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Library events in Nanaimo
You don't need a library card to browse this list, but you'll probably want one after. Below is Nanaimo's real library lineup — storytimes, clubs, classes, and community programs with dates.
At a glance
100 upcoming programs are listed below, with start dates from Tue Oct 6 to Thu Nov 19, across 3 branches.
- Branches: Nanaimo Harbourfront Library (47), Nanaimo North Library (42), Nanaimo Wellington Library (11).
- Most common: Community (59), Family (41).
- Family-friendly: 57 of the 100 programs are flagged for families.
Upcoming programs
Showing the next 100 of 341 upcoming programs.
Meditation Made Easy
Tue Oct 6 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 6: Meditation Made Easy at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library.
Nanaimo North Teen Photo Contest
Tue Oct 6 · Nanaimo North Library More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 6: Nanaimo North Teen Photo Contest at Nanaimo North Library. Worth bringing the whole family.
Reader’s Choice Book Club: Evening Edition
Tue Oct 6 · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Nanaimo Harbourfront Library hosts Reader’s Choice Book Club: Evening Edition on Tuesday, Oct 6.
Youth Chess Club
Tue Oct 6 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo North Library More info
Tuesday, Oct 6: Youth Chess Club at Nanaimo North Library. Good one for the kids.
Babytime
Wed Oct 7 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Nanaimo Harbourfront Library hosts Babytime on Wednesday, Oct 7. Good one for the kids.
Nanaimo North LEGO® Club
Wed Oct 7 · Nanaimo North Library More info
Nanaimo North Library hosts Nanaimo North LEGO® Club on Wednesday, Oct 7. Family-friendly.
Nanaimo North Teen Photo Contest
Wed Oct 7 · Nanaimo North Library More info
Mark Wednesday, Oct 7: Nanaimo North Teen Photo Contest at Nanaimo North Library. Worth bringing the whole family.
Family Storytime at Nanaimo North
Thu Oct 8 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo North Library More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 8: Family Storytime at Nanaimo North at Nanaimo North Library. Good one for the kids.
Mindfulness Book Club
Thu Oct 8 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Nanaimo Harbourfront Library hosts Mindfulness Book Club on Thursday, Oct 8.
Nanaimo North Teen Photo Contest
Thu Oct 8 · Nanaimo North Library More info
Thursday, Oct 8: Nanaimo North Teen Photo Contest at Nanaimo North Library. Bring the kids along.
Tech Thursday
Thu Oct 8 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Tech Thursday at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library on Thursday, Oct 8.
Baby Rhyme Time at Nanaimo North
Fri Oct 9 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo North Library More info
Mark Friday, Oct 9: Baby Rhyme Time at Nanaimo North at Nanaimo North Library. Family-friendly.
Nanaimo North Teen Photo Contest
Fri Oct 9 · Nanaimo North Library More info
Friday, Oct 9: Nanaimo North Teen Photo Contest at Nanaimo North Library. Good one for the kids.
Nanaimo North Teen Photo Contest
Sat Oct 10 · Nanaimo North Library More info
Mark Saturday, Oct 10: Nanaimo North Teen Photo Contest at Nanaimo North Library. Bring the kids along.
Nanaimo Pen Club
Sat Oct 10 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Mark Saturday, Oct 10: Nanaimo Pen Club at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library.
Paws 4 Stories
Sat Oct 10 · Nanaimo North Library More info
Paws 4 Stories at Nanaimo North Library on Saturday, Oct 10. Worth bringing the whole family.
Nanaimo North Teen Photo Contest
Sun Oct 11 · Nanaimo North Library More info
Mark Sunday, Oct 11: Nanaimo North Teen Photo Contest at Nanaimo North Library. Family-friendly.
Nanaimo North Teen Photo Contest
Mon Oct 12 · Nanaimo North Library More info
Nanaimo North Teen Photo Contest is on Monday, Oct 12 at Nanaimo North Library. Bring the kids along.
Drop-In Ukulele Circle
Tue Oct 13 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Tuesday, Oct 13: Drop-In Ukulele Circle at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library.
Meditation Made Easy
Tue Oct 13 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Nanaimo Harbourfront Library hosts Meditation Made Easy on Tuesday, Oct 13.
Nanaimo North Teen Photo Contest
Tue Oct 13 · Nanaimo North Library More info
Nanaimo North Teen Photo Contest at Nanaimo North Library on Tuesday, Oct 13. Bring the kids along.
Youth Chess Club
Tue Oct 13 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo North Library More info
On the calendar for Tuesday, Oct 13: Youth Chess Club at Nanaimo North Library. Family-friendly.
Babytime
Wed Oct 14 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Nanaimo Harbourfront Library hosts Babytime on Wednesday, Oct 14. Family-friendly.
Nanaimo North Teen Photo Contest
Wed Oct 14 · Nanaimo North Library More info
On the calendar for Wednesday, Oct 14: Nanaimo North Teen Photo Contest at Nanaimo North Library. Bring the kids along.
Community Drum Circle
Thu Oct 15 · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Nanaimo Harbourfront Library hosts Community Drum Circle on Thursday, Oct 15.
Family Storytime at Nanaimo North
Thu Oct 15 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo North Library More info
Family Storytime at Nanaimo North is on Thursday, Oct 15 at Nanaimo North Library. Family-friendly.
Mindfulness Book Club
Thu Oct 15 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 15: Mindfulness Book Club at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library.
Nanaimo North Teen Photo Contest
Thu Oct 15 · Nanaimo North Library More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 15: Nanaimo North Teen Photo Contest at Nanaimo North Library. Family-friendly.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club
Thu Oct 15 · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club is on Thursday, Oct 15 at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library.
Tech Thursday
Thu Oct 15 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 15: Tech Thursday at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library.
Baby Rhyme Time at Nanaimo North
Fri Oct 16 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo North Library More info
Baby Rhyme Time at Nanaimo North at Nanaimo North Library on Friday, Oct 16. Worth bringing the whole family.
Nanaimo North Teen Photo Contest
Fri Oct 16 · Nanaimo North Library More info
On the calendar for Friday, Oct 16: Nanaimo North Teen Photo Contest at Nanaimo North Library. Family-friendly.
Teen Advisory Group
Sat Oct 17 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo North Library More info
Teen Advisory Group is on Saturday, Oct 17 at Nanaimo North Library. Worth bringing the whole family.
Family Storytime at the Wellington Library
Sun Oct 18 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Wellington Library More info
Nanaimo Wellington Library hosts Family Storytime at the Wellington Library on Sunday, Oct 18. Bring the kids along.
Queer Crafternoon
Sun Oct 18 · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Mark Sunday, Oct 18: Queer Crafternoon at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library. Family-friendly.
Shut Up & Write: Nanaimo
Sun Oct 18 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
On the calendar for Sunday, Oct 18: Shut Up & Write: Nanaimo at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library.
Sunday Afternoon Board Game Group
Sun Oct 18 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo North Library More info
Mark Sunday, Oct 18: Sunday Afternoon Board Game Group at Nanaimo North Library.
Builders’ Club at the Wellington Library
Mon Oct 19 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Wellington Library More info
Mark Monday, Oct 19: Builders’ Club at the Wellington Library at Nanaimo Wellington Library. Bring the kids along.
Meditation Made Easy
Tue Oct 20 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Meditation Made Easy is on Tuesday, Oct 20 at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library.
Youth Chess Club
Tue Oct 20 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo North Library More info
Nanaimo North Library hosts Youth Chess Club on Tuesday, Oct 20. Good one for the kids.
Babytime
Wed Oct 21 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Babytime is on Wednesday, Oct 21 at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library. Good one for the kids.
Dementia caregiver support group
Wed Oct 21 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Dementia caregiver support group at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library on Wednesday, Oct 21.
Nintendo Switch Gaming – for tweens & teens
Wed Oct 21 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo North Library More info
Nintendo Switch Gaming – for tweens & teens at Nanaimo North Library on Wednesday, Oct 21. Family-friendly.
Family Storytime at Nanaimo North
Thu Oct 22 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo North Library More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 22: Family Storytime at Nanaimo North at Nanaimo North Library. Worth bringing the whole family.
Mindfulness Book Club
Thu Oct 22 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Nanaimo Harbourfront Library hosts Mindfulness Book Club on Thursday, Oct 22.
Tech Thursday
Thu Oct 22 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 22: Tech Thursday at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library.
Baby Rhyme Time at Nanaimo North
Fri Oct 23 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo North Library More info
Baby Rhyme Time at Nanaimo North at Nanaimo North Library on Friday, Oct 23. Family-friendly.
Family Storytime at the Wellington Library
Sun Oct 25 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Wellington Library More info
On the calendar for Sunday, Oct 25: Family Storytime at the Wellington Library at Nanaimo Wellington Library. Worth bringing the whole family.
Builders’ Club at the Wellington Library
Mon Oct 26 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Wellington Library More info
On the calendar for Monday, Oct 26: Builders’ Club at the Wellington Library at Nanaimo Wellington Library. Bring the kids along.
Drop-In Ukulele Circle
Tue Oct 27 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo North Library More info
Drop-In Ukulele Circle at Nanaimo North Library on Tuesday, Oct 27.
Meditation Made Easy
Tue Oct 27 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Meditation Made Easy at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library on Tuesday, Oct 27.
Youth Chess Club
Tue Oct 27 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo North Library More info
Youth Chess Club is on Tuesday, Oct 27 at Nanaimo North Library. Worth bringing the whole family.
Babytime
Wed Oct 28 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Wednesday, Oct 28: Babytime at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library. Family-friendly.
Dementia caregiver support group
Wed Oct 28 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Dementia caregiver support group is on Wednesday, Oct 28 at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library.
Pokémon Club at the Wellington Library
Wed Oct 28 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Wellington Library More info
Nanaimo Wellington Library hosts Pokémon Club at the Wellington Library on Wednesday, Oct 28. Family-friendly.
Family Storytime at Nanaimo North
Thu Oct 29 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo North Library More info
Nanaimo North Library hosts Family Storytime at Nanaimo North on Thursday, Oct 29. Bring the kids along.
Mindfulness Book Club
Thu Oct 29 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 29: Mindfulness Book Club at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library.
Queer Halloween Movie Screening: BODIES BODIES BODIES
Thu Oct 29 · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Nanaimo Harbourfront Library hosts Queer Halloween Movie Screening: BODIES BODIES BODIES on Thursday, Oct 29.
Tech Thursday
Thu Oct 29 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Tech Thursday at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library on Thursday, Oct 29.
Baby Rhyme Time at Nanaimo North
Fri Oct 30 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo North Library More info
Baby Rhyme Time at Nanaimo North is on Friday, Oct 30 at Nanaimo North Library. Worth bringing the whole family.
Collage Club!
Sun Nov 1 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Sunday, Nov 1: Collage Club! at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library.
Family Storytime at the Wellington Library
Sun Nov 1 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Wellington Library More info
Family Storytime at the Wellington Library at Nanaimo Wellington Library on Sunday, Nov 1. Worth bringing the whole family.
Pastel Goth Eyeball Bat Post-Halloween Crafternoon
Sun Nov 1 · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Mark Sunday, Nov 1: Pastel Goth Eyeball Bat Post-Halloween Crafternoon at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library. Bring the kids along.
Shut Up & Write: Nanaimo
Sun Nov 1 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Shut Up & Write: Nanaimo is on Sunday, Nov 1 at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library.
Sunday Afternoon Board Game Group
Sun Nov 1 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo North Library More info
Sunday, Nov 1: Sunday Afternoon Board Game Group at Nanaimo North Library.
Builders’ Club at the Wellington Library
Mon Nov 2 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Wellington Library More info
Builders’ Club at the Wellington Library is on Monday, Nov 2 at Nanaimo Wellington Library. Bring the kids along.
“Music Mondays” – Prescription Symphony
Mon Nov 2 · Nanaimo North Library More info
On the calendar for Monday, Nov 2: “Music Mondays” – Prescription Symphony at Nanaimo North Library.
Meditation Made Easy
Tue Nov 3 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
On the calendar for Tuesday, Nov 3: Meditation Made Easy at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library.
Youth Chess Club
Tue Nov 3 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo North Library More info
Nanaimo North Library hosts Youth Chess Club on Tuesday, Nov 3. Good one for the kids.
Babytime
Wed Nov 4 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Babytime is on Wednesday, Nov 4 at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library. Good one for the kids.
Dementia caregiver support group
Wed Nov 4 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Nanaimo Harbourfront Library hosts Dementia caregiver support group on Wednesday, Nov 4.
Nanaimo North LEGO® Club
Wed Nov 4 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo North Library More info
Mark Wednesday, Nov 4: Nanaimo North LEGO® Club at Nanaimo North Library. Family-friendly.
Family Storytime at Nanaimo North
Thu Nov 5 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo North Library More info
Mark Thursday, Nov 5: Family Storytime at Nanaimo North at Nanaimo North Library. Family-friendly.
Mindfulness Book Club
Thu Nov 5 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Mindfulness Book Club at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library on Thursday, Nov 5.
Tech Thursday
Thu Nov 5 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Thursday, Nov 5: Tech Thursday at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library.
Baby Rhyme Time at Nanaimo North
Fri Nov 6 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo North Library More info
Mark Friday, Nov 6: Baby Rhyme Time at Nanaimo North at Nanaimo North Library. Family-friendly.
Family Storytime at the Wellington Library
Sun Nov 8 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Wellington Library More info
Family Storytime at the Wellington Library is on Sunday, Nov 8 at Nanaimo Wellington Library. Good one for the kids.
Builders’ Club at the Wellington Library
Mon Nov 9 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Wellington Library More info
Nanaimo Wellington Library hosts Builders’ Club at the Wellington Library on Monday, Nov 9. Family-friendly.
Drop-In Ukulele Circle
Tue Nov 10 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Drop-In Ukulele Circle at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library on Tuesday, Nov 10.
Meditation Made Easy
Tue Nov 10 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Nanaimo Harbourfront Library hosts Meditation Made Easy on Tuesday, Nov 10.
Youth Chess Club
Tue Nov 10 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo North Library More info
Youth Chess Club at Nanaimo North Library on Tuesday, Nov 10. Family-friendly.
Babytime
Wed Nov 11 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
On the calendar for Wednesday, Nov 11: Babytime at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library. Bring the kids along.
Family Storytime at Nanaimo North
Thu Nov 12 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo North Library More info
Family Storytime at Nanaimo North is on Thursday, Nov 12 at Nanaimo North Library. Bring the kids along.
Mindfulness Book Club
Thu Nov 12 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Thursday, Nov 12: Mindfulness Book Club at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library.
Tech Thursday
Thu Nov 12 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Nov 12: Tech Thursday at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library.
Baby Rhyme Time at Nanaimo North
Fri Nov 13 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo North Library More info
Baby Rhyme Time at Nanaimo North at Nanaimo North Library on Friday, Nov 13. Bring the kids along.
Nanaimo Pen Club
Sat Nov 14 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Mark Saturday, Nov 14: Nanaimo Pen Club at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library.
Family Storytime at the Wellington Library
Sun Nov 15 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Wellington Library More info
On the calendar for Sunday, Nov 15: Family Storytime at the Wellington Library at Nanaimo Wellington Library. Good one for the kids.
Shut Up & Write: Nanaimo
Sun Nov 15 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Mark Sunday, Nov 15: Shut Up & Write: Nanaimo at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library.
Sunday Afternoon Board Game Group
Sun Nov 15 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo North Library More info
Sunday, Nov 15: Sunday Afternoon Board Game Group at Nanaimo North Library.
Builders’ Club at the Wellington Library
Mon Nov 16 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Wellington Library More info
Nanaimo Wellington Library hosts Builders’ Club at the Wellington Library on Monday, Nov 16. Family-friendly.
Meditation Made Easy
Tue Nov 17 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Meditation Made Easy at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library on Tuesday, Nov 17.
Youth Chess Club
Tue Nov 17 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo North Library More info
Nanaimo North Library hosts Youth Chess Club on Tuesday, Nov 17. Good one for the kids.
Babytime
Wed Nov 18 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Babytime is on Wednesday, Nov 18 at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library. Good one for the kids.
Dementia caregiver support group
Wed Nov 18 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Wednesday, Nov 18: Dementia caregiver support group at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library.
Nintendo Switch Gaming – for tweens & teens
Wed Nov 18 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo North Library More info
Nintendo Switch Gaming – for tweens & teens at Nanaimo North Library on Wednesday, Nov 18. Family-friendly.
Community Drum Circle
Thu Nov 19 · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Nanaimo Harbourfront Library hosts Community Drum Circle on Thursday, Nov 19.
Family Storytime at Nanaimo North
Thu Nov 19 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo North Library More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Nov 19: Family Storytime at Nanaimo North at Nanaimo North Library. Worth bringing the whole family.
Mindfulness Book Club
Thu Nov 19 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Mindfulness Book Club is on Thursday, Nov 19 at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library.
Tech Thursday
Thu Nov 19 · 12:00 AM · Nanaimo Harbourfront Library More info
Thursday, Nov 19: Tech Thursday at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library.
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Good to know
- Most library programs are free, but the popular ones need registration — sign up on the library's site, don't just show up.
- Storytimes fill up fast on weekend mornings; weekday sessions are calmer and easier with a stroller.
- Big library systems run the same program at different branches on different days — check the branch before you go.
- Bring your library card: some workshops, equipment bookings, and room reservations require one.
Town photos: Gerry Thomasen from Nanaimo, Canada (CC BY 2.0) · Kirk McDougall (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons.
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