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October 2026

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Dumbledore’s Army

  • October 8 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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    An event every month that begins at 3:30 pm on day Second of the month, repeating until June 10, 2027

  • Branch: Port Alberni
  • Venue: Dumbledore's Army
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Join us at the library once a month for magical themed crafts, activities and more with fellow Wizarding World fans!…

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Crafternoon & DIY

Join our hardy band of crafters for Crafternoons every Thursday for fun, friendship, and inspiration. Borrow a book or video…

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Tabletop Game Night

It’s your turn, so drop in and play! The library has reserved space each week for drop-in tabletop game play:…

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Textile Arts with Vancouver Island Fibreshed

Come together in community with members of Vancouver Island Fibreshed for a monthly, hands-on exploration of the textile arts. Learn…

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Bookclub Coffee

Inspired by Reading Open Book Club

The Cowichan South Arts Guild hosts a book club for anyone interested in reading and sharing inspired conversation. No registration…

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Intermediate Conversational Spanish

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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Writing 101

Writers Support Group

  • October 8 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    |Recurring Event (See all)

    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

    One event on September 10, 2026 at 5:30 pm

    One event on September 24, 2026 at 2:00 pm

    One event on October 8, 2026 at 5:30 pm

    One event on October 29, 2026 at 2:00 pm

  • Branch: Sidney / North Saanich
  • Venue: Writers Support Group
  • Audience: ,

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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Mindfulness Book Club

  • October 8 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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    An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Thursday, repeating indefinitely

  • Branch: Nanaimo Harbourfront
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This is a free, open community-room booking. Please contact the organiser to register for the program. Join Amanda for a…

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two chess players

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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Virtual Book Launch of GROWING MY WAY HOME with Jenn Ashton

Join us for the virtual launch of Jenn Ashton's work of autofiction, Growing My Way Home: Stories of Resilience and…

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