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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

  • May 10
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    An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until May 31, 2026

  • Branch: Parksville
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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!

  • 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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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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Teen D&D Club

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

  • May 10 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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    An event every week that begins at 2:30 pm on Sunday, repeating indefinitely

  • Branch: Nanaimo Harbourfront
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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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