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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Featured Programs
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Read and Write Reviews (RAWR)
A book review contest that you can really sink your teeth into!
July 6 to September 5
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Summer Challenge 2026
Join the Summer Challenge and make the library part of your summer adventure!
July 6 to September 5
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English Conversation Classes and English Language Learning
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Baby Time with Stay & Play
Summer Session (July 7 – August 14)
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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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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Family Storytime with Stay & Play
Summer Session (July 7 – August 15)
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
Fourth Wednesday of each month
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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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
