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SUMMARY:Halloween Costume & Decoration Swap
DESCRIPTION:Bring your new or gently used Halloween decorations and costumes to the Port Hardy Library\, and pick up something new-to-you! \nDrop off and pick up new items between October 16 – 30
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/halloween-costume-decoration-swap/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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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 will move to the Sooke Library on October 18\, 2026.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/the-great-land-grab-exhibit-2/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Families,Seniors
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SUMMARY:Halloween Stuffie Sleepover
DESCRIPTION:Drop off stuffies for a few days of solo fun at the library. We will take photos to capture their adventure.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/halloween-stuffie-sleepover/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children
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SUMMARY:Book Club : Haunted Places
DESCRIPTION:We pick the theme\, you pick the book! Join us monthly to chat\, discuss what we read\, and share book recommendations. \nNo registration required\, drop in to say hi! Tea and treats provided. \nTHEME for October: Haunted Places \n**October’s meeting is self-guided; the librarian will not be in attendance** \nSuggested Titles: \n\nJapanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker\nDead Silence by S.A. Barnes\nDevolution : a firsthand account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre  by Max Brooks\nThe Hacienda by Isabel Cañas\nYou Did Nothing Wrong by C.G. Drews\nThe Reformatory by Tananarive Due\nJust Like Home by Sarah Gailey\nA Haunting on the Hill by Elizabeth Hand\nHow to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix\nThe Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson\nMy Heart is a Chainsaw  by Stephen Graham Jones\n Pet Sematary by Stephen King\nSnake-Eater by T. Kingfisher\nWe Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer\nMexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia\nGideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir\nThe September House by Carissa Orlando\nWe Live Here Now by Sarah Pinborough\nHome Before Dark by Riley Sager\nModel Home by Rivers Solomon\nCamp Damascus by Chuck Tingle\nThis House Will Feed by Maria Tureaud\nStrange Houses by Uketsu\nThe Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward\nBlack River Orchard by Chuck Wendig\n\n  \n  \nQuestions? Email cowichan@virl.bc.ca or call 250-746-7661
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/book-club-haunted-places/
LOCATION:2687 James St. Duncan\, BC
CATEGORIES:Adults
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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/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults
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SUMMARY:Family Storytime at the Wellington Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us for songs\, stories\, and fun with your little ones! This is a free drop-in program meant for babies\, toddlers\, preschoolers\, and their caregivers.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-storytime-wellington/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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