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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. Parent attendance optional for those over 8 years old. No registration required. For ages 6-12. \n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/hawalumtul-bookshare-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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SUMMARY:Craft Supplies Swap
DESCRIPTION:Do you have supplies from craft projects you never finished? Consider donating your unwanted craft supplies! \n\nEVERYONE is welcome to ‘shop’ our Craft Supplies Swap! \n\nPeruse the generously donated supplies for all crafting needs and choose some new-to-you items to take home for FREE! \n\nLet’s promote sustainability and zero waste while trying out new hobbies this winter! \n  \nPlease ensure donations are clean and in good condition! \nDrop Off: February 9-20th during regular library hours
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/craft-supplies-swap/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Families,Seniors
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SUMMARY:Sooke's Seed Sorting Shindig
DESCRIPTION:Spring is springing early\, and we’re getting ready to open our Seed Library for the season! 🌱 \nJoin us for a Seed Sorting Shindig on February 21 and 22 from 2:00-5:00 pm. This drop-in\, hands-on event invites community members to help sort and package seeds for our Seed Library. No experience needed – just bring your enthusiasm! \nParticipants are welcome to take some seeds home\, and seed donations are encouraged. If you have seeds to share\, bring them along and we’ll help sort and package them. \nTea and cookies provided. 🍵🍪🌻 \nEveryone welcome.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/sookes-seed-sorting-shindig/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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SUMMARY:Dreams of Fairyland: Circus History in 1920s BC with Author Kim Bannerman
DESCRIPTION:Join author Kim Bannerman on a journey through entertainment history as she tells circus stories from 1920’s British Columbia. Attendees will learn more about the circus acts\, musical bands\, and sparkling personalities that inspired the characters in Bannerman’s Circus Salmagundi series\, which follows the adventures of a nautical circus around Vancouver Island.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/dreams-of-fairyland-circus-history-in-1920s-bc-with-author-kim-bannerman/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Families
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