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Looking for something fun to do? Check out our Crispy Cool Fall Scavenger Hunt! Search for the images hidden in the…
Bring your new or gently used Halloween decorations and costumes to the Port Hardy Library, and pick up something…
The exhibit introduces visitors to the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Land Grant of 1887 — also known as the great land…
Women Need Women, Tuesdays 9am Come hang out with this fun group of ladies for coffee, goodies, card games, laughing…
Come out Tuesday morning for a few games of crib, coffee, some friendly competition, and good conversation. Crib Club…
Join us for songs, stories and fun! This is a free drop-in program for children aged 0 – 5 years and their caregivers.…
Near the Food Court
Get ready to K2TOG with knitters of all ages and abilities for our drop in knitting circle. Bring your own projects…
New time!! Join us for storytime every day – Tuesday through Saturday – at 11:00. No need to register in advance, just…
Visit Bowser Library and be a Knit Wit!. Join us at 12:00 pm to sit, chat, and get a little work done on your textile…
Weekly drop in meditation for beginners. An introduction to different practices of mindfulness, meditation, and…
Let’s speak English! Meet other people who are learning to speak English, and practice speaking in a relaxed setting.…
We provide the LEGO (and Duplo) and you provide the imagination every Tuesday afternoon. Come ready to build! This is a…
Learn to knit or work on your own project under the guidance of Trisha Livingston. All materials and equipment provided.
Hang out and be creative. Work on your own crafts, use our supplies, or just do some doodling. Snacks provided. For…
Drop in every Tuesday after school to use our Lego to do your own thing, or try one of our weekly challenges! Fun for…
Tech Help is here to assist with your laptop, tablet, cellphone or ereader! We can help with streaming movies…
Drop in for some weekly LEGO® building fun at LEGO® Club! We provide the LEGO® (and Duplo) and you provide the…
Interested in playing chess, but don’t know how? Or perhaps you are an expert and you’re looking for others to play…
Feeling puzzled? Join us at the library for Puzzle Time. Work on our puzzle, or take one home with you. Enjoy our FREE…
Ages 12-18 are invited to join us for music, games, snacks, a short message and opportunities to connect with one…
Whats better than fall in the oaks? We provide gloves, knee pads and tools, or you can bring your own along with water…
All writers welcome to join this very dedicated group of local authors, poets, & beginning writers too! Work on your…
Join us to learn important and current information about Artificial Intelligence. Artificial Intelligence: what is it…
Join us at the Courtenay Library every Wednesday morning from 10:30-11 for Baby Time! A chance for grown-ups to build…
Learn songs, rhymes, stories and skills you can use to help your baby get a start on literacy. For ages 0 to 24 months.…
Join us each week for stories, songs, puppets and playful activities that help build early literacy skills. For…
Dementia can leave people living with the disease and their care partners feeling isolated. However, you are not alone.…
Join Mother Goose facilitators for songs, rhymes and fun. For ages 0-2 and their families. Tell Your Friends
Babies start learning from birth! Learn rhymes, tickles, songs and more. Encourage brain development, early literacy…
Drop in Wednesdays 12:30 to 2:30 for Parksville Library’s weekly knitting group. Sit. Knit. Sew. Crochet. Chat. 🙂
Do you have questions? Book a Librarian! Interested in exploring a new topic or have a question about how the library…
Calling all architects! Bring your construction skills and we’ll provide the LEGO.
Children in Kindergarten to Grade 4 are invited to practice their reading by signing up for a one hour session with one…
Let us help you figure out your device issues. Whether it’s your laptop, tablet, eReader, or phone – we will do what we…
Join us every Wednesday for Needlecraft Club, where like-minded crafty individuals come together to share their passion…
Introducing Rosie, one of our furry library assistants! Paws and Tales is a reading program for kids ages 7 and up.…
Adventure awaits…at the library! Join a stalwart band of teens as they learn to how to play the Star Wars roleplaying…
Strong families start with strong connections. This parent-focused session provides practical information, tools, and…
A welcoming space for newcomer youth to practice speaking English, meet new people, and build confidence. October 7…
Join us for a fun and welcoming fall gathering designed especially for pre-teens! Enjoy games, activities, snacks, and…
Enjoy a cup of tea on us all day at the library while you browse and gather 🙂
$35-$40| Seaglass Tree or Snowman Create your own unique sea glass Christmas tree using our selection of local and…
Let your stuffy join a Halloween sleepover party at the library this Fall! We will take very good care of all the…
Drop by and sit in with the Chemainus Textile Circle Meets Thursdays from 10:00 to Noon in the library’s Multi-Purpose…
Drop off stuffies for a few days of solo fun at the library. We will take photos to capture their adventure.
Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, felt activities and more. Geared towards children aged 0 – 6 years and their…
Parent-Child Mother Goose sessions at the South Cowichan Library in Mill Bay are playful experiences for children 0-2…
Visit Bowser Library and be a Knit Wit! 🙂 Join us at 1:00 each Thursday to sit, chat, and get a little work done on…
Join us every Thursday for a weekly movie and free coffee, tea and popcorn. Check the poster or ask at the desk for our…
Have a tech question and don’t know where to start? Book a free, thirty minute one-on-one tech help appointment with a…
Join our hardy band of crafters for Crafternoons every Thursday for fun, friendship, and inspiration. Borrow a book or…
It’s your turn, so drop in and play! The library has reserved space each week for drop-in tabletop game play: come as a…
Think. Play. Connect. Friendly games and weekly sessions for all ages. Beginners welcome. Free!
Join us to practice speaking Spanish in a casual setting! On Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm, we sit and chat en español en la…
This is a free, open community-room booking. Please contact the organiser to register for the program. Join Amanda for…
Every Thursday evening is Board Game Night at Port Alice Library. We have cards, Clue, Mahjong and more! Play one of…
Enjoy songs, stories, lap bounces, fingerplays and more during drop-in Baby Rhyme Time at the Nanaimo North branch of…
Join Nathan for rhymes, songs, bounces and more. Geared for toddlers and babies, siblings and older kids always welcome…
Join us at Storytime for songs, rhymes, stories and more as we shake our sillies out and wiggle our waggles away.…
Join us at Babytime for songs, rhymes, stories, and more as we shake our sillies out and wiggle our waggles away.…
All year round drop in and play Nintendo Switch on our giant screen in the meeting room. We have lots of games to…
Learn to use Naloxone from our public health nurse. You could save a life!
Do you need help with your homework? Or maybe a quiet place to study and read after school? Or maybe you want to play…
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Sooke is hosting a drop-in Family Fun Time on Saturday mornings! We’ll have board games, puzzles, STEAM toys and more…
The Courtenay Library is hosting a drop-in play day on Saturday mornings! The program room will be set up with toys &…
Swing by and join us for a thrilling game of chess! Everyone welcome, games are provided. The Oceanside Chess club…
Join us at an all-ages family Storytime for songs, rhymes, stories, and more as we shake our sillies out and wiggle our…
Drop by with your projects and enjoy the company of fellow knitting enthusiasts! Crochet and other textile arts are…
Event Time: 6 p.m. Learn from a local energy expert how to locate and fix draft issues, how to weather strip your door…
Köln 75 (2025) is a biographical film detailing the true story of 18-year-old Vera Brandes (Mala Emde), who defies…
Event Time: 1:00 p.m. Available meeting documents can be viewed at Agendas, Minutes, & Videos…
Event Time: 9:00 a.m. Available meeting documents can be viewed at Agendas, Minutes, & Videos…
Council meetings are key for decision-making in local governance. They ensure transparency and accountability as…
Event Time: 4:00 p.m. Available meeting documents can be viewed at Agendas, Minutes, & Videos…
Event Time: 1:00 p.m. Available meeting documents can be viewed at Agendas, Minutes, & Videos…
Special Council Meetings are scheduled as needed for important, urgent or emerging issues. Often referred to as an…
Committee of the Whole meetings allow for in-depth discussion and review of broad municipal topics or specific items…
The Mother and the Bear (2024) is a comedic drama about Sara, an overbearing Korean mother who flies to Winnipeg to…
Event Time: 9:00 a.m. Available meeting documents can be viewed at Agendas, Minutes, & Videos…
Event Time: 12 p.m. Available meeting documents can be viewed at Agendas, Minutes, & Videos…
Event Time: 10:00 a.m. Available meeting documents can be viewed at Agendas, Minutes, & Videos…
Committee of the Whole meetings allow for in-depth discussion and review of broad municipal topics or specific items…
Gabriola Fire Protection Improvement District Trustees Board meeting is to be held at 4pm at #1 Fire Hall Church St.…
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Haunted Nanaimo Lantern Tours on this Fall! Join us for a downtown walking tour featuring tales from Nanaimo's spooky…
Join us for the popular Haunted Nanaimo Lantern Tours. This historical downtown walking tour explores the Nanaimo's…
Who were Brother XII’s followers? Explore the stories behind the people who supported one of the most infamous cult…
Who were Brother XII’s followers? Explore the stories behind the people who supported one of the most infamous cult…
Bring your new or gently used Halloween decorations and costumes to the Port Hardy Library, and pick up something…
VIVID: The Power of Imagination VIVID returns to Ladysmith Gallery this autumn, bringing together seven artists and…
Join us as we celebrate 46 years of handcrafted items in this exciting Christmas Artisan Market. With over 120 vendors…
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley is the holiday-season production at the Chemainus Theatre Festival, the…
The Cedar & Yellow Point Country Christmas Arts Tour is a beloved self-guided studio tour that winds through the rural…
The Royal Winnipeg Ballet brings its acclaimed production of The Nutcracker to Nanaimo's Port Theatre for a…
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