Community Events and Services in Local Libraries
Child Services, Education, Family / Parenting, Indigenous Services, Seniors Services, Social / Recreational, and Youth Services
Provided by Vancouver Island Regional Library
VIRL presents and hosts a series of free programs for all members of the communities to learn and connect.
The Vancouver Island Regional Library offers various programs throughout the Island for families, tweens and teens, seniors, children and adults. While programs may be similar between branches, each location has their own programming suited to the local community, such as:
- Scavenger hunts and TT Games,
- Arts and crafts,
- Social activism,
- Storytime and Rhyme Time,
- Book review events,
- Playrooms and LEGO,
- Emergency preparedness,
- Tech days,
- Conversation circles,
- Indigenous Circles,
- Hosting wellness and Better At Home sessions,
- Family fun time and play days,
- Author events and readings,
- And so much more!
Find your branch HERE to get a free library card today, and scheduled events HERE!
Each Vancouver Island Regional Library branch will have individual features such as public computers and washrooms, free WIFI, printing and photocopying, meeting rooms, in addition to books and newspapers to borrow. Be sure to look into what each branch offers - you may be surprised by a seed bank, fireplace or a laptop bar! Be sure to inquire with library staff if you require accessibility aids such as DAISY Readers, Home Delivery Services, and Equitable Library Access and Service.
Each Vancouver Island Regional Library branch will have individual features such as public computers and washrooms, free WIFI, printing and photocopying, meeting rooms, in addition to books and newspapers to borrow. Be sure to look into what each branch offers - you may be surprised by a seed bank, fireplace or a laptop bar! Be sure to inquire with library staff if you require accessibility aids such as DAISY Readers, Home Delivery Services, and Equitable Library Access and Service.
Location finder: https://virl.bc.ca/my-library/find-a...
Toll Free: 1-877-415-8475
Public email: info@virl.bc.ca
Website: https://virl.bc.ca/
Cost: No cost
Availability
Service area: Bella Coola, Campbell River, Chemainus, Cobble Hill, Comox, Cortes Island, Courtenay, Cumberland, Daajing Giids, Duncan, Gabriola Island, Gold River, Hornby Island, Ladysmith, Masset, Mill Bay, Nanaimo, Parksville, Port Alberni, Port Alice, Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Quadra Island, Qualicum Beach, Sayward, Sidney, Sointula, Sooke, Tahsis, Tofino, Ucluelet + show cities
Service Types Provided
Child Services
Education
Family / Parenting
Indigenous Services
Seniors Services
Social / Recreational
- Art / Crafts
- Book Clubs
- Cards & Games
- Family Activities
- Gardening
- Health & Fitness - Adult
- Health & Fitness - Child
- Health & Fitness - Seniors
- Health & Fitness - Youth
- Parent & Child Activities
- Technology Classes
- Libraries: Audio Books, Homebound Library Services, and Large Print Books
Youth Services
Ways to Access
- Provided at multiple locations
- Provided in a group in-person
- Provided online: email / video / on-line
The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.