! This popular social media trend lets…

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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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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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Sunday Swaps: Clothing and accessories!

Join us for a clothing swap on May 24th from 10-3! We will be accepting donations at the front service…

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Crafting with Lorrie Joran

Join craft artist Lorrie Joran for these two amazing workshops on May 24th at the CMESS School Multi-Purpose Room. Needle…

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Why it Matters: Linking Homelessness with Housing Affordability

Join Strong Towns Nanaimo for an informal talk and discussion with Dr. David Witty on the connection between homelessness, housing…

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Shut Up & Write: Nanaimo

  • May 24 @ 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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Coffee Morning

Stop by the Cowichan Library for free coffee, tea, snacks and socializing.

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Scrabble Drop-in

  • May 25 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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  • Branch: Sidney / North Saanich
  • Venue: Scrabble Drop-in
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Join us for fun and friendly competition! Scrabble sets available Bring your own set if you have one All skill…

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Reader’s Choice Afternoon Edition

Join us for the a new afternoon edition of meeting of Reader’s Choice book club! This May we are having…

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