VI Regional Library Cowichan

VI Regional Library Cowichan COWICHAN LIBRARY (Duncan) | 250.746.7661
Located in the IslandSavings Centre, at 2687 James Street, since 1979.

Welcome to the official page of the Cowichan branch of Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL)

Visit us at virl.bc.ca

👉virl.bc.ca/social-media-terms-of-use/ In 2004, the branch moved to a beautiful new 12,800 square foot annex on the west side of the building.

🍂Please note that all of our branches will be closed Monday, September 7 for Labour Day. 🍁Our online branch is open 24/7...
09/04/2026

🍂Please note that all of our branches will be closed Monday, September 7 for Labour Day. 🍁

Our online branch is open 24/7...check out something new at http://virl.bc.ca.

Teens, and Tweens, join us tomorrow, Aug 20, 4:00 - 5:00pm, for our Teen/Tween Escape the Sea of Monsters. 🧜‍♀️🧌🐑🐑🐑🌊🌊Com...
08/19/2026

Teens, and Tweens, join us tomorrow, Aug 20, 4:00 - 5:00pm, for our Teen/Tween Escape the Sea of Monsters. 🧜‍♀️🧌🐑🐑🐑🌊🌊Come solve riddles and challenges. 🧩🎲🔎Can you survive the Sea of Monsters? Snacks provided.🍬

Join us today (August 13) at 3:30 for a visit from the Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre 🦀🪼🐟🪶🦢🌱🌊to learn about things that ...
08/13/2026

Join us today (August 13) at 3:30 for a visit from the Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre 🦀🪼🐟🪶🦢🌱🌊to learn about things that live in the sea and what we might find on the beach. Best suited for ages 5-12

Starting on September 6, join us at the Cowichan Library each month for a series of one shot (drop-in) Dungeons & Dragon...
08/12/2026

Starting on September 6, join us at the Cowichan Library each month for a series of one shot (drop-in) Dungeons & Dragons campaigns! Led by experienced Dungeon Masters, this series is suitable for absolute beginners and experienced players alike.

Players must be 15+ and adhere to a strict Safe Space policy. All supplies provided. No registration required.

Questions? Email [email protected]

On August 13, join staff from the Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre 🦀🪼🐟🪶🦢🌱🌊to learn about things that live in the sea and w...
08/08/2026

On August 13, join staff from the Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre 🦀🪼🐟🪶🦢🌱🌊to learn about things that live in the sea and what we might find on the beach. 3:30-4:30 pm, Best suited for ages 5-12.

08/08/2026

Happening NOW! There is still room!!: Families, come join us to decorate a felt story based on the book The Giving Tree: A Retelling of a Traditional Métis Story by Leah Marie Dorion. 🎁🪾Children can help, or work on a separate craft. 🖌️✂️Come together to hear the story at the end. All supplies provided. This is a free event, in partnership with Cowichan Valley Metis Nation. First come first serve up to 20 families.

08/07/2026

Happening Tomorrow!!! August 8 at 10:30am: Families, come join us to decorate a felt story based on the book The Giving Tree: A Retelling of a Traditional Métis Story by Leah Marie Dorion. 🎁🪾Children can help, or work on a separate craft. 🖌️✂️Come together to hear the story at the end. All supplies provided. This is a free event, in partnership with Cowichan Valley Metis Nation. First come first serve up to 20 families.

08/07/2026

🚗☀️ Hit the road, visit libraries, collect stamps and WIN PRIZES! 🎉📚

VIRL’s 90th Anniversary Passport Program is happening all summer long, and every library stop can get you closer to a prize!

Pick up your FREE passport at any Vancouver Island Regional Library branch, toss it in the glovebox, and start exploring. Visit branches across our incredible service area, collect unique stamps, discover new communities and enter for your chance to win!

- Visit any 5 VIRL branches to enter the Main Prize Draw (we have 39 branches!).
- Complete a passport region to enter one of 11 Regional Prize Draws PLUS earn another entry into the Main Prize Draw.
- With 11 regions to explore, from the South Island to Haida Gwaii and Bella Coola, how far will your passport take you?

Think you can visit more than FOUR VIRL branches this summer? 👀 Consider this your challenge. Visit an old favourite, then venture a little farther and discover a branch you’ve never been to before. You might just find a new favourite along the way.

No library card needed. No purchase required. Just stop by, explore and get stamped!

Keep collecting all summer and return your passport by October 31, 2026.

👉 Learn more: virl.bc.ca/90th

Grab your passport. Plan a road trip. Collect your stamps. Win prizes. Celebrate 90 years of VIRL! 🚙📚✨

Address

2687 James Street
Duncan, BC
V9L2X5

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12:30pm - 4pm

Telephone

+12507467661

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