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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:20260419T140000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Board Game Group
DESCRIPTION:Meet new people or bring your friends/family!  This board game group meets on first and third Sundays from 1-3:30pm and is a drop-in event. \nWe have lots of games for you to try and enjoy including: \n\nCatan\n7 Wonders\nAlhambra\nCyclades\nPandemic\nClue\nDune\nSheriff of Nottigham\nAnd many more!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/sunday-board-game-group-2026-04-19/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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SUMMARY:Paws and Tales: Read to Rosie
DESCRIPTION:Introducing Rosie\, one 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 Rosie\, a certified therapy dog from the Pacific Animal Therapy Society. \nRosie 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(Note: Rosie is the one wearing a scarf; her human is Barb.)
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/paws-and-tales-read-to-rosie/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260419T153000
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SUMMARY:Poetry Event with Kamal Parmar
DESCRIPTION:These poems speak lucidly about the beauty of Nature that is awe-inspiring. Its beauty is everywhere—it is mesmerising and spell binding. The poet requests the reader to not only see the Grand tapestry of Nature but also ‘feel it’ as an integral part of ourselves. We need to stop awhile and look around us\, as we see the slow transition of the seasons\, leaving behind their enchanting trail. Nature is whimsical. It speaks a language that we need to decipher. \nLocal poet and writer\, Kamal Parmar has been passionately involved in writing since the last 20 years. Her genre is poetry and she has a few books to her credit. Her poems are simple\, though\npoised and evocative enough to set the reader thinking. She also has several poetry publications in reputed Canadian literary journals and magazines. She has a few books published in UK\, Canada and India. She has won many Honorable Mentions and prizes for her poems. She has also given many poetry readings and presentations in various libraries\, in ON\, SK and in BC. Her books are available in most libraries in various provinces of Canada. She is a member of a Haiku Canada\, a professional member of the Canadian Authors Association and of The Writers Union of Canada and a full member of the League of Canadian Poets. She was also an active member of the Saskatchewan Writers Guild and a past Board member of the Federation of BC Writers. She was the former Poet Laureate of the City of Nanaimo\, BC. \nJoin local poet and writer Kamal for a poetry reading along with two other feature local poets\, Carla Stein and Ian Cognito. \nThere will be an Open Mic. at 3 pm. on a first come\, first served basis. All are welcome to join and participate.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/poetry-event-with-kamal-parmar/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260419T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260419T163000
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SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write: Nanaimo
DESCRIPTION:Shut Up & Write! is a global community that empowers writers to overcome procrastination\, silence their inner critic\, and make consistent progress on their projects. Our events provide a structured and focused environment where writers can come together\, set aside distractions\, and achieve their writing goals. \nMeets every Sunday! \nPlease register per session: www.meetup.com/shutupandwritenanaimo \n  \n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/shut-up-write-nanaimo/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260419T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T183918Z
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SUMMARY:STEAM Tinker Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Families: join us on Sundays for an afternoon of tinkering! Come by and play with Lego\, Keva Planks\, Gravitrax\, 3D Magnetic Builders and more! Explore activities relating to science\, technology\, engineering\, arts and math\, and meet other like-minded people. \nThis is a free\, drop-in event. Best suited for school-aged children and their families.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tinker/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Sooke Multipurpose Room\, 6671 Wadams Way\, Sooke\, British Columbia\, V9Z 1A4
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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