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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.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/great-land-grab-2026-06-26/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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SUMMARY:Art Supplies Swap
DESCRIPTION:Have you accumulated art supplies that you rarely (if ever) use? Want to try out a new artistic hobby without having to spend a lot of money? \nCome to our Art Supplies Swap! \nBring your donations of good condition arts and craft supplies to the library to help them find a new home\, and pick up some fresh materials for free! \nDrop by Sunday\, July 5\, 11:00am-1:00pm in the Sooke multipurpose room. \nDonations can be dropped off at the Sooke library from June 29 – July 5 only.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/art-supplies-swap/
LOCATION:Sooke Multipurpose Room\, 6671 Wadams Way\, Sooke\, British Columbia\, V9Z 1A4
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Families
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SUMMARY:Collage Club!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library for a drop-in fun and casual collage club! If you have supplies\, feel free to bring them\, or use what the library offers. \nAll ages and experience welcome and encouraged to join! \nLed by local artist Bella Doyle. View her work on Instagram @pocketfullofponder.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/collage-club/2026-07-05/
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/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T173000
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SUMMARY:D&D Club: Campaign
DESCRIPTION:Let’s band together and save the world! Join us for a short Dungeons & Dragons campaign\, played over several weeks on Sundays this Summer.\nSupplies will be provided and spaces are limited. \nPre-registration is mandatory. Sign up today in person\, phone us\, or email crinfo@virl.bc.ca
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/dd-club-campaign/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Campbell River Library\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens,Teens & Tweens,Tweens
ORGANIZER;CN="Renee%20Gaudet":MAILTO:rgaudet@virl.bc.ca
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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/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults
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