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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261118
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SUMMARY:Puzzle Time
DESCRIPTION:Feeling puzzled? Join us at the library for Puzzle Time. Work on our puzzle\, or take one home with you. Enjoy our FREE perks\, use the public computers\, or relax in a comfy chair with a book or magazine. There’s so much to enjoy at the library\, and it’s all FREE! \nQuestions? Call us at 250.281.2263 or visit the library.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/woss-library-puzzle-table/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261119
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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/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261118T123000
DTSTAMP:20260820T082319
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SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write
DESCRIPTION:All writers welcome to join this very dedicated group of local authors\, poets\, & beginning writers too!  Work on your writing in absolute silence from 10 to 12 and then chat and socialize from 12 to 12:30 if you wish.  Hosted by Greg Blee.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/shut-up-write-2/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260820T082319
CREATED:20251210T190839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T205708Z
UID:190284-1794996000-1795006800@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-14/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261118T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261118T110000
DTSTAMP:20260820T082319
CREATED:20181108T004932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T194100Z
UID:189301-1794997800-1794999600@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Babytime
DESCRIPTION:Learn songs\, rhymes\, stories and skills you can use to help your baby get a start on literacy. For ages 0 to 24 months. Children of all abilities and their siblings are welcome.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/babytime/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261118T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261118T110000
DTSTAMP:20260820T082319
CREATED:20251003T184401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T184401Z
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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/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261118T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260820T082319
CREATED:20251208T234144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T234144Z
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SUMMARY:Dementia caregiver support group
DESCRIPTION:Dementia can leave people living with the disease and their care partners\nfeeling isolated. However\, you are not alone. There are other people to\nshare the journey with you. Caregiver support groups offer a safe place to\nlearn and share with other care partners. \nFirst Link® support group series in Nanaimo:\nFor caregivers supporting a family member or friend with dementia. \nRegistration required. Call First Link® Dementia Helpline to register: 1-800-936-6033.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/dementia-caregiver-support-group/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261118T113000
DTSTAMP:20260820T082319
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-2/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260820T082319
CREATED:20260331T173548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T180636Z
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SUMMARY:TRC #57: Dr. Kiera Ladner
DESCRIPTION:How do Indigenous teachings\, stories\, and laws rooted upon the Lands we share point toward different possibilities for governance\, kinship\, and coexistence?\nRegister Now! \nAs we close our year-long study of Resurgence and Reconciliation: Indigenous–Settler Relations and Earth Teachings\, this final gathering invites us to pause\, reflect\, and look forward—carefully. \nGuided by the insights of Kiera Ladner’s concluding chapter\, “Proceed with Caution: Reflections on Resurgence and Reconciliation\,” this session brings the TRC#57 hosts together to reflect on what we have learned over the past year\, and what remains unfinished. Ladner reminds us that reconciliation is not a destination\, a policy achievement\, or a symbolic gesture. It is an ongoing process of being and becoming—one that demands responsibility\, remembrance\, and transformative change rather than convergence or assimilation. \nThis closing conversation asks us to sit with the hard questions raised throughout the series: \n\nWhat does it mean to live together in a mutually agreeable and mutually beneficial way on Indigenous lands?\nWhy does meaningful reconciliation require unsettling national myths and confronting uncomfortable histories?\nWhat responsibilities do individuals\, communities\, and institutions carry in sustaining just relationships—now and into the future?\nAnd how do Indigenous teachings\, stories\, and laws grounded in the land point toward different possibilities for governance\, kinship\, and coexistence?\n\nRather than offering final answers\, this session creates space for collective reflection. It invites our audience to consider how the teachings shared throughout Season 6 might be carried forward—into your daily life\, community work\, and long-term commitments. \nThis closing gathering is not an ending\, but a moment of orientation: an invitation to proceed with care\, humility\, and intention as we continue the shared work of living well together. \nRegister Now! \n \nResurgence and Reconciliation: Indigenous–Settler Relations and Earth Teachings\nEdited by Michael Asch\, John Borrows and James Tully \nUse the code Resurgence2026 to get 20% off your purchase through University of Toronto Press\, plus\, get free shipping on orders over $40 \nPurchase a Copy \nBorrow a Copy
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/trc-57-ladner/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Webinar\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261118T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261118T143000
DTSTAMP:20260820T082319
CREATED:20221031T231632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T181321Z
UID:188585-1795005000-1795012200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Parksville Library Knitting Group (textile arts)
DESCRIPTION:Drop in Wednesdays 12:30 to 2:30 for Parksville Library’s weekly knitting group. \nSit. Knit. Sew. Crochet. Chat.  🙂 \n \n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/parksville-library-knitting-group-textile-arts/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261118T140000
DTSTAMP:20260820T082319
CREATED:20250626T233914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T233914Z
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SUMMARY:Paws and Tales: Read to Rosie
DESCRIPTION:Introducing Rosie\, one of our furry library assistants! \nPaws and Tales is a reading program for kids ages 7 and up. Young readers can bring a book and sign up for a 20-minute reading session with Rosie\, a certified therapy dog from the Pacific Animal Therapy Society. \nRosie is a patient and friendly listener who loves stories and meeting new friends. This program helps children practice reading aloud with a comforting companion\, build confidence\, and make reading a fun experience. \nTo register\, visit the branch or call 250-642-3022 to book a 20-minute slot. An adult must accompany each child. \nThe Pacific Animal Therapy Society has been providing compassionate pet therapy to Vancouver Islanders for over 35 years. \n(Note: Rosie is the one wearing a scarf; her human is Barb.)
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/paws-and-tales-read-to-rosie/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260820T082319
CREATED:20190910T203205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190910T203205Z
UID:188583-1795010400-1795014000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:South Cowichan Book a Librarian
DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions? Book a Librarian! Interested in exploring a new topic or have a question about how the library can help with your beginning reader? Interested in online books\, movies\, or magazines? Ready to do some family history research? Schedule a 30-minute session with a librarian! \nCall 250-743-5283 to book a session. Appointments are available for other days and times.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/book-a-librarian-2/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261118T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260820T082319
CREATED:20250927T221029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T221029Z
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SUMMARY:Tech-Help Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Let us help you figure out your device issues.  Whether it’s your laptop\, tablet\, eReader\, or phone – we will do what we can to reduce your frustrations! \nPlease bring your device\, library card\, and any passwords you may need. \nCall 250.247.7878 to book your free\, 30-minute tech appointment.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tech-help-wednesday/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261118T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261118T180000
DTSTAMP:20260820T082319
CREATED:20250827T211406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T211406Z
UID:201440-1795017600-1795024800@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Teen RPG Club
DESCRIPTION:Adventure awaits…at the library! Join a stalwart band of teens as they learn to how to play the Star Wars roleplaying game. All supplies are provided but registration is required as is space limited. For ages 12-18 only. \nRegister in person at the Quadra Island Library.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/teen-rpg-club/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens
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