Tag: community
Newcomers: Art with Your Neighbours
New to the area? Join Francoise from the Cowichan Intercultural Society to meet, talk, and laugh with other new community …
Newcomers: Art with Your Neighbours
New to the area? Join Francoise from the Cowichan Intercultural Society to meet, talk, and laugh with other new community …
Pandemic pro-tips from an avid reader
Looking back Sarah Fisk says she can’t remember a time when she wasn’t reading a stack of books! Last year …
Newcomers: Art with Your Neighbours
New to the area? Join Francoise from the Cowichan Intercultural Society to meet, talk, and laugh with other new community …
Newcomers: Art with Your Neighbours
New to the area? Join Francoise from the Cowichan Intercultural Society to meet, talk, and laugh with other new community …
Sooke Book Club
The Sooke Branch is starting a book club! We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 6:30 – …
Adult Board Game Afternoon
Interested in trying a new game or meeting a new playgroup? Bring your favorite game to the Sooke branch or …
Newcomers: Art with Your Neighbours
New to the area? Join Francoise from the Cowichan Intercultural Society to meet, talk, and laugh with other new community …
Newcomers: Art with Your Neighbours
New to the area? Join Francoise from the Cowichan Intercultural Society to meet, talk, and laugh with other new community …
Adult Board Game Night
Interested in trying a new game or meeting a new playgroup? Bring your favorite game to the Sooke branch or …
Sooke Reading Group
Want to come and talk with other community members interested in books? Join us for a book club where we …
Altered Book Workshop – Postponed
We are mitigating the Covid-19 outbreak and postponing all library events indefinitely. Please stay tuned for updates. Stay healthy and …
Newcomers: Art with Your Neighbours
New to the area? Join Francoise from the Cowichan Intercultural Society to meet, talk, and laugh with other new community …
Newcomers: Art with Your Neighbours
New to the area? Join Francoise from the Cowichan Intercultural Society to meet, talk, and laugh with other new community …
Pirate Puppet Show – Postponed
We are mitigating the Covid-19 outbreak and postponing all library events indefinitely. Please stay tuned for updates. Stay healthy and …
Family Storytime VIRTUAL
We will be hosting a virtual storytime on our Facebook page during our regular storytime for the next two weeks. …
Movie Night: An NFB Series
A National Film Board movie series to enjoy during the long dark nights of winter. October 23: Bill Reid and …
Newcomers: Art with Your Neighbours
New to the area? Join Francoise from the Cowichan Intercultural Society to meet, talk, and laugh with other new community …
St. Patrick’s Day Craft
St Patrick’s Day is a global celebration of Irish culture on or around March 17.
Pirate Puppet Storytime
Join us for a special Pirate themed storytime featuring songs, story, Captain Pete the pirate puppet and a craft! Be …
Adult Board Game Night
Interested in trying a new game or meeting a new playgroup? Bring your favorite game to the Sooke branch or …
Ukulele Workshop – CANCELLED
By popular demand, the ukulele workshop is back! Free and fun, led by David K and presented with the Cowichan …
Adult Storytime with Genevieve Gay
You won’t want to miss an evening with Gen Gay – traveller, adventurer, and a great storyteller!
Newcomers: Art with Your Neighbours
New to the area? Join Francoise from the Cowichan Intercultural Society to meet, talk, and laugh with other new community …
Sooke Reading Group
Want to come and talk with other community members interested in books? Join us for a book club where we …
Newcomers: Art with Your Neighbours
New to the area? Join Francoise from the Cowichan Intercultural Society to meet, talk, and laugh with other new community …
Baby Rhyme Time
Join us for a rhyming good time! We do bounces, action rhymes, songs and bubbles. For babies 0-2 years old, …
Sooke Book Club
The Sooke Branch is starting a book club! We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 6:30 – …
Adult Board Game Afternoon
Interested in trying a new game or meeting a new playgroup? Bring your favorite game to the Sooke branch or …
Movie Night: An NFB Series
A National Film Board movie series to enjoy during the long dark nights of winter. October 23: Bill Reid and …
Newcomers: Art with Your Neighbours
New to the area? Join Francoise from the Cowichan Intercultural Society to meet, talk, and laugh with other new community …
Baby Rhyme Time
Join us for a rhyming good time! We do bounces, action rhymes, songs and bubbles. For babies 0-2 years old, …
Black History Month Reception
Join us all day for a variety of Black History month themed activities! Hosted by the Nanaimo African Heritage Society.
Adult Board Game Night
Interested in trying a new game or meeting a new playgroup? Bring your favorite game to the Sooke branch or …
Baby Rhyme Time
Join us for a rhyming good time! We do bounces, action rhymes, songs and bubbles. For babies 0-2 years old, …
Newcomers: Art with Your Neighbours
New to the area? Join Francoise from the Cowichan Intercultural Society to meet, talk, and laugh with other new community …
Baby Rhyme Time
Join us for a rhyming good time! We do bounces, action rhymes, songs and bubbles. For babies 0-2 years old, …
Sooke Reading Group
Want to come and talk with other community members interested in books? Join us for a book club where we …
Family Literacy Day
It’s that time of year again, Family Literacy Day returns to Port Alberni! Bring the whole family and join us …
Seeing is Believing
Our brand new year with an obvious nod to perfect vision directly inspired this months carousel. What does VISION mean …
Newcomers: Art with Your Neighbours
New to the area? Join Francoise from the Cowichan Intercultural Society to meet, talk, and laugh with other new community …
Baby Rhyme Time
Join us for a rhyming good time! We do bounces, action rhymes, songs and bubbles. For babies 0-2 years old, …
Sooke Book Club
The Sooke Branch is starting a book club! We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 6:30 – …
Adult Board Game Afternoon
Interested in trying a new game or meeting a new playgroup? Bring your favorite game to the Sooke branch or …
Movie Night: An NFB Series
A National Film Board movie series to enjoy during the long dark nights of winter. October 23: Bill Reid and …
Newcomers: Art with Your Neighbours
New to the area? Join Francoise from the Cowichan Intercultural Society to meet, talk, and laugh with other new community …
Baby Rhyme Time
Join us for a rhyming good time! We do bounces, action rhymes, songs and bubbles. For babies 0-2 years old, …
Baby Rhyme Time
Join us for a rhyming good time! We do bounces, action rhymes, songs and bubbles. For babies 0-2 years old, …
Baby Rhyme Time
Join us for a rhyming good time! We do bounces, action rhymes, songs and bubbles. For babies 0-2 years old, …
Sooke Reading Group
Want to come and talk with other community members interested in books? Join us for a book club where we …
Movie Night: An NFB Series
A National Film Board movie series to enjoy during the long dark nights of winter. October 23: Bill Reid and …
Adult Board Game Night
Interested in trying a new game or meeting a new playgroup? Bring your favorite game to the Sooke branch or …
Poetry Workshop (CR)
*The Campbell River group will be meeting in Courtenay for October, November and December!* Join award-winning poet and teacher, Lynne …
Baby Rhyme Time
Join us for a rhyming good time! We do bounces, action rhymes, songs and bubbles. For babies 0-2 years old, …
Weekly Family Storytime followed by Lego Play at the Queen Charlotte Branch
Join us every Wednesday from 10 till 11 for a Family Storytime followed by Lego Play.
Children’s animated film
Join us for our screening of the National Film Board’s children’s animated film Wapos Bay: Long …
Presentation: Preparing a Business Plan for a GICIC Loan Application
Join us for a special presentation by the Gabriola Island Community Investment Cooperative (GICIC). A GICIC representative will outline steps …
Acoustic Open Mic – Sooke
Have something you want to share? Join us at the Sooke branch to sing a song, tell a story, or …
Adult Board Game Night
Interested in trying a new game or meeting a new playgroup? Bring your favorite game to the Sooke branch or …
Baby Rhyme Time
Join us for a rhyming good time! We do bounces, action rhymes, songs and bubbles. For babies 0-2 years old, …
Weekly Family Storytime followed by Lego Play at the Queen Charlotte Branch
Join us every Wednesday from 10 till 11 for a Family Storytime followed by Lego Play.
Adult Colouring Night
Looking for a relaxing, evening, activity? Join us for some colouring at the Sooke branch of Vancouver Island Regional Library! …
Baby Rhyme Time
Join us for a rhyming good time! We do bounces, action rhymes, songs and bubbles. For babies 0-2 years old, …
Weekly Family Storytime followed by Lego Play at the Queen Charlotte Branch
Join us every Wednesday from 10 till 11 for a Family Storytime followed by Lego Play.
Free Meditation Group
Join Inge for this drop-in meditation group on Mondays in November and December from 6:15-7:45 pm: Nov 4 in the …
Sooke Book Club
The Sooke Branch is starting a book club! We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 6:30 – …
Indigneous Reads Book Club
Interested in reading more Indigenous stories and authors? Join us for conversation and camaraderie, as we discuss some of the …
Philosopher’s Cafe
Join us for the second session of the Fall 2019 Philosopher’s Cafe series. In November, we will be discussing and …
Poetry Workshop (CR)
*The Campbell River group will be meeting in Courtenay for October, November and December!* Join award-winning poet and teacher, Lynne …
Baby Rhyme Time
Join us for a rhyming good time! We do bounces, action rhymes, songs and bubbles. For babies 0-2 years old, …
Weekly Family Storytime followed by Lego Play at the Queen Charlotte Branch
Join us every Wednesday from 10 till 11 for a Family Storytime followed by Lego Play.
Adult Board Game Afternoon
Interested in trying a new game or meeting a new playgroup? Bring your favorite game to the Sooke branch or …
Movie Night: An NFB Series
A National Film Board movie series to enjoy during the long dark nights of winter. October 23: Bill Reid and …
Angry Inuk – NFB Movie Night
Join us at the Masset Library for the next NFB movie at the Masset Library. In her award-winning documentary, director …
Adult Board Game Night
Interested in trying a new game or meeting a new playgroup? Bring your favorite game to the Sooke branch or …
Baby Rhyme Time
Join us for a rhyming good time! We do bounces, action rhymes, songs and bubbles. For babies 0-2 years old, …
Weekly Family Storytime followed by Lego Play at the Queen Charlotte Branch
Join us every Wednesday from 10 till 11 for a Family Storytime followed by Lego Play.
Free Meditation Group
Join Inge for this drop-in meditation group on Mondays in November and December from 6:15-7:45 pm: Nov 4 in the …
Dungeons and Dragons One Shot – Sooke
Ever wanted to try Dungeons and Dragons but were unsure where to start? Join us for an afternoon of role-playing …
Film: The Grizzlies
In honour of Library Month (in October) we are partnering with Indigenous Education – Comox Valley Schools (SD71) to celebrate …
Author Talk with Matthew Legge: “Are We Done Fighting Yet?”
Join us at 6:30pm on Thursday November 14th for a talk from visiting author Matthew Legge on his new book …
Film: The Grizzlies
In honour of Library Month (in October) we are partnering with Indigenous Education – Comox Valley Schools (SD71) to celebrate …
Acoustic Open Mic – Sooke
Have something you want to share? Join us at the Sooke branch to sing a song, tell a story, or …
Adult Board Game Night
Interested in trying a new game or meeting a new playgroup? Bring your favorite game to the Sooke branch or …
Baby Rhyme Time
Join us for a rhyming good time! We do bounces, action rhymes, songs and bubbles. For babies 0-2 years old, …
Weekly Family Storytime followed by Lego Play at the Queen Charlotte Branch
Join us every Wednesday from 10 till 11 for a Family Storytime followed by Lego Play.
Adult Board Game Afternoon
Interested in trying a new game or meeting a new playgroup? Bring your favorite game to the Sooke branch or …
Adult Colouring Night
Looking for a relaxing, evening, activity? Join us for some colouring at the Sooke branch of Vancouver Island Regional Library! …
Baby Rhyme Time
Join us for a rhyming good time! We do bounces, action rhymes, songs and bubbles. For babies 0-2 years old, …
Weekly Family Storytime followed by Lego Play at the Queen Charlotte Branch
Join us every Wednesday from 10 till 11 for a Family Storytime followed by Lego Play.
Free Meditation Group
Join Inge for this drop-in meditation group on Mondays in November and December from 6:15-7:45 pm: Nov 4 in the …
Books for Treats
Come dressed in costume and receive a book treat! Held in partnership with the Comox Valley Lifelong Learning Centre.
Books for Treats
Come dressed in costume and receive a book treat! Held in partnership with the Comox Valley Lifelong Learning Centre. We will …
Books for Treats
Come dressed in costume and receive a book treat! Held in partnership with the Comox Valley Lifelong Learning Centre.
Poetry Workshop (CR)
*The Campbell River group will be meeting in Courtenay for October, November and December!* Join award-winning poet and teacher, Lynne …
Baby Rhyme Time
Join us for a rhyming good time! We do bounces, action rhymes, songs and bubbles. For babies 0-2 years old, …
Weekly Family Storytime followed by Lego Play at the Queen Charlotte Branch
Join us every Wednesday from 10 till 11 for a Family Storytime followed by Lego Play.
Customer Appreciation Day
You’re invited to our Customer Appreciation Day! Please join us for Free snacks and refreshments. Thanks for supporting your Library. Thanks …
Adult Board Game Afternoon
Interested in trying a new game or meeting a new playgroup? Bring your favorite game to the Sooke branch or …
Little Green Witch Puppet Show and Craft
Join us for a Halloween Storytime at the library. We’ll have a puppet show, a craft, and books for treats!
Sooke Book Club
The Sooke Branch is starting a book club! We meet the fourth Wednesday of the month from 6:30 – 8:00 …
Baby Rhyme Time
Join us for a rhyming good time! We do bounces, action rhymes, songs and bubbles. For babies 0-2 years old, …
Weekly Family Storytime followed by Lego Play at the Queen Charlotte Branch
Join us every Wednesday from 10 till 11 for a Family Storytime followed by Lego Play.
Adult Board Game Night
Interested in trying a new game or meeting a new playgroup? Bring your favorite game to the Sooke branch or …
Philosopher’s Cafe
Join us for the first Fall 2019 Philosopher’s Cafe. In October, we will be discussing and debating the concept of …
Baby Rhyme Time
Join us for a rhyming good time! We do bounces, action rhymes, songs and bubbles. For babies 0-2 years old, …
Weekly Family Storytime followed by Lego Play at the Queen Charlotte Branch
Join us every Wednesday from 10 till 11 for a Family Storytime followed by Lego Play.
Documentary Film Night
Join us for screenings of thought provoking films. Throughout the fall and winter we will be showing a series …
Federal Election 2019: Leader’s Debate Live Stream
Join us in the Creativity Commons for a live stream of the Federal Leader’s debate in both English and French. …
Acoustic Open Mic – Sooke
Have something you want to share? Join us at the Sooke branch to sing a song, tell a story, or …
Adult Board Game Night
Interested in trying a new game or meeting a new playgroup? Bring your favorite game to the Sooke branch or …
Baby Rhyme Time
Join us for a rhyming good time! We do bounces, action rhymes, songs and bubbles. For babies 0-2 years old, …
Weekly Family Storytime followed by Lego Play at the Queen Charlotte Branch
Join us every Wednesday from 10 till 11 for a Family Storytime followed by Lego Play.
Federal Election 2019: Leader’s Debate Live Stream
Join us in the Creativity Commons for a live stream of the Federal Leader’s debate in both English and French. …
Fun Palace
Join us Saturday, October 5th for the Nanaimo Harbourfront Library’s first annual Fun Palace! Learn about the community you belong …
Adult Colouring Night
Looking for a relaxing, evening, activity? Join us for some colouring at the Sooke branch of Vancouver Island Regional Library! …
Baby Rhyme Time
Join us for a rhyming good time! We do bounces, action rhymes, songs and bubbles. For babies 0-2 years old, …
Weekly Family Storytime followed by Lego Play at the Queen Charlotte Branch
Join us every Wednesday from 10 till 11 for a Family Storytime followed by Lego Play.
Pathfinder One-Shot with Robert
Join us for a an evening of role-playing! This Pathfinder One Shot doesn’t require any long-commitment. Choose from a wide …
Book Chat
Looking for reading suggestions? Like to share good books you’ve read? Join us for an informal book chat and refreshments. …
Adult Board Game Afternoon
Interested in trying a new game or meeting a new playgroup? Bring your favorite game to the Sooke branch or …
“Too Much Noise” Puppet Show and Craft
Join us for our rendition on “Too Much Noise” by Ann McGovern. We will also make a noisy craft to …
Sooke Book Club
The Sooke Branch is starting a book club! We meet the fourth Wednesday of the month from 6:30 – 8:00 …
Baby Rhyme Time
Join us for a rhyming good time! We do bounces, action rhymes, songs and bubbles. For babies 0-2 years old, …
Family Playtime
Our librarian’s away and it’s time to play! Come to the library to enjoy some building and playtime with our …
Weekly Family Storytime followed by Lego Play at the Queen Charlotte Branch
Join us every Wednesday from 10 till 11 for a Family Storytime followed by Lego Play.
Charlie Demers Book Reading
New Date and Time – Monday, September 23, at 3:30pm. Charles Demers is a comedian, author and political activist. His …
Adult Board Game Afternoon
Interested in trying a new game or meeting a new playgroup? Bring your favorite game to the Sooke branch or …
Charlie Demers
Charles Demers is a comedian, author and political activist. His voice is familiar to fans of CBC’s radio show “This …
Adult Board Game Night
Interested in trying a new game or meeting a new playgroup? Bring your favorite game to the Sooke branch or …
Baby Rhyme Time
Join us for a rhyming good time! We do bounces, action rhymes, songs and bubbles. For babies 0-2 years old, …
Family Playtime
Our librarian’s away and it’s time to play! Come to the library to enjoy some building and playtime with our …
Weekly Family Storytime followed by Lego Play at the Queen Charlotte Branch
Join us every Wednesday from 10 till 11 for a Family Storytime followed by Lego Play.
Acoustic Open Mic – Sooke
Have something you want to share? Join us at the Sooke branch to sing a song, tell a story, or …
Baby Rhyme Time
Join us for a rhyming good time! We do bounces, action rhymes, songs and bubbles. For babies 0-2 years old, …
Family Playtime
Our librarian’s away and it’s time to play! Come to the library to enjoy some building and playtime with our …
Weekly Family Storytime followed by Lego Play at the Queen Charlotte Branch
Join us every Wednesday from 10 till 11 for a Family Storytime followed by Lego Play.
Adult Colouring Night
Looking for a relaxing, evening, activity? Join us for some colouring at the Sooke branch of Vancouver Island Regional Library! …
Family Playtime
Our librarian’s away and it’s time to play! Come to the library to enjoy some building and playtime with our …
Summer Family Storytime followed by Lego Play
Join us every Wednesday from 10 till 11 for a Family Storytime followed by Lego Play.
Book Chat
Looking for reading suggestions? Like to share good books you’ve read? Join us for an informal book chat and refreshments. …
Adult Board Game Afternoon
Interested in trying a new game or meeting a new playgroup? Bring your favorite game to the Sooke branch or …
Summer Family Storytime followed by Lego Play
Join us at the Queen Charlotte branch for a Family Storytime followed by Lego play every Wednesday at 10 AM.
Summer Family Storytime and Lego/Craft
Join us this summer at the Masset branch on Thursday’s from 10:30 – 11:30 for a weekly Family Storytime with …
Adult Board Game Night
Interested in trying a new game or meeting a new playgroup? Bring your favorite game to the Sooke branch or …
Puppet Show!
Come join us on Wednesday August 28th at 10 AM for a Puppet Show at the Queen Charlotte branch!
Summer Family Storytime followed by Lego Play
Join us every Wednesday from 10 till 11 for a Family Storytime followed by Lego Play.
Summer Family Storytime followed by Lego Play
Join us at the Queen Charlotte branch for a Family Storytime followed by Lego play every Wednesday at 10 AM.
Summer Family Storytime and Lego/Craft
Join us this summer at the Masset branch on Thursday’s from 10:30 – 11:30 for a weekly Family Storytime with …
Adult Colouring Night
Looking for a relaxing evening activity? Join us for some colouring at the Sooke branch of Vancouver Island Regional Library! …
Summer Family Storytime followed by Lego Play
Join us every Wednesday from 10 till 11 for a Family Storytime followed by Lego Play.
Summer Family Storytime followed by Lego Play
Join us at the Queen Charlotte branch for a Family Storytime followed by Lego play every Wednesday at 10 AM.
Summer Family Storytime and Lego/Craft
Join us this summer at the Masset branch on Thursday’s from 10:30 – 11:30 for a weekly Family Storytime with …
Acoustic Open Mic – Sooke
Have something you want to share? Join us at the Sooke branch to sing a song, tell a story, or …
Summer Family Storytime followed by Lego Play
Join us every Wednesday from 10 till 11 for a Family Storytime followed by Lego Play.
Summer Family Storytime followed by Lego Play
Join us at the Queen Charlotte branch for a Family Storytime followed by Lego play every Wednesday at 10 AM.
Summer Family Storytime and Lego/Craft
Join us this summer at the Masset branch on Thursday’s from 10:30 – 11:30 for a weekly Family Storytime with …
Self-Directed Craft Night
Join us at the Sooke branch of Vancouver Island Regional Library for a self-directed, drop-in craft night. Bring your own …
Summer Family Storytime followed by Lego Play
Join us every Wednesday from 10 till 11 for a Family Storytime followed by Lego Play.
Summer Family Storytime followed by Lego Play
Join us at the Queen Charlotte branch for a Family Storytime followed by Lego play every Wednesday at 10 AM.
Summer Family Storytime and Lego/Craft
Join us this summer at the Masset branch on Thursday’s from 10:30 – 11:30 for a weekly Family Storytime with …
Adult Board Game Night
Interested in trying a new game or meeting a new playgroup? Bring your favorite game to the Sooke branch or …
Summer Family Storytime followed by Lego Play
Join us every Wednesday from 10 till 11 for a Family Storytime followed by Lego Play.
Drag Queen Storytime
In collaboration with the Comox Valley Pride Society, join us as we host Drag Queen Storytime featuring our favourite Drag …
Summer Family Storytime followed by Lego Play
Join us at the Queen Charlotte branch for a Family Storytime followed by Lego play every Wednesday at 10 AM.
Drag Queen Storytime
In collaboration with the Comox Valley Pride Society, join us as we host Drag Queen Storytime featuring our favourite Drag …
Drag Queen Storytime
In collaboration with the Comox Valley Pride Society, join us as we host Drag Queen Storytime featuring our favourite Drag …
Summer Family Storytime and Lego/Craft
Join us this summer at the Masset branch on Thursday’s from 10:30 – 11:30 for a weekly Family Storytime with …
Adult Colouring Night
Looking for a relaxing evening activity? Join us for some colouring at the Sooke branch of Vancouver Island Regional Library! …
Summer Family Storytime followed by Lego Play
Join us every Wednesday from 10 till 11 for a Family Storytime followed by Lego Play.
Summer Family Storytime followed by Lego Play
Join us at the Queen Charlotte branch for a Family Storytime followed by Lego play every Wednesday at 10 AM.
Summer Family Storytime and Lego/Craft
Join us this summer at the Masset branch on Thursday’s from 10:30 – 11:30 for a weekly Family Storytime with …
Self-Directed Craft Night
Join us at the Sooke branch of Vancouver Island Regional Library for a self-directed, drop-in craft night. Bring your own …
Summer Family Storytime followed by Lego Play
Join us every Wednesday from 10 till 11 for a Family Storytime followed by Lego Play.
Summer Reading Club-Egg Drop Challenge Test Day
Attention all Egg scientists! Have you built a contraption you believe will protect a raw egg from smashing? Come to …
Summer Family Storytime followed by Lego Play
Join us at the Queen Charlotte branch for a Family Storytime followed by Lego play every Wednesday at 10 AM.
Port Hardy library to host Storytime Drag, in partnership with Port Hardy Pride
Port Hardy, BC – Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) is getting in on Port Hardy’s inaugural Pride celebrations! On Saturday, …
Summer Reading Club Illustrator Talk with Jami Gigot
Come down to the Nanaimo Harbourfront Branch to meet official 2019 Summer Reading Club illustrator Jami Gigot! Jami will be …
Summer Reading Club Activity: Float-Your-Boat Challenge
Come to the library on Thursday afternoon and take part in the Float-Your-Boat challenge. Kids will work in teams to …
Summer Family Storytime and Lego/Craft
Join us this summer at the Masset branch on Thursday’s from 10:30 – 11:30 for a weekly Family Storytime with …
Acoustic Open Mic – Sooke
Have something you want to share? Join us at the Sooke branch to sing a song, tell a story, or …
Summer Reading Club Illustrator Talk with Jami Gigot
Start off a summer of imagination by visiting all the fantastical places you can create inside your own head. Join …
Weekly Family Storytime followed by Lego Play at the Queen Charlotte Branch
Join us every Wednesday from 10 till 11 for a Family Storytime followed by Lego Play.
Puppet Show “Pico and the golden lagoon”
Join us for a Summer Reading Club puppet show starring Pico! Accompanied by a live musical score. For ages 4-8, …
Seniors Computer Drop-in Help
Bring your technology related problems and questions to our drop-in sessions every Friday from 1-3.
Week 1 – Step into the Pages
Paper transfer photos, Hug a Pug Bookmark, Flip Book and Collage Canvas Art.
Summer Family Storytime and Lego/Craft
Join us this summer at the Masset branch on Thursday’s from 10:30 – 11:30 for a weekly Family Storytime with …
Week 1 – Step into the Pages
Paper transfer photos, Hug a Pug Bookmark, Flip Book and Collage Canvas Art.
Self-Directed Craft Night
Join us at the Sooke branch of Vancouver Island Regional Library for a self-directed, drop-in craft night. Bring your own …
Art with Aldea
We are kicking off SRC with an art project! Under the expert guidance of Aldea Wood we will build a …
Reflecting on July 1
An Indigenous Perspective As we celebrate the birthday of the country we know as Canada, we recognize that there was …
That’s QUITE the late fee!
When a long lost book mysteriously re-appeared in the return bin after 40 years, we had no idea how fascinated …
Summer Family Storytime and Lego/Craft
Join us this summer at the Masset branch on Thursday’s from 10:30 – 11:30 for a weekly Family Storytime with …
Pyjama Storytime
Get snuggly in your jammies and join us at the Sooke branch Tuesday evenings for a storytime before bed. Suitable …
Seed Bombs for Teens
Are you a teen with a green thumb? Join us in making seed bombs at the Library!
Are You Ready to Play Outside? An Elephant & Piggie Puppet Show
Piggie can’t wait to go play in the sunshine. But will a rainy day ruin all the fun? Join us …
Saltchuck Stories
Learn about the rich history of Nootka Sound pioneers in the 1920s, 30s and 40s at Eleanor Witton Hancock’s presentation …
Summer Family Storytime and Lego/Craft
Join us this summer at the Masset branch on Thursday’s from 10:30 – 11:30 for a weekly Family Storytime with …
Dungeons and Dragons One-Shot with Adam
Join us for an evening of role-playing at the Masset library with Adam, an experienced Dungeon Master. This “one off” or “One-Shot” …
Saltchuck Stories
Learn about the rich history of Nootka Sound pioneers in the 1920s, 30s and 40s at Eleanor Witton Hancock’s presentation …
Pyjama Storytime
Get snuggly in your jammies and join us at the Sooke branch Tuesday evenings for a storytime before bed. Suitable …
Sidney/North Saanich Library Grand Opening Celebrations
Join us as we celebrate the newly renovated Sidney/North Saanich Library. There will be children’s entertainment (Story Theatre Company), ribbon …
Dungeons and Dragons One-Shot with Adam
Join us for an evening of role-playing at the Masset library with Adam, an experienced Dungeon Master. This “one off” or “One-Shot” …
VIRL’s Indigenous Voices Wins BCLA Award
Nanaimo, BC: Vancouver Island Regional Library’s Indigenous Voices program took home a prestigious Building Better Communities award at the 2019 …
Pyjama Storytime
Get snuggly in your jammies and join us at the Sooke branch Tuesday evenings for a storytime before bed. Suitable …
Pyjama Storytime
Get snuggly in your jammies and join us at the Sooke branch Tuesday evenings for a storytime before bed. Suitable …
Wee Hands
Collaborate – Learn – Share – Create Join us at the library for hands on creative exploration for babes, pre-school …
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Gabriola’s favourite book sale is back! Browse through hundreds of books, CDs, and more at the annual Friends of the …
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Gabriola’s favourite book sale is back! Browse through hundreds of books, CDs, and more at the annual Friends of the …
Pyjama Storytime
Get snuggly in your jammies and join us at the Sooke branch Tuesday evenings for a storytime before bed. Suitable …
Labyrinth Workshop at SHOAL Centre
The Sidney/ North Saanich Teen Advisory Group invites you to come to learn about the history to the labyrinth, how …
Acoustic Open Mic
Kick off Spring with our last Acoustic Open Mic for the season! Poets, musicians, storytellers, adults, kids, everyone welcome!
Pyjama Storytime
Get snuggly in your jammies and join us at the Sooke branch Tuesday evenings for a storytime before bed. Suitable …
Naturopathic Approaches for Women’s Health
During Naturopathic Medicine Week, bring your mother and daughters out to learn about what natural medicine has to offer.
Pyjama Storytime
Get snuggly in your jammies and join us at the Sooke branch Tuesday evenings for a storytime before bed. Suitable …
STEAM Saturday: Straws and Connectors
We’ll have Straws and Connectors out all day this Saturday. Drop by and build something neat!
Wee Hands
Collaborate – Learn – Share – Create Join us at the library for hands on creative exploration for babes, pre-school …
Indigenous Voices
Decoding Xaad Kil: An Introduction to the Haida Alphabet, an Indigenous Voices series of workshops with Jaskwaan Bedard. Lean the …
Bookfest Scavenger Hunt
Nanaimo Bookfest is coming up Saturday, June 1! In order to celebrate the wonderful authors, illustrators, and storytellers that will …
Pyjama Storytime
Get snuggly in your jammies and join us at the Sooke branch Tuesday evenings for a storytime before bed. Suitable …
Being Joy
Join us at Parksville Library for an author talk with Gloria Stewart about how you can become joy.
Islands Short Fiction Contest Awards Gala
The 2019 Islands Short Fiction Awards will be presented on Saturday, April 27th in Nanaimo. Co-sponsored by the Nanaimo Arts Council, …
Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting
Are you 12-18 years old and want to have a say in what happens at your library? Come to our …
Valley Dads: Three Cheers for Earth Day!
Calling all dads, male caregivers and kids! Join us for arts and crafts that celebrate the earth and our place …
Pyjama Storytime
Get snuggly in your jammies and join us at the Sooke branch Tuesday evenings for a storytime before bed. Suitable …
Poetry Night
Celebrate National Poetry Month with an open mic poetry evening at the library. Refreshments will be provided!
Treasure Storyhour
Are you or someone you know an older adult interested in stories and memories? In partnership with the Comox Valley …
Natural Medicine for Digestive Troubles
In recognition of IBS Awareness Month, join Natural Health Consultant, Lisa Leger of Pharmasave for a trip down the gastro-intestinal …
Indigenous Voices
Decoding Xaad Kil: An Introduction to the Haida Alphabet, an Indigenous Voices series of workshops with Jaskwaan Bedard. Lean the …
Pyjama Storytime
Get snuggly in your jammies and join us at the Sooke branch Tuesday evenings for a storytime before bed. Suitable …
Advanced Care Planning Day
Most of us hope to die peacefully, able to communicate with loved ones until the very end. It doesn’t always …
Wee Hands
Collaborate – Learn – Share – Create Join us at the library for hands on creative exploration for babes, pre-school …
Pyjama Storytime
Get snuggly in your jammies and join us at the Sooke branch Tuesday evenings for a storytime before bed. Suitable …
Isle of the Arts Festival: Memory Jar Project
Bottle up a memory to share with your community during the Isle of the Arts Festival by participating in our …
Indigenous Voices
Decoding Xaad Kil: An Introduction to the Haida Alphabet, an Indigenous Voices series of workshops with Jaskwaan Bedard. Lean the …
Pyjama Storytime
Get snuggly in your jammies and join us at the Sooke branch Tuesday evenings for a storytime before bed. Suitable …
Surviving a Power Outage: Basic Practical Suggestions
EmPower Gabriola members Fay Weller, Steve Earle, and Hans van Kessel will be on hand for two Saturday sessions, sharing …
Open House Celebration
You’re invited to join Vancouver Island Regional Library staff and the community of Parksville in celebrating the reopening of the …
Pyjama Storytime
Get snuggly in your jammies and join us at the Sooke branch Tuesday evenings for a storytime before bed. Suitable …
Surviving a Power Outage: Basic Practical Suggestions
EmPower Gabriola members Fay Weller, Steve Earle, and Hans van Kessel will be on hand for two Saturday sessions, sharing …
Spring Break Stuffie Sleepover/ Make A Pillow
Build your stuffie a cosy pillow & give them the chance to spend the night at the library. Pick them …
Treasure Storyhour
Are you or someone you know an older adult interested in stories and memories? In partnership with the Comox Valley …
Pyjama Storytime
Get snuggly in your jammies and join us at the Sooke branch Tuesday evenings for a storytime before bed. Suitable …
St. Patrick’s Day Craft
St Patrick’s Day is a global celebration of Irish culture on or around March 17.
Pi Day Celebration
Come help us celebrate Pi Day on March 14th. Learn about Pi while eating pie. Delicious local pies (and savory …
Pyjama Storytime
Get snuggly in your jammies and join us at the Sooke branch Tuesday evenings for a storytime before bed. Suitable …
Indigenous Voices with Gladys (Jiixa) Vandal
Come and join us as we learn traditional Haida weaving techniques with Gladys (Jiixa) Vandal at the Queen Charlotte branch …
Pyjama Storytime
Get snuggly in your jammies and join us at the Sooke branch Tuesday evenings for a storytime before bed. Suitable …
Freedom to Read Week Blackout Poetry Contest
Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual …
Gabriola Reads: Chasing the Scream by Johann Hari
The Gabriola Health and Wellness Collaborative presents Gabriola Reads: Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War …
Gabriola Reads: Chasing the Scream by Johann Hari
The Gabriola Health and Wellness Collaborative presents Gabriola Reads: Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War …
Treasure Storyhour
Are you or someone you know an older adult interested in stories and memories? In partnership with the Comox Valley …
Gabriola Reads: Chasing the Scream by Johann Hari
The Gabriola Health and Wellness Collaborative presents Gabriola Reads: Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War …
Gabriola Reads: Chasing the Scream by Johann Hari
The Gabriola Health and Wellness Collaborative presents Gabriola Reads: Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War …
Pyjama Storytime
Get snuggly in your jammies and join us at the Sooke branch Tuesday evenings for a storytime before bed. Suitable …
Gabriola Reads: Chasing the Scream by Johann Hari
The Gabriola Health and Wellness Collaborative presents Gabriola Reads: Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War …
Gabriola Reads: Chasing the Scream by Johann Hari
The Gabriola Health and Wellness Collaborative presents Gabriola Reads: Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War …
Gabriola Reads: Chasing the Scream by Johann Hari
The Gabriola Health and Wellness Collaborative presents Gabriola Reads: Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War …
Gabriola Reads: Chasing the Scream by Johann Hari
The Gabriola Health and Wellness Collaborative presents Gabriola Reads: Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War …
Gabriola Reads: Chasing the Scream by Johann Hari
The Gabriola Health and Wellness Collaborative presents Gabriola Reads: Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War …
Stick in a Box: How to make Cigar Box Guitars with Ken Vickerson
Come join us at the Masset branch this Thursday February 14th at 7pm for a presentation by Ken Vickerson. Ken …
Valentine’s Day Storytime and Craft
Come to the library for stories and crafts that you will absolutely LOVE!
Gabriola Reads: Chasing the Scream by Johann Hari
The Gabriola Health and Wellness Collaborative presents Gabriola Reads: Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War …
January 19th From the Board Table
The latest edition of From the Board Table is now available! In this edition, you’ll learn about the 2019 Annual …
Family Literacy Day
It’s that time of year again, Family Literacy Day returns to Port Alberni! Bring the whole family and join us …
Stuffie Storytime and Craft
Come with your stuffie to the library to watch a slideshow and make a craft with your stuffie. Then tuck …
Play For All – Gabriola Health & Wellness Collaborative Meeting
Mark your calendars for 2019’s general meeting of the Gabriola Health and Wellness Collaborative. Join us for a general meeting …
Family Literacy Week Celebration
Join the community for a Family Literacy Day puppet show! Family Literacy Day is a national awareness initiative created by ABC Life …
Family Literacy Week Celebration
The Courtenay Library will have entertainment & fun interactive stations set up to celebrate Family Literacy Day! Join the community …
Family Literacy Week Celebration
Join the community for a Family Literacy Day puppet show! Family Literacy Day is a national awareness initiative created by ABC Life …
Pyjama Storytime
Get snuggly in your jammies and join us at the Sooke branch Tuesday evenings for a storytime before bed. Suitable …
Adult Storytime with Genevieve Gay
Genevieve Gay is an adventure traveler. Cycle touring, cross country ski touring, and hiking are prominent parts of her life. She divides her time …
Treasure Storyhour
Are you or someone you know an older adult interested in stories and memories? In partnership with the Comox Valley …
Pyjama Storytime
Get snuggly in your jammies and join us at the Sooke branch Tuesday evenings for a storytime before bed. Suitable …
Drop-In and Draw
Are you participating in Comox Valley Arts’ 30-Day Drawing Challenge? Would you like to get out of the house and …
Brave Irene – a Shadow Puppet Play
Join us for our version of Brave Irene. It’s a shadow puppet play written by William Steig and performed by …
Gabriola Skatepark Info Session
Join RDN Director Vanessa Craig and members of the Gabriola Skatepark Fundraising Association at the library to find out more …
A Gabriola Island Library Christmas
Join us for a festive celebration at the library, with refreshments and singing with the Gabriola Island Singers. Everyone welcome. …
Knit Lit
Love knitting AND reading? Don’t know how to knit or crochet but want to learn? Join us at the Sooke branch for a …
Gabriola Reads: Chasing the Scream by Johann Hari
The Gabriola Health and Wellness Collaborative presents Gabriola Reads: Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War …
Pyjama Storytime
Get snuggly in your jammies and join us at the Sooke branch Tuesday evenings for a storytime before bed. Suitable …
Baby & Toddlertime
Join us Friday mornings at the Sooke branch for a baby and toddler storytime! Suitable for ages birth-2 years.
Family Storytime
Join us for songs and tales during our family storytime at the Port Renfrew branch! All ages welcome.