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Intermediate Conversational Spanish

October 22 @ 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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Chess Club

October 22 @ 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
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An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Thursday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Bella Coola
Venue: Chess Club
Audience: Adults, Everyone, Families, Seniors, Teens, Teens & Tweens, Tweens

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

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Family Movie Matinee: Monsters, Inc.

October 23 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Branch: Campbell River
Venue: Family Movie Matinee: Monsters, Inc.
Audience: Children, Families, Teens, Teens & Tweens, Tweens

Our matinees are a great opportunity to introduce little ones to a “theatre” experience! Bring your friends, or make some…

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Afterschool Club

October 23 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Friday, repeating until June 18, 2027
Branch: Courtenay
Venue: Afterschool Club
Audience: Children, Teens, Teens & Tweens

Do you need help with your homework? Or maybe a quiet place to study and read after school? Or maybe…

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Oceanside Chess Club

October 24 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Parksville
Venue: Oceanside Chess Club
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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Scrabble Drop-in

October 26 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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Branch: Sidney / North Saanich
Venue: Scrabble Drop-in
Audience: Adults, Teens

Join us for fun and friendly competition! Scrabble sets available Bring your own set if you have one All skill…

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Kanopy Flicks Movie Afternoon

October 27 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every month that begins at 3:00 pm on day Last of the month, repeating until June 29, 2027
Branch: Gabriola Island
Venue: Kanopy Flicks Movie Afternoon
Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens

Every last Tuesday of the month. For August the movie is "Portrait of a Lady on Fire." Free popcorn offered. …

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Craft Studio for Teens

October 27 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until December 16, 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

October 27 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating until December 18, 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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The Mockingjay Society

October 27 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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An event every month that begins at 3:30 pm on day Last of the month, repeating until November 24, 2026
One event on December 15, 2026 at 3:30 pm
Branch: Port Alberni
Venue: The Mockingjay Society
Audience: Teens

Do you love the Hunger Games? Do you want to debate key plot elements with others who love it just…

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Shut Up & Write

October 28 @ 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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October 2026

Intermediate Conversational Spanish

Chess Club

Family Movie Matinee: Monsters, Inc.

Afterschool Club

Oceanside Chess Club

Scrabble Drop-in

Kanopy Flicks Movie Afternoon

Craft Studio for Teens

Youth Chess Club

The Mockingjay Society

Shut Up & Write