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October 2026

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Chess Club

Think. Play. Connect. Friendly games and weekly sessions for all ages. Beginners welcome. Free!

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Game Night

Port Alice Board Game Night

Every Thursday evening is Board Game Night at Port Alice Library. We have cards, Clue, Mahjong and more! Play one…

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Puzzle Time

  • October 2
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    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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Chair Yoga with Nora

Experienced certified yoga instructor Nora will be on the island until October 13, until then please join her every Tuesday…

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Puzzle Time

  • October 3
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    An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely

  • Branch: Woss
  • Venue: Puzzle Time
  • Audience:

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

  • October 3 @ 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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“Loud for Libraries” Magic Show

Celebrate Canadian Library Month with a Magic Show!  Magician Matty Mingles presents "Loud for Libraries: A Magical Celebration of Community,…

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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 Movie Afternoon

Join us the first Saturday of the month at 2pm for movies in the library! We’ll be screening lots of…

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Collage Club!

  • October 4 @ 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
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    An event every month that begins at 12:30 pm on day First of the month, repeating indefinitely

    One event on June 6, 2026 at 12:30 pm

  • Branch: Nanaimo Harbourfront
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Join us at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library for a drop-in fun and casual collage club! If you have supplies, feel free…

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Game Night

Sunday Afternoon Board Game Group

  • October 4 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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    An event every month that begins at 2:00 pm on day Third of the month, repeating until May 28, 2027

    An event every month that begins at 2:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating until May 21, 2027

  • Branch: Nanaimo North
  • Venue: Sunday Afternoon Board Game Group
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Learn to play new games from the library's large selection or bring your favourites to play with new people or…

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