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X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Vancouver Island Regional Library
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SUMMARY:Family Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for songs\, stories and fun! This is a free drop-in program for children aged 0 – 5 years and their caregivers. Playtime afterward.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-storytime-2/2026-11-03/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261103T103000
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SUMMARY:Family Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join our Staff for 30 minutes of live-action storytime fun! We’ll shake our shakers\, wave our scarves\, sing songs\, and of course read an excellent book or two. This is a free drop-in program for families.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-storytime-8/2026-11-03/
LOCATION:Quadra Island
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261103T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261103T113000
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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-2/2026-11-03/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261103T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T001006Z
UID:188000-1793707200-1793710800@virl.bc.ca
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/2026-11-03/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261103T130000
DTSTAMP:20261007T064037
CREATED:20260927T000748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T000748Z
UID:208590-1793707200-1793710800@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Practice your English!
DESCRIPTION:Let’s speak English! Meet other people who are learning to speak English\, and practice speaking in a relaxed setting. Bring a snack or a drink and join us every Tuesday from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. \nPresented in partnership with the Immigrant Welcome Centre.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/practice-your-english-2/2026-11-03/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261103T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261103T150000
DTSTAMP:20261007T064037
CREATED:20260817T172029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T175638Z
UID:205751-1793712600-1793718000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Recovery Actions and Pipeline Perils for Southern Resident Orcas (Sooke Region Lifelong Learning)
DESCRIPTION:Recovery Actions and Pipeline Perils for Southern Resident Orcas (Sooke Region Lifelong Learning) \nJoin Brian McHattie for a discussion of the challenges facing Southern Resident killer whales\, including recovery initiatives and concerns associated with pipelines and marine traffic. \nHosted by Chris Irvine. \nPlease register by email to sookeregionlifelonglearning@gmail.com.  Registration begins on the 12th of September.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/recovery-actions-and-pipeline-perils-for-southern-resident-orcas-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:20261103T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261103T170000
DTSTAMP:20261007T064037
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-14/2026-11-03/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261103T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261103T150000
DTSTAMP:20261007T064037
CREATED:20260924T201057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T201057Z
UID:208234-1793714400-1793718000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Canada’s Changing Climate Report 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation about the newly-released Canada’s Changing Climate Report 2026\, a national assessment prepared by more than 100 Canadian climate scientists and oceanographers.  Learn how and why Canada’s land and oceans are changing and how people can use the report. There is even a little bit of good news at the end! \nThe presentation will be given by Dr. Sophia Johannessen\, one of the Coordinating Lead Authors of the report (and 2026 Scientist-in-Residence at the Sidney North Saanich library). We will meet in the Nell Horth Meeting Room attached to the Sidney / North Saanich Library (10091 Resthaven Dr.). \nPlease register by phone 656-0944\, email sidney@virl.bc.ca or in-person at the library Service Desk. Seating will be limited to 60 people. \nAbout Dr. Sophia Johannessen: \nDr. Sophia Johannessen is a geochemical oceanographer at Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Institute of Ocean Sciences in North Saanich. She studies the effects of climate change and other human activities on the coastal ocean. Her recent projects include studies of the change in productivity in the Salish Sea\, the fate of diluted bitumen spilled in BC coastal waters\, and the potential for “blue carbon” storage in seagrass meadows for climate change mitigation. She works mainly in the coastal waters of British Columbia\, but she has also worked in the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans and most recently in the coastal waters of Antarctica. \nPhoto credit: Rob Macdonald
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/canadas-changing-climate-report-2026/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261103T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261103T154500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T220338Z
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SUMMARY:After School Knitting Club
DESCRIPTION:Learn to knit or work on your own project under the guidance of Trisha Livingston.  All materials and equipment provided.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/after-school-knitting-club/2026-11-03/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Teens & Tweens,Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261103T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261103T180000
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CREATED:20251210T190458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T205752Z
UID:190330-1793718000-1793728800@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-10/2026-11-03/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261103T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261103T170000
DTSTAMP:20261007T064037
CREATED:20260909T001457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T001457Z
UID:207645-1793718000-1793725200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Craft Studio for Teens
DESCRIPTION:Hang out and be creative. Work on your own crafts\, use our supplies\, or just do some doodling. Snacks provided. \n\n\n\nFor teens/tweens Ages 11+
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/craft-studio-for-teens/2026-11-03/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens,Teens & Tweens,Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261103T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261103T170000
DTSTAMP:20261007T064037
CREATED:20240823T222021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T222021Z
UID:187996-1793719800-1793725200@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/2026-11-03/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261103T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261103T163000
DTSTAMP:20261007T064037
CREATED:20260306T202132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T202132Z
UID:207264-1793719800-1793723400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Youth Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:Interested in playing chess\, but don’t know how?  Or perhaps you are an expert and you’re looking for others to play against?  Join us at Youth Chess Club!  The library’s teen volunteers will be on hand to teach you the basics and/or play against you.  Organized by teen volunteer Kedar\, who has participated in the Canadian National Youth Championship! \nEvery Tuesday from 3:30 – 4:30 pm.  Drop in. \nFor Tweens & Teens.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/youth-chess-club/2026-11-03/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens,Teens & Tweens,Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261103T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261103T174500
DTSTAMP:20261007T064037
CREATED:20260407T235500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T223955Z
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SUMMARY:Parksville Library Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a great new read and some lively discussion? The Parksville Library Book Club meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month. \nThe book club is currently full\, but please click “register” below to reserve your spot on the waiting list.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/parksville-library-book-club/2026-11-03/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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