VI Regional Library Sidney/North Saanich

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VI Regional Library Sidney/North Saanich In 1966, the communities of North Saanich and Sidney joined VIRL and a branch was opened on Beacon Ave. In 1967, the library moved to the Annex at SANSCHA Hall.

Welcome to the official page of the Sidney/North Saanich branch of Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL)

Visit us at virl.bc.ca

👉virl.bc.ca/social-media-terms-of-use/ The library has been at its current location, a few blocks from Sidney's downtown, since 1982.

👋 Spend your Non-Instructional Day with us!LEGO® Stories Friday, October 23, 10:30 - 11:30am in the Sidney / North Saani...
10/22/2026

👋 Spend your Non-Instructional Day with us!

LEGO® Stories
Friday, October 23, 10:30 - 11:30am in the Sidney / North Saanich Library (10091 Resthaven Dr.) kid's area.

This activity is best for school-aged kids 5 years and older but anyone old enough not to eat the LEGO® is welcome. No registration required.

🍂 👉 It's also the LAST DAY to complete our Crispy Cool Fall Scavenger Hunt. Find the images hidden in the kid's area to solve a puzzle. Found them all? You can enter the prize draw. We'll pick a winner on Saturday, October 24.

We've offered a few different library cards over the years. When did you get your first library card - and what card do ...
10/22/2026

We've offered a few different library cards over the years. When did you get your first library card - and what card do you have?

Share with us in the comments below. 📚👇

This week's   is the book Noor by  award winning author Nnedi Okorafor.An africanfuturist novel set in Nigeria where a s...
10/22/2026

This week's is the book Noor by award winning author Nnedi Okorafor.
An africanfuturist novel set in Nigeria where a storm called the Red Eye has taken over the northern Sahal desert. You follow AO as she flees from the Ultimate Corporation.
Pick up a copy at the Sidney/North Saanich branch.

🍓Get tips from a Master Gardener about how to grow berries and small garden fruit during the LAST Virtual Gardening Seri...
10/21/2026

🍓Get tips from a Master Gardener about how to grow berries and small garden fruit during the LAST Virtual Gardening Series course of the year.

📅 Monday, Nov.2 |6:30-8pm
💻FREE Online Event
🔗 Register now: https://ow.ly/lOS150ZZUhh

REMINDER: Our new Library Mending Circle is meeting this afternoon - Saturday, October 17, 2 - 3:30pm. Bring a small tex...
10/17/2026

REMINDER: Our new Library Mending Circle is meeting this afternoon - Saturday, October 17, 2 - 3:30pm. Bring a small textile project to mend or or come simply to learn, stitch, and connect. Skilled members of the Repair Cafe North Saanich will be on hand to help. We hope you can join us!

**NEW** Library Mending Circle Saturdays, Oct. 17 & Nov. 21, 2 – 3:30 pm Sidney / North Saanich Library – …

It's Canadian Library Workers Day! There are so many people who make this library system special, from delivery drivers ...
10/16/2026

It's Canadian Library Workers Day! There are so many people who make this library system special, from delivery drivers to cataloguers, library assistants, librarians and everyone in between. THANK YOU! 🫶🤩

Have something nice to say about someone who works at your local library? Share in the comments below!

⭐️ The next session of LEGO® Stories is coming up on Friday, October 23, 10:30 - 11:30 am at the Sidney / North Saanich ...
10/16/2026

⭐️ The next session of LEGO® Stories is coming up on Friday, October 23, 10:30 - 11:30 am at the Sidney / North Saanich Library (10091 Resthaven Dr.).

Spend your Non-Instructional Day with us!
Join us for fun LEGO® challenges, a story and the chance to display your creations at the library. This program is especially great for kids ages 5 - 9 years but anyone old enough not to eat the LEGO® is welcome. No registration required.

🍂 It's also the last chance for the kiddos to enter our Crispy Cool Fall Scavenger Hunt. We'll be drawing for a winner on Saturday, October 24.

Have you ever wanted to help an alligator and his holographic supercomputer best friend rebuild their rocket-powered rol...
10/15/2026

Have you ever wanted to help an alligator and his holographic supercomputer best friend rebuild their rocket-powered rollercoaster to the moon (which is made of cheese) while a pop-culture loving penguin makes references to Monty Python, Star Trek, Severance, the Beatles and even Snakes on a Plane? If you crave this level of whimsy in your life, then I highly recommend Hello Kitty Island Adventures.

In this video game, you create a cute animal avatar to hang out with Hello Kitty and her quirky friends in a time-bending permanent vacation on a magical island. By helping the varied cast of characters to find items and complete quests, as well as discovering their individual preferences and crafting them the perfect gifts, you grow friendships and unlock more activities and areas of the world. You don't need familiarity with Hello Kitty or Sanrio to enjoy the various cozy gaming activities, including puzzles, cooking, crafting, treasure hunting, gardening, fishing, mini arcade gaming, outfit designing, and interior decorating. Very few tasks are mandatory, and there are no game-overs or setbacks, so you can choose to follow your own interests in a stress-free environment. New quests appear daily and there are seasonal events and collectibles to explore throughout the year. It's a great game to check in with for a few minutes in the day or to deep dive into for a whole afternoon!

🚲🚙📚 Who doesn't love exploring new libraries? There's still time to join our 90th Anniversary Passport Program for the c...
10/15/2026

🚲🚙📚 Who doesn't love exploring new libraries? There's still time to join our 90th Anniversary Passport Program for the chance to WIN great prizes.

Here's how to get in on the fun:

🌟 Pick up your FREE passport at any VIRL branch. Explore library branches and collect unique stamps.
🌟 Visit 5 branches to enter the Main Prize Draw (we have 39 to explore!).
🌟 Complete a passport region for a shot at one of 11 Regional Prize Draws—plus an extra entry for the Main Draw!
🌟Fill out your contact info and return your passport to any branch by Oct. 31 for the chance to win prizes.

Already playing? How many branches have you visited so far?

👋  We are very excited to announce our Scientist-in-Residence is coming back for another talk! Dr. Sophia Johannessen wi...
10/13/2026

👋 We are very excited to announce our Scientist-in-Residence is coming back for another talk! Dr. Sophia Johannessen with be at the Sidney / North Saanich Library (10091 Resthaven Dr.) on Tuesday, November 3, 2 - 3pm to talk about the recently released "Canada's Changing Climate Report 2026," a national assessment prepared by more than 100 Canadian climate scientists and oceanographers. Learn how and why Canada’s land and oceans are changing and how people can use the report. There is even a little bit of good news at the end!

Seating is limited to 60 people. Please register for a seat by phone 250-656-0944, email [email protected] or in person at the library service desk.

👉 You can find more details about the event on our online calendar:
https://virl.bc.ca/event/canadas-changing-climate-report-2026/

Address

10091 Resthaven Drive
Sidney, BC
V8L3G3

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+12506560944

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