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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/2026-11-24/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261124T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260820T082338
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SUMMARY:Doc & Talk (Sooke Region Lifelong Learning)
DESCRIPTION:Doc & Talk (Sooke Region Lifelong Learning) \nJoin Lorrie Beauchamp to watch selected documentaries and discuss the questions\, ideas\, and perspectives they raise. The program usually features two documentaries during each session. \nSession 2 of 2. The other session is November 12. \nPlease register by email to sookeregionlifelonglearning@gmail.com.  Registration begins on the 12th of September.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/doc-talk-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:20261124T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261124T113000
DTSTAMP:20260820T082338
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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-2/2026-11-24/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261124T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261124T130000
DTSTAMP:20260820T082338
CREATED:20230509T001006Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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/2026-11-24/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260820T082338
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-14/2026-11-24/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261124T153000
DTSTAMP:20260820T082338
CREATED:20220620T235541Z
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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-2/2026-11-24/
LOCATION:Sooke Meeting Room\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261124T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260820T082338
CREATED: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-2/2026-11-24/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Teens & Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261124T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261124T180000
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UID:190333-1795532400-1795543200@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-10/2026-11-24/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261124T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261124T170000
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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/2026-11-24/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261124T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260820T082338
CREATED:20240823T222021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T222021Z
UID:188925-1795534200-1795539600@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/2026-11-24/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261124T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261124T180000
DTSTAMP:20260820T082338
CREATED:20260818T194208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T194208Z
UID:205991-1795536000-1795543200@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 mucisian\, Graham Olds! \nAll ages and skill levels welcome. \nThe first sessions in September will focus on an introduction to ukulele playing. \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-2/2026-11-24/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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