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SUMMARY:Mindfulness in May art exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Pop by to check out some great youth art during the Mindfulness in May art exhibition at the Qualicum library\, any time during open hours.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/mindfulness-in-may-art-exhibition/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:Qualicum Beach Library\, 660 primrose\, qualicum beach\, British Columbia\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nathan%20McKay":MAILTO:nmckay@virl.bc.ca
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SUMMARY:Birthday 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/birthday-scavenger-hunt/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children
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SUMMARY:Star Wars Quiz
DESCRIPTION:Do you know your Wookies from your Wampas? Star Wars fans of all ages are invited to complete our Star Wars “May the 4th be with You” Quiz from May 1 – 15. Complete it\, and enter our prize draw. We’ll pick a winner on May 16. May the force be with you.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/star-wars-quiz/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504
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SUMMARY:Teen Haiku Contest
DESCRIPTION:Teens (ages 13 to 18)\, write a haiku poem for a chance to win great prizes. One original poem per person. Enter online at Haiku Contest – Asian Heritage Month 2026 – Fill out form.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/haikucontest/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260504T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260504T110000
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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-6/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260504T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260504T120000
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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/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260504T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260504T163000
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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/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260504T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T010238
CREATED:20240625T213643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T231832Z
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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/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:Sooke Teen Area\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens,Teens & Tweens,Tweens
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260504T163000
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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/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children
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SUMMARY:Virtual Gardening Series - Tropical Orchids in Your Home
DESCRIPTION:Learn all about keeping tropical orchids in your home with a certified Master Gardener!\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 THE PRESENTER: \nRichard Bernier’s gardening hobby started as a preteen when one of his elderly neighbours hired him (his first job) to help them in their garden. They showed him what plants were weeds and directed him to a vegetable garden that was in dire need of weeding. \nHe gardened on and off until his teens when he discovered indoor plants. So started his journey in plant husbandry–the gardening bug had bitten him! After moving to the coast in 1994\, he became enamored with the climate and developed a taste for exotics plants both indoor and outdoor. \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-tropical-orchids-in-your-home/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,VIrtual Gardening Series
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