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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260617
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UID:197972-1781568000-1781654399@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/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260617
DTSTAMP:20260616T173018
CREATED:20260523T213727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T213727Z
UID:201824-1781568000-1781654399@virl.bc.ca
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/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T173018
CREATED:20260528T164842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T165141Z
UID:202013-1781596800-1781629200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:The Great Land Grab Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Island Local History Society and the Nanaimo Museum have partnered to develop a travelling exhibit: The Great Vancouver Island Land Grab. \nThe exhibit introduces visitors to the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Land Grant of 1887 — also known as the great land grab. Through graphic novel and comic style panels\, video\, and interactive elements\, visitors learn what happened\, who is affected\, and what it means for today. \nFeaturing illustrations by: \n\nEliot White-Hill\, Kwulasultun – Snuneymuxw First Nation\nJordanna George\, T’Sou-ke First Nation\nGord Hill\, Kwakwaka’wakw Nation\n\nThe exhibit is bilingual (English and French) and will travel Vancouver Island through 2026 and 2027. The exhibit begins at the Nanaimo Harbourfront Library in June 2026. \nVIRL is proud to partner with the Vancouver Island Local History Society and the Nanaimo Museum to launch this. Or something like that.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/great-land-grab/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T173018
CREATED:20260616T201018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T201018Z
UID:203098-1781596800-1781629200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Healthy Kids Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Friday during the summer for a special storytime focusing on staying healthy. Presented in partnership with Island Health.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/healthy-kids-storytime-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T173018
CREATED:20220422T233526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T233526Z
UID:181525-1781604000-1781611200@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/2026-06-16/
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:20260616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T103000
DTSTAMP:20260616T173018
CREATED:20260327T175809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T175809Z
UID:198367-1781604000-1781605800@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-8/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T110000
DTSTAMP:20260616T173018
CREATED:20251210T232055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T160146Z
UID:190666-1781605800-1781607600@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-3/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T113000
DTSTAMP:20260616T173018
CREATED:20260511T221919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T221919Z
UID:201019-1781605800-1781609400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Scams and Fraud Seminar: Recognize\, Reject\, Report
DESCRIPTION:Frauds & scams impact all of us. In 2025\, Canadians lost over $500 Million! \nLearn more about how to recognize frauds and scams\, the tools that fraudsters use\, common schemes targeting Canadian seniors\, safety strategies\, and resources for reporting and staying up to date. \nDrop-in. No registration required. \nPresented in Partnership with:
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/scams-and-fraud-seminar-recognize-reject-report/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T113000
DTSTAMP:20260616T173018
CREATED:20250906T200244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T200244Z
UID:186567-1781607600-1781609400@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-2/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T130000
DTSTAMP:20260616T173018
CREATED:20230509T001006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T001006Z
UID:180355-1781611200-1781614800@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/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T143000
DTSTAMP:20260616T173018
CREATED:20260605T190726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T190726Z
UID:202773-1781613000-1781620200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:The Knit Wits (Bowser textile group)
DESCRIPTION:Visit Bowser Library and be a Knit Wit!  \nJoin us at 12:30 pm to sit\, chat\, and get a little work done on your textile projects.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/the-knit-wits-bowser-textile-group/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T173018
CREATED:20190612T215630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190612T215630Z
UID:180354-1781618400-1781629200@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-14/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T153000
DTSTAMP:20260616T173018
CREATED:20220620T235541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T004133Z
UID:180351-1781618400-1781623800@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-2/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:Sooke Meeting Room\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T173018
CREATED:20260204T235135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T235135Z
UID:194603-1781618400-1781629200@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-3/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T164500
DTSTAMP:20260616T173018
CREATED:20250918T193438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T193438Z
UID:195743-1781622000-1781628300@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-2026-03-10/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens,Teens & Tweens,Tweens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T173018
CREATED:20251021T214724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T214724Z
UID:187419-1781622000-1781629200@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-2/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Teens & Tweens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T180000
DTSTAMP:20260616T173018
CREATED:20251210T190458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T205743Z
UID:190310-1781622000-1781632800@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-10/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T173018
CREATED:20240823T222021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T222021Z
UID:180349-1781623800-1781629200@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/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T163000
DTSTAMP:20260616T173018
CREATED:20260306T202132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T202132Z
UID:202787-1781623800-1781627400@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/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens,Teens & Tweens,Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T173000
DTSTAMP:20260616T173018
CREATED:20230913T233133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T233133Z
UID:188202-1781627400-1781631000@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/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T173018
CREATED:20260603T203701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T203701Z
UID:202505-1781631000-1781636400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Supporting Parents in Supporting Teens with Breanna Brosko
DESCRIPTION:Learn about potential challenges and discuss different ways you can support your teen through the transition into high school\, and find out about what local programs and events are available to them this summer. \nPresented by Youth Support Worker Breanna Brosko of It Takes a Village Support Services. \nPlease register for this event on Breanna’s website here.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/supporting-parents-in-supporting-teens-with-breanna-brosko/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T173018
CREATED:20230114T200447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230114T200447Z
UID:180348-1781632800-1781640000@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-4/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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