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May 2026

Why it Matters: Linking Homelessness with Housing Affordability

Join Strong Towns Nanaimo for an informal talk and discussion with Dr. David Witty on the connection between homelessness, housing…

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Summer Drop In Art Social!

  • May 24 @ 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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Game Night

Board Games Club Tournament

Join this fun event in collaboration with VIU's Board Games Club. There will be tournaments and casual play of board…

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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 24 @ 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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Birthday Scavenger Hunt

Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve…

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Teen Haiku Contest

  • May 25
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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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Preschool Storytime

Storytime

Join Librarian Ginger for storytime at the Ladysmith Branch.  The books and songs are chosen to appeal to people 2-6…

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Coffee Morning

Stop by the Cowichan Library for free coffee, tea, snacks and socializing.

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Scrabble Drop-in

  • May 25 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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  • Branch: Sidney / North Saanich
  • Venue: Scrabble Drop-in
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Join us for fun and friendly competition! Scrabble sets available Bring your own set if you have one All skill…

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Reader’s Choice Afternoon Edition

Join us for the a new afternoon edition of meeting of Reader’s Choice book club! This May we are having…

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