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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTSTAMP:20260707T051127
CREATED:20250224T175717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T175717Z
UID:196525-1784764800-1784851199@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/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTSTAMP:20260707T051127
CREATED:20260110T001927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T001927Z
UID:192117-1784764800-1784851199@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/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTSTAMP:20260707T051127
CREATED:20260326T221819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T153358Z
UID:198009-1784764800-1784851199@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/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T120000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051127
CREATED:20220529T223340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220529T223340Z
UID:182074-1784800800-1784808000@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/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T180000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051127
CREATED:20260514T234551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T200301Z
UID:201184-1784800800-1784829600@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Comox Stuffy Sleepover
DESCRIPTION:Let your stuffy join an “Under the Sea” vacation at the library this summer! We will take very good care of all the stuffies as we pamper and entertain them with lots of sea-tastic adventures. Receive a booklet with photos and a story about all they got up to!  \nAges 0-12. 1 stuffy/child. No registration required. Stuffy must be able to fit in a child’s backpack\, nothing larger please.  \nDropoff July 20-25 \nPick-up Aug. 1 onwards with booklet
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/comox-stuffy-sleepover/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T170000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051127
CREATED:20260528T164842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T164842Z
UID:204503-1784800800-1784826000@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.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/great-land-grab-2026-06-26/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T110000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051127
CREATED:20260515T222141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T222141Z
UID:201227-1784802600-1784804400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Baby Rhyme Time at Nanaimo North
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy songs\, stories\, lap bounces\, fingerplays and more during drop-in Baby Rhyme Time at the Nanaimo North branch of the library. Geared towards babies ages 0-24 months and a parent or caregiver. Older siblings welcome. \nBaby Rhyme Time will take place every Thursday at 10:30 AM from July 2 – August 27.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/baby-rhyme-time-at-nanaimo-north-3/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T113000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051127
CREATED:20260530T222030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T222030Z
UID:202281-1784802600-1784806200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Meet Real Firefighters!
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a special storytime with Town of Sidney Fire Chief Brett Mikkelsen and meet Ember the FireSmart mascot. They’ll have a truck with them too! Thanks to the Sidney Fire Department.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/meet-real-firefighters/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T110000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051127
CREATED:20260627T185305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T185305Z
UID:204181-1784802600-1784804400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Babytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for stories\, songs\, and rhymes. No registration required. For children ages 0-18 months and their caregivers
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/babytime-2/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T113000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051127
CREATED:20250906T200244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T200244Z
UID:186594-1784804400-1784806200@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-2/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T130000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051127
CREATED:20260617T214557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T214557Z
UID:203349-1784808000-1784811600@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Summer Reading Club Kids' Craft
DESCRIPTION:Ahoy mateys! Let’s get creative and make some ocean-themed crafts! \nAll materials are provided. For kids ages 5-12.\nParticipants will receive a Summer Reading Club Trading Card.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/summer-reading-club-kids-craft/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:Campbell River Library\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
ORGANIZER;CN="Renee%20Gaudet":MAILTO:rgaudet@virl.bc.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T150000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051127
CREATED:20221103T021537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T021537Z
UID:182075-1784811600-1784818800@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-2026-07-23/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T150000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051127
CREATED:20260401T192130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T192130Z
UID:204453-1784815200-1784818800@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Reading Buddies
DESCRIPTION:Children going into Kindergarten to Grade 5 are invited to practice their reading by signing up for a one hour session with one of the library’s teen volunteers.  Sessions include one-on-one reading time as well as fun literacy-related games and activities. \nJULY SCHEDULE \nWednesdays  2-3 PM \nThursdays  2-3 PM \nAdvanced registration required.  Reserve a spot today by phoning or emailing the branch:  250-933-2665 / NanaimoNorth@virl.bc.ca \nReading Buddies is a reading program where children are paired up with a TAG (Teen Advisory Group) volunteer for one-on-one reading sessions in a safe\, fun and friendly environment.  Reading Buddies is not a tutoring program; teen volunteers do not teach children how to read.  Instead\, children develop reading skills by connecting with a big buddy who can show them how much fun reading can be. 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/reading-buddies-3/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T150000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051127
CREATED:20260523T215545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T221700Z
UID:201646-1784815200-1784818800@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Bioluminescent Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Bioluminescent Crafts \nDive under the sea to the midnight zone with us and make your own crafts themed to the bioluminescent creatures who live there! This ocean zone is home to jellyfish\, angler fish\, giant isopods and more! \nAges 5+ \nEmail kparker@virl.bc.ca or sign up at the desk to register! \nREGISTRATION BEGINS JUNE 16
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/bioluminescent-crafts/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T163000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051127
CREATED:20251016T235956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T183035Z
UID:188822-1784817000-1784824200@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/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T163000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051127
CREATED:20260617T210718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T213730Z
UID:203308-1784817000-1784824200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Lego Jam!
DESCRIPTION:Drop in every Thursday!\nUse our Lego to do your thing\, or try one of our challenges!\nAges 5+
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/lego-jam-3/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:Campbell River Library\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Renee%20Gaudet":MAILTO:rgaudet@virl.bc.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T153000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051127
CREATED:20260618T210025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T210025Z
UID:203487-1784817000-1784820600@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Summer Reading Club Activity
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Summer Reading Club\, a different activity every week! Imagine\, explore\, create.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/summer-reading-club-activity-2/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Tweens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T153000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051127
CREATED:20260702T184550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T201003Z
UID:204338-1784817000-1784820600@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Kids\, come and play bingo at the library for a chance to win prizes. Younger children can participate with the help of a caregiver.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/bingo-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,Tweens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T160000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051127
CREATED:20260608T182707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T183019Z
UID:202863-1784818800-1784822400@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/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Seniors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T190000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051127
CREATED:20251210T192506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T205510Z
UID:190173-1784822400-1784833200@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/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T190000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051127
CREATED:20260509T202949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T202949Z
UID:201014-1784826000-1784833200@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/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T183000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051127
CREATED:20220913T205436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T205436Z
UID:188098-1784827800-1784831400@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/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T190000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051127
CREATED:20260112T181251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T181251Z
UID:192574-1784827800-1784833200@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/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T183000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051127
CREATED:20260616T203651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T203651Z
UID:203110-1784827800-1784831400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Teen Summer Challenge Activity
DESCRIPTION:Stop by on Thursday evenings to work on your Teen Summer Challenge. Bring a friend or make a new one at the library.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/teen-summer-challenge-activity/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T183000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051127
CREATED:20260624T000201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T000218Z
UID:203809-1784827800-1784831400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Tick Tock Tick Talk: It's Time to Start Caring About Ticks!
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the challenges of increasing tick populations and what we can do to keep ourselves and our pets safe. This program is free and everyone is welcome. \nPresented in partnership with WildSafeBC.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tick-tock-tick-talk-its-time-to-start-caring-about-ticks/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Families,Seniors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T190000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051127
CREATED:20230207T212230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T212230Z
UID:182076-1784829600-1784833200@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-3/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T193000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051127
CREATED:20260413T213840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T233449Z
UID:200027-1784829600-1784835000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Ruby Smith Díaz Author Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday July 23rd at 6pm for a special virtual event with Ruby Smith Díaz\, author of Searching for Serafim: The Life and Legacy of Serafim “Joe” Fortes. Join the event by clicking on this link. \nThen\, come meet Ruby in either Ladysmith or Nanaimo at an outdoor\, in-person meet and greet: \n\nSunday July 26th at 12pm\, Nanaimo Harbourfront Library\, 90 Commercial Street\nFriday July 24th at 2pm\, Ladysmith Library\, 740 1st Ave\n\nSearching for Serafim: The Life and Legacy of Serafim “Joe” Fortes  was a finalist for the Governor General’s Literary Award and is a BC and Yukon Book Award finalist under two categories. The book explores the life and legacy of Serafim “Joe” Fortes\, a trailblazing Black lifeguard\, who became a cultural icon in a racist society. \nSearching for Serafim is a layered exploration of the life of Vancouver’s first lifeguard\, Serafim “Joe” Fortes. A Trinidad native who arrived on the shores of Canada in 1885\, Fortes was heralded as a hero in Vancouver for saving dozens of people from drowning\, and his funeral drew the largest crowd ever recorded in the city’s history. Since his passing\, Fortes has been commemorated with a Canada Post-issued stamp and local buildings named in his honour. Yet\, little has been discussed about how he navigated an openly white supremacist society as an Afro Latino man. \nIn Searching for Serafim\, author Ruby Smith Díaz seeks to unravel the complicated legacy of a local legend to learn more about who Fortes was as a person. She draws from historical documents to form an insightful critique of the role that settler colonialism and anti-Black racism played in Fortes’s publicized story and reconstructs his life\, from over a century later\, through a contemporary Black perspective\, weaving poetry and personal reflections alongside archival research. \nThe result is a moving and thought-provoking book about displacement\, identity\, and dignity. Searching for Serafim conjures a new side to one of Vancouver’s most beloved – and misunderstood – public figures. \nRuby Smith Díaz is an Afro Latina multidisciplinary artist\, educator\, and award-winning body-positive personal trainer. Her experiences growing up in a migrant\, poor\, single-parent family in amiskwaciy (Edmonton\, AB) have inspired her to dedicate her life’s work to exploring and addressing issues of equity and social justice. Ruby currently resides on the unceded territories of the Stz’uminus peoples (Ladysmith\, BC).
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/ruby-smith-diaz-author-event/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Virtual Program
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