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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-2/2026-11-02/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Families,Seniors
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261102T110000
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SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join Librarian Ginger for storytime at the Ladysmith Branch.  The books and songs are chosen to appeal to people 2-6 years old\, but folks of all ages are welcome. \nThere is no registration required for this program. \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to phone us at 250-245-2322\, or email ladysmith@virl.bc.ca
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-storytime-6/2026-11-02/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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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/2026-11-02/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Seniors
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SUMMARY:English Corner for Mandarin and Cantonese Speakers
DESCRIPTION:Mondays from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Mandarin and Cantonese speakers welcome. For other language speakers see our program on Fridays. \nPractice conversation\, improve your vocabulary\, discuss interesting topics\, and make new friends! \nThis group is facilitated by the Baha’i community in partnership with Vancouver Island Regional Library.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/english-corner-for-mandarin-and-cantonese-speakers/2026-11-02/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261102T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261102T150000
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SUMMARY:"Music Mondays" - Prescription Symphony
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Adam Hoverman \nWhat would healthcare look like if your doctor could prescribe concert tickets? Specializing in preventive medicine & public health\, local family physician Dr. Adam Hoverman introduces the concepts of Social Prescribing & Narrative Medicine\, where a patient and their care provider look to music\, art and social connectedness for improving physical\, mental\, & social wellbeing. \n“Music Mondays” are brought to you by Vancouver Island Symphony.  Find more information on VIS’s website here.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/music-mondays-prescription-symphony/
LOCATION:Nanaimo North Large Meeting Room\, 6250 Hammond Bay Road\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, V9R 5N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261102T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261102T163000
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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/2026-11-02/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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SUMMARY:Virtual Gardening Series - Small Garden Fruit
DESCRIPTION:Learn all about the berries and other small garden fruits you can grow at home with a certified Master Gardener!\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 THE PRESENTER: \nSylvia Neden is a certified Master Gardener located on Vancouver Island. \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-small-garden-fruit/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,VIrtual Gardening Series
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