UVic Libraries events calendar

Welcome to the UVic Libraries events calendar!

  • This page shows the next 25 events in the order they are happening. To see more, use the search box.  
  • This page displays public events only. If you have registered for a private event (thesis writer's intensive, for example), consult your email for more information.
  • Curious about all the workshops we offer? Our workshops menu lets you browse workshops by topic and access self-paced workshop materials. Instructors can request workshop sessions for their classes.

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Events and Workshops at UVic Libraries

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Winter Reading Challenge In-Person

Pick up a winter reading program from the Ask Us Desk at Mearns-McPherson library! Read along with the challenges and get a chance to enter our draw for every challenge met. Runs from December 1st...  More
From:
7:30am, Monday, December 1, 2025
To:
12:00am, Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Location:
Mearns – McPherson Library, Main Foyer, Mearns Centre for Learning - McPherson Library (LIB)
Audience:
  Open to everyone  
Categories:
  Social Event  

Intermediate Research Statistics with RStudio Online

Note: This workshop will be online only. After the Introduction to Data Analysis with RStudio workshop, the Intermediate RStudio workshop is the perfect next step! Previous experience with RStudio...  More
Date:
Monday, December 15, 2025
Time:
10:30am - 12:00pm
Audience:
  Undergraduate students     Faculty and instructors     Graduate students     UVic staff  
Categories:
  DSC  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 23 seats left
Intermediate Research Statistics with RStudio

Qualitative Data Analysis with NVivo Online

Note: This workshop is online only. NVivo is software for computer assisted qualitative data analysis. In this introductory workshop, participants will learn about the uses and benefits of working...  More
Date:
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Time:
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Audience:
  Undergraduate students     Faculty and instructors     Graduate students     UVic staff  
Categories:
  DSC  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 19 seats left
Qualitative Data Analysis with NVivo

Intro to the Internet of Things with Adafruit Feather Huzzah In-Person

Note: This workshop is in person only. The AdaFruit Feather Huzzah board allows you to quickly make a variety of Internet of Things (IoT) projects with little to no programming or electronics...  More
Date:
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Time:
10:30am - 12:00pm
Location:
Digital Scholarship Commons A308, Mearns Centre for Learning - McPherson Library (LIB)
Audience:
  Undergraduate students     Faculty and instructors     Graduate students     UVic staff  
Categories:
  DSC  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 3 seats left
Intro to the Internet of Things with Adafruit Feather Huzzah

Your AI research questions answered In-Person

Come talk to a librarian about using generative AI tools like ChatGPT for your research. We're on hand to answer questions like: • How reliable is AI-generated information for academic research? •...  More
Date:
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
135M Digital Literacy, Mearns Centre for Learning - McPherson Library (LIB)
Audience:
  Undergraduate students     Graduate students  
Your AI research questions answered

Introduction to Data Visualization with Tableau Online

Note: This workshop is online via Zoom. Are you a UVic student or staff member and are interested in design and data visualization? Are you looking to elevate your visual reports and presentations to...  More
Date:
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Audience:
  Undergraduate students     Faculty and instructors     Graduate students     UVic staff  
Categories:
  DSC  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 7 seats left
Introduction to Data Visualization with Tableau

Your AI research questions answered In-Person

Come talk to a librarian about using generative AI tools like ChatGPT for your research. We're on hand to answer questions like: • How reliable is AI-generated information for academic research? •...  More
Date:
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
135M Digital Literacy, Mearns Centre for Learning - McPherson Library (LIB)
Audience:
  Undergraduate students     Graduate students  
Your AI research questions answered

Digital mindfulness: managing your digital devices In-Person

Being intentional about your use of digital devices is an important aspect of your digital wellbeing, including your ability to focus. Distraction from devices, apps, and notifications is a major...  More
Date:
Thursday, December 18, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:30am - 12:00pm
Location:
135M Digital Literacy, Mearns Centre for Learning - McPherson Library (LIB)
Audience:
  Undergraduate students     Graduate students  
Digital mindfulness: managing your digital devices

Laser Cutting Ocean Floor Contour Maps In-Person

Note: This workshop will be held in person About This Workshop Bathymetry is the study and visualization of the ‘beds’ or ‘floors’ of bodies of water, and helps us create ocean floor contour maps. A...  More
Date:
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Time:
10:30am - 12:30pm
Location:
Digital Scholarship Commons A308
Audience:
  Undergraduate students     Faculty and instructors     Graduate students     UVic staff  
Categories:
  DSC  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 24 seats left
Laser Cutting Ocean Floor Contour Maps

Bring Your Own Book Bookclub In-Person

Join us a Mearns-McPherson Library with your latest read for BYOB Bookclub! We will gather in the student lounge to read quietly for 15 minutes before a lightly guided discussion of what everyone is...  More
Date:
Thursday, December 18, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Mearns – McPherson Library, Main Foyer, New Student Lounge - Main Floor , Mearns Centre for Learning - McPherson Library (LIB)
Audience:
  Open to everyone  
Categories:
  Social Event  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 50 seats left
Bring Your Own Book Bookclub

Unlock your government data In-Person

Do you need government data for your research? Statistics, demographics, elections and voting data, statutes and regulations, or financial data? Come talk with a librarian who can help make it...  More
Date:
Friday, December 19, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
135M Digital Literacy, Mearns Centre for Learning - McPherson Library (LIB)
Audience:
  Undergraduate students     Graduate students  
Unlock your government data

Bring Your Own Book Bookclub In-Person

Join us a Mearns-McPherson Library with your latest read for BYOB Bookclub! We will gather in the student lounge to read quietly for 15 minutes before a lightly guided discussion of what everyone is...  More
Date:
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Mearns – McPherson Library, Main Foyer, New Student Lounge - Main Floor , Mearns Centre for Learning - McPherson Library (LIB)
Audience:
  Open to everyone  
Categories:
  Social Event  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 50 seats left
Bring Your Own Book Bookclub

Vision Board Making In-Person

Join us to start the year off making vision boards! Come craft, relax and dream about the year ahead. Materials will be provided.
Date:
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Time:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Digital Scholarship Commons A308, Mearns Centre for Learning - McPherson Library (LIB)
Audience:
  Open to everyone  
Categories:
  Arts and Crafts     Social Event  

Winter Reading Challenge In-Person

Pick up a winter reading program from the Ask Us Desk at Mearns-McPherson library! Read along with the challenges and get a chance to enter our draw for every challenge met. Runs from December 1st...  More
From:
7:30am, Thursday, January 15, 2026
To:
12:00am, Friday, February 27, 2026
Location:
Mearns – McPherson Library, Main Foyer, Mearns Centre for Learning - McPherson Library (LIB)
Audience:
  Open to everyone  
Categories:
  Social Event  

Bring Your Own Book Bookclub In-Person

Join us a Mearns-McPherson Library with your latest read for BYOB Bookclub! We will gather in the student lounge to read quietly for 15 minutes before a lightly guided discussion of what everyone is...  More
Date:
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
New Student Lounge - Main Floor , Mearns Centre for Learning - McPherson Library (LIB)
Audience:
  Open to everyone  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 50 seats left
Bring Your Own Book Bookclub

Bring your Own Craft and Mending In-Person

Join us to craft and mend! Bring your own craft or mending (or both!) and a friend! We look forward to seeing you there and sharing space together.
Date:
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Time:
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Digital Scholarship Commons A308, Mearns Centre for Learning - McPherson Library (LIB)
Audience:
  Open to everyone  
Categories:
  Arts and Crafts     Social Event  
Registrations open at 2:00pm Thursday, January 15, 2026

Bring Your Own Book Bookclub In-Person

Join us a Mearns-McPherson Library with your latest read for BYOB Bookclub! We will gather in the student lounge to read quietly for 15 minutes before a lightly guided discussion of what everyone is...  More
Date:
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Mearns – McPherson Library, Main Foyer, New Student Lounge - Main Floor , Mearns Centre for Learning - McPherson Library (LIB)
Audience:
  Open to everyone  
Categories:
  Social Event  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 50 seats left
Bring Your Own Book Bookclub

Bring Your Own Book Bookclub In-Person

Join us a Mearns-McPherson Library with your latest read for BYOB Bookclub! We will gather in the student lounge to read quietly for 15 minutes before a lightly guided discussion of what everyone is...  More
Date:
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Mearns – McPherson Library, Main Foyer, New Student Lounge - Main Floor , Mearns Centre for Learning - McPherson Library (LIB)
Audience:
  Open to everyone  
Categories:
  Social Event  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 50 seats left
Bring Your Own Book Bookclub

Bring Your Own Book Bookclub In-Person

Join us a Mearns-McPherson Library with your latest read for BYOB Bookclub! We will gather in the student lounge to read quietly for 15 minutes before a lightly guided discussion of what everyone is...  More
Date:
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Mearns – McPherson Library, Main Foyer, New Student Lounge - Main Floor , Mearns Centre for Learning - McPherson Library (LIB)
Audience:
  Open to everyone  
Categories:
  Social Event  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 50 seats left
Bring Your Own Book Bookclub