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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/2026-08-02/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
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/2026-08-02/
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/2026-08-02/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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