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SUMMARY:Pride 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/pride-scavenger-hunt/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children
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SUMMARY:Teddy Bear Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Calling all 2SLGBTQIA+ families\, friends\, and allies! \nPack a picnic\, bring your families\, and join us for a day at Centennial Park! \nJoin the Cowichan library in partnership with PFLAG and Cowichan Pride Society for a day of picnic fun! \nWhat to bring: \n\nPicnic lunch and water\nBlanket or chairs\nSunscreen and hat\n\n  \n*Note \nActivities include: crafts\, parachute\, button maker\, books\, and water park. \n(Please pack extra clothes for the water park)
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/teddy-bear-picnic/
LOCATION:Centennial Park\, 325 First Street\, Duncan\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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SUMMARY:Summer Drop In Art Social!
DESCRIPTION:Beat the heat and join us for a fun and casual art drop in! Bring your own supplies\, or use what we provide! \nOpen to all ages and experiences\, and all forms of arts and crafts welcome. \nMeet in the Large Meeting Room on the second floor of the Nanaimo Harbourfront Library.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/summer-drop-in-art-social/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260614T163000
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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/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults
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