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August 2026

Puzzle Time

  • August 8
    |Recurring Event (See all)

    An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely

  • Branch: Woss
  • Venue: Puzzle Time
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Feeling puzzled? Join us at the library for Puzzle Time. Work on our puzzle, or take one home with you.…

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Chess Club

  • August 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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    An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until December 19, 2026

  • Branch: Quadra Island
  • Venue: Chess Club
  • Audience:

Checkmate! It's an all ages Chess club at the Library every Saturday from 10am until 12pm. Come to learn or…

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The Great Land Grab Exhibit

The Vancouver Island Local History Society and the Nanaimo Museum have partnered to develop a travelling exhibit: The Great Vancouver…

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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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Family Board Game Night

Games Club

It's game time at the library! Bring your friends, or make a new one, and play one of our many…

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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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The Great Land Grab Exhibit

The Vancouver Island Local History Society and the Nanaimo Museum have partnered to develop a travelling exhibit: The Great Vancouver…

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Summer Drop In Art Social!

  • August 9 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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    An event every month that begins at 1:00 pm on day Second of the month, repeating until August 9, 2026

    An event every month that begins at 1:00 pm on day Fourth of the month, repeating until August 9, 2026

  • Branch: Nanaimo Harbourfront
  • Audience:

Beat the heat and join us for a fun and casual art drop in! Bring your own supplies, or use…

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The Great Land Grab Exhibit

The Vancouver Island Local History Society and the Nanaimo Museum have partnered to develop a travelling exhibit: The Great Vancouver…

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The Great Land Grab Exhibit

The Vancouver Island Local History Society and the Nanaimo Museum have partnered to develop a travelling exhibit: The Great Vancouver…

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Learn Lorcana

Want to learn Lorcana? Librarian Kaitlin will be available to teach it! Sign up for this 7 week series! Learn…

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