Calendar
August 2026
Knitters at the Library
Drop by with your projects and enjoy the company of fellow knitting enthusiasts! Crochet and other textile arts are also…
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Poetry Reading with Kamal Parmar & Open Mic
Join us at the Parksville library for a poetry reading featuring Kamal Parmar, poet laureate of Nanaimo (2021-2024), reading from…
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Needlecraft Circle
Do you love embroidery, knitting or crocheting? How about beading or other needlecraft? Join our needlecraft circle every Thursday at…
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Library Olympics!
Join us for the library olympics!
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Kid’s Dungeons & Dragons
Adventure awaits…at the library! Join a stalwart band of kids as they learn to how to play the Dungeons &…
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The Great Land Grab Exhibit
The Vancouver Island Local History Society and the Nanaimo Museum have partnered to develop a travelling exhibit: The Great Vancouver…
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Sunday Swaps: Back to School!
Join us for a back to school swap!! What to donate: Notebooks/Binders Pens/Pencils Scissors/ rulers Backpacks Lunchboxes Rain jackets Water…
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School Supplies Swap
Are you looking to pick up some more pencils, crayons, notebooks, etc. without having to spend a lot of money…
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Queer Crafternoon
Queer Crafternoon is a free drop-in art space for queer, trans, and two-spirit folks of all ages along with their…
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Board Game Club
Are you looking to unplug, meet people in the community, and dive into the exciting world of modern tabletop gaming?…
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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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