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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/2026-06-22/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260622T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260622T170000
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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/2026-06-22/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260622T103000
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SUMMARY:Coffee Morning
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Cowichan Library for free coffee\, tea\, snacks and socializing.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/coffee-morning/2026-06-22/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260622T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260622T153000
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SUMMARY:Scrabble Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:Join us for fun and friendly competition! \n\nScrabble sets available\nBring your own set if you have one\nAll skill levels welcome!\n\n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/scrabble-drop-in/2026-06-22/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260622T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260622T163000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062143
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SUMMARY:Builders' Club at the Wellington Library
DESCRIPTION:Calling all builders! Join us every Monday\, from 2:30-4:30 PM\, at the Nanaimo Wellington library. \nWe will have LEGO® bricks\, MagnaTiles\, and more for fun and creative hands-on play. \nAges 3+ welcome. \nNOTE: Parents/guardians/caregivers must remain in the branch while their children are attending library programs.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/builders-club-at-the-wellington-library/2026-06-22/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260622T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260622T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T231835Z
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SUMMARY:Nintendo Switch Gaming in Sooke
DESCRIPTION:Drop by the Sooke Branch between 3:00 – 5:00 PM to play Mario Kart\, Minecraft or Fall Guys on our Nintendo Switch in the Teen Area! All patrons aged 10-18 with their own library card welcome!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/nintendo-switch-gaming-in-sooke/2026-06-22/
LOCATION:Sooke Teen Area\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens,Teens & Tweens,Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260622T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260622T163000
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SUMMARY:Paws and Tales: Read to Carlie
DESCRIPTION:Introducing Carlie\, 0ne 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 Carlie\, a certified therapy dog from the Pacific Animal Therapy Society. \nCarlie 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 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/paws-and-tales-read-to-carlie/2026-06-22/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children
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