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SUMMARY:Spring Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Looking for something fun to do?\nCheck out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve the riddle to be entered into a prize draw! Check back often for a new theme!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/spring-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260413T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260413T110000
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SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join Librarian Ginger for storytime at the Ladysmith Branch.  The books and songs are chosen to appeal to people 2-6 years old\, but folks of all ages are welcome. \nThere is no registration required for this program. \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to phone us at 250-245-2322\, or email ladysmith@virl.bc.ca
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-storytime-6/2026-04-13/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260413T120000
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SUMMARY:Coffee Morning
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Cowichan Library for free coffee\, tea\, snacks and socializing.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/coffee-morning/2026-04-13/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260413T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260413T153000
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SUMMARY:Scrabble Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:Join us for fun and friendly competition! \n\nScrabble sets available\nBring your own set if you have one\nAll skill levels welcome!\n\n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/scrabble-drop-in/2026-04-13/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260413T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260413T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T041044
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SUMMARY:Builders' Club at the Wellington Library
DESCRIPTION:Calling all builders! Join us every Monday\, from 2:30-4:30 PM\, at the Nanaimo Wellington library. \nWe will have LEGO® bricks\, MagnaTiles\, and more for fun and creative hands-on play. \nAges 3+ welcome. \nNOTE: Parents/guardians/caregivers must remain in the branch while their children are attending library programs.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/builders-club-at-the-wellington-library/2026-04-13/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260413T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260413T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T041044
CREATED:20240625T213643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T000302Z
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SUMMARY:Nintendo Switch Gaming in Sooke
DESCRIPTION:Drop by the Sooke Branch between 3:00 – 5:00 PM to play Mario Kart\, Minecraft or Fall Guys on our Nintendo Switch in the Teen Area! All patrons aged 10-18 with their own library card welcome!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/nintendo-switch-gaming-in-sooke/2026-04-13/
LOCATION:Sooke Teen Area\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens,Teens & Tweens,Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260413T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260413T163000
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SUMMARY:Paws and Tales: Read to Carlie
DESCRIPTION:Introducing Carlie\, 0ne of our furry library assistants! \nPaws and Tales is a reading program for kids ages 7 and up. Young readers can bring a book and sign up for a 20-minute reading session with Carlie\, a certified therapy dog from the Pacific Animal Therapy Society. \nCarlie is a patient and friendly listener who loves stories and meeting new friends. This program helps children practice reading aloud with a comforting companion\, build confidence\, and make reading a fun experience. \nTo register\, visit the branch or call 250-642-3022 to book a 20-minute slot. An adult must accompany each child. \nThe Pacific Animal Therapy Society has been providing compassionate pet therapy to Vancouver Islanders for over 35 years. \n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/paws-and-tales-read-to-carlie/2026-04-13/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260413T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260413T200000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Gardening Series - Spring Preparation
DESCRIPTION:Learn all about preparing your garden in spring with a panel of certified Master Gardeners!\n\n\n\nThis is a FREE course that will take place virtually on Zoom. *Please REGISTER to receive the link and event material & updates. \nSee the rest of the events in the series here. Take a look at the great back catalogue of our Virtual Gardening Series here. \nABOUT VIMGA: \nThe Vancouver Island Master Gardeners Association (VIMGA) is a chapter of the Master Gardeners Association\, an international service society of specially trained volunteers who teach science-based sustainable gardening practices to home gardeners. VIMGA is one of the 5 chapters in the British Columbia Association and partnering with the Victoria chapter\, specializes in the stewardship of Vancouver Island’s unique environment.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/virtual-gardening-series-spring-preparation/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,VIrtual Gardening Series
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