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October 2023

Cowichan Knitting Cafe

Bring your knitting and needlework and meet other local crafters at this monthly group for adults. Drop-in. No registration required.…

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Fall Scavenger Hunt

We have a new seasonal scavenger hunt for the kiddos! Search the children's area in the library for the hidden…

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3rd Annual Spooky Scribbles Writing Contest!

Spooky season has finally arrived! Submit your spooky story or poem for a chance to win a prize basket worth…

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Terrifying Tales!

Calling all youth writers and writers-to-be! We want your most spooky stories for this Halloween season. The most terrifying submissions…

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Terrifying Tales!

Calling all youth writers and writers-to-be! We want your most spooky stories for this Halloween season. The most terrifying submissions…

Find out more >

Terrifying Tales!

Calling all youth writers and writers-to-be! We want your most spooky stories for this Halloween season. The most terrifying submissions…

Find out more >

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 >

Pumpkin Colouring Contest

It's back! By popular demand the Port Alberni Pumpkin Design Colouring Contest is back for a second year! All month…

Find out more >

3rd Annual Spooky Scribbles Writing Contest!

Spooky season has finally arrived! Submit your spooky story or poem for a chance to win a prize basket worth…

Find out more >

Storytime at the 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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Knitting Circle

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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Terrifying Tales – Youth Writing Contest

Calling all youth writers and writers-to-be! We want your most spooky stories for this Halloween season with the most terrifying…

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Family Storytime at Nanaimo North

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

Good Morning Storytime

Bring your littlest ones to the library for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Every Thursday morning from September 14 -…

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Book a Librarian

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 Chat

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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Parksville Lego Club

Drop in for some weekly LEGO® building fun at the Parksville library every Thursday! Come connect with other kids, get…

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Knitting

Craft Night

  • October 5 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    |Recurring Event (See all)

    An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until October 26, 2023

  • Branch: Sandspit
  • Venue: Craft Night
  • Audience: ,

Drop in for a casual craft night every Thursday evening at the Sandspit Branch. Bring a craft of your choice…

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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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Game Night

Port Alice Board Game Night

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

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Game Night

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…

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Fall Scavenger Hunt

We have a new seasonal scavenger hunt for the kiddos! Search the children's area in the library for the hidden…

Find out more >

3rd Annual Spooky Scribbles Writing Contest!

Spooky season has finally arrived! Submit your spooky story or poem for a chance to win a prize basket worth…

Find out more >

Terrifying Tales!

Calling all youth writers and writers-to-be! We want your most spooky stories for this Halloween season. The most terrifying submissions…

Find out more >

Terrifying Tales!

Calling all youth writers and writers-to-be! We want your most spooky stories for this Halloween season. The most terrifying submissions…

Find out more >

Terrifying Tales!

Calling all youth writers and writers-to-be! We want your most spooky stories for this Halloween season. The most terrifying submissions…

Find out more >

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 >

Pumpkin Colouring Contest

It's back! By popular demand the Port Alberni Pumpkin Design Colouring Contest is back for a second year! All month…

Find out more >

3rd Annual Spooky Scribbles Writing Contest!

Spooky season has finally arrived! Submit your spooky story or poem for a chance to win a prize basket worth…

Find out more >
Lego Kids

LEGO® Days

  • October 6 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    |Recurring Event (See all)

    An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Friday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely

  • Branch: Bella Coola
  • Venue: LEGO® Days
  • Audience:
  • Cost: Free

We're setting out the LEGO® all day on Fridays and Saturdays. Bring your imagination and get ready to build!

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Storytime at the 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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Terrifying Tales – Youth Writing Contest

Calling all youth writers and writers-to-be! We want your most spooky stories for this Halloween season with the most terrifying…

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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…

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Baby Rhyme Time at Nanaimo North

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

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Storytime with preschool children

Nanaimo Harbourfront Family Storytime

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes each Friday morning! For preschool-aged children but siblings of all ages are welcome.…

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Cowichan 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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Video Game Kids Mariokart

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…

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Fall Scavenger Hunt

We have a new seasonal scavenger hunt for the kiddos! Search the children's area in the library for the hidden…

Find out more >

3rd Annual Spooky Scribbles Writing Contest!

Spooky season has finally arrived! Submit your spooky story or poem for a chance to win a prize basket worth…

Find out more >

Terrifying Tales!

Calling all youth writers and writers-to-be! We want your most spooky stories for this Halloween season. The most terrifying submissions…

Find out more >

Terrifying Tales!

Calling all youth writers and writers-to-be! We want your most spooky stories for this Halloween season. The most terrifying submissions…

Find out more >

Terrifying Tales!

Calling all youth writers and writers-to-be! We want your most spooky stories for this Halloween season. The most terrifying submissions…

Find out more >

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 >

Pumpkin Colouring Contest

It's back! By popular demand the Port Alberni Pumpkin Design Colouring Contest is back for a second year! All month…

Find out more >

3rd Annual Spooky Scribbles Writing Contest!

Spooky season has finally arrived! Submit your spooky story or poem for a chance to win a prize basket worth…

Find out more >
Lego Kids

LEGO® Days

  • October 7 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    |Recurring Event (See all)

    An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Friday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely

  • Branch: Bella Coola
  • Venue: LEGO® Days
  • Audience:
  • Cost: Free

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 the 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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Games Night

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

The Port Hardy Library is hosting a drop-in Family Fun Day on Saturday mornings! We'll have board games, puzzles, STEAM…

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Terrifying Tales – Youth Writing Contest

Calling all youth writers and writers-to-be! We want your most spooky stories for this Halloween season with the most terrifying…

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Family Play Day

  • October 7 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
    |Recurring Event (See all)

    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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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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Family StoryTime

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

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Zine Making Workshop With Art Action Earwig

Join artists Minah and Wryly from Art Action Earwig at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library and learn the art of zines and…

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Knitting

Knitters at the Library

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

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Fall Scavenger Hunt

We have a new seasonal scavenger hunt for the kiddos! Search the children's area in the library for the hidden…

Find out more >

3rd Annual Spooky Scribbles Writing Contest!

Spooky season has finally arrived! Submit your spooky story or poem for a chance to win a prize basket worth…

Find out more >

Terrifying Tales!

Calling all youth writers and writers-to-be! We want your most spooky stories for this Halloween season. The most terrifying submissions…

Find out more >

Terrifying Tales!

Calling all youth writers and writers-to-be! We want your most spooky stories for this Halloween season. The most terrifying submissions…

Find out more >

Terrifying Tales!

Calling all youth writers and writers-to-be! We want your most spooky stories for this Halloween season. The most terrifying submissions…

Find out more >

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 >

Pumpkin Colouring Contest

It's back! By popular demand the Port Alberni Pumpkin Design Colouring Contest is back for a second year! All month…

Find out more >

3rd Annual Spooky Scribbles Writing Contest!

Spooky season has finally arrived! Submit your spooky story or poem for a chance to win a prize basket worth…

Find out more >

Terrifying Tales – Youth Writing Contest

Calling all youth writers and writers-to-be! We want your most spooky stories for this Halloween season with the most terrifying…

Find out more >

Fall Scavenger Hunt

We have a new seasonal scavenger hunt for the kiddos! Search the children's area in the library for the hidden…

Find out more >

3rd Annual Spooky Scribbles Writing Contest!

Spooky season has finally arrived! Submit your spooky story or poem for a chance to win a prize basket worth…

Find out more >

Terrifying Tales!

Calling all youth writers and writers-to-be! We want your most spooky stories for this Halloween season. The most terrifying submissions…

Find out more >

Terrifying Tales!

Calling all youth writers and writers-to-be! We want your most spooky stories for this Halloween season. The most terrifying submissions…

Find out more >

Terrifying Tales!

Calling all youth writers and writers-to-be! We want your most spooky stories for this Halloween season. The most terrifying submissions…

Find out more >

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 >

Pumpkin Colouring Contest

It's back! By popular demand the Port Alberni Pumpkin Design Colouring Contest is back for a second year! All month…

Find out more >

3rd Annual Spooky Scribbles Writing Contest!

Spooky season has finally arrived! Submit your spooky story or poem for a chance to win a prize basket worth…

Find out more >

Terrifying Tales – Youth Writing Contest

Calling all youth writers and writers-to-be! We want your most spooky stories for this Halloween season with the most terrifying…

Find out more >

Cowichan MMIWG Discussion Group

An Invitation to Connect with the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls…

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Fall Scavenger Hunt

We have a new seasonal scavenger hunt for the kiddos! Search the children's area in the library for the hidden…

Find out more >

3rd Annual Spooky Scribbles Writing Contest!

Spooky season has finally arrived! Submit your spooky story or poem for a chance to win a prize basket worth…

Find out more >

Terrifying Tales!

Calling all youth writers and writers-to-be! We want your most spooky stories for this Halloween season. The most terrifying submissions…

Find out more >

Terrifying Tales!

Calling all youth writers and writers-to-be! We want your most spooky stories for this Halloween season. The most terrifying submissions…

Find out more >

Terrifying Tales!

Calling all youth writers and writers-to-be! We want your most spooky stories for this Halloween season. The most terrifying submissions…

Find out more >

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 >

Pumpkin Colouring Contest

It's back! By popular demand the Port Alberni Pumpkin Design Colouring Contest is back for a second year! All month…

Find out more >

3rd Annual Spooky Scribbles Writing Contest!

Spooky season has finally arrived! Submit your spooky story or poem for a chance to win a prize basket worth…

Find out more >
Knitting

Knitting Group

Get ready to K2TOG with knitters of all ages and abilities for our drop in knitting circle.  Bring your own…

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Storytime at the 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 >

Terrifying Tales – Youth Writing Contest

Calling all youth writers and writers-to-be! We want your most spooky stories for this Halloween season with the most terrifying…

Find out more >
Preschool Storytime

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…

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Lego Kids

LEGO® Club

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 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 …

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Board Game Club -for kids & teens

Bring your friends and/or family to the library and enjoy our selection of board games.  Clue, Chess, Sorry, Catan Junior,…

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Drop-In Craft Night

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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Book Club

Seaside Magazine Book Club – Leave the World Behind

The Seaside Magazine Book Club  is reading "Leave the World Behind" by Rumaan Alam, a finalist for the 2020 National…

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Bookclub Coffee

Inspired by Reading Book Club

The Cowichan South Arts Guild hosts an open book club for anyone interested in reading and sharing inspired conversation. Book…

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Fall Scavenger Hunt

We have a new seasonal scavenger hunt for the kiddos! Search the children's area in the library for the hidden…

Find out more >

3rd Annual Spooky Scribbles Writing Contest!

Spooky season has finally arrived! Submit your spooky story or poem for a chance to win a prize basket worth…

Find out more >

Terrifying Tales!

Calling all youth writers and writers-to-be! We want your most spooky stories for this Halloween season. The most terrifying submissions…

Find out more >

Terrifying Tales!

Calling all youth writers and writers-to-be! We want your most spooky stories for this Halloween season. The most terrifying submissions…

Find out more >

Terrifying Tales!

Calling all youth writers and writers-to-be! We want your most spooky stories for this Halloween season. The most terrifying submissions…

Find out more >

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 >

Pumpkin Colouring Contest

It's back! By popular demand the Port Alberni Pumpkin Design Colouring Contest is back for a second year! All month…

Find out more >