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SUMMARY:Coffee Morning
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Cowichan Library for free coffee\, tea\, snacks and socializing.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/coffee-morning/2026-10-05/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Seniors
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SUMMARY:Builders' Club at the Wellington Library
DESCRIPTION:Calling all builders! Join us every Monday\, from 2:30-4:30 PM\, at the Nanaimo Wellington library. \nWe will have LEGO® bricks\, MagnaTiles\, and more for fun and creative hands-on play. \nAges 3+ welcome. \nNOTE: Parents/guardians/caregivers must remain in the branch while their children are attending library programs.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/builders-club-at-the-wellington-library/2026-10-05/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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SUMMARY:Paws and Tales: Read to Carlie
DESCRIPTION:Introducing Carlie\, 0ne 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 Carlie\, a certified therapy dog from the Pacific Animal Therapy Society. \nCarlie 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 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/paws-and-tales-read-to-carlie/2026-10-05/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children
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SUMMARY:Virtual Gardening Series - Tools\, Tools\, and More Tools!
DESCRIPTION:Explore the world of garden tools with a panel of certified Master Gardeners!\n\n\n\nThis is a FREE course that will take place virtually on Zoom. *Please REGISTER to receive the link and event material & updates. \nSee the rest of the events in the series here. Take a look at the great back catalogue of our Virtual Gardening Series here. \nABOUT VIMGA: \nThe Vancouver Island Master Gardeners Association (VIMGA) is a chapter of the Master Gardeners Association\, an international service society of specially trained volunteers who teach science-based sustainable gardening practices to home gardeners. VIMGA is one of the 5 chapters in the British Columbia Association and partnering with the Victoria chapter\, specializes in the stewardship of Vancouver Island’s unique environment.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/virtual-gardening-series-tools-tools-and-more-tools/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,VIrtual Gardening Series
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