Programs and events
Come together to learn, play, and connect. From ongoing programs like storytimes and community clinics to events and special celebrations, see what’s happening at your local library.
Check out upcoming events on our events calendar.
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Fall programs for tweens and teens
Drop in, get creative, meet new people, and explore a variety of arts, writing, gaming, and hobby-based activities.
September to November
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Culture Days
Celebrate Culture Days with hands-on paper crafting fun. Make thank-you cards, puzzle purses, infinity cards, and more using simple materials and your imagination. Everyone is welcome!
September 18 to October 3
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Indigenous Stories Book Club
A book club program dedicated to reading and discussing works by Indigenous authors living in Canada.
Monthly
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Baby Time with Stay & Play
Fall Session (September 15 to October 31)
Fun-filled songs, rhymes, and fingerplays to use with your baby every day, followed by 30 minutes of social time and free play. Drop-in; space is limited.
Location:
- Central Branch
- Emily Carr Branch
- Central Saanich Branch
- Juan de Fuca Branch
- Langford Heritage Branch
- Oak Bay Branch
- Saanich Centennial Branch
- sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay Branch
- Bruce Hutchison Branch
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Culture Days
September 18 to October 3
Celebrate Culture Days with hands-on paper crafting fun. Make thank-you cards, puzzle purses, infinity cards, and more using simple materials and your imagination. Everyone is welcome!
Location:
- Central Branch
- Central Saanich Branch
- Bruce Hutchison Branch
- Esquimalt Branch
- Langford Heritage Branch
- Saanich Centennial Branch
- sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay Branch
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English Conversation Classes and English Language and Learning
Wednesdays | Weekly
These classes provide newcomers with a welcoming environment to develop English skills.
Location:
- Juan de Fuca Branch
- Esquimalt Branch
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Fall programs for tweens and teens
September to November
Drop in, get creative, meet new people, and explore a variety of arts, writing, gaming, and hobby-based activities.
Location:
- Central Branch
- Bruce Hutchison Branch
- Central Saanich Branch
- Esquimalt Branch
- Juan de Fuca Branch
- Langford Heritage Branch
- Saanich Centennial Branch
- Oak Bay Branch
- sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay Branch
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Family Storytime with Stay & Play
Fall Session (September 15 to October 31)
Enjoy fun-filled stories, songs, rhymes, and puppets, followed by 30 minutes of social time and free play
Location:
- Central Branch
- Bruce Hutchison Branch
- Central Saanich Branch
- Esquimalt Branch
- Juan de Fuca Branch
- Langford Heritage Branch
- Oak Bay Branch
- Saanich Centennial Branch
- sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay Branch
- Emily Carr Branch
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ID Clinic
Monthly
ID clinics help people obtain or replace essential identification, including birth certificates, BCID cards, and BC Services Cards.
Location:
- Central Branch
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Indigenous Stories Book Club
Monthly
A book club program dedicated to reading and discussing works by Indigenous authors living in Canada.
Location:
- Online / Virtual
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Read and Write Reviews (RAWR)
July 6 to September 5
A book review contest that you can really sink your teeth into!
Location:
See Program details for location.
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Seed Library
Ongoing
Patrons can borrow seeds for vegetables, herbs, and flowers through the self‑serve Seed Library located at the Central Branch.
Location:
- All Branches
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Summer Challenge 2026
July 6 to September 5
Join the Summer Challenge and make the library part of your summer adventure!
Location:
See Program details for location.
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Summer Reading Club
June 19 to September 5
Explore Under the Sea with GVPL’s 2026 BC Summer Reading Club!
Location:
- All Branches
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The Lab Orientation
Thursdays
An overview of the equipment and software available at the Lab.
Location:
- Esquimalt Branch
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Trans ID Clinic
We host Trans ID Clinics in partnership with the UVic chapter of Pro Bono Students Canada.
Location:
- Central Branch
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VIRCS BC Newcomer Services Information Table
Various dates and locations
Come meet BCNSP settlement workers to learn more about information, resources, and free support available for newcomers.
Location:
- Bruce Hutchison Branch
- Juan de Fuca Branch
- Saanich Centennial Branch
