September 2026
Puzzle Time
Feeling puzzled? Join us at the library for Puzzle Time. Work on our puzzle, or take one home with you.…
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Tea Thursday
Enjoy a cup of tea on us all day at the library while you browse and gather :-)
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Pirate Week at the Port Hardy Library
Ahoy there, Matey! Come to the Port Hardy Library for pirate-themed adventure! Storytimes, scavenger hunts, and a special Pirate Passport.…
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Good Morning Storytime
Bring your littlest ones to the library for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Thursday mornings in the Nell Horth meeting…
Find out more >Family Storytime
Join us for songs, stories and fun with your little ones. This is a free family drop-in program for babies,…
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Parent-Child Mother Goose
Parent-Child Mother Goose sessions at the South Cowichan Library in Mill Bay are playful experiences for children 0-2 and their…
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Babytime
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes. No registration required. For children ages 0-2 years and their caregivers
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Tech Thursday
Have a tech question and don't know where to start? Book a free, thirty minute one-on-one tech help appointment with…
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Spanish Conversation Group
Join Fernanda Soto Cox, native speaker of Spanish and a delightful host of this casual group - beginners welcome!
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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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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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Mindfulness Book Club
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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Community Drum Circle
Join us for a family-friendly drum circle led by Stz'uminus and Penelakut knowledge keeper, Patrick Aleck Jr. Patrick Aleck Jr…
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Chess Club
Think. Play. Connect. Friendly games and weekly sessions for all ages. Beginners welcome. Free!
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Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club
Come join us for discussions of classic SFF every third Thursday of the month from 5:45-6:45pm. Tea/coffee and snacks provided! September's…
Find out more >Puzzle Time
Feeling puzzled? Join us at the library for Puzzle Time. Work on our puzzle, or take one home with you.…
Find out more >Pirate Week at the Port Hardy Library
Ahoy there, Matey! Come to the Port Hardy Library for pirate-themed adventure! Storytimes, scavenger hunts, and a special Pirate Passport.…
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Family Storytime
Join us for songs, stories and fun with your little ones. This is a free family drop-in program for babies,…
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Gardening Advice from Master Gardeners
Vancouver Island Master Gardeners will be at the library to answer all your gardening questions.
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Wildcraft Medicine Author Talk and Herbal Plant Walk with Sheila Anne Wray
Join us for an OUTDOOR herbal medicinal plant walk and INDOOR author talk and reading with special guest Sheila Anne…
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Family Storytime
A program for parents and caregivers with young children. Songs, rhymes and stories are shared. Suitable for preschool aged children…
Find out more >Babytime in Sooke
Join us at Babytime for songs, rhymes, stories, and more as we shake our sillies out and wiggle our waggles…
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Chair Yoga with Nora
Experienced certified yoga instructor Nora will be on the island until October 13, until then please join her every Tuesday…
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Tech Help
Tech Help is here to assist with your laptop, tablet, cellphone or ereader! We can help with streaming movies, downloading…
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Nintendo Switch Time
All year round drop in and play Nintendo Switch on our giant screen in the meeting room. We have lots…
Find out more >Family Crafternoon
Have fun doing craft projects in our children's area! We supply the materials. Drop-in for kids of all ages with…
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Naloxone Training
Learn to use Naloxone from our public health nurse. You could save a life!
Find out more >Puzzle Time
Feeling puzzled? Join us at the library for Puzzle Time. Work on our puzzle, or take one home with you.…
Find out more >Pirate Week at the Port Hardy Library
Ahoy there, Matey! Come to the Port Hardy Library for pirate-themed adventure! Storytimes, scavenger hunts, and a special Pirate Passport.…
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Nanaimo North Teen Photo Contest
Attention teen photographers and nature lovers! Nanaimo North's Teen Advisory Group is running a Teen Photography contest! The theme is…
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Family Fun Time
Sooke is hosting a drop-in Family Fun Time on Saturday mornings! We’ll have board games, puzzles, STEAM toys and more…
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Chess Club
Checkmate! It's an all ages Chess club at the Library every Saturday from 10am until 12pm. Come to learn or…
Find out more >Family Play Day
The Courtenay Library is hosting a drop-in play day on Saturday mornings! The program room will be set up with…
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Mother Goose Story-time
Visit the Port McNeill branch every Saturday at 10:30 am for free songs and stories with Mother Goose. It’s fun…
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Spanish Conversation
Would you like to practice speaking Spanish in a casual setting? Join this community group of learners at the Sooke…
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Sooke All-Ages Family Storytime
Join us at an all-ages family Storytime for songs, rhymes, stories, and more as we shake our sillies out and…
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LEGO Club and Family Fun Time
Join us on Saturdays for LEGO Club fun! Find inspiration and friendship while creating something cool. Fun activities for the…
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Oceanside Chess Club
Swing by and join us for a thrilling game of chess! Everyone welcome, games are provided. The Oceanside Chess club…
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Teen Advisory Group
CALLING ALL TEENS: meet other like-minded youth in Nanaimo, gain community service hours and help organize and facilitate activities at…
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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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Halloween Costume Swap
Spooky season is right around the corner! Have you decided on a Halloween costume yet? If you are looking for…
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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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Sunday Afternoon Board Game Group
Learn to play new games from the library's large selection or bring your favourites to play with new people or…
Find out more >Family Storytime at the Wellington Library
Join us for songs, stories, and fun with your little ones! This is a free drop-in program meant for babies,…
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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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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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Builders’ Club at the Wellington Library
Calling all builders! Join us every Monday, from 2:30-4:30 PM, at the Nanaimo Wellington library. We will have LEGO® bricks,…
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Paws and Tales: Read to Carlie
Introducing Carlie, 0ne of our furry library assistants! Paws and Tales is a reading program for kids ages 7 and…
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Crispy Cool Fall Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our Crispy Cool Fall Scavenger Hunt! Search for the images hidden in…
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Family Storytime
Join us for songs, stories and fun! This is a free drop-in program for children aged 0 – 5 years…
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Meditation Made Easy
Weekly drop in meditation for beginners. An introduction to different practices of mindfulness, meditation, and relaxation. Open to everyone. Session…
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Knit Wits
Visit Bowser Library and be a Knit Wit!. Join us at 12:00 pm to sit, chat, and get a little…
Find out more >Lego Club
Drop in to the meeting room and use our mountains of Lego to let your imagination fly! Challenge cards will…
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Tech Help
Tech Help is here to assist with your laptop, tablet, cellphone or ereader! We can help with streaming movies, downloading…
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Craft Studio for Teens
Hang out and be creative. Work on your own crafts, use our supplies, or just do some doodling. Snacks provided.…
Find out more >Sooke LEGO® Club
Drop in for some weekly LEGO® building fun at LEGO® Club! We provide the LEGO® (and Duplo) and you provide…
Find out more >Youth Chess Club
Interested in playing chess, but don't know how? Or perhaps you are an expert and you're looking for others to…
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Story Club
If you love reading and books we want you to join our brand new story club for tweens! There are…
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Drop-In Ukulele Circle
Do you play the ukulele or want to learn? Join us for a drop-in ukulele circle led by local musician,…
Find out more >Puzzle Time
Feeling puzzled? Join us at the library for Puzzle Time. Work on our puzzle, or take one home with you.…
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Shut Up & Write
All writers welcome to join this very dedicated group of local authors, poets, & beginning writers too! Work on your…
Find out more >Tech Help
Tech Help is here to assist with your laptop, tablet, cellphone or ereader! We can help with streaming movies, downloading…
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Babytime
Learn songs, rhymes, stories and skills you can use to help your baby get a start on literacy. For ages…
Find out more >Parent Child Mother Goose
Join Mother Goose facilitators for songs, rhymes and fun. For ages 0-2 and their families. Tell Your Friends
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Mother Goose Baby Bounce
Babies start learning from birth! Learn rhymes, tickles, songs and more. Encourage brain development, early literacy skills and meet new…
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LEGO Club
Calling all architects! Bring your construction skills and we’ll provide the LEGO.
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Tech-Help Wednesday
Let us help you figure out your device issues. Whether it's your laptop, tablet, eReader, or phone - we will…
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Need help with your phone, tablet, laptop, or another tech question? Sign up for a 30-minute, one-on-one session with library…
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LEGO Club
Join us for LEGO Club! Drop in to create anything you can imagine or follow the themed prompt and…
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Needlecraft Club
Join us every Wednesday for Needlecraft Club, where like-minded crafty individuals come together to share their passion for knitting, crochet,…
Find out more >Pirate Day at Port McNeill Library
Ahoy there, Matey! Come to the Port McNeill Library for pirate-themed activities! Find out your pirate name, make your own…
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Library Book Club
Are you looking for a book club to join? We have one that meets monthly at the Sidney / North…
Find out more >Puzzle Time
Feeling puzzled? Join us at the library for Puzzle Time. Work on our puzzle, or take one home with you.…
Find out more >Tea Thursday
Enjoy a cup of tea on us all day at the library while you browse and gather :-)
Find out more >Good Morning Storytime
Bring your littlest ones to the library for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Thursday mornings in the Nell Horth meeting…
Find out more >Family Storytime
Join us for songs, stories and fun with your little ones. This is a free family drop-in program for babies,…
Find out more >Parent-Child Mother Goose
Parent-Child Mother Goose sessions at the South Cowichan Library in Mill Bay are playful experiences for children 0-2 and their…
Find out more >Babytime
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes. No registration required. For children ages 0-2 years and their caregivers
Find out more >Tech Thursday
Have a tech question and don't know where to start? Book a free, thirty minute one-on-one tech help appointment with…
Find out more >Spanish Conversation Group
Join Fernanda Soto Cox, native speaker of Spanish and a delightful host of this casual group - beginners welcome!
Find out more >Crafternoon & DIY
Join our hardy band of crafters for Crafternoons every Thursday for fun, friendship, and inspiration. Borrow a book or video…
Find out more >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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Comox Make It Night Workshop for Adults
FREE! Come and join us for a beginner macrame plant hanger workshop. Make a project. Learn a new skill. This…
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Colourful Threads opening reception
Celebrate the opening of the Gabriola Quilters' show Colourful Threads in the library meeting room/gallery. The show will be on…
Find out more >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…
Find out more >Mindfulness Book Club
This is a free, open community-room booking. Please contact the organiser to register for the program. Join Amanda for a…
Find out more >Chess Club
Think. Play. Connect. Friendly games and weekly sessions for all ages. Beginners welcome. Free!
Find out more >Puzzle Time
Feeling puzzled? Join us at the library for Puzzle Time. Work on our puzzle, or take one home with you.…
Find out more >Family Storytime
Join us for songs, stories and fun with your little ones. This is a free family drop-in program for babies,…
Find out more >
LEGO® Stories
Spend your Non-Instructional Day with us! LEGO® challenges Listen to stories Opportunity to display your creations in the library For…
Find out more >Family Storytime
A program for parents and caregivers with young children. Songs, rhymes and stories are shared. Suitable for preschool aged children…
Find out more >Babytime in Sooke
Join us at Babytime for songs, rhymes, stories, and more as we shake our sillies out and wiggle our waggles…
Find out more >
Open Mic
Prose and poetry writers of all levels are welcome to read from their work. Listeners-only are welcome too! Please make…
Find out more >Chair Yoga with Nora
Experienced certified yoga instructor Nora will be on the island until October 13, until then please join her every Tuesday…
Find out more >Nintendo Switch Time
All year round drop in and play Nintendo Switch on our giant screen in the meeting room. We have lots…
Find out more >Family Crafternoon
Have fun doing craft projects in our children's area! We supply the materials. Drop-in for kids of all ages with…
Find out more >Naloxone Training
Learn to use Naloxone from our public health nurse. You could save a life!
Find out more >Puzzle Time
Feeling puzzled? Join us at the library for Puzzle Time. Work on our puzzle, or take one home with you.…
Find out more >