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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260312
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UID:196449-1773273600-1773359999@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Puzzle Time
DESCRIPTION:Feeling puzzled? Join us at the library for Puzzle Time. Work on our puzzle\, or take one home with you. Enjoy our FREE perks\, use the public computers\, or relax in a comfy chair with a book or magazine. There’s so much to enjoy at the library\, and it’s all FREE! \nQuestions? Call us at 250.281.2263 or visit the library.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/woss-library-puzzle-table/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260313
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T001927Z
UID:192098-1773273600-1773359999@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Tea Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a cup of tea on us all day at the library while you browse and gather  🙂
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tea-thursday/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260313
DTSTAMP:20260430T034326
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UID:194487-1773273600-1773359999@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:YOUTH ART OPEN CALL -Mindfulness in May
DESCRIPTION:Open call for submissions for YOUTH ART for Oceanside’s Mindfulness in May Art Exhibition!!!!! \nCheck out all the details below and submit your art here.  \nOpen to Grade 5-12 in SD 69 and surrounding area\, including home learners \n \n  \n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/youth-art-open-call-mindfulness-in-may/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nathan%20McKay":MAILTO:nmckay@virl.bc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T034326
CREATED:20220529T223340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220529T223340Z
UID:174195-1773309600-1773316800@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Chemainus Textile Circle
DESCRIPTION:Drop by and sit in with the Chemainus Textile Circle   \nMeets Thursdays from 10:00 to Noon in the library’s Multi-Purpose Room. \nKnitters\, Crocheters\, Spinners \, Embroiderers welcome!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/chemainus-knitting-circle/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T034326
CREATED:20251230T202410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T202410Z
UID:191522-1773309600-1773322200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Book a Librarian
DESCRIPTION:Book a 30-minute one-on-one appointment with our Adult Services Librarian to explore almost any topic you’re curious about. \nWe can dive into library-related questions\, work on technology skills\, explore 3D printing and AI tools\, or even learn to solve the Rubik’s Cube! \nUse the booking link to reserve your 30-minute appointment: \nBook time with Zane Weller: Book a Librarian
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/book-a-librarian/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T034326
CREATED:20251003T194023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T191837Z
UID:188734-1773311400-1773313200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Babytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this fun event for you and your baby! Learn songs\, rhymes\, and bounces that your baby will love and that will encourage their language development. Stay and play afterwards to connect with other families. For babies a year and under and their caregivers.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/babytime-3/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T111500
DTSTAMP:20260430T034326
CREATED:20251018T190307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T190307Z
UID:191220-1773311400-1773314100@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Good Morning Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Bring your littlest ones to the library for stories\, songs\, rhymes\, and movement. Thursday mornings in the meeting room attached to the Sidney / North Saanich Library (10091 Resthaven Dr.). Best for kids 0-5 years old. No registration required. Everyone welcome!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/good-morning-storytime-2/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T034326
CREATED:20251210T193445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T193445Z
UID:190124-1773311400-1773313200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Babytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for stories\, songs\, and rhymes. No registration required. For children ages 0-2 and their caregivers \n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/babytime-4/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T034326
CREATED:20260203T010730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T195154Z
UID:194390-1773311400-1773322200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Paralympics Wheelchair Curling: Canada vs USA Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join us to watch the Paralympics Wheelchair Curling: Canada vs USA! Meet in our medium meeting room at 10:30am on March 12th. \nAlso drop in for full Paralympics coverage on CBC Gem in our front lobby from 10am – 6/7pm every day during library opening hours. The Paralympics run from March 6-15! Check CBC’s website for the latest schedule of Paralympic events: https://www.cbc.ca/sports/paralympics/streaming-schedule  \n \n#olympics
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/paralympics-wheelchair-curling-screening/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Harbourfront
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T034326
CREATED:20250906T200244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T200244Z
UID:186499-1773313200-1773315000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Storytime at Port Hardy Library
DESCRIPTION:New time!! Join us for storytime every day – Tuesday through Saturday – at 11:00.\nNo need to register in advance\, just stop by. It’s free and everyone is welcome!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/storytime-at-the-port-hardy-library-2/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T034326
CREATED:20221103T021537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T021537Z
UID:174196-1773320400-1773327600@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:The Knit Wits (Bowser textile group)
DESCRIPTION:Visit Bowser Library and be a Knit Wit! 🙂 \nJoin us at 1:00 each Thursday to sit\, chat\, and get a little work done on your textile projects.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/the-knit-wits-bowser-textile-group/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T034326
CREATED:20260218T013239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T235143Z
UID:195590-1773322200-1773327600@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Android Phone Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Sign up to learn more about your Android phone (and join us for a snack) from Literacy Now Cowichan and the library! \n\nBack to Basics: Settings and Functions\nTexting and Emailing\nManaging Your Inbox and Contacts\nSaving and Sharing Photos\n\nSpace is limited so please stop by\, call\, or email to reserve your spot on any or all of these four sessions.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/android-phone-workshops/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T034326
CREATED:20251016T235956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T183027Z
UID:188803-1773325800-1773333000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:LEGO® Club
DESCRIPTION:Kids\, join us for creative building fun! We provide the LEGO®. \nThis is a free drop-in event. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/lego-club/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T034326
CREATED:20260121T003449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T224158Z
UID:199468-1773327600-1773334800@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Needlecraft Circle
DESCRIPTION:Do you love embroidery\, knitting or crocheting? How about beading or other needlecraft? Join our needlecraft circle every Thursday at 3 pm for help\, inspiration and friendship!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/needlecraft-circle/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T034326
CREATED:20250904T180256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T180256Z
UID:194213-1773329400-1773334800@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Dumbledore's Army
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the library once a month for magical themes crafts\, activities and more with fellow Wizarding World fans! \nThis program is for returning members or those who have completed the entire series. This session runs from September-June and registration is required \nAges 9+ \nPlease email kparker@virl.bc.ca to register!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/dumbledores-army-2/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Tweens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T034326
CREATED:20250924T234241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T234241Z
UID:185741-1773331200-1773342000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Table Top Games
DESCRIPTION:It’s your turn! Drop-in for tabletop game play; bring your own game and meet fellow board and card game enthusiasts. Thursday evenings from 4-7pm.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/table-top-games/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:Masset Library\, 1700 Hodges Avenue\, Masset\, British Columbia\, V0T 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens,Teens & Tweens
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ORGANIZER;CN="Etchi%20Zaleski":MAILTO:jzaleski@virl.bc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T034326
CREATED:20251210T192506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T205500Z
UID:190113-1773331200-1773342000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Tabletop Game Night
DESCRIPTION:It’s your turn\, so drop in and play! The library has reserved space each week for drop-in tabletop game play: come as a group\, come by yourself\, BYOG (Bring Your Own Game)\, meet fellow board and card game enthusiasts. \nAll ages are welcome.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tabletop-game-night/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T034326
CREATED:20251027T234402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T234402Z
UID:191840-1773334800-1773340200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Textile Arts with Vancouver Island Fibreshed
DESCRIPTION:Come together in community with members of Vancouver Island Fibreshed for a monthly\, hands-on exploration of the textile arts. Learn about local fibre production\, sustainable dyeing\, spinning\, weaving\, and the artistry that connects land to cloth. Bring your own project or learn from fibre mentors.\n\n\n\nEach session features demonstrations\, creative projects\, and conversation about the craft and culture of slow textiles.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/textile-arts-with-vancouver-island-fibreshed/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Community Workshop,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T034326
CREATED:20260205T000706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T000706Z
UID:194637-1773334800-1773340200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Artist Trading Card Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:Join the Artist Trading Card movement! Create\, swap\, and collect art with other artists.  Materials are provided\, and all are welcome. \nATC Drop-ins are held every week on Thursdays from 5-6:30 pm. \n\nArtist trading cards (ATCs) are self-made unique works or small series\, signed and dated on the reverse by the artist/producer\, exchanged and collected by the people who participate in the collaboration.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/artist-trading-card-drop-in/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T034326
CREATED:20220913T205436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T205436Z
UID:188079-1773336600-1773340200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Intermediate Conversational Spanish
DESCRIPTION:Join us to practice speaking Spanish in a casual setting! \nOn Thursdays\, 5:30-6:30pm\, we sit and chat en español en la biblioteca. Intermediate level.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/conversational-spanish/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T034326
CREATED:20221219T002717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T002717Z
UID:195571-1773336600-1773342000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Writers Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Develop your writing in a supportive environment in this member-led group.  Share your writing with other writers for encouragement and feedback.  We welcome writers of all genres and experience.  Drop-in.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/writers-support-group-2/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:Sidney / North Saanich Library\, 10091 Resthaven Dr.\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 3G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T034326
CREATED:20260112T181251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T000917Z
UID:192554-1773336600-1773342000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Book Club
DESCRIPTION:This is a free\, open community-room booking. Please contact the organiser to register for the program. \nJoin Amanda for a discussion group to ponder life’s big questions. The purpose of this group is to explore mindfulness and spirituality beyond any one religious doctrine. Each month we will select a different book and discuss its ideas and concepts. \nPlease reach out to Amanda for the book of the month. All books read are available from the library. If a book is checked out\, please contact Amanda to discuss alternatives: \nContact & Registration: amanda.csln@gmail.com
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/mindfulness-book-club/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T034326
CREATED:20230207T212230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T212230Z
UID:174197-1773338400-1773342000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Port Alice Board Game Night
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday evening is Board Game Night at Port Alice Library. We have cards\, Clue\, Mahjong and more! Play one of ours or bring your own favorites. \nBring a friend or make some new ones. We have nice big tables and lots of great seating\, so put on your game face and come out and play! \nNo registration needed and all are welcome.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/board-game-night-3/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T034326
CREATED:20260110T004547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T004547Z
UID:192183-1773338400-1773342000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Tech Help
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for Tech Help every other Thursday and staff will help you navigate your tech problems!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tech-help-2/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:Port Clements Library\, 36 Cedar Avenue West\, Port Clements\, British Columbia\, V0T 1R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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ORGANIZER;CN="Veronika%20Higlister":MAILTO:vhiglister@virl.bc.ca
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