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X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://virl.bc.ca
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Vancouver Island Regional Library
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260821
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UID:196541-1787184000-1787270399@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/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTSTAMP:20260707T051201
CREATED:20260110T001927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T001927Z
UID:192121-1787184000-1787270399@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/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTSTAMP:20260707T051201
CREATED:20260326T221819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T153406Z
UID:198037-1787184000-1787270399@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/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T120000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051201
CREATED:20220529T223340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220529T223340Z
UID:182658-1787220000-1787227200@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/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T170000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051201
CREATED:20260528T164842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T164842Z
UID:204531-1787220000-1787245200@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-2026-06-26/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T110000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051201
CREATED:20260515T222141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T222141Z
UID:201231-1787221800-1787223600@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-3/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T113000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051201
CREATED:20250906T200244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T200244Z
UID:186614-1787223600-1787225400@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-2/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T150000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051201
CREATED:20260618T172305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T172305Z
UID:203451-1787227200-1787238000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Summer Reading Club Wrap-up Party!
DESCRIPTION:Let’s party! We are excited to celebrate all the efforts of our Summer Reading Club participants! \nJoin us for reading awards\, prize giveaways\, treats\, and a special performance by a surprise mystery guest!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/summer-reading-club-wrap-up-party/
LOCATION:Campbell River Library\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,Teens,Teens & Tweens,Tweens
ORGANIZER;CN="Renee%20Gaudet":MAILTO:rgaudet@virl.bc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T150000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051201
CREATED:20221103T021537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T021537Z
UID:182659-1787230800-1787238000@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-2026-08-20/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T160000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051201
CREATED:20260604T212434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T212434Z
UID:202728-1787230800-1787241600@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Trading Card Swap
DESCRIPTION:Have you been collecting trading cards from the library all summer?  Drop in anytime from 1-4 pm for a chance to trade them!  Other activities and crafts included.  All ages welcome. \n(Haven’t collected any trading cards yet this summer?  No problem – come to the event and earn some by completing crafts and activities!)
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/trading-card-swap/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T160000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051201
CREATED:20260617T193803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T193803Z
UID:203285-1787230800-1787241600@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Trading Card Swap at the Wellington Library
DESCRIPTION:Have you been collecting trading cards from the library all summer? Drop in anytime from 1-4 pm  for a chance to trade them! Other activities and crafts included. All ages welcome\, caregiver participation required.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/trading-card-swap-wellington/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T163000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051201
CREATED:20251016T235956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T183038Z
UID:188826-1787236200-1787243400@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/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T163000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051201
CREATED:20260617T210718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T210718Z
UID:203334-1787236200-1787243400@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-3/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:Campbell River Library\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Renee%20Gaudet":MAILTO:rgaudet@virl.bc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T153000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051201
CREATED:20260618T210025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T210025Z
UID:203491-1787236200-1787239800@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-2/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T160000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051201
CREATED:20260608T182707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T183021Z
UID:202867-1787238000-1787241600@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/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Seniors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T190000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051201
CREATED:20251210T192506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T205513Z
UID:190177-1787241600-1787252400@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/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T170000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051201
CREATED:20260627T193452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T193452Z
UID:204232-1787241600-1787245200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Teen/Tween Escape the Sea of Monsters
DESCRIPTION:For Teens & Tweens 11+. Come solve riddles and challenges. Can you survive the Sea of Monsters? Snacks provided.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/teen-tween-escape-the-sea-of-monsters/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens,Teens & Tweens,Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T183000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051201
CREATED:20220913T205436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T205436Z
UID:188102-1787247000-1787250600@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/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T190000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051201
CREATED:20260112T181251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T181251Z
UID:192578-1787247000-1787252400@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/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T183000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051201
CREATED:20260616T203651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T203651Z
UID:203114-1787247000-1787250600@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/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T184500
DTSTAMP:20260707T051201
CREATED:20260211T232338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T002235Z
UID:195334-1787247900-1787251500@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for discussions of classic SFF every third Thursday of the month from 5:45-6:45pm. Tea/coffee and snacks provided!  \nAugust‘s book will be Neuromancer by William Gibson. Request a library copy here\, bring your own copy\, or pick one up at a used bookstore. Having trouble getting a hold of Neuromancer? Send an email to NanaimoHarbourfront@virl.bc.ca and we’ll get you sorted.  \nWhat are we reading next? Have a look below! \nReading Schedule \nSeptember: The Gatewatch by Joshua Gillingham
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/science-fiction-and-fantasy-book-club-2026-08-20/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T190000
DTSTAMP:20260707T051201
CREATED:20230207T212230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T212230Z
UID:182660-1787248800-1787252400@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-3/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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