June 2023
Pride Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve…
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Summer Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve…
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Storytime at Port Hardy Library
Join us every day -- Tuesday through Saturday -- at 10:00 a.m. for storytime. No need to register, just stop…
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Chemainus Textile Circle
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
Join us every Thursday morning for 30 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun! This is a family…
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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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The Knit Wits (Bowser textile group)
Visit Bowser Library and be a Knit Wit! :-) Join us at 1:00 each Thursday to sit, chat, and get…
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South Cowichan Book a Librarian
Have questions? Book a Librarian! Looking into digital audiobooks or have a question about how the library might help with…
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Book Club
Come meet at the library for some tea and conversation about this month's read. Books come from our library's book…
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Budgeting with YNAB
YNAB (You Need A Budget) is a powerful tool that can help you feel more in control of your finances.…
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Nanaimo Harbourfront LEGO® Club
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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Craft Night
Drop in for a casual craft night every Thursday evening at the Sandspit Branch. Bring a craft of your choice…
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Board Game Night at Port Alice Library
Every Thursday evening is Board Game Night at Port Alice Library. We have cards, Clue, Mahjong and more! Play one…
Find out more >Tabletop Game Night @ Creativity Commons (18+)
Learn to play a new board game every Thursday night at Creativity Commons! Join us from 6 until 7:45 pm…
Find out more >Pride Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve…
Find out more >Summer Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve…
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LEGO® Days
We're setting out the LEGO® all day on Fridays and Saturdays. Bring your imagination and get ready to build!
Find out more >Storytime at Port Hardy Library
Join us every day -- Tuesday through Saturday -- at 10:00 a.m. for storytime. No need to register, just stop…
Find out more >Family Storytime
Join us every Friday morning for 30 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun! This is a family…
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Storytime in Sooke
Join us at storytime for songs, rhymes, stories and more as we shake our sillies out and wiggle our waggles…
Find out more >Family Storytime
Drop by the library every Friday morning and join us for fun songs and stories! This is a family drop…
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Nanaimo Harbourfront Family Storytime
Join Librarian Lee for songs, rhymes, and stories each Friday morning! For preschool-aged children but siblings are welcome! No registration…
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Family Storytime
Drop by the library and join Librarian Kaitlin every Saturday morning for stories, songs and rhymes all around a fun…
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Tech Help
Struggling with your eBooks? Need some help navigating a website? Need a few pointers on how to make your phone…
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Garden Gatherings
Calling all Sandspit gardeners! Garden Gatherings is a weekly drop-in event every Friday where you can meet fellow gardeners, swap…
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After School Switch Time
Drop in and play Nintendo Switch on our GIANT screen. School-age kids can hang out with fellow gamers in the…
Find out more >Pride Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve…
Find out more >Summer Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve…
Find out more >LEGO® Days
We're setting out the LEGO® all day on Fridays and Saturdays. Bring your imagination and get ready to build!
Find out more >Storytime at Port Hardy Library
Join us every day -- Tuesday through Saturday -- at 10:00 a.m. for storytime. No need to register, just stop…
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Board Game Saturday @ Parksville Library
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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Family Fun Day
Port Hardy Library is hosting a drop-in Family Fun Day on Saturday mornings! We'll have board games, puzzles, STEAM toys…
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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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Crafts for Kids
Join us Saturdays from 11:00am-12:00pm in our multipurpose room for crafts! This is a free, drop-in event that does not…
Find out more >Family StoryTime
Stories, rhymes, action songs, and more! Best for 1-4 year olds. Listening & participating in engaging stories, songs, and rhymes…
Find out more >Budgeting with YNAB
YNAB (You Need A Budget) is a powerful tool that can help you feel more in control of your finances.…
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Death Cafe
Let's discuss death as a natural part of life with experienced facilitators and supportive community folks in a relaxed and…
Find out more >Knitters at the Library
Drop by with your projects and enjoy the company of fellow knitting enthusiasts! Crochet and other textile arts are also…
Find out more >Pride Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve…
Find out more >Summer Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve…
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Sunday Afternoon Board Games
Drop-in, for adults and teens! 1st & 3rd Sundays, from 1-3:30 pm at Nanaimo North Library. No group on some…
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Sunday Tech Help (Parksville)
Need help with your phone, tablet, or laptop? Looking for assistance with ebooks or audiobooks? streaming films or music? Call…
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STEAM Tinker Sundays
Families: join us Sundays at the library for an afternoon of tinkering! Explore activities relating to science, technology, engineering, arts…
Find out more >Pride Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve…
Find out more >Summer Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve…
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Seniors’ Chair Exercises – Monday Class (REGISTRATION FULL)
*REGISTRATION IS FULL FOR THE MONDAY CLASS* Join us for a FREE Seniors' Chair Exercises session -- for seniors age…
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Drop – In Storytime
Join us at the Ladysmith Library for Drop-in Storytime. Bring the whole family for a time of stories, songs, rhymes…
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Cowichan MMIWG Discussion Group
An Invitation to Connect with the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls…
Find out more >Pride Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve…
Find out more >Summer Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve…
Find out more >Knitting Group
Get ready to K2TOG with knitters of all ages and abilities for our drop in knitting circle. Bring your own…
Find out more >Storytime at Port Hardy Library
Join us every day -- Tuesday through Saturday -- at 10:00 a.m. for storytime. No need to register, just stop…
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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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Qualicum Beach Family Storytime
Join Nathan for a family storytime, geared for pre-school ages, but all are welcome. Drop-in, no registration required.
Find out more >Qualicum Beach Family Storytime
Join Nathan for a family storytime, geared for pre-school ages, but all are welcome. Drop-in, no registration required.
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Tech Tuesday
Struggling with your eBooks? Need some help navigating a website? Need a few pointers on how to make your phone…
Find out more >Seniors’ Chair Exercises – Tuesday Class (REGISTRATION FULL)
*REGISTRATION IS FULL FOR THE TUESDAY CLASS.* Join us for a FREE Seniors' Chair Exercises session -- for seniors age…
Find out more >LEGO® Club
We provide the LEGO (and Duplo) and you provide the imagination every Tuesday afternoon. Come ready to build! This is…
Find out more >Tech Tuesday
Book a 30-minute appointment for free, one-on-one technology help from a librarian. Call 250-753-1154 ext.251, or email us at ref@virl.bc.ca …
Find out more >Drop-In Craft Night at Woss Library
Bring your craft project(s) and materials to the Woss Library and enjoy working in a group setting with other crafters…
Find out more >Pride Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve…
Find out more >Summer Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve…
Find out more >Storytime at Port Hardy Library
Join us every day -- Tuesday through Saturday -- at 10:00 a.m. for storytime. No need to register, just stop…
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Nanaimo Harbourfront Babytime
Enjoy songs, stories, and rhymes during drop-in Babytime at the Nanaimo Harboufront branch. For babies ~0-24 months and accompanying caregivers.…
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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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Parksville Babytime
Enjoy songs, stories, lap bounces, fingerplays and more during drop-in Baby Time at the Parksville Library. Geared towards babies ages…
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Intermediate Chess Club
A drop-in group meeting on Wednesdays, 12:30-4pm. Intermediate players welcome. Free.
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English Corner
Practice conversation, improve your vocabulary, discuss interesting topics, and make new friends! English Corner is open to everyone wanting to…
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One-on-One Wednesdays @ Creativity Commons
•Interested in 3D printing but don't know where to start? •Want to create designs using our Cricut machine but are…
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Wednesday Teen Zone
Wednesdays 3:30-8pm the Library Meeting Room is Teen-Only Space Need somewhere to go after school? Try the library as a…
Find out more >Drop-In Craft Night
Bring your craft project(s) and materials to the Port Renfrew Library and enjoy working in a group setting with other…
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Pride Month Film Screening: Someone Like Me
Join us in the Sooke Library Multipurpose Room for a screening of the documentary film, Someone Like Me. Someone Like…
Find out more >Pride Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve…
Find out more >Summer Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve…
Find out more >Storytime at Port Hardy Library
Join us every day -- Tuesday through Saturday -- at 10:00 a.m. for storytime. No need to register, just stop…
Find out more >Chemainus Textile Circle
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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Good Morning Storytime
Bring your littlest ones to the library for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Every Thursday morning from April 6 -…
Find out more >Family Storytime
Join us every Thursday morning for 30 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun! This is a family…
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…
Find out more >South Cowichan Book a Librarian
Have questions? Book a Librarian! Looking into digital audiobooks or have a question about how the library might help with…
Find out more >Budgeting with YNAB
YNAB (You Need A Budget) is a powerful tool that can help you feel more in control of your finances.…
Find out more >Craft Night
Drop in for a casual craft night every Thursday evening at the Sandspit Branch. Bring a craft of your choice…
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Community Indigenous Drum Circle
Everyone is welcome to share in Indigenous drumming, song, language and culture. Bring your drum or use one from the…
Find out more >Board Game Night at Port Alice Library
Every Thursday evening is Board Game Night at Port Alice Library. We have cards, Clue, Mahjong and more! Play one…
Find out more >Tabletop Game Night @ Creativity Commons (18+)
Learn to play a new board game every Thursday night at Creativity Commons! Join us from 6 until 7:45 pm…
Find out more >Pride Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve…
Find out more >Summer Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve…
Find out more >LEGO® Days
We're setting out the LEGO® all day on Fridays and Saturdays. Bring your imagination and get ready to build!
Find out more >Storytime at Port Hardy Library
Join us every day -- Tuesday through Saturday -- at 10:00 a.m. for storytime. No need to register, just stop…
Find out more >Family Storytime
Join us every Friday morning for 30 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun! This is a family…
Find out more >Storytime in Sooke
Join us at storytime for songs, rhymes, stories and more as we shake our sillies out and wiggle our waggles…
Find out more >Family Storytime
Drop by the library every Friday morning and join us for fun songs and stories! This is a family drop…
Find out more >Nanaimo Harbourfront Family Storytime
Join Librarian Lee for songs, rhymes, and stories each Friday morning! For preschool-aged children but siblings are welcome! No registration…
Find out more >Tech Help
Struggling with your eBooks? Need some help navigating a website? Need a few pointers on how to make your phone…
Find out more >Garden Gatherings
Calling all Sandspit gardeners! Garden Gatherings is a weekly drop-in event every Friday where you can meet fellow gardeners, swap…
Find out more >After School Switch Time
Drop in and play Nintendo Switch on our GIANT screen. School-age kids can hang out with fellow gamers in the…
Find out more >Pride Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve…
Find out more >Summer Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve…
Find out more >LEGO® Days
We're setting out the LEGO® all day on Fridays and Saturdays. Bring your imagination and get ready to build!
Find out more >Storytime at Port Hardy Library
Join us every day -- Tuesday through Saturday -- at 10:00 a.m. for storytime. No need to register, just stop…
Find out more >