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April 2026

Baby Meet-Up

A weekly library meet-up just for babies and their caregivers! Enjoy songs, stories, lap bounces, fingerplays and social time. Best…

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Naloxone Training

  • April 10 @ 11:00 am
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    An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Friday, repeating indefinitely

  • Branch: Port Hardy
  • Audience:

Learn to use Naloxone from our public health nurse. You could save a life!

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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…

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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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Open Mic

Prose and poetry writers of all levels are welcome to read from their work.  Listeners-only are welcome too!  Please make…

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Tech Help

  • April 10 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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    One event on March 13, 2026 at 1:30 pm

    One event on April 10, 2026 at 1:30 pm

    One event on May 8, 2026 at 1:30 pm

    One event on June 5, 2026 at 1:30 pm

  • Branch: Cortes Island
  • Venue: Tech Help
  • Audience: ,

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…

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Puzzle Time

  • April 11
    |Recurring Event (See all)

    An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely

  • Branch: Woss
  • Venue: Puzzle Time
  • Audience:

Feeling puzzled? Join us at the library for Puzzle Time. Work on our puzzle, or take one home with you.…

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Woss Library Puzzle Table

Looking for something to do in Woss? Stop by the library and help us complete our puzzle! While you're here,…

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Port Hardy Library Adventure Card

Ahoy matey! Shiver me timbers! Treasures await you at the library! Kids can pick up a Library Adventure Card, then…

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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

  • April 11 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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    An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until August 29, 2026

  • Branch: Quadra Island
  • Venue: Chess Club
  • Audience:

Checkmate! It's an all ages Chess club at the Library every Saturday from 10am until 12pm. Come to learn or…

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Family Play Day

  • April 11 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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    An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Saturday, repeating indefinitely

  • Branch: Courtenay
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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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Books & Bagels

Drop in for a free breakfast of bagels and fruit, stay for a craft & storytime, leave with a free…

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Ha’wa’lum’tul Bookshare

Ha’wa’lum’tul is a Hul’q’umi’num’ word for “playing with each other”. We will feature activities, crafts and a time to share…

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Storytime with preschool children

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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Family Storytime

  • April 11 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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    An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, repeating until April 19, 2025

    An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, repeating until December 20, 2025

    An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, repeating until June 27, 2026

  • Branch: Port Alberni
  • Venue: Family Storytime
  • Audience: ,

Drop by the library and join Librarian Kaitlin every Saturday morning for stories, songs and rhymes all around a fun…

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Lego Club

Join us on Saturdays for Lego Club fun! Find inspiration and friendship while creating something cool. Every Saturday from 11…

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Chess

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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Book Bedazzling

Add some shine to your shelf! Join us for a fun day of book bedazzling! This popular social media trend…

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Sooke Crafts for Kids

Join us Saturdays from 11:30am-12:30pm in our multipurpose room for crafts! This is a free, drop-in event that does not…

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Gabriola Health Services Info Session

Join Betty of the Gabriola Auxiliary for Island Health Care Society and Melissa of People for a Healthy Community and…

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Gabriola Services & Support Information Session

Gabriola Auxiliary for Island Health Care Society & People for a Healthy Community will discuss their many non-medical supportive services…

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Author Talk: Democracy’s Second Act with Richard Johnson and Perrin Lindelauf

Join us at the Courtenay Library for a timely and thought-provoking conversation about the future of democracy. Co-author Richard Johnson…

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Chess

Chess Club

Beginner Chess 1:30-2:30pm. For adults and children ages 10+. For beginner to intermediate skill levels. Chess boards and pieces supplied.…

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Paws and Tales: Read to Rosie

Introducing Rosie, one of our furry library assistants! Paws and Tales is a reading program for kids ages 7 and…

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Author Talk: Sharon McInnes presents “Walking Each Other Home”

Comox Valley author Sharon McInnes talks about her memoir of caring for her mother during her final days.  Find out…

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Nanaimo Pen Club

Join Nanaimo Pen Club at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library for a gathering of fountain pen collectors and enthusiasts Nanaimo Pen Club…

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POEM-PALOOZA! Celebrate National Poetry Month

  • April 11 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Branch: Courtenay
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Join us at the Courtenay Library for POEM-PALOOZA, a celebration of National Poetry Month presented in partnership with Comox Valley…

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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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Craft Stick Bridge Demolition Competition

Come test your engineering skills and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of science, engineering, and creativity! Join us outside of Nanaimo…

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Paws and Tales: Read to Rosie

Introducing Rosie, one of our furry library assistants! Paws and Tales is a reading program for kids ages 7 and…

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Shut Up & Write: Nanaimo

  • April 12 @ 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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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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Lego Kids

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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Woss Library Puzzle Table

Looking for something to do in Woss? Stop by the library and help us complete our puzzle! While you're here,…

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Port Hardy Library Adventure Card

Ahoy matey! Shiver me timbers! Treasures await you at the library! Kids can pick up a Library Adventure Card, then…

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Family Storytime

  • April 14 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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    An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until December 15, 2026

  • Branch: Bowser
  • Venue: Family Storytime
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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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Tech Help

  • April 14 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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    An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until June 30, 2026

  • Branch: Parksville
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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 Kids

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

Tech Help is here to assist with your laptop, tablet, cellphone or ereader! We can help with streaming movies, downloading…

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Lego Kids

Sooke LEGO® Club

Drop in for some weekly LEGO® building fun at LEGO® Club! We provide the LEGO® (and Duplo) and you provide…

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Magic 101

  • April 14 @ 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 9, 2026

  • Branch: Port Alberni
  • Venue: Magic 101
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Join us at the library once a month for magical themes crafts, activities and more with fellow Wizarding World fans!…

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Chess

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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Board Games

Teen Board Game Drop-in

Calling all teenage board game-lovers! Are you between the ages of 13 - 18? Are you looking for a place…

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Game Night

Board Game Night

  • April 14 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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    An event every 2 weeks that begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely

  • Branch: Woss
  • Venue: Board Game Night
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Come out to play a board game at the Library! Bring some friends, or make new ones. No registration needed…

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Puzzle Time

  • April 15
    |Recurring Event (See all)

    An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely

  • Branch: Woss
  • Venue: Puzzle Time
  • Audience:

Feeling puzzled? Join us at the library for Puzzle Time. Work on our puzzle, or take one home with you.…

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Woss Library Puzzle Table

Looking for something to do in Woss? Stop by the library and help us complete our puzzle! While you're here,…

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Port Hardy Library Adventure Card

Ahoy matey! Shiver me timbers! Treasures await you at the library! Kids can pick up a Library Adventure Card, then…

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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…

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Tech Help

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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Baby Rhyme Time

Babytime

Learn songs, rhymes, stories and skills you can use to help your baby get a start on literacy. For ages…

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CANCELLED – Family Storytime

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, felt activities and more.  Geared towards children aged 0 – 5 years and their…

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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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LEGO Club

  • April 15 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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    An event every month that begins at 3:30 pm on day First of the month, repeating until April 2, 2025

    One event on March 19, 2025 at 3:30 pm

    An event every month that begins at 3:30 pm on day 15 of the month, repeating until June 4, 2025

    An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 17, 2025

    An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating until June 24, 2026

  • Branch: Port Alberni
  • Venue: LEGO Club
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Join us for LEGO Club!   Drop in to create anything you can imagine or follow the themed prompt and…

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Puzzle Time

  • April 16
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    An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely

  • Branch: Woss
  • Venue: Puzzle Time
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Feeling puzzled? Join us at the library for Puzzle Time. Work on our puzzle, or take one home with you.…

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Woss Library Puzzle Table

Looking for something to do in Woss? Stop by the library and help us complete our puzzle! While you're here,…

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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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Port Hardy Library Adventure Card

Ahoy matey! Shiver me timbers! Treasures await you at the library! Kids can pick up a Library Adventure Card, then…

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Babytime

Join us for this fun event for you and your baby! Learn songs, rhymes, and bounces that your baby will…

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two babies

Babytime

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes. No registration required. For children ages 0-18 months and their caregivers

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Family Storytime

  • April 16 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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    An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Thursday, repeating until December 17, 2026

  • Branch: Courtenay
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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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Seniors Community Connector Weekly Drop-In Sessions

Drop by and chat with the friendly Senior's Community Connector, Melissa Neville, from People for a Healthy Community between 2:00…

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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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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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Artist Trading Card Drop-in

  • April 16 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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    An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until June 25, 2026

  • Branch: Parksville
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Join the Artist Trading Card movement! Create, swap, and collect art with other artists.  Materials are provided, and all are…

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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

  • April 16 @ 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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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!  April's…

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Puzzle Time

  • April 17
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    An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely

  • Branch: Woss
  • Venue: Puzzle Time
  • Audience:

Feeling puzzled? Join us at the library for Puzzle Time. Work on our puzzle, or take one home with you.…

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Woss Library Puzzle Table

Looking for something to do in Woss? Stop by the library and help us complete our puzzle! While you're here,…

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Port Hardy Library Adventure Card

Ahoy matey! Shiver me timbers! Treasures await you at the library! Kids can pick up a Library Adventure Card, then…

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Baby Meet-Up

A weekly library meet-up just for babies and their caregivers! Enjoy songs, stories, lap bounces, fingerplays and social time. Best…

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Naloxone Training

  • April 17 @ 11:00 am
    |Recurring Event (See all)

    An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Friday, repeating indefinitely

  • Branch: Port Hardy
  • Audience:

Learn to use Naloxone from our public health nurse. You could save a life!

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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…

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two babies

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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Tech Help

  • April 17 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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    One event on February 21, 2026 at 12:00 pm

    One event on March 20, 2026 at 12:00 pm

    One event on April 17, 2026 at 12:00 pm

    One event on June 12, 2026 at 12:00 pm

  • Branch: Gold River
  • Venue: Tech Help
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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…

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Spring Holiday Crafts

Join us for fun spring holiday crafts and books. Learn about holidays from cultures around the world. Best suited ages…

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Puzzle Time

  • April 18
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    An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely

  • Branch: Woss
  • Venue: Puzzle Time
  • Audience:

Feeling puzzled? Join us at the library for Puzzle Time. Work on our puzzle, or take one home with you.…

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Woss Library Puzzle Table

Looking for something to do in Woss? Stop by the library and help us complete our puzzle! While you're here,…

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Port Hardy Library Adventure Card

Ahoy matey! Shiver me timbers! Treasures await you at the library! Kids can pick up a Library Adventure Card, then…

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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

  • April 18 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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    An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until August 29, 2026

  • Branch: Quadra Island
  • Venue: Chess Club
  • Audience:

Checkmate! It's an all ages Chess club at the Library every Saturday from 10am until 12pm. Come to learn or…

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Family Play Day

  • April 18 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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    An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Saturday, repeating indefinitely

  • Branch: Courtenay
  • Audience: ,

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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Ha’wa’lum’tul Bookshare

Ha’wa’lum’tul is a Hul’q’umi’num’ word for “playing with each other”. We will feature activities, crafts and a time to share…

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Storytime!

Join librarian Renée for 30 minutes of live-action storytime fun. We'll move our bodies, wave our scarves, sing songs, learn…

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Storytime with preschool children

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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Chess

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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EVENT FULL! Trashy Junk Journal Workshop

REGISTRATION FULL! Please keep an eye out for future journaling workshops! Celebrate Earth Day and create a junk journal with…

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Book Bedazzling

Add some shine to your shelf! Join us for a fun day of book bedazzling! This popular social media trend…

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Sooke Crafts for Kids

Join us Saturdays from 11:30am-12:30pm in our multipurpose room for crafts! This is a free, drop-in event that does not…

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Paws and Tales: Read to Rosie

Introducing Rosie, one of our furry library assistants! Paws and Tales is a reading program for kids ages 7 and…

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A Silent Serenade book of poetry by Kamal Parmar

Local Poet Gathering

Calling all poets, published and aspiring! Celebrate National Poetry Month with an afternoon of poetry with Kamal Parmar, past Poet…

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Diverse high school study group studies for test together.

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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