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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-2026-06-26/2026-07-26/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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SUMMARY:Sunday Swaps: Audio!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an all things audio swap on July 26th from 10-3! \nWhat to donate: \n\nRecords\nMusic CDs\nAudiobooks\n\nWe will be accepting donations at the front service desk until July 25th. \nYou do not need to donate to attend the swap on the 26th! \nWhen you drop off your donations be sure to pick up one of our Sunday Swap stamp bookmarks! You will earn a stamp each time you donate to a Sunday Swap! Completed stamp bookmarks will be entered into a draw at the end of 2026\, for a chance to win a prize!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/sunday-swaps-audio/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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SUMMARY:Book Talk Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Are you a book-lover interested in talking with likeminded people? \nThis club is a social gathering where we meet and discuss books with a monthly theme. Experience the freedom to choose your own book each month or choose from our suggested titles or authors. \nNo registration required\, drop in to say hi! Tea and treats provided. \n  \nTHEME for JUNE:  2SLGBTQIA+ Voices \n  \nTHEME for JULY: Under the Sea   (Theme for this year’s Adult Summer Reading Challenge) \nPick up your summer reading package for sea themed reading inspiration. \n  \n  \nContact us by email: cowichan@virl.bc.ca or by phone: 250 746 7661 if you have any questions. \n \n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/book-talk-book-club/2026-07-26/
LOCATION:2687 James St. Duncan\, BC
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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SUMMARY:Summer Drop In Art Social!
DESCRIPTION:Beat the heat and join us for a fun and casual art drop in! Bring your own supplies\, or use what we provide! \nOpen to all ages and experiences\, and all forms of arts and crafts welcome. \nMeet in the Large Meeting Room on the second floor of the Nanaimo Harbourfront Library.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/summer-drop-in-art-social/2026-07-26/
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/2026-07-26/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children
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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/2026-07-26/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults
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