Spring Scavenger Hunt

April 26
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until April 30, 2026
Branch: Port Alberni
Venue: Spring Scavenger Hunt
Audience: Children

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

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Shut Up & Write: Nanaimo

April 26 @ 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
Audience: Adults

Shut Up & Write! is a global community that empowers writers to overcome procrastination, silence their inner critic, and make…

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Spring Scavenger Hunt

April 27
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until April 30, 2026
Branch: Port Alberni
Venue: Spring Scavenger Hunt
Audience: Children

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

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Scrabble Drop-in

April 27 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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One event on June 9, 2025 at 1:30 pm
One event on June 23, 2025 at 1:30 pm
One event on September 8, 2025 at 1:30 pm
One event on September 22, 2025 at 1:30 pm
One event on October 6, 2025 at 1:30 pm
One event on October 20, 2025 at 1:30 pm
One event on November 3, 2025 at 1:30 pm
One event on November 17, 2025 at 1:30 pm
One event on December 1, 2025 at 1:30 pm
One event on December 15, 2025 at 1:30 pm
One event on January 12, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on January 26, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on February 9, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on February 23, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on March 9, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on March 23, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on April 13, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on April 27, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on May 11, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on May 25, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on June 8, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on June 22, 2026 at 1:30 pm
Branch: Sidney / North Saanich
Venue: Scrabble Drop-in
Audience: Adults, Teens

Join us for fun and friendly competition! Scrabble sets available Bring your own set if you have one All skill…

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Spring Scavenger Hunt

April 28
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until April 30, 2026
Branch: Port Alberni
Venue: Spring Scavenger Hunt
Audience: Children

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

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Qualicum Beach Tuesday Storytime

April 28 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Tuesday, repeating until January 5, 2027
Branch: Qualicum Beach
Venue: Qualicum Beach Tuesday Storytime
Audience: Children, Families

Join Nathan for a family storytime, geared for pre-school ages, but all are welcome. Drop-in, no registration required.

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Family Storytime

April 28 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Tuesday, repeating until June 30, 2026
Branch: Quadra Island
Venue: Family Storytime
Audience: Families

Join our Staff for 30 minutes of live-action storytime fun! We’ll shake our shakers, wave our scarves, sing songs, and…

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Storytime at Port Hardy Library

April 28 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Storytime at Port Hardy Library
Audience: Children, Families

New time!! Join us for storytime every day - Tuesday through Saturday - at 11:00. No need to register in…

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Cowichan Tech Help

April 28 @ 12:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Cowichan (Duncan)
Venue: Cowichan Tech Help
Audience: Adults, Everyone

FREE! Need help with your device? Questions about library e-resources? We’re here to help! Schedule Sundays 12:30-4:00 (Drop-in Only) Mondays…

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LEGO® Club

April 28 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: South Cowichan (Mill Bay)
Venue: LEGO® Club
Audience: Children, Families

We provide the LEGO (and Duplo) and you provide the imagination every Tuesday afternoon. Come ready to build! This is…

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Tech Help

April 28 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until June 30, 2026
Branch: Parksville
Audience: Adults, Seniors

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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Craft Studio for Teens

April 28 @ 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until March 10, 2026
An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until June 30, 2026
Branch: Cowichan (Duncan)
Venue: Craft Studio for Teens
Audience: Teens, Teens & Tweens, Tweens

Hang out and be creative. Work on your own crafts, use our supplies, or just do some doodling. Snacks provided.…

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Conversational Scottish Gaelic

April 28 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: South Cowichan (Mill Bay)
Venue: Conversational Scottish Gaelic
Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens

Fàilte! Learn and practice Scottish Gaelic with others.

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Comox Library Tuesday Book Club

April 28 @ 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm
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An event every month that begins at 4:30 pm on day Fourth of the month, repeating until June 23, 2026
Branch: Comox
Audience: Adults, Seniors

Looking for a great new read and some lively discussion? The Comox Library Book Club meets on the 4th Tuesday…

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Spring Scavenger Hunt

April 29
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until April 30, 2026
Branch: Port Alberni
Venue: Spring Scavenger Hunt
Audience: Children

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

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Family Storytime

April 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Wednesday, repeating until June 24, 2026
Branch: Comox
Audience: Children, Families

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

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Family Storytime

April 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Parksville
Venue: Family Storytime
Audience: Children, Families

Join us for songs, stories and fun! This is a free drop-in program for children aged 0 – 5 years…

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Storytime at Port Hardy Library

April 29 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Storytime at Port Hardy Library
Audience: Children, Families

New time!! Join us for storytime every day - Tuesday through Saturday - at 11:00. No need to register in…

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Parksville Library Knitting Group (textile arts)

April 29 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 12:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Parksville
Venue: Parksville Library Knitting Group (textile arts)
Audience: Adults, Everyone

Drop in Wednesdays 12:30 to 2:30 for Parksville Library's weekly knitting group. Sit. Knit. Sew. Crochet. Chat. :-)

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South Cowichan Book a Librarian

April 29 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: South Cowichan (Mill Bay)
Venue: South Cowichan Book a Librarian
Audience: Adults, Everyone

Do you have questions? Book a Librarian! Interested in exploring a new topic or have a question about how the…

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Teen RPG Club

April 29 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until June 24, 2026
Branch: Quadra Island
Venue: Teen RPG Club
Audience: Teens

Adventure awaits...at the library! Join a stalwart band of teens as they learn to how to play the Star Wars…

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Practice Your English in Port McNeill

April 29 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port McNeill
Venue: Practice Your English in Port McNeill
Audience: Everyone

Let's speak English! Meet other people who are learning to speak English, and practice speaking in a relaxed setting. Bring…

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Make Soup in a Jar

April 29 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Branch: Port Hardy
Audience:

Cooks & Books: Soup in a jar In participation with Mount Waddington literacy society we are starting are 3 part…

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Shut Up and Write!

April 29 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until June 24, 2026
Branch: Parksville
Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens

Gather. Write. Repeat. Shut Up & Write!® is a free, global community of writing groups built around showing up to…

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Spring Scavenger Hunt

April 30
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until April 30, 2026
Branch: Port Alberni
Venue: Spring Scavenger Hunt
Audience: Children

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

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Chemainus Textile Circle

April 30 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Thursday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Chemainus
Venue: Chemainus Textile Circle
Audience: Adults, Everyone

Drop by and sit in with the Chemainus Textile Circle Meets Thursdays from 10:00 to Noon in the library's Multi-Purpose…

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Family Storytime at Nanaimo North

April 30 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Thursday, repeating until May 28, 2026
Branch: Nanaimo North
Venue: Family Storytime at Nanaimo North
Audience: Adults, Children, Families

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, felt activities and more. Geared towards children aged 0 - 6 years and their…

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Family Storytime

April 30 @ 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
Audience: Children, Families

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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Storytime at Port Hardy Library

April 30 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Storytime at Port Hardy Library
Audience: Children, Families

New time!! Join us for storytime every day - Tuesday through Saturday - at 11:00. No need to register in…

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The Knit Wits (Bowser textile group)

April 30 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Thursday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Bowser
Venue: The Knit Wits (Bowser textile group)
Audience: Adults, Everyone

Visit Bowser Library and be a Knit Wit! :-) Join us at 1:00 each Thursday to sit, chat, and get…

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LEGO® Club

April 30 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 2:30 pm on Thursday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Parksville
Venue: LEGO® Club
Audience: Children, Families

Kids, join us for creative building fun! We provide the LEGO®. This is a free drop-in event.

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Reading Buddies

April 30 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Thursday, repeating until May 30, 2026
One event on May 14, 2026 at 3:30 pm
One event on May 21, 2026 at 3:30 pm
One event on May 28, 2026 at 3:30 pm
Branch: Nanaimo North
Venue: Reading Buddies
Audience: Children

Children in Kindergarten to Grade 4 are invited to practice their reading by signing up for a one hour session…

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Artist Trading Card Drop-in

April 30 @ 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
Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens

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

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Mindfulness Book Club

April 30 @ 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
Audience: Adults

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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Port Alice Board Game Night

April 30 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Thursday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Alice
Venue: Port Alice Board Game Night
Audience: Everyone

Every Thursday evening is Board Game Night at Port Alice Library. We have cards, Clue, Mahjong and more! Play one…

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Family Storytime

May 1 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Friday, repeating until December 5, 2031
Branch: Cumberland
Audience: Children, Families

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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Storytime in Sooke

May 1 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Friday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Sooke
Venue: Storytime in Sooke
Audience: Children, Families

Join us at Storytime for songs, rhymes, stories and more as we shake our sillies out and wiggle our waggles…

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Baby Rhyme Time at Nanaimo North

May 1 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Friday, repeating until May 29, 2026
Branch: Nanaimo North
Venue: Baby Rhyme Time at Nanaimo North
Audience: Adults, Children, Families

Enjoy songs, stories, lap bounces, fingerplays and more during drop-in Baby Rhyme Time at the Nanaimo North branch of the…

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Storytime at Port Hardy Library

May 1 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Storytime at Port Hardy Library
Audience: Children, Families

New time!! Join us for storytime every day - Tuesday through Saturday - at 11:00. No need to register in…

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Naloxone Training

May 1 @ 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: Adults

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

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Board Game Saturday @ Parksville Library

May 2 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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An event every month that begins at 10:00 am on day First of the month, repeating indefinitely
One event on December 2, 2023 at 10:00 am
Branch: Parksville
Venue: Board Game Saturday @ Parksville Library
Audience: Adults, Everyone

First Saturday each month is Board Game Saturday! Drop in. Play. The Library reserves space once each month for drop-in…

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Port Hardy Writers Group

May 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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An event every month that begins at 10:00 am on day First of the month, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Port Hardy Writers Group
Audience: Adults

Join other writers to share feedback, find inspiration, and support each other. First Saturday of each month.

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Family Play Day

May 2 @ 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: Children, Families

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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Family StoryTime

May 2 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Gabriola Island
Venue: Family StoryTime
Audience: Children, Families

Stories, rhymes, action songs, and more! Best for 1-4 year olds. Listening & participating in engaging stories, songs, and rhymes…

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Storytime at Port Hardy Library

May 2 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Storytime at Port Hardy Library
Audience: Children, Families

New time!! Join us for storytime every day - Tuesday through Saturday - at 11:00. No need to register in…

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Family Fun Day in Port Hardy

May 2 @ 11:00 am
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An event every 2 weeks that begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Family Fun Day in Port Hardy
Audience: Children, Everyone, Families, Teens, Tweens

Come to the Port Hardy library on Saturdays at 11 am for free family fun! Do a craft, read a…

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Open Playroom

May 2 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, repeating until May 31, 2026
Branch: Campbell River
Venue: Open Playroom
Audience: Children, Families

After Storytime, stick around and play! Enjoy our array of toys, meet and play with other families! This is a…

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Knitters at the Library

May 2 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Sooke
Venue: Knitters at the Library
Audience: Adults

Drop by with your projects and enjoy the company of fellow knitting enthusiasts! Crochet and other textile arts are also…

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Dreams of Fairyland: Circus History in 1920s BC with author Kim Bannerman

May 2 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Branch: Courtenay
Audience:

Join author Kim Bannerman for a lively evening of stories, history, and entertainment as she takes you into the colourful…

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Shut Up & Write: Nanaimo

May 3 @ 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
Audience: Adults

Shut Up & Write! is a global community that empowers writers to overcome procrastination, silence their inner critic, and make…

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Qualicum Beach Tuesday Storytime

May 5 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Tuesday, repeating until January 5, 2027
Branch: Qualicum Beach
Venue: Qualicum Beach Tuesday Storytime
Audience: Children, Families

Join Nathan for a family storytime, geared for pre-school ages, but all are welcome. Drop-in, no registration required.

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Family Storytime

May 5 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Tuesday, repeating until June 30, 2026
Branch: Quadra Island
Venue: Family Storytime
Audience: Families

Join our Staff for 30 minutes of live-action storytime fun! We’ll shake our shakers, wave our scarves, sing songs, and…

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Storytime at Port Hardy Library

May 5 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Storytime at Port Hardy Library
Audience: Children, Families

New time!! Join us for storytime every day - Tuesday through Saturday - at 11:00. No need to register in…

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Cowichan Tech Help

May 5 @ 12:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Cowichan (Duncan)
Venue: Cowichan Tech Help
Audience: Adults, Everyone

FREE! Need help with your device? Questions about library e-resources? We’re here to help! Schedule Sundays 12:30-4:00 (Drop-in Only) Mondays…

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LEGO® Club

May 5 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: South Cowichan (Mill Bay)
Venue: LEGO® Club
Audience: Children, Families

We provide the LEGO (and Duplo) and you provide the imagination every Tuesday afternoon. Come ready to build! This is…

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Tea with a Death Doula

May 5 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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An event every month that begins at 2:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Courtenay
Audience:

Dynamic Journey Doula invites you to Tea Time... "Let's Talk about Death and Dying". It's not easy to talk about…

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Tech Help

May 5 @ 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
Audience: Adults, Seniors

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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Craft Studio for Teens

May 5 @ 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until March 10, 2026
An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until June 30, 2026
Branch: Cowichan (Duncan)
Venue: Craft Studio for Teens
Audience: Teens, Teens & Tweens, Tweens

Hang out and be creative. Work on your own crafts, use our supplies, or just do some doodling. Snacks provided.…

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Conversational Scottish Gaelic

May 5 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: South Cowichan (Mill Bay)
Venue: Conversational Scottish Gaelic
Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens

Fàilte! Learn and practice Scottish Gaelic with others.

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Parksville Library Book Club

May 5 @ 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm
Branch: Parksville
Audience: Adults, Seniors

Looking for a great new read and some lively discussion? The Parksville Library Book Club meets on the 1st Tuesday…

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Drop-In Craft Night

May 5 @ 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: Drop-In Craft Night
Audience: Everyone

Bring your craft project(s) and materials to the library and enjoy working in a group setting with other crafters in…

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Family Storytime

May 6 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Wednesday, repeating until June 24, 2026
Branch: Comox
Audience: Children, Families

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

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Family Storytime

May 6 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Parksville
Venue: Family Storytime
Audience: Children, Families

Join us for songs, stories and fun! This is a free drop-in program for children aged 0 – 5 years…

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Storytime at Port Hardy Library

May 6 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Storytime at Port Hardy Library
Audience: Children, Families

New time!! Join us for storytime every day - Tuesday through Saturday - at 11:00. No need to register in…

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Parksville Library Knitting Group (textile arts)

May 6 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 12:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Parksville
Venue: Parksville Library Knitting Group (textile arts)
Audience: Adults, Everyone

Drop in Wednesdays 12:30 to 2:30 for Parksville Library's weekly knitting group. Sit. Knit. Sew. Crochet. Chat. :-)

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South Cowichan Book a Librarian

May 6 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: South Cowichan (Mill Bay)
Venue: South Cowichan Book a Librarian
Audience: Adults, Everyone

Do you have questions? Book a Librarian! Interested in exploring a new topic or have a question about how the…

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Nanaimo North LEGO® Club

May 6 @ 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 June 4, 2026
Branch: Nanaimo North
Venue: Nanaimo North LEGO® Club
Audience: Children, Families

Use our LEGO® to create a masterpiece. Each month features a different theme and we'll display your creations in the…

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Teen RPG Club

May 6 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until June 24, 2026
Branch: Quadra Island
Venue: Teen RPG Club
Audience: Teens

Adventure awaits...at the library! Join a stalwart band of teens as they learn to how to play the Star Wars…

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Practice Your English in Port McNeill

May 6 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port McNeill
Venue: Practice Your English in Port McNeill
Audience: Everyone

Let's speak English! Meet other people who are learning to speak English, and practice speaking in a relaxed setting. Bring…

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Shut Up and Write!

May 6 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until June 24, 2026
Branch: Parksville
Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens

Gather. Write. Repeat. Shut Up & Write!® is a free, global community of writing groups built around showing up to…

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Chemainus Textile Circle

May 7 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Thursday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Chemainus
Venue: Chemainus Textile Circle
Audience: Adults, Everyone

Drop by and sit in with the Chemainus Textile Circle Meets Thursdays from 10:00 to Noon in the library's Multi-Purpose…

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Family Storytime at Nanaimo North

May 7 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Thursday, repeating until May 28, 2026
Branch: Nanaimo North
Venue: Family Storytime at Nanaimo North
Audience: Adults, Children, Families

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, felt activities and more. Geared towards children aged 0 - 6 years and their…

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Family Storytime

May 7 @ 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
Audience: Children, Families

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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Storytime at Port Hardy Library

May 7 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Storytime at Port Hardy Library
Audience: Children, Families

New time!! Join us for storytime every day - Tuesday through Saturday - at 11:00. No need to register in…

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The Knit Wits (Bowser textile group)

May 7 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Thursday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Bowser
Venue: The Knit Wits (Bowser textile group)
Audience: Adults, Everyone

Visit Bowser Library and be a Knit Wit! :-) Join us at 1:00 each Thursday to sit, chat, and get…

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LEGO® Club

May 7 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 2:30 pm on Thursday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Parksville
Venue: LEGO® Club
Audience: Children, Families

Kids, join us for creative building fun! We provide the LEGO®. This is a free drop-in event.

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Reading Buddies

May 7 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Thursday, repeating until May 30, 2026
One event on May 14, 2026 at 3:30 pm
One event on May 21, 2026 at 3:30 pm
One event on May 28, 2026 at 3:30 pm
Branch: Nanaimo North
Venue: Reading Buddies
Audience: Children

Children in Kindergarten to Grade 4 are invited to practice their reading by signing up for a one hour session…

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Artist Trading Card Drop-in

May 7 @ 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
Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens

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

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Mindfulness Book Club

May 7 @ 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
Audience: Adults

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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Port Alice Board Game Night

May 7 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Thursday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Alice
Venue: Port Alice Board Game Night
Audience: Everyone

Every Thursday evening is Board Game Night at Port Alice Library. We have cards, Clue, Mahjong and more! Play one…

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French Storytime with AFCI

May 8 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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An event every month that begins at 10:00 am on day Second of the month, repeating until December 11, 2026
Branch: Cumberland
Audience: Children, Families

For this session we will be partnering with Association francophone du centre de l'île to include a French component to…

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Storytime in Sooke

May 8 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Friday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Sooke
Venue: Storytime in Sooke
Audience: Children, Families

Join us at Storytime for songs, rhymes, stories and more as we shake our sillies out and wiggle our waggles…

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Baby Rhyme Time at Nanaimo North

May 8 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Friday, repeating until May 29, 2026
Branch: Nanaimo North
Venue: Baby Rhyme Time at Nanaimo North
Audience: Adults, Children, Families

Enjoy songs, stories, lap bounces, fingerplays and more during drop-in Baby Rhyme Time at the Nanaimo North branch of the…

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Storytime at Port Hardy Library

May 8 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Storytime at Port Hardy Library
Audience: Children, Families

New time!! Join us for storytime every day - Tuesday through Saturday - at 11:00. No need to register in…

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Naloxone Training

May 8 @ 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: Adults

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

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Family Play Day

May 9 @ 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: Children, Families

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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Family StoryTime

May 9 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Gabriola Island
Venue: Family StoryTime
Audience: Children, Families

Stories, rhymes, action songs, and more! Best for 1-4 year olds. Listening & participating in engaging stories, songs, and rhymes…

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Storytime at Port Hardy Library

May 9 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Storytime at Port Hardy Library
Audience: Children, Families

New time!! Join us for storytime every day - Tuesday through Saturday - at 11:00. No need to register in…

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Oceanside Chess Club

May 9 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, repeating until June 27, 2026
Branch: Parksville
Audience: Adults, Children, Everyone, Families, Seniors, Teens

Swing by and join us for a thrilling game of chess! Everyone welcome, games are provided. The Oceanside Chess club…

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Open Playroom

May 9 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, repeating until May 31, 2026
Branch: Campbell River
Venue: Open Playroom
Audience: Children, Families

After Storytime, stick around and play! Enjoy our array of toys, meet and play with other families! This is a…

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Knitters at the Library

May 9 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Sooke
Venue: Knitters at the Library
Audience: Adults

Drop by with your projects and enjoy the company of fellow knitting enthusiasts! Crochet and other textile arts are also…

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Nanaimo Pen Club

May 9 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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An event every month that begins at 2:30 pm on day Second of the month, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Nanaimo Harbourfront
Audience: Adults, Everyone

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

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Shut Up & Write: Nanaimo

May 10 @ 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
Audience: Adults

Shut Up & Write! is a global community that empowers writers to overcome procrastination, silence their inner critic, and make…

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Scrabble Drop-in

May 11 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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One event on June 9, 2025 at 1:30 pm
One event on June 23, 2025 at 1:30 pm
One event on September 8, 2025 at 1:30 pm
One event on September 22, 2025 at 1:30 pm
One event on October 6, 2025 at 1:30 pm
One event on October 20, 2025 at 1:30 pm
One event on November 3, 2025 at 1:30 pm
One event on November 17, 2025 at 1:30 pm
One event on December 1, 2025 at 1:30 pm
One event on December 15, 2025 at 1:30 pm
One event on January 12, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on January 26, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on February 9, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on February 23, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on March 9, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on March 23, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on April 13, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on April 27, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on May 11, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on May 25, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on June 8, 2026 at 1:30 pm
One event on June 22, 2026 at 1:30 pm
Branch: Sidney / North Saanich
Venue: Scrabble Drop-in
Audience: Adults, Teens

Join us for fun and friendly competition! Scrabble sets available Bring your own set if you have one All skill…

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Qualicum Beach Tuesday Storytime

May 12 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Tuesday, repeating until January 5, 2027
Branch: Qualicum Beach
Venue: Qualicum Beach Tuesday Storytime
Audience: Children, Families

Join Nathan for a family storytime, geared for pre-school ages, but all are welcome. Drop-in, no registration required.

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Family Storytime

May 12 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Tuesday, repeating until June 30, 2026
Branch: Quadra Island
Venue: Family Storytime
Audience: Families

Join our Staff for 30 minutes of live-action storytime fun! We’ll shake our shakers, wave our scarves, sing songs, and…

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Storytime at Port Hardy Library

May 12 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Storytime at Port Hardy Library
Audience: Children, Families

New time!! Join us for storytime every day - Tuesday through Saturday - at 11:00. No need to register in…

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Cowichan Tech Help

May 12 @ 12:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Cowichan (Duncan)
Venue: Cowichan Tech Help
Audience: Adults, Everyone

FREE! Need help with your device? Questions about library e-resources? We’re here to help! Schedule Sundays 12:30-4:00 (Drop-in Only) Mondays…

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LEGO® Club

May 12 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: South Cowichan (Mill Bay)
Venue: LEGO® Club
Audience: Children, Families

We provide the LEGO (and Duplo) and you provide the imagination every Tuesday afternoon. Come ready to build! This is…

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Tech Help

May 12 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until June 30, 2026
Branch: Parksville
Audience: Adults, Seniors

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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