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October 2025

Tech-Help Wednesday

Let us help you figure out your device issues.  Whether it's your laptop, tablet, eReader, or phone - we will…

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Family Movie Matinee

Family Movie Matinee at the Library! Join us at 3:30 PM on the last Saturday of each month for a fun-filled…

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January 2026

Tabletop Game Night

It’s your turn, so drop in and play! The library has reserved space each week for drop-in tabletop game play:…

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Puzzle Time

Feeling puzzled? Join us at the library for Puzzle Time. Work on our puzzle, or borrow one to bring home.…

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March 2026

Chess Club

  • March 14 @ 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
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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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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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May 2026

Summer Drop In Art Social!

  • May 10 @ 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
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Beat the heat and join us for a fun and casual art drop in! Bring your own supplies, or use…

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Holding Heritage: Unspoken Stories – Screening Event & Community Panel

Join us for an engaging evening featuring a screening and community panel for Holding Heritage: Unspoken Stories. Unspoken Stories showcases…

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Craft Night

A casual, drop-in event for crafters of all sorts. Bring your current project to the library and make progress at…

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Music in the Library: Nanaimo Recorder Consort

It's Music at the Library! Join us at the Library for a free, Friday lunch hour of live music featuring…

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TRC #57: Dr. Aaron Mills

What if reconciliation is not something we achieve, but something we must stay rooted in—together? Register Now In this deeply…

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