Calendar
May 2026

Book Release Event: Maker of Widows by Kim Bannerman
Join author Kim Bannerman for a reading from Maker of Widows, the 7th book from her Circus Salmagundi Mysteries, including…
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The Long Sixties: stories from the New Left
Join Gabriola’s Bob Bossin, folksinger, songwriter, author and activist, co-author of this inspiring collection of stories. With Marie-Lynn Hammond, he…
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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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Needlecraft Circle
Do you love embroidery, knitting or crocheting? How about beading or other needlecraft? Join our needlecraft circle every Saturday at…
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Mindfulness in May art exhibition
Pop by to check out some great youth art during the Mindfulness in May art exhibition at the Qualicum library,…
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Teen Haiku Contest
Teens (ages 13 to 18), write a haiku poem for a chance to win great prizes. One original poem per…
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Summer Drop In Art Social!
Beat the heat and join us for a fun and casual art drop in! Bring your own supplies, or use…
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Paws and Tales: Read to Rosie
Introducing Rosie, one of our furry library assistants! Paws and Tales is a reading program for kids ages 7 and…
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Interested in Dungeons & Dragons but not sure where to start? Join Graham and friends for a short game of…
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Shut Up & Write: Nanaimo
Shut Up & Write! is a global community that empowers writers to overcome procrastination, silence their inner critic, and make…
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STEAM Tinker Sundays
Families: join us on Sundays for an afternoon of tinkering! Come by and play with Lego, Keva Planks, Gravitrax, 3D…
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