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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-2/2026-11-30/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Families,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261130T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261130T110000
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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-6/2026-11-30/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261130T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261130T120000
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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/2026-11-30/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261130T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261130T120000
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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/2026-11-30/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261130T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261130T153000
DTSTAMP:20261031T182409
CREATED:20221027T211112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T211112Z
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SUMMARY:Scrabble Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:Join us for fun and friendly competition! \n\nScrabble sets available\nBring your own set if you have one\nAll skill levels welcome!\n\n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/scrabble-drop-in/2026-11-30/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261130T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261130T163000
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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/2026-11-30/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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