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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260506
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UID:197930-1777939200-1778025599@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Port Hardy Library Adventure Card
DESCRIPTION:Ahoy matey! Shiver me timbers! Treasures await you at the library! \nKids can pick up a Library Adventure Card\, then get a stamp for each adventure they have at the library. A full card of 10 adventures unlocks the Treasure Chest! Plus the full card goes into a draw for a later treasure. \nLibrary adventures include getting a library card\, borrowing a book\, telling library staff about a book they enjoyed\, do a craft… and more! \nAaaargh! The Adventure Card is available during all open hours.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/port-hardy-library-adventure-card/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTSTAMP:20260616T233219
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T175405Z
UID:198628-1777939200-1778025599@virl.bc.ca
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/2026-05-05/
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTSTAMP:20260616T233219
CREATED:20260430T185936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T185936Z
UID:201082-1777939200-1778025599@virl.bc.ca
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/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTSTAMP:20260616T233219
CREATED:20260430T225713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T225713Z
UID:201112-1777939200-1778025599@virl.bc.ca
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/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTSTAMP:20260616T233219
CREATED:20260501T173805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T173805Z
UID:200694-1777939200-1778025599@virl.bc.ca
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/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Teens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T233219
CREATED:20220422T233526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T233526Z
UID:181519-1777975200-1777982400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Knitting Group
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to K2TOG with knitters of all ages and abilities for our drop in knitting circle.  Bring your own projects\, supplies\, questions\, and expertise!  \nThe group meets every Tuesday from 10am-12pm all year round.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/knitting-group/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:Nanaimo North Large Meeting Room\, 6250 Hammond Bay Road\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, V9R 5N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T103000
DTSTAMP:20260616T233219
CREATED:20260327T175809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T175809Z
UID:198361-1777975200-1777977000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Family Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for songs\, stories and fun! This is a free drop-in program for children aged 0 – 5 years and their families and caregivers.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-storytime-8/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T110000
DTSTAMP:20260616T233219
CREATED:20251210T232055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T160143Z
UID:190660-1777977000-1777978800@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Family Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join our Staff for 30 minutes of live-action storytime fun! We’ll shake our shakers\, wave our scarves\, sing songs\, and of course read an excellent book or two. This is a free drop-in program for families.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-storytime-3/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T113000
DTSTAMP:20260616T233219
CREATED:20250906T200244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T200244Z
UID:186537-1777978800-1777980600@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-2/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T130000
DTSTAMP:20260616T233219
CREATED:20230509T001006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T001006Z
UID:177778-1777982400-1777986000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Meditation Made Easy
DESCRIPTION:Weekly drop in meditation for beginners. An introduction to different practices of mindfulness\, meditation\, and relaxation. Open to everyone. Session runs from 12:00-12:50pm in the large meeting room at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library. 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/meditation-made-easy/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T233219
CREATED:20250228T192434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T230351Z
UID:181879-1777984200-1778011200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Cowichan Tech Help
DESCRIPTION:FREE! Need help with your device? Questions about library e-resources? We’re here to help! \nSchedule\n\nSundays 12:30-4:00 (Drop-in Only)\nMondays 10:00-6:00 (Drop-in Only)\nTuesdays 12:30-8:00 (By Appointment)\nWednesdays 12:30-8:00 (Drop-in Only)\nThursdays 10:00-6:00 (By Appointment)\n\nCall 250-746-7661 to schedule an appointment. All appointments are 20 minutes. Please bring your device and any relevant passwords with you.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/cowichan-tech-help-3-2025-07-22-2026-05-05/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T233219
CREATED:20260428T180720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T185900Z
UID:200560-1777986000-1777989600@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Comox Tea with Death Doula
DESCRIPTION:Dynamic Journey Doula invites you to Tea Time… “Let’s Talk about Death and Dying”. \nIt’s not easy to talk about death or dying\, but doing it with a cup of tea may make it that little bit easier. \nTea with End of Life Practitioner Janet from Dynamic Journey Doula provides a safe and relaxed space for everyone to gather and enjoy interesting\, thought-provoking and life-affirming conversations. It’s an opportunity for people to share their experiences with the intention to increase awareness of death and the dying journey and to ask all the questions . These sessions will allow us to share valuable knowledge\, skills\, and key information that we all will need at some point in our lives.  Let’s face it! We are all going to die.  Talking about death and dying supports you and your loved ones to live a richer\, fuller life. \nEveryone is welcome to drop in to this free event.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tea-with-death-doula/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T233219
CREATED:20190612T215630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190612T215630Z
UID:177777-1777989600-1778000400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:LEGO® Club
DESCRIPTION:We provide the LEGO (and Duplo) and you provide the imagination every Tuesday afternoon. Come ready to build! \nThis is a free\, drop-in event.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/lego-club-14/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T153000
DTSTAMP:20260616T233219
CREATED:20220620T235541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T004130Z
UID:177774-1777989600-1777995000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Tech Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Get help with your smartphone\, tablet\, or laptop. Learn how to download apps\, use email\, and get answers to other beginner tech questions! We can help you learn how to get started with a particular library electronic resource\, how to get ebooks and digital audiobooks through the library\, how to stream movies\, or use electronic databases. \nCall 250-642-3022 or email sooke@virl.bc.ca to book a free one-on-one 30 minute appointment. \nPlease bring everything you need for your appointment. This may include: \n\nYour device\nAccount names and passwords\nYour library card + library account PIN\nYour email address + email account password\nAny secondary devices required for login (2-step verification)
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tech-tuesday-2/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:Sooke Meeting Room\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T233219
CREATED:20260204T235135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T235135Z
UID:194597-1777989600-1778000400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Tech Help
DESCRIPTION:Need help with your phone\, tablet\, laptop\, or another tech question? Sign up for a 30-minute\, one-on-one session with library staff and get personalized tech support. \nTech Help runs every Thursday afternoon from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Reserve your spot at the desk or give us a call!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tech-help-3/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T164500
DTSTAMP:20260616T233219
CREATED:20250918T193438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T193438Z
UID:195737-1777993200-1777999500@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Craft Studio for Teens
DESCRIPTION:Hang out and be creative. Work on your own crafts\, use our supplies\, or just do some doodling. Snacks provided. \nFor teens/tweens Ages 11+
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/craft-studio-for-teens-2026-03-10/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens,Teens & Tweens,Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T233219
CREATED:20251021T214724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T214724Z
UID:187399-1777993200-1778000400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Lego Club
DESCRIPTION:Drop in to the meeting room and use our mountains of Lego to let your imagination fly!  Challenge cards will inspire your creations.  Open to all ages.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/lego-club-2/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Teens & Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T180000
DTSTAMP:20260616T233219
CREATED:20251210T190458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T205739Z
UID:190304-1777993200-1778004000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Tech Help
DESCRIPTION:Tech Help is here to assist with your laptop\, tablet\, cellphone or ereader! \nWe can help with streaming movies\, downloading apps or music\, and using online databases. \nDrop-ins are welcome but to be sure of an appointment call the Quadra Island Library at 250-285-2216 to book.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tech-help-10/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T233219
CREATED:20240823T222021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T222021Z
UID:177771-1777995000-1778000400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Sooke LEGO® Club
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for some weekly LEGO® building fun at LEGO® Club! We provide the LEGO® (and Duplo) and you provide the imagination every Tuesday afternoon. Connect with other kids and break out the bricks for a building bonanza at the library. Best suited for ages 6-12. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. \nThis is a free\, drop-in event. Come ready to build!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/sooke-lego-club/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T163000
DTSTAMP:20260616T233219
CREATED:20260306T202132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T211142Z
UID:196360-1777995000-1777998600@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Youth Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:Interested in playing chess\, but don’t know how?  Or perhaps you are an expert and you’re looking for others to play against?  Join us at Youth Chess Club!  The library’s teen volunteers will be on hand to teach you the basics and/or play against you.  Organized by teen volunteer Kedar\, who has participated in the Canadian National Youth Championship! \nEvery Tuesday (March 24 – June 30) from 3:30 – 4:30 pm.  Drop in. \nFor Tweens & Teens.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/youth-chess-club/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens,Teens & Tweens,Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T163000
DTSTAMP:20260616T233219
CREATED:20260501T000633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T000758Z
UID:200660-1777995000-1777998600@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Japanese Children's Day Craft
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun traditional craft on Japanese Children’s Day\, May 5. \nWe will make Koinobori\, a beautiful fish-shaped decoration. Let’s get crafty! \nAll materials provided. Children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/japanese-childrens-day-craft/
LOCATION:Campbell River Library\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,Teens & Tweens
ORGANIZER;CN="Renee%20Gaudet":MAILTO:rgaudet@virl.bc.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T173000
DTSTAMP:20260616T233219
CREATED:20230913T233133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T233133Z
UID:188196-1777998600-1778002200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Conversational Scottish Gaelic
DESCRIPTION:Fàilte! Learn and practice Scottish Gaelic with others.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/conversational-scottish-gaelic/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T174500
DTSTAMP:20260616T233219
CREATED:20260407T235500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T223954Z
UID:199587-1777998600-1778003100@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Parksville Library Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a great new read and some lively discussion? The Parksville Library Book Club meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month. \nThe book club is currently full\, but please click “register” below to reserve your spot on the waiting list.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/parksville-library-book-club/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T233219
CREATED:20230114T200447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230114T200447Z
UID:177770-1778004000-1778011200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Drop-In Craft Night
DESCRIPTION:Bring your craft project(s) and materials to the library and enjoy working in a group setting with other crafters in your community! No registration required for this self-directed\, drop-in program. All are welcome\, just bring your own project and supplies and have fun!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/drop-in-craft-night-4/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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