Past Events – Vancouver Island Regional Library

Mending Workshop

June 11 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Branch: Sandspit
Venue: Mending Workshop
Audience: Adults, Community Workshop, Teens

This workshop for teens and adults aims to bring a bit of calm to your life by providing a space…

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Intermediate Conversational Spanish

June 11 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Thursday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: South Cowichan (Mill Bay)
Venue: Intermediate Conversational Spanish
Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens

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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Writers Support Group

June 11 @ 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
One event on November 13, 2025 at 5:30 pm
One event on November 27, 2025 at 2:00 pm
One event on December 4, 2025 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 11, 2025 at 2:00 pm
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: Adults, Teens

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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Open Mic

June 12 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
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An event every month that begins at 12:30 pm on day Second of the month, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Gabriola Island
Venue: Open Mic
Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens

Prose and poetry writers of all levels are welcome to read from their work. Listeners-only are welcome too! Please make…

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Family Fun Day in Port Hardy

June 13 @ 11:00 am
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An event every 2 weeks that begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Family Fun Day in Port Hardy
Audience: Children, Everyone, Families, Teens, Tweens

Come to the Port Hardy library on Saturdays at 11 am for free family fun! Do a craft, read a…

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Oceanside Chess Club

June 13 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, repeating until June 27, 2026
Branch: Parksville
Audience: Adults, Children, Everyone, Families, Seniors, Teens

Swing by and join us for a thrilling game of chess! Everyone welcome, games are provided. The Oceanside Chess club…

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Needlecraft Circle

June 13 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Needlecraft Circle
Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens

Do you love embroidery, knitting or crocheting? How about beading or other needlecraft? Join our needlecraft circle every Saturday at…

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Nintendo Switch Gaming in Sooke

June 15 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Monday, repeating until June 29, 2026
Branch: Sooke
Venue: Nintendo Switch Gaming in Sooke
Audience: Teens, Teens & Tweens, Tweens

Drop by the Sooke Branch between 3:00 – 5:00 PM to play Mario Kart, Minecraft or Fall Guys on our…

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Craft Studio for Teens

June 16 @ 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until March 10, 2026
An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until June 30, 2026
Branch: Cowichan (Duncan)
Venue: Craft Studio for Teens
Audience: Teens, Teens & Tweens, Tweens

Hang out and be creative. Work on your own crafts, use our supplies, or just do some doodling. Snacks provided.…

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Youth Chess Club

June 16 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating until July 3, 2026
Branch: Nanaimo North
Venue: Youth Chess Club
Audience: Teens, Teens & Tweens, Tweens

Interested in playing chess, but don't know how? Or perhaps you are an expert and you're looking for others to…

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Shut Up & Write

June 17 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Gabriola Island
Venue: Shut Up & Write
Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens

All writers welcome to join this very dedicated group of local authors, poets, & beginning writers too! Work on your…

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June 2026

Mending Workshop

Intermediate Conversational Spanish

Writers Support Group

Open Mic

Family Fun Day in Port Hardy

Oceanside Chess Club

Needlecraft Circle

Nintendo Switch Gaming in Sooke

Craft Studio for Teens

Youth Chess Club

Shut Up & Write