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Library events in Saanich
You don't need a library card to browse this list, but you'll probably want one after. Below is Saanich'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 Tue Oct 20, across 11 branches.
- Branches: Central Branch (24), Juan de Fuca Branch (16), Saanich Centennial (15), Esquimalt Branch (11), Bruce Hutchison Branch (7), Oak Bay Branch (6) — plus 5 more branches.
- Most common: Family (50), Music (16), Art (14), Community (9).
- Family-friendly: 89 of the 100 programs are flagged for families.
Upcoming programs
Showing the next 100 of 258 upcoming programs.
Baby Paint and Play
Tue Oct 6 · 10:30 AM · Oak Bay Branch More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 6: Baby Paint and Play at Oak Bay Branch, Saanich. Good one for the kids.
Baby Time with Stay & Play
Tue Oct 6 · 11:30 AM · Langford Heritage Branch More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 6: Baby Time with Stay & Play at Langford Heritage Branch, Saanich. Good one for the kids.
English Corner
Tue Oct 6 · 12:45 PM · Juan de Fuca Branch More info
On the calendar for Tuesday, Oct 6: English Corner at Juan de Fuca Branch, Saanich.
Family Storytime with Stay & Play
Tue Oct 6 · 10:30 AM · Central Branch More info
On the calendar for Tuesday, Oct 6: Family Storytime with Stay & Play at Central Branch, Saanich. Family-friendly.
Family Storytime with Stay & Play
Tue Oct 6 · 10:30 AM · Saanich Centennial More info
Family Storytime with Stay & Play is on Tuesday, Oct 6 at Saanich Centennial. Good one for the kids.
Kids Drop-In
Tue Oct 6 · 3:00 PM · Esquimalt Branch More info
On the calendar for Tuesday, Oct 6: Kids Drop-In at Esquimalt Branch, Saanich. Good one for the kids.
The Literacy Circle
Tue Oct 6 · 12:00 PM · Saanich Centennial More info
Tuesday, Oct 6: The Literacy Circle at Saanich Centennial.
Through Their Lens: Photography Exhibit
Tue Oct 6 · 12:00 AM · Central Branch More info
Live music at Central Branch, Saanich: Through Their Lens: Photography Exhibit takes the stage Tuesday, Oct 6. Worth bringing the whole family.
VIRCS BC Newcomer Services Information Table
Tue Oct 6 · 2:00 PM · Bruce Hutchison Branch More info
VIRCS BC Newcomer Services Information Table at Bruce Hutchison Branch, Saanich on Tuesday, Oct 6. Worth bringing the whole family.
Baby Time with Stay & Play
Wed Oct 7 · 11:30 AM · Central Branch More info
Baby Time with Stay & Play at Central Branch, Saanich on Wednesday, Oct 7. Family-friendly.
Baby Time with Stay & Play
Wed Oct 7 · 11:30 AM · Central Saanich Branch More info
Central Saanich Branch hosts Baby Time with Stay & Play on Wednesday, Oct 7. Good one for the kids.
English Conversation Classes and English Language Learning
Wed Oct 7 · 12:00 PM · Juan de Fuca Branch More info
On the calendar for Wednesday, Oct 7: English Conversation Classes and English Language Learning at Juan de Fuca Branch, Saanich.
Family Storytime with Stay & Play
Wed Oct 7 · 10:30 AM · Oak Bay Branch More info
Mark Wednesday, Oct 7: Family Storytime with Stay & Play at Oak Bay Branch, Saanich. Bring the kids along.
Family Storytime with Stay & Play
Wed Oct 7 · 10:30 AM · Juan de Fuca Branch More info
Family Storytime with Stay & Play at Juan de Fuca Branch, Saanich on Wednesday, Oct 7. Family-friendly.
Family Storytime with Stay & Play
Wed Oct 7 · 10:30 AM · Esquimalt Branch More info
Mark Wednesday, Oct 7: Family Storytime with Stay & Play at Esquimalt Branch, Saanich. Worth bringing the whole family.
Genealogical Coffee Chat
Wed Oct 7 · 1:00 PM · Saanich Centennial More info
Genealogical Coffee Chat is on Wednesday, Oct 7 at Saanich Centennial.
Kids Drop-In
Wed Oct 7 · 4:00 PM · Central Branch More info
Mark Wednesday, Oct 7: Kids Drop-In at Central Branch, Saanich. Family-friendly.
Through Their Lens: Photography Exhibit
Wed Oct 7 · 12:00 AM · Central Branch More info
Through Their Lens: Photography Exhibit plays at Central Branch, Saanich on Wednesday, Oct 7. A live show, if you're in the mood for a night out. Family-friendly.
VIRCS BC Newcomer Services Information Table
Wed Oct 7 · 1:30 PM · Juan de Fuca Branch More info
VIRCS BC Newcomer Services Information Table at Juan de Fuca Branch, Saanich on Wednesday, Oct 7. Family-friendly.
Altered Art Story Box
Thu Oct 8 · 3:30 PM · Bruce Hutchison Branch More info
Bruce Hutchison Branch, Saanich hosts Altered Art Story Box on Thursday, Oct 8. Bring the kids along.
Baby Time with Stay & Play
Thu Oct 8 · 11:30 AM · sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay More info
Baby Time with Stay & Play at sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay, Saanich on Thursday, Oct 8. Family-friendly.
Baby Time with Stay & Play
Thu Oct 8 · 11:30 AM · Juan de Fuca Branch More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 8: Baby Time with Stay & Play at Juan de Fuca Branch, Saanich. Worth bringing the whole family.
Baby Time with Stay & Play
Thu Oct 8 · 11:30 AM · Saanich Centennial More info
Baby Time with Stay & Play at Saanich Centennial on Thursday, Oct 8. Bring the kids along.
Butterfly Gardens Storytime - at Butterfly Gardens
Thu Oct 8 · 10:30 AM · Offsite More info
Thursday, Oct 8: Butterfly Gardens Storytime - at Butterfly Gardens at Offsite, Saanich. Worth bringing the whole family.
Family Storytime with Stay & Play
Thu Oct 8 · 10:30 AM · Bruce Hutchison Branch More info
Family Storytime with Stay & Play at Bruce Hutchison Branch, Saanich on Thursday, Oct 8. Bring the kids along.
Lab Orientation
Thu Oct 8 · 11:00 AM · Esquimalt Branch More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 8: Lab Orientation at Esquimalt Branch, Saanich. Good one for the kids.
Through Their Lens: Photography Exhibit
Thu Oct 8 · 12:00 AM · Central Branch More info
Thursday, Oct 8, Central Branch, Saanich hosts Through Their Lens: Photography Exhibit. Expect a proper live set. Worth bringing the whole family.
VIRCS BC Newcomer Services Information Table
Thu Oct 8 · 2:00 PM · Saanich Centennial More info
Thursday, Oct 8: VIRCS BC Newcomer Services Information Table at Saanich Centennial. Family-friendly.
B.Y.O.B. - Bring Your Own Baby
Fri Oct 9 · 11:00 AM · Juan de Fuca Branch More info
B.Y.O.B. - Bring Your Own Baby at Juan de Fuca Branch, Saanich on Friday, Oct 9. Bring the kids along.
Baby Time with Stay & Play
Fri Oct 9 · 11:30 AM · Oak Bay Branch More info
Baby Time with Stay & Play is on Friday, Oct 9 at Oak Bay Branch, Saanich. Family-friendly.
Baby Time with Stay & Play
Fri Oct 9 · 11:30 AM · Esquimalt Branch More info
Baby Time with Stay & Play is on Friday, Oct 9 at Esquimalt Branch, Saanich. Family-friendly.
Family Storytime with Stay & Play
Fri Oct 9 · 10:30 AM · Langford Heritage Branch More info
Family Storytime with Stay & Play at Langford Heritage Branch, Saanich on Friday, Oct 9. Bring the kids along.
Retro Crafternoon
Fri Oct 9 · 4:00 PM · Central Branch More info
Friday, Oct 9: Retro Crafternoon at Central Branch, Saanich. Worth bringing the whole family.
Robot Mouse Challenge
Fri Oct 9 · 3:30 PM · Saanich Centennial More info
Saanich Centennial hosts Robot Mouse Challenge on Friday, Oct 9. Good one for the kids.
Through Their Lens: Photography Exhibit
Fri Oct 9 · 12:00 AM · Central Branch More info
If Friday, Oct 9 needs plans, Through Their Lens: Photography Exhibit is playing at Central Branch, Saanich. Family-friendly.
Family Play
Sat Oct 10 · 10:30 AM · Juan de Fuca Branch More info
Family Play is on Saturday, Oct 10 at Juan de Fuca Branch, Saanich. Good one for the kids.
Family Play
Sat Oct 10 · 3:00 PM · sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay More info
Saturday, Oct 10: Family Play at sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay, Saanich. Bring the kids along.
Family Storytime with Stay & Play
Sat Oct 10 · 10:30 AM · sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay More info
Saturday, Oct 10: Family Storytime with Stay & Play at sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay, Saanich. Worth bringing the whole family.
Family Storytime with Stay & Play
Sat Oct 10 · 10:30 AM · Central Saanich Branch More info
On the calendar for Saturday, Oct 10: Family Storytime with Stay & Play at Central Saanich Branch. Bring the kids along.
Family Storytime with Stay & Play
Sat Oct 10 · 10:30 AM · Saanich Centennial More info
Saanich Centennial hosts Family Storytime with Stay & Play on Saturday, Oct 10. Family-friendly.
Through Their Lens: Photography Exhibit
Sat Oct 10 · 12:00 AM · Central Branch More info
If Saturday, Oct 10 needs plans, Through Their Lens: Photography Exhibit is playing at Central Branch, Saanich. Good one for the kids.
Through Their Lens: Photography Exhibit
Sun Oct 11 · 12:00 AM · Central Branch More info
If Sunday, Oct 11 needs plans, Through Their Lens: Photography Exhibit is playing at Central Branch, Saanich. Bring the kids along.
Library closed for Thanksgiving Day
Mon Oct 12 · 12:00 AM · Offsite More info
Library closed for Thanksgiving Day at Offsite, Saanich on Monday, Oct 12. Bring the kids along.
Through Their Lens: Photography Exhibit
Mon Oct 12 · 12:00 AM · Central Branch More info
If Monday, Oct 12 needs plans, Through Their Lens: Photography Exhibit is playing at Central Branch, Saanich. Worth bringing the whole family.
Baby Time with Stay & Play
Tue Oct 13 · 11:30 AM · Langford Heritage Branch More info
Baby Time with Stay & Play is on Tuesday, Oct 13 at Langford Heritage Branch, Saanich. Family-friendly.
English Corner
Tue Oct 13 · 12:45 PM · Juan de Fuca Branch More info
English Corner is on Tuesday, Oct 13 at Juan de Fuca Branch, Saanich.
Family Storytime with Stay & Play
Tue Oct 13 · 10:30 AM · Central Branch More info
On the calendar for Tuesday, Oct 13: Family Storytime with Stay & Play at Central Branch, Saanich. Good one for the kids.
Family Storytime with Stay & Play
Tue Oct 13 · 10:30 AM · Saanich Centennial More info
Saanich Centennial hosts Family Storytime with Stay & Play on Tuesday, Oct 13. Good one for the kids.
Kids Drop-In
Tue Oct 13 · 3:00 PM · Esquimalt Branch More info
Tuesday, Oct 13: Kids Drop-In at Esquimalt Branch, Saanich. Bring the kids along.
The Literacy Circle
Tue Oct 13 · 12:00 PM · Saanich Centennial More info
On the calendar for Tuesday, Oct 13: The Literacy Circle at Saanich Centennial.
Through Their Lens: Photography Exhibit
Tue Oct 13 · 12:00 AM · Central Branch More info
Live music at Central Branch, Saanich: Through Their Lens: Photography Exhibit takes the stage Tuesday, Oct 13. Family-friendly.
VIRCS BC Newcomer Services Information Table
Tue Oct 13 · 2:00 PM · Bruce Hutchison Branch More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 13: VIRCS BC Newcomer Services Information Table at Bruce Hutchison Branch, Saanich. Family-friendly.
Baby Time with Stay & Play
Wed Oct 14 · 11:30 AM · Central Branch More info
Baby Time with Stay & Play is on Wednesday, Oct 14 at Central Branch, Saanich. Bring the kids along.
Baby Time with Stay & Play
Wed Oct 14 · 11:30 AM · Central Saanich Branch More info
Mark Wednesday, Oct 14: Baby Time with Stay & Play at Central Saanich Branch. Good one for the kids.
English Conversation Classes and English Language Learning
Wed Oct 14 · 12:00 PM · Juan de Fuca Branch More info
Juan de Fuca Branch, Saanich hosts English Conversation Classes and English Language Learning on Wednesday, Oct 14.
Fall Storytime
Wed Oct 14 · 11:00 AM · Langford Heritage Branch More info
Wednesday, Oct 14: Fall Storytime at Langford Heritage Branch, Saanich. Bring the kids along.
Family Storytime with Stay & Play
Wed Oct 14 · 10:30 AM · Oak Bay Branch More info
Family Storytime with Stay & Play at Oak Bay Branch, Saanich on Wednesday, Oct 14. Worth bringing the whole family.
Family Storytime with Stay & Play
Wed Oct 14 · 10:30 AM · Juan de Fuca Branch More info
Mark Wednesday, Oct 14: Family Storytime with Stay & Play at Juan de Fuca Branch, Saanich. Good one for the kids.
Family Storytime with Stay & Play
Wed Oct 14 · 10:30 AM · Esquimalt Branch More info
Mark Wednesday, Oct 14: Family Storytime with Stay & Play at Esquimalt Branch, Saanich. Good one for the kids.
Kids Drop-In
Wed Oct 14 · 4:00 PM · Central Branch More info
Kids Drop-In is on Wednesday, Oct 14 at Central Branch, Saanich. Worth bringing the whole family.
Retro Crafternoon
Wed Oct 14 · 3:30 PM · Saanich Centennial More info
Wednesday, Oct 14: Retro Crafternoon at Saanich Centennial. Good one for the kids.
Through Their Lens: Photography Exhibit
Wed Oct 14 · 12:00 AM · Central Branch More info
Live music at Central Branch, Saanich: Through Their Lens: Photography Exhibit takes the stage Wednesday, Oct 14. Good one for the kids.
VIRCS BC Newcomer Services Information Table
Wed Oct 14 · 1:30 PM · Juan de Fuca Branch More info
VIRCS BC Newcomer Services Information Table at Juan de Fuca Branch, Saanich on Wednesday, Oct 14. Worth bringing the whole family.
Baby Time with Stay & Play
Thu Oct 15 · 11:30 AM · sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 15: Baby Time with Stay & Play at sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay, Saanich. Family-friendly.
Baby Time with Stay & Play
Thu Oct 15 · 11:30 AM · Juan de Fuca Branch More info
Juan de Fuca Branch, Saanich hosts Baby Time with Stay & Play on Thursday, Oct 15. Family-friendly.
Baby Time with Stay & Play
Thu Oct 15 · 11:30 AM · Saanich Centennial More info
Thursday, Oct 15: Baby Time with Stay & Play at Saanich Centennial. Good one for the kids.
Family Storytime with Stay & Play
Thu Oct 15 · 10:30 AM · Bruce Hutchison Branch More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 15: Family Storytime with Stay & Play at Bruce Hutchison Branch, Saanich. Good one for the kids.
Giggles and Wiggles
Thu Oct 15 · 10:10 AM · Central Saanich Branch More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 15: Giggles and Wiggles at Central Saanich Branch. Good one for the kids.
Hobby Club
Thu Oct 15 · 3:30 PM · Saanich Centennial More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 15: Hobby Club at Saanich Centennial. Bring the kids along.
Lab Orientation
Thu Oct 15 · 11:00 AM · Esquimalt Branch More info
Esquimalt Branch, Saanich hosts Lab Orientation on Thursday, Oct 15. Good one for the kids.
Shelf Talk Book Club: Bring Your Own Book
Thu Oct 15 · 11:00 AM · Oak Bay Branch More info
Oak Bay Branch, Saanich hosts Shelf Talk Book Club: Bring Your Own Book on Thursday, Oct 15.
Teen Creative Writing Café
Thu Oct 15 · 4:00 PM · Juan de Fuca Branch More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 15: Teen Creative Writing Café at Juan de Fuca Branch, Saanich. Good one for the kids.
Through Their Lens: Photography Exhibit
Thu Oct 15 · 12:00 AM · Central Branch More info
Through Their Lens: Photography Exhibit plays at Central Branch, Saanich on Thursday, Oct 15. A live show, if you're in the mood for a night out. Bring the kids along.
VIRCS BC Newcomer Services Information Table
Thu Oct 15 · 2:00 PM · Saanich Centennial More info
VIRCS BC Newcomer Services Information Table at Saanich Centennial on Thursday, Oct 15. Worth bringing the whole family.
Wish you were here!
Thu Oct 15 · 1:00 PM · Bruce Hutchison Branch More info
Live music at Bruce Hutchison Branch, Saanich: Wish you were here! takes the stage Thursday, Oct 15. Good one for the kids.
B.Y.O.B. - Bring Your Own Baby
Fri Oct 16 · 11:00 AM · Juan de Fuca Branch More info
Juan de Fuca Branch, Saanich hosts B.Y.O.B. - Bring Your Own Baby on Friday, Oct 16. Worth bringing the whole family.
Baby Time with Stay & Play
Fri Oct 16 · 11:30 AM · Oak Bay Branch More info
On the calendar for Friday, Oct 16: Baby Time with Stay & Play at Oak Bay Branch, Saanich. Bring the kids along.
Baby Time with Stay & Play
Fri Oct 16 · 11:30 AM · Esquimalt Branch More info
Friday, Oct 16: Baby Time with Stay & Play at Esquimalt Branch, Saanich. Good one for the kids.
Baby Time with Stay & Play
Fri Oct 16 · 11:30 AM · Bruce Hutchison Branch More info
Bruce Hutchison Branch, Saanich hosts Baby Time with Stay & Play on Friday, Oct 16. Good one for the kids.
Fall Storytime
Fri Oct 16 · 10:30 AM · sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay More info
On the calendar for Friday, Oct 16: Fall Storytime at sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay, Saanich. Good one for the kids.
Family Storytime with Stay & Play
Fri Oct 16 · 10:30 AM · Langford Heritage Branch More info
Langford Heritage Branch, Saanich hosts Family Storytime with Stay & Play on Friday, Oct 16. Good one for the kids.
Retro Crafternoon
Fri Oct 16 · 4:00 PM · Central Branch More info
Retro Crafternoon is on Friday, Oct 16 at Central Branch, Saanich. Bring the kids along.
Through Their Lens: Photography Exhibit
Fri Oct 16 · 12:00 AM · Central Branch More info
Friday, Oct 16, Central Branch, Saanich hosts Through Their Lens: Photography Exhibit. Expect a proper live set. Worth bringing the whole family.
Family Play
Sat Oct 17 · 10:30 AM · Juan de Fuca Branch More info
Juan de Fuca Branch, Saanich hosts Family Play on Saturday, Oct 17. Good one for the kids.
Family Storytime with Stay & Play
Sat Oct 17 · 10:30 AM · sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay More info
Family Storytime with Stay & Play is on Saturday, Oct 17 at sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay, Saanich. Bring the kids along.
Family Storytime with Stay & Play
Sat Oct 17 · 10:30 AM · Central Saanich Branch More info
Family Storytime with Stay & Play is on Saturday, Oct 17 at Central Saanich Branch. Bring the kids along.
Family Storytime with Stay & Play
Sat Oct 17 · 10:30 AM · Saanich Centennial More info
On the calendar for Saturday, Oct 17: Family Storytime with Stay & Play at Saanich Centennial. Worth bringing the whole family.
Indigenous Stories Book Club
Sat Oct 17 · 10:00 AM · Online More info
Live music at Online, Saanich: Indigenous Stories Book Club takes the stage Saturday, Oct 17.
Shelf Talk Book Club: Bring Your Own Book
Sat Oct 17 · 3:00 PM · Esquimalt Branch More info
Saturday, Oct 17: Shelf Talk Book Club: Bring Your Own Book at Esquimalt Branch, Saanich.
Through Their Lens: Photography Exhibit
Sat Oct 17 · 12:00 AM · Central Branch More info
Saturday, Oct 17, Central Branch, Saanich hosts Through Their Lens: Photography Exhibit. Expect a proper live set. Family-friendly.
Victoria Festival of Authors KidsFest
Sat Oct 17 · 12:30 PM · Offsite More info
Offsite, Saanich hosts Victoria Festival of Authors KidsFest on Saturday, Oct 17. Bring the kids along.
Through Their Lens: Photography Exhibit
Sun Oct 18 · 12:00 AM · Central Branch More info
Sunday, Oct 18, Central Branch, Saanich hosts Through Their Lens: Photography Exhibit. Expect a proper live set. Worth bringing the whole family.
Batwings & Broomsticks Storytime
Mon Oct 19 · 11:00 AM · Central Branch More info
Mark Monday, Oct 19: Batwings & Broomsticks Storytime at Central Branch, Saanich. Bring the kids along.
Hobby Club
Mon Oct 19 · 3:00 PM · Esquimalt Branch More info
Monday, Oct 19: Hobby Club at Esquimalt Branch, Saanich. Family-friendly.
Through Their Lens: Photography Exhibit
Mon Oct 19 · 12:00 AM · Central Branch More info
Through Their Lens: Photography Exhibit plays at Central Branch, Saanich on Monday, Oct 19. A live show, if you're in the mood for a night out. Bring the kids along.
Baby Time with Stay & Play
Tue Oct 20 · 11:30 AM · Langford Heritage Branch More info
Langford Heritage Branch, Saanich hosts Baby Time with Stay & Play on Tuesday, Oct 20. Family-friendly.
English Corner
Tue Oct 20 · 12:45 PM · Juan de Fuca Branch More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 20: English Corner at Juan de Fuca Branch, Saanich.
Family Storytime with Stay & Play
Tue Oct 20 · 10:30 AM · Central Branch More info
Central Branch, Saanich hosts Family Storytime with Stay & Play on Tuesday, Oct 20. Bring the kids along.
Family Storytime with Stay & Play
Tue Oct 20 · 10:30 AM · Saanich Centennial More info
Tuesday, Oct 20: Family Storytime with Stay & Play at Saanich Centennial. Family-friendly.
Kids Drop-In
Tue Oct 20 · 3:00 PM · Esquimalt Branch More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 20: Kids Drop-In at Esquimalt Branch, Saanich. Bring the kids along.
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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.
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