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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322
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UID:196104-1774051200-1774137599@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Nellie Nekton Mysteries
DESCRIPTION:Calling all ocean detectives! Three ocean mysteries (in the style of Encyclopedia Brown) will be posted in the windows in the Kid’s Area of the library from March 14 – March 30: \n\nThe Case of the Seasick Ocean\nThe Case of the Missing Ice Cream\nThe Case of the Muddy Ring.\n\nPick up your field notes pamphlet\, read the mysteries and look for clues. Can you solve all three? \nThis activity is best for ages 8 and up or younger ones with help.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/nellie-nekton-mysteries/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTSTAMP:20260711T203201
CREATED:20260310T195442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T195442Z
UID:196921-1774051200-1774137599@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Spring Break @ the Library!
DESCRIPTION:All day every day during Spring Break we will have drop-in crafts and a scavenger hunt.  Make sure to visit at least once each week as there will be a different craft & hunt for the week.  We are open Tuesday to Saturday.  Crafts & scavenger hunt are for all ages but pre-schoolers will require caregivers’ help.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/spring-break-the-library/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T110000
DTSTAMP:20260711T203201
CREATED:20241005T183222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241005T183222Z
UID:193995-1774087200-1774090800@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Family Fun Time
DESCRIPTION:Sooke is hosting a drop-in Family Fun Time on Saturday mornings! We’ll have board games\, puzzles\, STEAM toys and more set up for a range of ages (mostly 0-5). A chance for self-directed play for young ones and social time for caregivers. Stop by and check it out! \nThere’s no need to register for this fun and free event. \nHope to see you here!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-fun-time/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T113000
DTSTAMP:20260711T203201
CREATED:20251129T234512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T192029Z
UID:189504-1774087200-1774092600@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Reader's Choice: A Different Kind of Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Do you love reading\, but don’t want to be told what to read? This book club is for you! Read whatever you want\, then chat with other readers. \nThird Saturday of each month.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/readers-choice-a-different-kind-of-book-club/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260711T203201
CREATED:20260214T192345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T193839Z
UID:195522-1774087200-1774094400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Teen Bookbinding Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This is first in a series teaching a variety of bookbinding techniques for ages 12-18 \n\n\n\nSign up for this beginner level workshop and take home a 5-hole pamphlet stitch book made by you! \n\n\nAll materials provided by us. \n\n\n\n\nRegistration required: NanaimoHarbourfront@virl.bc.ca
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/teen-bookbinding-workshop/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260711T203201
CREATED:20260310T223127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T223127Z
UID:201446-1774087200-1774094400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:Checkmate! It’s an all ages Chess club at the Library every Saturday from 10am until 12pm. Come to learn or come to help teach the next generation of chess players in a casual and friendly environment. \nChess set are provided but feel free to bring your own.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/chess-club-3/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260711T203201
CREATED:20220823T225940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T225940Z
UID:174621-1774089000-1774094400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Family Play Day
DESCRIPTION:The Courtenay Library is hosting a drop-in play day on Saturday mornings! \nThe program room will be set up with toys & activities for a range of ages (mostly 0-5). A chance for self-directed play for young ones and social time for caregivers. Stop by and check it out!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-play-day/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T143000
DTSTAMP:20260711T203201
CREATED:20260314T195035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T195035Z
UID:197029-1774089000-1774103400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Mystery of the Vanishing Books
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a library (mis)adventure and save the library! Bring a team or strike out on your own. \nThere’s something wrong at the Port Alice library. Books are vanishing off the shelves\, and the culprit is mocking us! Can you solve the puzzles and save the library before the books are lost forever?
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/mystery-of-the-vanishing-books-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Families,Teens & Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T113000
DTSTAMP:20260711T203201
CREATED:20221028T212940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T212940Z
UID:174623-1774090800-1774092600@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Family StoryTime
DESCRIPTION:Stories\, rhymes\, action songs\, and more!  Best for 1-4 year olds.  Listening & participating in engaging stories\, songs\, and rhymes help toddlers & preschoolers to develop crucial early language and literacy skills.  Having fun and socializing are also part of every storytime!  See you soon  🙂
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/storytime-3/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T113000
DTSTAMP:20260711T203201
CREATED:20240823T232258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T232258Z
UID:193981-1774090800-1774092600@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Sooke All-Ages Family Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us at an all-ages family Storytime for songs\, rhymes\, stories\, and more as we shake our sillies out and wiggle our waggles away. Connect with other families and strengthen early literacy skills! Fun for the whole family\, best suited for children 3-12. \nIf you have any questions\, please email us at Sooke@virl.bc.ca.  \nThis is a free\, drop-in program that does not require registration.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/sooke-all-ages-family-storytime/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T113000
DTSTAMP:20260711T203201
CREATED:20240828T203640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T172340Z
UID:194235-1774090800-1774092600@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Family Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Drop by the library and join Librarian Kaitlin every Saturday morning for stories\, songs and rhymes all around a fun a theme! Fun for the whole Family! \nChildren must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program.  All ages are welcome!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-storytime-10/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T113000
DTSTAMP:20260711T203201
CREATED:20250906T200244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T200244Z
UID:186506-1774090800-1774092600@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-2/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260711T203201
CREATED:20260303T010509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T205028Z
UID:196141-1774090800-1774105200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Oceanside Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:Swing by and join us for a thrilling game of chess! Everyone welcome\, games are provided. \nThe Oceanside Chess club meets every Saturday from 11-3 pm at the Parksville library\, except the first Saturday of the month.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/oceanside-chess-club/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Everyone,Families,Seniors,Teens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260711T203201
CREATED:20260315T002239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T183238Z
UID:197165-1774090800-1774094400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Open Playroom
DESCRIPTION:After Storytime\, stick around and play! \nEnjoy our array of toys\, meet and play with other families! \nThis is a drop-in\, free-range\, self-directed playtime for younger children and their caregivers.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/open-playroom/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T123000
DTSTAMP:20260711T203201
CREATED:20240917T223145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T195629Z
UID:181792-1774092600-1774096200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Sooke Crafts for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturdays from 11:30am-12:30pm in our multipurpose room for crafts! This is a free\, drop-in event that does not require registration. Suitable for ages 3-12 years. All ages welcome.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/sooke-crafts-for-kids-2025-09-06/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260711T203201
CREATED:20260106T225352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T225352Z
UID:191827-1774098000-1774105200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Saturday Crafternoons
DESCRIPTION:Bring your supplies and join us and fellow crafters on Saturday afternoons to learn a new craft or finish an old one.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/saturday-crafternoons/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:Masset Library\, 1700 Hodges Avenue\, Masset\, British Columbia\, V0T 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="Etchi%20Zaleski":MAILTO:jzaleski@virl.bc.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T153000
DTSTAMP:20260711T203201
CREATED:20260130T225734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T225734Z
UID:194309-1774099800-1774107000@virl.bc.ca
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/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Everyone,Seniors,Teens & Tweens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260711T203201
CREATED:20220906T201151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T201151Z
UID:174622-1774101600-1774108800@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Knitters at the Library
DESCRIPTION:Drop by with your projects and enjoy the company of fellow knitting enthusiasts! Crochet and other textile arts are also very welcome to join! \nMeets Saturdays from 2 to 4 PM in the Sooke Library lounge by the fireplace.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/knitters-at-the-library/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T153000
DTSTAMP:20260711T203201
CREATED:20260227T011523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T144148Z
UID:195959-1774101600-1774107000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Ocean Station Sidney
DESCRIPTION:Join our Scientist-In-Residence\, Dr. Sophia Johannessen\, for an afternoon of science for the whole family! \nKids of all ages are invited to try out four ocean activity stations. Look at tiny plankton through a microscope. Guess what will happen when salt water and fresh water mix. Try on lab and field gear (and take a selfie as an ocean scientist\, if you like.) Make your own ocean sticker or badge. Then head into the children’s section of the library to solve the Nellie Nekton ocean mysteries. \nDr. Sophia Johannessen is a geochemical oceanographer at Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Institute of Ocean Sciences in North Saanich. She studies the effects of climate change and other human activities on the coastal ocean. Her recent projects include studies of the change in productivity in the Salish Sea\, the fate of diluted bitumen spilled in BC coastal waters\, and the potential for “blue carbon” storage in seagrass meadows for climate change mitigation. She works mainly in the coastal waters of British Columbia\, but she has also worked in the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans and most recently in the coastal waters of Antarctica.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/ocean-station-sidney/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T153000
DTSTAMP:20260711T203201
CREATED:20220915T215922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T235406Z
UID:111488-1774103400-1774107000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Teen Advisory Group
DESCRIPTION:CALLING ALL TEENS: meet other like-minded youth in Nanaimo\, gain community service hours and help organize and facilitate activities at the library!  \nBeing a part of Teen Advisory Group could include participating in; \n\nTeen Book Club\nGame nights\nTeen tech support\nReading Buddies\nEscape Rooms\nCrafts for kids\nGuest speakers\nThemed activity night\nTAG picks (reading/listening/watching suggestions)\nTeen experts\nTeen advocates\n\n2:30-3:30 PM on the third Saturday of each month \nEmail NanaimoNorth@virl.bc.ca or apply to be a TAG member at the link below! \nFind out more about VIRL’s Teen Advisory Groups here: https://virl.bc.ca/read-watch-listen/audience/teens/teen-advisory-group/
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/teen-advisory-group-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T170000
DTSTAMP:20260711T203201
CREATED:20260306T010145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T010145Z
UID:196328-1774108800-1774112400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Book Launch: Walking Each Other Home with Sharon McInnes
DESCRIPTION:Join local author and broadcaster Sharon McInnes at the Courtenay Library for the launch of her new memoir\, Walking Each Other Home. Sharon will read from the book and speak about her family’s caregiving journey\, reflecting on love\, loss\, and the quiet work of showing up for one another. The event will include a Q&A and a book signing.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/book-launch-walking-each-other-home-with-sharon-mcinnes/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T170000
DTSTAMP:20260711T203201
CREATED:20260305T000008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T000008Z
UID:196297-1774112400-1774112400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Spring Break Stuffie Sleepover
DESCRIPTION:Looking for something fun for your stuffies to do this Spring Break? Register them for the Stuffie Sleepover at the library! \nDrop off your stuffed animal bestie by 5PM on Thursday\, March 19 and let them enjoy a sleepover adventure at the library. Pick them up Saturday morning and get a photo book of their adventures! \nRegistration required\, limited spaces available. Call branch at 250-642-3022 to register.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/spring-break-stuffie-sleepover/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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