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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTSTAMP:20260616T215653
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T175717Z
UID:196505-1781740800-1781827199@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Puzzle Time
DESCRIPTION:Feeling puzzled? Join us at the library for Puzzle Time. Work on our puzzle\, or take one home with you. Enjoy our FREE perks\, use the public computers\, or relax in a comfy chair with a book or magazine. There’s so much to enjoy at the library\, and it’s all FREE! \nQuestions? Call us at 250.281.2263 or visit the library.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/woss-library-puzzle-table/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTSTAMP:20260616T215653
CREATED:20260110T001927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T001927Z
UID:192112-1781740800-1781827199@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Tea Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a cup of tea on us all day at the library while you browse and gather  🙂
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tea-thursday/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTSTAMP:20260616T215653
CREATED:20260326T221819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T222737Z
UID:197974-1781740800-1781827199@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/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTSTAMP:20260616T215653
CREATED:20260523T213727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T213727Z
UID:201826-1781740800-1781827199@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/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T215653
CREATED:20260528T164842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T165141Z
UID:202015-1781769600-1781802000@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/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T215653
CREATED:20220529T223340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220529T223340Z
UID:180394-1781776800-1781784000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Chemainus Textile Circle
DESCRIPTION:Drop by and sit in with the Chemainus Textile Circle   \nMeets Thursdays from 10:00 to Noon in the library’s Multi-Purpose Room. \nKnitters\, Crocheters\, Spinners \, Embroiderers welcome!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/chemainus-knitting-circle/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T113000
DTSTAMP:20260616T215653
CREATED:20260530T221515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T221515Z
UID:202271-1781778600-1781782200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Summer Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Bring your littlest ones to the library every Thursday this summer for stories\, songs\, rhymes and movement. Best for 0—5 years but older siblings are welcome. No registration required.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/summer-storytime/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T113000
DTSTAMP:20260616T215653
CREATED:20250906T200244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T200244Z
UID:186569-1781780400-1781782200@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-2/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T215653
CREATED:20260603T234008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T155759Z
UID:202595-1781780400-1781784000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Open Playroom
DESCRIPTION:After Storytime\, stick around and play!\nEnjoy our array of toys\, meet and play with other families!\nThis is a drop-in\, free-range\, self-directed playtime for younger children and their caregivers.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/open-playroom-3/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:Campbell River Library\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Renee%20Gaudet":MAILTO:rgaudet@virl.bc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T215653
CREATED:20221103T021537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T021537Z
UID:180395-1781787600-1781794800@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:The Knit Wits (Bowser textile group)
DESCRIPTION:Visit Bowser Library and be a Knit Wit! 🙂 \nJoin us at 1:00 each Thursday 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-2026-06-18/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T215653
CREATED:20260410T232025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T232025Z
UID:199988-1781791200-1781798400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Seniors Community Connector Weekly Drop-In Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Drop by and chat with the friendly Senior’s Community Connector\, Melissa Neville\, from People for a Healthy Community between 2:00 and 4:00 every Thursday at the library.  Ask her about the many programs and support services that are available to you as a person 55 years or older and a member of this community.  You may call her at 250-325-9010 to make an appointment or just drop by the library to see if she is free.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/seniors-community-connector-weekly-drop-in-sessions/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T163000
DTSTAMP:20260616T215653
CREATED:20251016T235956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T183034Z
UID:188817-1781793000-1781800200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:LEGO® Club
DESCRIPTION:Kids\, join us for creative building fun! We provide the LEGO®. \nThis is a free drop-in event. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/lego-club/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T215653
CREATED:20260608T182707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T183018Z
UID:202858-1781794800-1781798400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Tech Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Have a tech question and don’t know where to start? Book a free\, thirty minute one-on-one tech help appointment with a library staff member\, and get your basic tech questions answered! \nWe can help with your smartphones\, tablets\, ereaders\, laptops\, introduction to using digital library resources\, and more! \nTo book\, please call\, email\, or visit us in-person: \n1-877-415-8475 \nNanaimoHarbourfront@virl.bc.ca \nPlease bring everything you need for your appointment. \nThis may include: \n\nYour device that you need help with\nAccount names and passwords associated with accounts we will be working with (e.g. email\, social media pages)\nIf you are needing help with digital resources\, please bring your library card and library account PIN\n\n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tech-thursday/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T215653
CREATED:20250924T234241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T234241Z
UID:185755-1781798400-1781809200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Table Top Games
DESCRIPTION:It’s your turn! Drop-in for tabletop game play; bring your own game and meet fellow board and card game enthusiasts. Thursday evenings from 4-7pm.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/table-top-games/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:Masset Library\, 1700 Hodges Avenue\, Masset\, British Columbia\, V0T 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens,Teens & Tweens
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ORGANIZER;CN="Etchi%20Zaleski":MAILTO:jzaleski@virl.bc.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T215653
CREATED:20251210T192506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T205509Z
UID:190168-1781798400-1781809200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Tabletop Game Night
DESCRIPTION:It’s your turn\, so drop in and play! The library has reserved space each week for drop-in tabletop game play: come as a group\, come by yourself\, BYOG (Bring Your Own Game)\, meet fellow board and card game enthusiasts. \nAll ages are welcome.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tabletop-game-night/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T215653
CREATED:20260606T002831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T222841Z
UID:202816-1781798400-1781809200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Meet & Greet with Dr. Bergin Tam
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Tam is a veterinarian considering making his home on Gabriola Island and setting up his practice here.  He would love to meet members of the community to find out what it’s like to live and work here on our beautiful island.  Come by and have a chat!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/meet-greet-with-dr-bergen-tam/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T183000
DTSTAMP:20260616T215653
CREATED:20260205T000706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T235940Z
UID:194651-1781802000-1781807400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Casual Crafters
DESCRIPTION:Join us to create\, relax\, and connect. Materials are provided\, and all are welcome.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/casual-crafters/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T215653
CREATED:20260509T202949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T202949Z
UID:201009-1781802000-1781809200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Craft Night
DESCRIPTION:A casual\, drop-in event for crafters of all sorts. Bring your current project to the library and make progress at your own pace while connecting with other crafters. Whether you knit\, paint\, embroider\, bead\, sketch\, mend clothes\, or do anything else crafty\, you’re welcome! \nNeed some inspiration? Check out Creativebug for video tutorials on any craft you can think of. \nAll ages are welcome. Children under 12 must be supervised by someone 16 years or older.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/craft-night/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T183000
DTSTAMP:20260616T215653
CREATED:20220913T205436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T205436Z
UID:188093-1781803800-1781807400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Intermediate Conversational Spanish
DESCRIPTION:Join us to practice speaking Spanish in a casual setting! \nOn Thursdays\, 5:30-6:30pm\, we sit and chat en español en la biblioteca. Intermediate level.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/conversational-spanish/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T215653
CREATED:20260112T181251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T181251Z
UID:192569-1781803800-1781809200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Book Club
DESCRIPTION:This is a free\, open community-room booking. Please contact the organiser to register for the program. \nJoin Amanda for a discussion group to ponder life’s big questions. The purpose of this group is to explore mindfulness and spirituality beyond any one religious doctrine. Each month we will select a different book and discuss its ideas and concepts. \nPlease reach out to Amanda for the book of the month. All books read are available from the library. If a book is checked out\, please contact Amanda to discuss alternatives: \nContact & Registration: amanda.csln@gmail.com
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/mindfulness-book-club/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T215653
CREATED:20230207T212230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T212230Z
UID:180396-1781805600-1781809200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Port Alice Board Game Night
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday evening is Board Game Night at Port Alice Library. We have cards\, Clue\, Mahjong and more! Play one of ours or bring your own favorites. \nBring a friend or make some new ones. We have nice big tables and lots of great seating\, so put on your game face and come out and play! \nNo registration needed and all are welcome.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/board-game-night-3/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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