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X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Vancouver Island Regional Library
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260520
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UID:197944-1779148800-1779235199@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/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054830
CREATED:20220422T233526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T233526Z
UID:181521-1779184800-1779192000@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/2026-05-19/
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:20260519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T103000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054830
CREATED:20260327T175809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T175809Z
UID:198363-1779184800-1779186600@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-8/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054830
CREATED:20220428T221041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T170822Z
UID:193252-1779186600-1779188400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Qualicum Beach Tuesday Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join Nathan for a family storytime\, geared for pre-school ages\, but all are welcome. Drop-in\, no registration required. \n  \n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/qualicum-beach-family-storytime-2022-12-06/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nathan%20McKay":MAILTO:nmckay@virl.bc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054830
CREATED:20251210T232055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T160143Z
UID:190662-1779186600-1779188400@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-3/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054830
CREATED:20250906T200244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T200244Z
UID:186547-1779188400-1779190200@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-2/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054830
CREATED:20230509T001006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T001006Z
UID:178212-1779192000-1779195600@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/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054830
CREATED:20251130T001651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T001651Z
UID:189586-1779192000-1779195600@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Practice Your English in Port Hardy
DESCRIPTION:Meet other people who are learning to speak English. Practice English in a relaxed setting. Bring a snack or a drink and join us every Friday between 12 pm and 1 pm. \n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/practice-your-english-in-port-hardy/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054830
CREATED:20250228T192434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T230351Z
UID:181881-1779193800-1779220800@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-3-2025-07-22-2026-05-19/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054830
CREATED:20260415T225554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T225644Z
UID:200174-1779193800-1779202800@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Make Healthy Energy Ball Snacks
DESCRIPTION:Need an afternoon pick-me-up or a quick healthy snack? Join us on Tuesday\, May 19 to learn how to make energy balls\, healthy snacks that taste amazing. All supplies are included in this free event! \nPart of the Cooks and Books series\, a joint venture with Island Health and Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/make-healthy-energy-ball-snacks/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054830
CREATED:20190612T215630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190612T215630Z
UID:178211-1779199200-1779210000@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-14/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054830
CREATED:20220620T235541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T001919Z
UID:178208-1779199200-1779204600@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-2/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Sooke Meeting Room\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054830
CREATED:20260204T235135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T235135Z
UID:194599-1779199200-1779210000@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-3/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T164500
DTSTAMP:20260417T054830
CREATED:20250918T193438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T193438Z
UID:195739-1779202800-1779209100@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-2026-03-10/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens,Teens & Tweens,Tweens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054830
CREATED:20251021T214724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T214724Z
UID:187401-1779202800-1779210000@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-2/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Teens & Tweens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054830
CREATED:20251210T190458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T205740Z
UID:190306-1779202800-1779213600@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-10/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054830
CREATED:20240823T222021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T222021Z
UID:178206-1779204600-1779210000@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/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054830
CREATED:20260306T202132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T202132Z
UID:196362-1779204600-1779208200@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/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens,Teens & Tweens,Tweens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054830
CREATED:20260314T233554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T182314Z
UID:197124-1779204600-1779210000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Teen Board Game Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:Calling all teenage board game-lovers! Are you between the ages of 13 – 18? Are you looking for a place to chill with your friends after school? \nJoin us every Tuesday for the new Teen Board Game Drop-in in our multi-purpose room. \nBring a group of pals or meet some new ones! Try one of our games or feel free to bring your own! \nQuestions? Email rgaudet@virl.bc.ca for more information.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/teen-board-game-drop-in/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T173000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054830
CREATED:20230913T233133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T233133Z
UID:188198-1779208200-1779211800@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/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054830
CREATED:20230114T200447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230114T200447Z
UID:178205-1779213600-1779220800@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-4/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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