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SUMMARY:Nanaimo North Teen Photo Contest
DESCRIPTION:Attention teen photographers and nature lovers!  Nanaimo North’s Teen Advisory Group is running a Teen Photography contest!  The theme is NATURE and we invite teens to submit their photos.  You could win a $50 gift card of your choice or a bookish gift basket!  Here’s the rules and how to enter: \nThe Rules: \n\nMaximum 2 photos per person.\nAll entries must be received by 11:59 pm on Friday\, October 16 2026.\nYou must be 12-18 years old on October 16th to be eligible for a prize.\nYou must live in Vancouver Island Regional Library’s service area.\nPhotos must be taken between Sept. 19 and Oct. 16th.  No past projects or resubmitted projects allowed.\nPhotos must be taken by you.  No copyrighted images or photos taken by others.\nWhen submitting photos\, please avoid any identifying human features\, such as faces.\nNo AI generated photos\, no AI add-ons\, no Photoshop.\nAdjusting your photo(s) exposure\, contrast\, etc. in your camera app is acceptable.\n\nHow to Enter: \n\nSubmit your photos to nanaimonorth@virl.bc.ca .  Please include the following information in your entry.  If you want\, you can copy and paste the following fields into your email entry so you don’t forget anything:\n\nName:\nPhone Number:\nEmail address:\nAge:\n\n\n\nHow will the contest by judged? \nThis contest will be judged by Nanaimo North’s Teen Advisory Group (TAG).   TAG is a library leadership and advocacy group made up of teen volunteers in grades seven through twelve.  TAG members will vote for their favorite photos.  All Nanaimo North TAG members are eligible to vote\, except for those that have chosen to participate in the contest instead. 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/teen-photo-contest/2026-10-11/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
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SUMMARY:Crispy Cool Fall Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Looking for something fun to do? Check out our Crispy Cool Fall Scavenger Hunt! Search for the images hidden in the Kids’ Area of the Sidney / North Saanich Library (10091 Resthaven Dr.) to solve a puzzle. Once you’ve got the answer\, you can enter our prize draw until closing on Friday\, October 23. We’ll pick a winner on October 24.  Good luck!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/crispy-cool-fall-scavenger-hunt/2026-10-11/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
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SUMMARY:The Great Land Grab Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The 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 is currently at the Cowichan (Duncan) Library in October 2026.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/the-great-land-grab-exhibit/2026-10-11/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261011T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261011T180000
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SUMMARY:Terrifying Tales
DESCRIPTION:Calling all young authors! It’s time to submit your most spine-tingling terrifying tale! This youth writing contest begins September 17 and runs until October 17 at 6pm. \nThe age groups are 8-10 years\, 11-14 years\, and 15-18 years with winners from each age group on Quadra Island receiving a published copy of the “Terrifying Tales” book.  A copy of this years ‘Terrifying Tales” will also be added to the Library collection. \nContest Rules; \nLimit of 800 words per story\, with the theme “Terrifying”.\nLimit of one story per writer.\nStory must be an original piece of your own work. No AI use or plagiarism.\nIndividual entries only! Group or class submissions will not be accepted.\nAll submissions must be sent by email\, in the body of the email\, to the Quadra Island Library – quadraisland@virl.bc.ca
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/terrifying-tales/2026-10-11/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens,Teens & Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261011T100000
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SUMMARY:Terrifying Tales
DESCRIPTION:Calling all young authors! It’s time to submit your most spine-tingling terrifying tale! This youth writing contest begins September 17 and runs until October 17 at 6pm. \nThe age groups are 8-10 years\, 11-14 years\, and 15-18 years with winners from each age group in Tahsis receiving a published copy of the “Terrifying Tales” book.  A copy of this years ‘Terrifying Tales” will also be added to the Library collection. \nContest Rules; \nLimit of 800 words per story\, with the theme “Terrifying”.\nLimit of one story per writer.\nStory must be an original piece of your own work. No AI use or plagiarism.\nIndividual entries only! Group or class submissions will not be accepted.\nAll submissions must be sent by email\, in the body of the email\, to the Tahsis Library – tahsis@virl.bc.ca
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/terrifying-tales-2/2026-10-11/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens,Teens & Tweens
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SUMMARY:Terrifying Tales
DESCRIPTION:Calling all young authors! It’s time to submit your most spine-tingling terrifying tale! This youth writing contest begins September 17 and runs until October 17 at 6pm. \nThe age groups are 8-10 years\, 11-14 years\, and 15-18 years with winners from each age group in Sayward receiving a published copy of the “Terrifying Tales” book.  A copy of this years ‘Terrifying Tales” will also be added to the Library collection. \nContest Rules; \nLimit of 800 words per story\, with the theme “Terrifying”.\nLimit of one story per writer.\nStory must be an original piece of your own work. No AI use or plagiarism.\nIndividual entries only! Group or class submissions will not be accepted.\nAll submissions must be sent by email\, in the body of the email\, to the Sayward Library – sayward@virl.bc.ca
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/terrifying-tales-3/2026-10-11/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens,Teens & Tweens
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SUMMARY:Board Game Club
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to unplug\, meet people in the community\, and dive into the exciting world of modern tabletop gaming? Join us at the Courtenay branch for our new Adult Board Game Club! \nWhether you’re a seasoned strategist or completely new to the hobby\, you will find a welcoming\, beginner-friendly atmosphere. Local gaming enthusiasts will be on hand with a fantastic collection of modern board games\, and they are always happy to teach you the rules—no prior experience required. \nFeel free to bring along your own favorite tabletop games to share with the group\, or just bring yourself and learn something completely new!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/board-game-club/2026-10-11/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults
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