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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261027
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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/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T113000
DTSTAMP:20260821T082012
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-2/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T130000
DTSTAMP:20260821T082012
CREATED: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/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T150000
DTSTAMP:20260821T082012
CREATED:20260817T172426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T172426Z
UID:205743-1793107800-1793113200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Finding Balance: Understanding stress\, life transitions\, and healthy aging (Sooke Region Lifelong Learning)
DESCRIPTION:Finding Balance: Understanding Stress\, Life Transitions\, and Healthy Aging (Sooke Region Lifelong Learning) \nJoin Lihua Shao to explore stress\, significant life transitions\, and approaches that support balance and well-being while aging. \nPlease register by email to sookeregionlifelonglearning@gmail.com.  Registration begins on the 12th of September.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/finding-balance-understanding-stress-life-transitions-and-healthy-aging-sooke-region-lifelong-learning/
LOCATION:Sooke Multipurpose Room\, 6671 Wadams Way\, Sooke\, British Columbia\, V9Z 1A4
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T170000
DTSTAMP:20260821T082012
CREATED:20190612T215630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190612T215630Z
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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-14/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T153000
DTSTAMP:20260821T082012
CREATED:20220620T235541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T004139Z
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SUMMARY:Tech Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Get help with your smartphone\, tablet\, or laptop. Learn how to download apps\, use email\, and get answers to other beginner tech questions! We can help you learn how to get started with a particular library electronic resource\, how to get ebooks and digital audiobooks through the library\, how to stream movies\, or use electronic databases. \nCall 250-642-3022 or email sooke@virl.bc.ca to book a free one-on-one 30 minute appointment. \nPlease bring everything you need for your appointment. This may include: \n\nYour device\nAccount names and passwords\nYour library card + library account PIN\nYour email address + email account password\nAny secondary devices required for login (2-step verification)
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tech-tuesday-2/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:Sooke Meeting Room\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T170000
DTSTAMP:20260821T082012
CREATED:20251021T214724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T214724Z
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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-2/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Teens & Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T180000
DTSTAMP:20260821T082012
CREATED:20251210T190458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T205752Z
UID:190329-1793113200-1793124000@virl.bc.ca
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-10/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T170000
DTSTAMP:20260821T082012
CREATED:20260805T194946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T194946Z
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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/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T170000
DTSTAMP:20260821T082012
CREATED:20240823T222021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T222021Z
UID:187595-1793115000-1793120400@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/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T163000
DTSTAMP:20260821T082012
CREATED:20260820T235327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T235327Z
UID:206198-1793115000-1793118600@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:The Mockingjay Society
DESCRIPTION:Do you love the Hunger Games? Do you want to debate key plot elements with others who love it just as much as you? \n\nBeginning September 29th\, we’ll be reading the series together in order\, with themed activities\, crafts and snacks each month! \n\nOpen to ages 12+ \n\nEmail kparker@virl.bc.ca to register\, get more details and request a copy of the book!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/the-mockingjay-society/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T180000
DTSTAMP:20260821T082012
CREATED:20260818T194208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T220630Z
UID:205990-1793116800-1793124000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Drop-In Ukulele Circle
DESCRIPTION:Do you play the ukulele or want to learn? Join us for a drop-in ukulele circle led by local musician\, Graham Olds! \nAll ages and skill levels welcome. \nThe first sessions in September\, held at Nanaimo Harbourfront and Nanaimo North Libraries\, will focus on an introduction to ukulele playing. Afterwards\, sessions will focus on learning new songs together and jamming out! \nThe Ukulele Circle will have two meets a month. Please check the website calendar for updates on meeting times: \n\nNanaimo Harbourfront Library on the second Tuesday of each month.\nNanaimo North Library on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/drop-in-ukulele-circle-2/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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