Terrifying Tales!

September 28
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 17, 2023
Branch: Cortes Island
Venue: Terrifying Tales!
Audience: Children

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!

September 28
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 17, 2023
Branch: Gold River
Venue: Terrifying Tales!
Audience: Children

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!

September 28
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 17, 2023
Branch: Sayward
Venue: Terrifying Tales!
Audience: Children

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!

September 28
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 17, 2023
Branch: Tahsis
Venue: Terrifying Tales!
Audience: Children

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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3rd Annual Spooky Scribbles Writing Contest!

September 28 @ 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 8:00 am, repeating until October 13, 2023
Branch: Comox
Venue: 3rd Annual Spooky Scribbles Writing Contest!
Audience: Children, Teens & Tweens

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

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clothing rack full of children's costumes

Halloween Costume Swap

September 28 @ 8:00 am - October 11 @ 5:00 pm
Branch: Courtenay
Audience: Adults, Children, Everyone, Families, Teens & Tweens

Looking for some Halloween inspiration? Come check out the Courtenay Library costume swap!! Trade in your costume from the previous…

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Storytime at the Port Hardy Library

September 28 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Storytime at the Port Hardy Library
Audience: Children, Everyone, Families

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

September 28 @ 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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Nanaimo Wellington StoryWalk®: “Phyllis’ Orange Shirt” by Phyllis Webstad

September 28 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 10:00 am, repeating until October 1, 2023
Branch: Nanaimo Wellington
Venue: Nanaimo Wellington StoryWalk®: "Phyllis' Orange Shirt" by Phyllis Webstad
Audience: Children, Everyone, Families, Indigenous Voices

To honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Nanaimo Wellington library is featuring a display of the story…

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Terrifying Tales – Youth Writing Contest

September 28 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 10:00 am, repeating until October 17, 2023
Branch: Quadra Island
Venue: Terrifying Tales - Youth Writing Contest
Audience: Teens, Teens & Tweens, Tweens

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

September 28 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Thursday, repeating until November 25, 2023
Branch: Nanaimo North
Venue: Family Storytime at Nanaimo North
Audience: 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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Good Morning Storytime

September 28 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Thursday, repeating until October 26, 2023
Branch: Sidney / North Saanich
Venue: Good Morning Storytime
Audience: Children, Families

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

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South Cowichan Book a Librarian

September 28 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Thursday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: South Cowichan (Mill Bay)
Venue: South Cowichan Book a Librarian
Audience: Adults, Everyone

Have questions? Book a Librarian! Looking into digital audiobooks or have a question about how the library might help with…

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Parksville Lego Club

September 28 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 2:30 pm on Thursday, repeating until November 30, 2023
Branch: Parksville
Venue: Parksville Lego Club
Audience: Children, Families

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

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Craft Night

September 28 @ 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: Adults, Teens

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

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Port Alice Board Game Night

September 28 @ 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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Tabletop Game Night @ Creativity Commons (18+)

September 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
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An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until June 27, 2024
An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Thursday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Creativity Commons (Nanaimo Harbourfront)
Venue: Tabletop Game Night @ Creativity Commons (18+)
Audience: Adults

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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3rd Annual Spooky Scribbles Writing Contest!

September 29
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 13, 2023
Branch: Cumberland
Venue: 3rd Annual Spooky Scribbles Writing Contest!
Audience: Children, Teens & Tweens

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!

September 29
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 17, 2023
Branch: Cortes Island
Venue: Terrifying Tales!
Audience: Children

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!

September 29
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 17, 2023
Branch: Gold River
Venue: Terrifying Tales!
Audience: Children

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!

September 29
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 17, 2023
Branch: Sayward
Venue: Terrifying Tales!
Audience: Children

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!

September 29
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 17, 2023
Branch: Tahsis
Venue: Terrifying Tales!
Audience: Children

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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3rd Annual Spooky Scribbles Writing Contest!

September 29 @ 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 8:00 am, repeating until October 13, 2023
Branch: Comox
Venue: 3rd Annual Spooky Scribbles Writing Contest!
Audience: Children, Teens & Tweens

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

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LEGO® Days

September 29 @ 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: Children
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

September 29 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Storytime at the Port Hardy Library
Audience: Children, Everyone, Families

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 Wellington StoryWalk®: “Phyllis’ Orange Shirt” by Phyllis Webstad

September 29 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 10:00 am, repeating until October 1, 2023
Branch: Nanaimo Wellington
Venue: Nanaimo Wellington StoryWalk®: "Phyllis' Orange Shirt" by Phyllis Webstad
Audience: Children, Everyone, Families, Indigenous Voices

To honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Nanaimo Wellington library is featuring a display of the story…

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Terrifying Tales – Youth Writing Contest

September 29 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 10:00 am, repeating until October 17, 2023
Branch: Quadra Island
Venue: Terrifying Tales - Youth Writing Contest
Audience: Teens, Teens & Tweens, Tweens

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

September 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Friday, repeating until December 29, 2023
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

September 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Friday, repeating until November 25, 2023
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 library. …

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Nanaimo Harbourfront Family Storytime

September 29 @ 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 31, 2024
Branch: Nanaimo Harbourfront
Venue: Nanaimo Harbourfront Family Storytime
Audience: Children, Families

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

September 29 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Friday, repeating until December 16, 2023
Branch: Cowichan (Duncan)
Audience: Children, Families

A program for parents and caregivers with young children. Songs, rhymes and stories are shared. Suitable for preschool aged children…

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After School Switch Time

September 29 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 2:30 pm on Friday, repeating until December 22, 2023
Branch: Gabriola Island
Venue: After School Switch Time
Audience: Children

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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3rd Annual Spooky Scribbles Writing Contest!

September 30
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 13, 2023
Branch: Cumberland
Venue: 3rd Annual Spooky Scribbles Writing Contest!
Audience: Children, Teens & Tweens

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!

September 30
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 17, 2023
Branch: Cortes Island
Venue: Terrifying Tales!
Audience: Children

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!

September 30
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 17, 2023
Branch: Gold River
Venue: Terrifying Tales!
Audience: Children

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!

September 30
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 17, 2023
Branch: Sayward
Venue: Terrifying Tales!
Audience: Children

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!

September 30
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 17, 2023
Branch: Tahsis
Venue: Terrifying Tales!
Audience: Children

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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3rd Annual Spooky Scribbles Writing Contest!

September 30 @ 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 8:00 am, repeating until October 13, 2023
Branch: Comox
Venue: 3rd Annual Spooky Scribbles Writing Contest!
Audience: Children, Teens & Tweens

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

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LEGO® Days

September 30 @ 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: Children
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

September 30 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Storytime at the Port Hardy Library
Audience: Children, Everyone, Families

Join us every day -- Tuesday through Saturday -- at 10:00 a.m. for storytime. No need to register, just stop…

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Family Fun Day

September 30 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Family Fun Day
Audience: Families

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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Nanaimo Wellington StoryWalk®: “Phyllis’ Orange Shirt” by Phyllis Webstad

September 30 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 10:00 am, repeating until October 1, 2023
Branch: Nanaimo Wellington
Venue: Nanaimo Wellington StoryWalk®: "Phyllis' Orange Shirt" by Phyllis Webstad
Audience: Children, Everyone, Families, Indigenous Voices

To honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Nanaimo Wellington library is featuring a display of the story…

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Terrifying Tales – Youth Writing Contest

September 30 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 10:00 am, repeating until October 17, 2023
Branch: Quadra Island
Venue: Terrifying Tales - Youth Writing Contest
Audience: Teens, Teens & Tweens, Tweens

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

September 30 @ 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: 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

September 30 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, repeating until December 30, 2023
Branch: Port Alberni
Venue: Family Storytime
Audience: Children, Families

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

September 30 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
|Recurring Event (See all)
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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Fall Scavenger Hunt

October 1
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 21, 2023
Branch: Sidney / North Saanich
Venue: Fall Scavenger Hunt
Audience: Children, Families

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!

October 1
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 13, 2023
Branch: Cumberland
Venue: 3rd Annual Spooky Scribbles Writing Contest!
Audience: Children, Teens & Tweens

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!

October 1 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
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Audience:

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!

October 1
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 17, 2023
Branch: Gold River
Venue: Terrifying Tales!
Audience: Children

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!

October 1
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 17, 2023
Branch: Sayward
Venue: Terrifying Tales!
Audience: Children

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!

October 1
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 17, 2023
Branch: Tahsis
Venue: Terrifying Tales!
Audience: Children

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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Scavenger Hunt

October 1
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 31, 2023
Branch: Port Alberni
Venue: Scavenger Hunt
Audience: Children, Families

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

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Pumpkin Colouring Contest

October 1
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 31, 2023
Branch: Port Alberni
Venue: Pumpkin Colouring Contest
Audience: Adults, Children, Everyone, Families, Teens, Tweens

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

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3rd Annual Spooky Scribbles Writing Contest!

October 1 @ 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 8:00 am, repeating until October 13, 2023
Branch: Comox
Venue: 3rd Annual Spooky Scribbles Writing Contest!
Audience: Children, Teens & Tweens

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

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Nanaimo Wellington StoryWalk®: “Phyllis’ Orange Shirt” by Phyllis Webstad

October 1 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 10:00 am, repeating until October 1, 2023
Branch: Nanaimo Wellington
Venue: Nanaimo Wellington StoryWalk®: "Phyllis' Orange Shirt" by Phyllis Webstad
Audience: Children, Everyone, Families, Indigenous Voices

To honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Nanaimo Wellington library is featuring a display of the story…

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Terrifying Tales – Youth Writing Contest

October 1 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 10:00 am, repeating until October 17, 2023
Branch: Quadra Island
Venue: Terrifying Tales - Youth Writing Contest
Audience: Teens, Teens & Tweens, Tweens

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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Sunday Afternoon Board Games

October 1 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every month that begins at 1:00 pm on day Third of the month, repeating indefinitely
An event every month that begins at 1:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Nanaimo North
Venue: Sunday Afternoon Board Games
Audience: Adults, Teens

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)

October 1 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Sunday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Parksville
Venue: Sunday Tech Help (Parksville)
Audience: Adults, Everyone

Need help with your phone, tablet, or laptop? Looking for assistance with ebooks or audiobooks? streaming films or music? Call…

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Fall Scavenger Hunt

October 2
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 21, 2023
Branch: Sidney / North Saanich
Venue: Fall Scavenger Hunt
Audience: Children, Families

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!

October 2
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 13, 2023
Branch: Cumberland
Venue: 3rd Annual Spooky Scribbles Writing Contest!
Audience: Children, Teens & Tweens

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!

October 2
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 17, 2023
Branch: Gold River
Venue: Terrifying Tales!
Audience: Children

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!

October 2
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 17, 2023
Branch: Sayward
Venue: Terrifying Tales!
Audience: Children

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!

October 2
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 17, 2023
Branch: Tahsis
Venue: Terrifying Tales!
Audience: Children

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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Scavenger Hunt

October 2
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 31, 2023
Branch: Port Alberni
Venue: Scavenger Hunt
Audience: Children, Families

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

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Pumpkin Colouring Contest

October 2
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 31, 2023
Branch: Port Alberni
Venue: Pumpkin Colouring Contest
Audience: Adults, Children, Everyone, Families, Teens, Tweens

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

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3rd Annual Spooky Scribbles Writing Contest!

October 2 @ 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 8:00 am, repeating until October 13, 2023
Branch: Comox
Venue: 3rd Annual Spooky Scribbles Writing Contest!
Audience: Children, Teens & Tweens

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 – Youth Writing Contest

October 2 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 10:00 am, repeating until October 17, 2023
Branch: Quadra Island
Venue: Terrifying Tales - Youth Writing Contest
Audience: Teens, Teens & Tweens, Tweens

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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Scrabble Drop-in

October 2 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
One event on January 23, 2023 at 1:30 pm
One event on February 13, 2023 at 1:30 pm
One event on February 27, 2023 at 1:30 pm
One event on March 13, 2023 at 1:30 pm
One event on March 27, 2023 at 1:30 pm
One event on April 3, 2023 at 1:30 pm
One event on April 24, 2023 at 1:30 pm
One event on May 8, 2023 at 1:30 pm
One event on May 29, 2023 at 1:30 pm
One event on June 12, 2023 at 1:30 pm
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One event on December 18, 2023 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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Cowichan MMIWG Discussion Group

October 2 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 1:30 pm on Monday, repeating until December 25, 2023
Branch: Cowichan (Duncan)
Venue: Cowichan MMIWG Discussion Group
Audience: Adults, Indigenous Voices

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

October 3
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 21, 2023
Branch: Sidney / North Saanich
Venue: Fall Scavenger Hunt
Audience: Children, Families

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!

October 3
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 13, 2023
Branch: Cumberland
Venue: 3rd Annual Spooky Scribbles Writing Contest!
Audience: Children, Teens & Tweens

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!

October 3
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 17, 2023
Branch: Gold River
Venue: Terrifying Tales!
Audience: Children

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!

October 3
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 17, 2023
Branch: Sayward
Venue: Terrifying Tales!
Audience: Children

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!

October 3
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 17, 2023
Branch: Tahsis
Venue: Terrifying Tales!
Audience: Children

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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Scavenger Hunt

October 3
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 31, 2023
Branch: Port Alberni
Venue: Scavenger Hunt
Audience: Children, Families

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

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Pumpkin Colouring Contest

October 3
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 31, 2023
Branch: Port Alberni
Venue: Pumpkin Colouring Contest
Audience: Adults, Children, Everyone, Families, Teens, Tweens

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

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3rd Annual Spooky Scribbles Writing Contest!

October 3 @ 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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An event every day that begins at 8:00 am, repeating until October 13, 2023
Branch: Comox
Venue: 3rd Annual Spooky Scribbles Writing Contest!
Audience: Children, Teens & Tweens

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

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Knitting Group

October 3 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Nanaimo North
Venue: Knitting Group
Audience: Adults

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

October 3 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Storytime at the Port Hardy Library
Audience: Children, Everyone, Families

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

October 3 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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An event every day that begins at 10:00 am, repeating until October 17, 2023
Branch: Quadra Island
Venue: Terrifying Tales - Youth Writing Contest
Audience: Teens, Teens & Tweens, Tweens

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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Qualicum Beach Family Storytime

October 3 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Tuesday, repeating until December 12, 2023
Branch: Qualicum Beach
Venue: Qualicum Beach Family 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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Tech Tuesday

October 3 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Tuesday, repeating until December 5, 2023
Branch: Campbell River
Venue: Tech Tuesday
Audience: Adults, Everyone

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® Club

October 3 @ 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 Tuesday

October 3 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 2:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Nanaimo Harbourfront
Venue: Tech Tuesday
Audience: Adults, Everyone

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

October 3 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating until September 19, 2023
An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating until December 2, 2023
Branch: Nanaimo North
Venue: Board Game Club -for kids & teens
Audience: Teens, Teens & Tweens, Tweens

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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Fall Scavenger Hunt

October 4
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 21, 2023
Branch: Sidney / North Saanich
Venue: Fall Scavenger Hunt
Audience: Children, Families

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!

October 4
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 13, 2023
Branch: Cumberland
Venue: 3rd Annual Spooky Scribbles Writing Contest!
Audience: Children, Teens & Tweens

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!

October 4
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 17, 2023
Branch: Gold River
Venue: Terrifying Tales!
Audience: Children

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!

October 4
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 17, 2023
Branch: Sayward
Venue: Terrifying Tales!
Audience: Children

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!

October 4
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 17, 2023
Branch: Tahsis
Venue: Terrifying Tales!
Audience: Children

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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Scavenger Hunt

October 4
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 31, 2023
Branch: Port Alberni
Venue: Scavenger Hunt
Audience: Children, Families

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

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Pumpkin Colouring Contest

October 4
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 31, 2023
Branch: Port Alberni
Venue: Pumpkin Colouring Contest
Audience: Adults, Children, Everyone, Families, Teens, Tweens

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

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3rd Annual Spooky Scribbles Writing Contest!

October 4 @ 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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An event every day that begins at 8:00 am, repeating until October 13, 2023
Branch: Comox
Venue: 3rd Annual Spooky Scribbles Writing Contest!
Audience: Children, Teens & Tweens

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

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Storytime at the Port Hardy Library

October 4 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: Port Hardy
Venue: Storytime at the Port Hardy Library
Audience: Children, Everyone, Families

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

October 4 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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An event every day that begins at 10:00 am, repeating until October 17, 2023
Branch: Quadra Island
Venue: Terrifying Tales - Youth Writing Contest
Audience: Teens, Teens & Tweens, Tweens

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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Nanaimo Harbourfront Babytime

October 4 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Wednesday, repeating until May 29, 2024
Branch: Nanaimo Harbourfront
Venue: Nanaimo Harbourfront Babytime
Audience: Children, Families

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

October 4 @ 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: Comox
Venue: Family Storytime
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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Intermediate Chess Club

October 4 @ 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 12:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Branch: South Cowichan (Mill Bay)
Venue: Intermediate Chess Club
Audience: Adults, Teens & Tweens
Cost: Free