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SUMMARY:Family Literacy Celebration with Lucky Budd
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to CELEBRATE literacy\, learning and having fun together. There will be coffee for the adults and breakfast snacks for the kids (thanks to Saanich Peninsula Literacy). There will be books for kids to take home and keep (thanks to the Peninsula 1000 x 5 Book Recycling Society) and some fabulous door prizes. Our very special guest author Lucky Budd and Librarian Virginia entertain from 10:45 – 11:30 am. This event is especially for kids but anyone who enjoys stories\, making music together and spreading positivity is WELCOME. Free. No registration required. We hope you can join us! \nMore about Lucky Budd: \nRob “Lucky” Budd graduated from the University of Victoria in 2005\, earning a Master’s Degree in History with a focus on oral history.  Between 2000 and 2004 the CBC and the Royal British Columbia Museum entrusted Rob with the preservation and restoration of the “Orchard Collection”\, one of the world’s largest oral history collections. \nHis books have been nominated for more than 30 awards including winning the second prize for the 2015 Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia’s Historical Writing Award\, a Moonbeam International Children’s Book Award in 2015\, 2018 and 2019. Titles include the West Coast Legends series (Raven Brings the Light\, Cloudwalker\, Orca Chief and Peace Dancer) and board books like “Hello Humpback\,” “Raven Squawk\, Orca Squeak” and “A Flock of Gulls\, A Chorus of Frogs”. \nCheck out Lucky’s page on Harbour Publishing and his own website\, Memories to Memoirs\, to see more of his astounding accomplishments. \n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-literacy-celebration/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone,Families
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SUMMARY:Mother Goose Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Saturday for Storytime with Mother Goose! Enjoy fun stories\, songs and activities. \nPresented in partnership with Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/mother-goose-story-time/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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SUMMARY:Lego Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturdays for Lego Club fun! Find inspiration and friendship while creating something cool. Every Saturday from 11 am to 1 pm.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/lego-club-9/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,Teens & Tweens,Tweens
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SUMMARY:Family Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join our Staff for 30 minutes of live-action storytime fun! We’ll shake our shakers\, wave our scarves\, sing songs\, and of course read an excellent book or two. This is a free drop-in program for families.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-storytime-5/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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SUMMARY:Tech Help
DESCRIPTION:Tech Help is here to assist with your laptop\, tablet\, cellphone or ereader! \nWe can help with streaming movies\, downloading apps or music\, and using online databases. \nDrop-ins are welcome but to be sure of an appointment call the Sayward Library at 250-282-5551 to book.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tech-help-21/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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SUMMARY:Ha’wa’lum’tul Bookshare
DESCRIPTION:Ha’wa’lum’tul is a Hul’q’umi’num’ word for “playing with each other” We will feature activities\, crafts and a time to share with each other about the books we are reading. For ages 6-12. Parent attendance optional for those over 8 years old. \n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/hawalumtul-bookshare/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,Tweens
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SUMMARY:Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:Beginner Chess 1:30-2:30pm. For adults and children ages 10+. For beginner to intermediate skill levels. Chess boards and pieces supplied. \nChess Technique Drop-In 2:30-3:30pm. For advanced or intermediate chess players. Come and learn a new skill! Chess boards and pieces supplied. \nFor more info contact Nigel 250-701-1767. No registration required. \n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/chess-club/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Everyone,Seniors,Teens & Tweens
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