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X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Vancouver Island Regional Library
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260812
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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/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T170000
DTSTAMP:20260706T222925
CREATED:20260528T164842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T164842Z
UID:204522-1786442400-1786467600@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-2026-06-26/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T113000
DTSTAMP:20260706T222925
CREATED:20260521T221657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T221657Z
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SUMMARY:Crafts for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Tuesday for fun crafting at the library! All supplies are provided for this free event and drop-in’s are welcome.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/crafts-for-kids/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T230000
DTSTAMP:20260706T222925
CREATED:20260617T220620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T220620Z
UID:203370-1786444200-1786489200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Family Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join librarian Renée for 30 minutes of live-action storytime fun.\nWe’ll move our bodies\, wave our scarves\, sing songs\, learn rhymes\, and\, of course read a book or two!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-storytime-7/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:Campbell River Library\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
ORGANIZER;CN="Renee%20Gaudet":MAILTO:rgaudet@virl.bc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T113000
DTSTAMP:20260706T222925
CREATED:20250906T200244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T200244Z
UID:186607-1786446000-1786447800@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-2/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T120000
DTSTAMP:20260706T222925
CREATED:20260618T172727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T172727Z
UID:203455-1786446000-1786449600@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Open Playroom
DESCRIPTION:After Storytime\, stick around and play!\nEnjoy our array of toys\, meet and play with other families!\nThis is a drop-in\, free-range\, self-directed playtime for younger children and their caregivers.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/open-playroom-4/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:Campbell River Library\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
ORGANIZER;CN="Renee%20Gaudet":MAILTO:rgaudet@virl.bc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T130000
DTSTAMP:20260706T222925
CREATED:20230509T001006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T001006Z
UID:182520-1786449600-1786453200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Meditation Made Easy
DESCRIPTION:Weekly drop in meditation for beginners. An introduction to different practices of mindfulness\, meditation\, and relaxation. Open to everyone. Session runs from 12:00-12:50pm in the large meeting room at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library. 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/meditation-made-easy/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T143000
DTSTAMP:20260706T222925
CREATED:20260605T190726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T190726Z
UID:202781-1786451400-1786458600@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:The Knit Wits (Bowser textile group)
DESCRIPTION:Visit Bowser Library and be a Knit Wit!  \nJoin us at 12:30 pm 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-2026-08-11/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T170000
DTSTAMP:20260706T222925
CREATED:20190612T215630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190612T215630Z
UID:182519-1786456800-1786467600@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:LEGO® Club
DESCRIPTION:We provide the LEGO (and Duplo) and you provide the imagination every Tuesday afternoon. Come ready to build! \nThis is a free\, drop-in event.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/lego-club-14/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T153000
DTSTAMP:20260706T222925
CREATED:20220620T235541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T004135Z
UID:182515-1786456800-1786462200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Tech Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Get help with your smartphone\, tablet\, or laptop. Learn how to download apps\, use email\, and get answers to other beginner tech questions! We can help you learn how to get started with a particular library electronic resource\, how to get ebooks and digital audiobooks through the library\, how to stream movies\, or use electronic databases. \nCall 250-642-3022 or email sooke@virl.bc.ca to book a free one-on-one 30 minute appointment. \nPlease bring everything you need for your appointment. This may include: \n\nYour device\nAccount names and passwords\nYour library card + library account PIN\nYour email address + email account password\nAny secondary devices required for login (2-step verification)
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tech-tuesday-2/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:Sooke Meeting Room\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T164500
DTSTAMP:20260706T222925
CREATED:20250918T193438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T193438Z
UID:204212-1786460400-1786466700@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Craft Studio for Teens
DESCRIPTION:Hang out and be creative. Work on your own crafts\, use our supplies\, or just do some doodling. Snacks provided. \nFor teens/tweens Ages 11+
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/craft-studio-for-teens-2026-03-10/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens,Teens & Tweens,Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T170000
DTSTAMP:20260706T222925
CREATED:20251021T214724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T214724Z
UID:187427-1786460400-1786467600@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Lego Club
DESCRIPTION:Drop in to the meeting room and use our mountains of Lego to let your imagination fly!  Challenge cards will inspire your creations.  Open to all ages.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/lego-club-2/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Teens & Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T180000
DTSTAMP:20260706T222925
CREATED:20251210T190458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T205747Z
UID:190318-1786460400-1786471200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Tech Help
DESCRIPTION:Tech Help is here to assist with your laptop\, tablet\, cellphone or ereader! \nWe can help with streaming movies\, downloading apps or music\, and using online databases. \nDrop-ins are welcome but to be sure of an appointment call the Quadra Island Library at 250-285-2216 to book.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tech-help-10/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T160000
DTSTAMP:20260706T222925
CREATED:20260626T001442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T001442Z
UID:204001-1786460400-1786464000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Kids' Crafternoon - Finger Puppets
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we make colourful ocean creature finger puppets. \nBest suited for ages 4-12.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/kids-crafternoon-finger-puppets/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T170000
DTSTAMP:20260706T222925
CREATED:20240823T222021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T222021Z
UID:182516-1786462200-1786467600@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Sooke LEGO® Club
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for some weekly LEGO® building fun at LEGO® Club! We provide the LEGO® (and Duplo) and you provide the imagination every Tuesday afternoon. Connect with other kids and break out the bricks for a building bonanza at the library. Best suited for ages 6-12. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. \nThis is a free\, drop-in event. Come ready to build!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/sooke-lego-club/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T170000
DTSTAMP:20260706T222925
CREATED:20260523T214706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T214706Z
UID:201638-1786462200-1786467600@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Learn Lorcana
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn Lorcana? Librarian Kaitlin will be available to teach it! Sign up for this 7 week series! Learn the card types\, abilities\, rules and strategy behind this popular tabletop trading card game and then try your hand at a few games with what you’ve learned! We’ll even teach you how to build your own deck and prepare you to compete in our Lorcana Tournament! \n\nStarter decks are provided \n\nSign up by emailing kparker@virl.bc.ca or at the desk \n\nAll ages welcome! (participants must be able to read directions on cards independently)
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/learn-lorcana-2/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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