November 2022
Printmaking Lab: Monotypes
In this session, experiment with making monotypes using a subtractive technique. A monotype is a unique print made by applying…
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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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Port Alberni Teen Advisory Group
CALLING ALL TEENS: meet other like-minded youth in Port Alberni, gain community service hours and help organize and facilitate activities…
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Take A Break Virtual Book Club
Take A Break is a lighthearted adult book club. No genre is off limits and each month’s title is always…
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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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Seniors’ Chair Exercises
* REGISTRATION IS NOW FULL * Email sooke@virl.bc.ca to be added to the waitlist in case of cancellations* Join us…
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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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Cowichan Valley NeedleArts Guild
The CV NeedleArts Guild is a member of the Embroiderers Association of Canada who encourage "fellowship of persons who enjoy…
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Friday Tech Help (appointment or drop-in)
Have a question about using your laptop, tablet, eReader or smart phone? Need help downloading apps, ebooks, or audiobooks? streaming…
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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Parent Child Mother Goose
In Person Mother Goose Ages 0-4 & their caregivers Join Mother Goose facilitators for songs, rhymes and fun. Registration is…
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Cowichan Family Storytime
Bring the whole family and join us for stories, songs, rhymes and a small craft. For ages 0-5 and their…
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MMIWG Final Report Discussion Group
The Warmland Book Club has generously donated a copy of the Final Report by the National Inquiry into Missing &…
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Nanaimo ArtWalk 2022
Join artists for the annual Nanaimo ArtWalk organized by Nanaimo Arts Council (NAC) and get started on your seasonal shopping!…
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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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Teen Advisory Group
For ages 13–18. Teens looking for an interesting volunteer opportunity are invited to join the Sidney/North Saanich Library Teen Advisory…
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Spanish Conversation Group
Keep your Spanish language skills up each week with instructor Jesús! Suitable for intermediate and advanced level speakers. Drop-in. Not…
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Learn to Play Chess
Introductory and beginner-level chess instruction provided by experienced teacher Nigel. All materials are provided. For children (10+) and adults.
Find out more >Nanaimo ArtWalk 2022
Join artists for the annual Nanaimo ArtWalk organized by Nanaimo Arts Council (NAC) and get started on your seasonal shopping!…
Find out more >Printmaking Lab: Collagraph Plate Printing
In this session, experiment with a printmaking technique known as collagraphy. Collagraphy is printing process in which a textured plate…
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Babytime
Babies start learning from birth! Learn rhymes, tickles, songs and lap bounces. Encourage brain development and meet new people while you’re…
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…
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Board Game Night
Come out to play at the library! The first Wednesday of every month is Board Game Night at the Port…
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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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…
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Author Reading: Ella Harvey
Join Vancouver Island author Ella Harvey for a reading of her second travel memoir, A Time of Light and Shadow…
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Cowichan Writer’s Group
All local writers (of all levels!) are welcome to this informal and supportive writer's group. Just drop in, no registration…
Find out more >Friday Tech Help (appointment or drop-in)
Have a question about using your laptop, tablet, eReader or smart phone? Need help downloading apps, ebooks, or audiobooks? streaming…
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 >Parent Child Mother Goose
In Person Mother Goose Ages 0-4 & their caregivers Join Mother Goose facilitators for songs, rhymes and fun. Registration is…
Find out more >Cowichan Family Storytime
Bring the whole family and join us for stories, songs, rhymes and a small craft. For ages 0-5 and their…
Find out more >MMIWG Final Report Discussion Group
The Warmland Book Club has generously donated a copy of the Final Report by the National Inquiry into Missing &…
Find out more >Family Play Day
The Courtenay Library is hosting a drop-in play day on Saturday mornings! The program room will be set up with…
Find out more >Spanish Conversation Group
Keep your Spanish language skills up each week with instructor Jesús! Suitable for intermediate and advanced level speakers. Drop-in. Not…
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Learn to Play Chess
Introductory and beginner-level chess instruction provided by experienced teacher Nigel. All materials are provided. For children (10+) and adults.
Find out more >Babytime
Babies start learning from birth! Learn rhymes, tickles, songs and lap bounces. Encourage brain development and meet new people while you’re…
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Loopy Cowichan Knit & Crochet group
Join the Loopy Cowichan Knit and Crochet group on the 2nd Tuesday each month 6:30ish to 7:55ish, just drop by…
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Bookclub Bandits
Do you love reading? All readers with curious minds are welcome! Youth ages 7-12 choose a book (any book you…
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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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 >Cowichan Valley NeedleArts Guild
The CV NeedleArts Guild is a member of the Embroiderers Association of Canada who encourage "fellowship of persons who enjoy…
Find out more >Friday Tech Help (appointment or drop-in)
Have a question about using your laptop, tablet, eReader or smart phone? Need help downloading apps, ebooks, or audiobooks? streaming…
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 >MMIWG Final Report Discussion Group
The Warmland Book Club has generously donated a copy of the Final Report by the National Inquiry into Missing &…
Find out more >Family Play Day
The Courtenay Library is hosting a drop-in play day on Saturday mornings! The program room will be set up with…
Find out more >Learn to Play Chess
Introductory and beginner-level chess instruction provided by experienced teacher Nigel. All materials are provided. For children (10+) and adults.
Find out more >
Teen Advisory Group
CALLING ALL TEENS: meet other like-minded youth in Nanaimo, gain community service hours and help organize and facilitate activities at…
Find out more >Games Night
Game nights are back at the Cowichan Branch. Board games are provided or bring your own. Drop in and join…
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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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…
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Cowichan Writers Group
All local writers welcome to this informal and supportive writing group. Drop in, no need to register.
Find out more >Cowichan Writer’s Group
All local writers (of all levels!) are welcome to this informal and supportive writer's group. Just drop in, no registration…
Find out more >MMIWG Final Report Discussion Group
The Warmland Book Club has generously donated a copy of the Final Report by the National Inquiry into Missing &…
Find out more >Family Play Day
The Courtenay Library is hosting a drop-in play day on Saturday mornings! The program room will be set up with…
Find out more >Learn to Play Chess
Introductory and beginner-level chess instruction provided by experienced teacher Nigel. All materials are provided. For children (10+) and adults.
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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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 >Family Play Day
The Courtenay Library is hosting a drop-in play day on Saturday mornings! The program room will be set up with…
Find out more >Learn to Play Chess
Introductory and beginner-level chess instruction provided by experienced teacher Nigel. All materials are provided. For children (10+) and adults.
Find out more >January 2023
Board Game Night
Come out to play at the library! The first Wednesday of every month is Board Game Night at the Port…
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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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 >Family Play Day
The Courtenay Library is hosting a drop-in play day on Saturday mornings! The program room will be set up with…
Find out more >Learn to Play Chess
Introductory and beginner-level chess instruction provided by experienced teacher Nigel. All materials are provided. For children (10+) and adults.
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Tech Tuesday
Get help with your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Learn how to download apps, use email, and get answers to other…
Find out more >Loopy Cowichan Knit & Crochet group
Join the Loopy Cowichan Knit and Crochet group on the 2nd Tuesday each month 6:30ish to 7:55ish, just drop by…
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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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 >Cowichan Writer’s Group
All local writers (of all levels!) are welcome to this informal and supportive writer's group. Just drop in, no registration…
Find out more >Family Play Day
The Courtenay Library is hosting a drop-in play day on Saturday mornings! The program room will be set up with…
Find out more >Learn to Play Chess
Introductory and beginner-level chess instruction provided by experienced teacher Nigel. All materials are provided. For children (10+) and adults.
Find out more >Tech Tuesday
Get help with your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Learn how to download apps, use email, and get answers to other…
Find out more >Games Night
Game nights are back at the Cowichan Branch. Board games are provided or bring your own. Drop in and join…
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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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 >Family Play Day
The Courtenay Library is hosting a drop-in play day on Saturday mornings! The program room will be set up with…
Find out more >Learn to Play Chess
Introductory and beginner-level chess instruction provided by experienced teacher Nigel. All materials are provided. For children (10+) and adults.
Find out more >Teen Advisory Group
CALLING ALL TEENS: meet other like-minded youth in Nanaimo, gain community service hours and help organize and facilitate activities at…
Find out more >Tech Tuesday
Get help with your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Learn how to download apps, use email, and get answers to other…
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Chess Club
A drop-in group meeting on Wednesdays, 1-4pm. Intermediate players welcome. Free.
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Teen Drop-in at the Creativity Commons
It's time to get creative teens! Work on your digital projects like film editing, green screen projects, photo editing, digital…
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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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 >Cowichan Writers Group
All local writers welcome to this informal and supportive writing group. Drop in, no need to register.
Find out more >Cowichan Writer’s Group
All local writers (of all levels!) are welcome to this informal and supportive writer's group. Just drop in, no registration…
Find out more >
Harbourfront Teen Advisory Group
Join our Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and have fun while helping make our library into a place you and your…
Find out more >Family Play Day
The Courtenay Library is hosting a drop-in play day on Saturday mornings! The program room will be set up with…
Find out more >Learn to Play Chess
Introductory and beginner-level chess instruction provided by experienced teacher Nigel. All materials are provided. For children (10+) and adults.
Find out more >February 2023
Chess Club
A drop-in group meeting on Wednesdays, 1-4pm. Intermediate players welcome. Free.
Find out more >Teen Drop-in at the Creativity Commons
It's time to get creative teens! Work on your digital projects like film editing, green screen projects, photo editing, digital…
Find out more >Board Game Night
Come out to play at the library! The first Wednesday of every month is Board Game Night at the Port…
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 >Family Play Day
The Courtenay Library is hosting a drop-in play day on Saturday mornings! The program room will be set up with…
Find out more >Learn to Play Chess
Introductory and beginner-level chess instruction provided by experienced teacher Nigel. All materials are provided. For children (10+) and adults.
Find out more >Chess Club
A drop-in group meeting on Wednesdays, 1-4pm. Intermediate players welcome. Free.
Find out more >Teen Drop-in at the Creativity Commons
It's time to get creative teens! Work on your digital projects like film editing, green screen projects, photo editing, digital…
Find out more >