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X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Vancouver Island Regional Library
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260825
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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/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260825T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260825T113000
DTSTAMP:20260912T080713
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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/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260825T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260825T233000
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading Club Wrap-up Party
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate another summer of reading with us! Featuring a special guest from the Discovery Passage Aquarium\, this party will feature a touch tank\, craft and treats for all participants. No registration required\, all families welcome! \n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/summer-reading-club-wrap-up-party-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260825T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260825T113000
DTSTAMP:20260912T080713
CREATED:20250906T200244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T200244Z
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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-2/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260825T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260825T123000
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UID:205694-1787657400-1787661000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Wrap-Up Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, August 25th at 11:30am to celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Club! There will be medals\, prizes\, a storywalk\, crafts\, and refreshments.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/wrap-up-party/
LOCATION:Masset Library\, 1700 Hodges Avenue\, Masset\, British Columbia\, V0T 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="Etchi%20Zaleski":MAILTO:jzaleski@virl.bc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260825T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260825T130000
DTSTAMP:20260912T080713
CREATED:20230509T001006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T001006Z
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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/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260825T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260825T140000
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SUMMARY:Knit Wits
DESCRIPTION:Visit Bowser Library and be a Knit Wit!. Join us at 12:00 pm to sit\, chat\, and get a little work done on your textile projects.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/knit-wits/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260825T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260825T170000
DTSTAMP:20260912T080713
CREATED:20190612T215630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190612T215630Z
UID:182822-1787666400-1787677200@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-14/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260825T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260825T164500
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UID:204214-1787670000-1787676300@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-2026-03-10/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens,Teens & Tweens,Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260825T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260825T170000
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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-2/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Teens & Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260825T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260825T180000
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CREATED:20251210T190458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T205748Z
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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-10/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260825T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260825T170000
DTSTAMP:20260912T080713
CREATED:20260805T194946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T213328Z
UID:205343-1787670000-1787677200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Kanopy Flicks Movie Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Every last Tuesday of the month.  For August the movie is “Portrait of a Lady on Fire.”  Free popcorn offered.  Kanopy is our free public library streaming film service which any library member can access from home.  To find out more go to our website and search for Kanopy.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/kanopy-flicks-movie-afternoon/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260825T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260825T170000
DTSTAMP:20260912T080713
CREATED:20240823T222021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T222021Z
UID:182819-1787671800-1787677200@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/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260825T200000
DTSTAMP:20260912T080713
CREATED:20260808T001126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T001348Z
UID:205393-1787680800-1787688000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Reader's Choice Book Club: Evening Edition
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the latest evening meeting of Reader’s Choice book club!  \nThis August we are having an evening meeting at 6pm on Tuesday August 25th at the Milton Street Public House (247 Milton St\, Nanaimo). Please email NanaimoHarbourfront@virl.bc.ca to save your spot and help me make sure the reservation is for the right amount of people. Then\, meet us at the restaurant!  \nWant to talk about what you’re reading but don’t want to be told what to read? This is the book club for you! \nIf you attended one of previous meetings\, bring along your reading prompt list and what you’ve been reading. If this is your first time\, bring your current or recent read to share with the group. See an image of the reading prompt list below and pick up your copy at the meeting. \nYou can read any book that fits any prompt\, whatever month you want. Then you can compare notes with bookish friends at our meetings! The idea is to have fun parameters to help you decide what to read next\, but not to force you to read anything you don’t want to. \nSnacks to share will be provided by the library. If you’re able\, please buy some drinks or food to support Milton Street Public House for hosting us.  \nEmail NanaimoHarbourfront@virl.bc.ca if you’d like more info!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/readers-choice-book-club-evening-edition/
LOCATION:Milton Street Public House\, 247 Milton Street\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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