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SUMMARY:Streaming the Olympics
DESCRIPTION:CBC is partnering with libraries across Canada to support live viewing of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Come cheer on our Canadian athletes! Visit https://virl.bc.ca/milano-cortina/ for more info. \n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/streaming-the-olympics/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:In Branch CBC Stream\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Everyone,Families,Seniors,Teens & Tweens
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218
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SUMMARY:Streaming Olympics
DESCRIPTION:CBC is partnering with libraries across Canada to support live viewing of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Come cheer on our Canadian athletes! Visit https://virl.bc.ca/milano-cortina/ for more info.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/streaming-olympics/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:In Branch CBC Stream\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Everyone,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260218T100000
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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-2/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260218T100000
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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-14/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260218T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T204739Z
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SUMMARY:Book a Librarian - Cumberland
DESCRIPTION:Book a 30-minute one-on-one appointment with our Adult Services Librarian to explore almost any topic you’re curious about. \nWe can dive into library-related questions\, work on technology skills\, explore 3D printing and AI tools\, or even learn to solve the Rubik’s Cube! \nUse the booking link to reserve your 30-minute appointment: \nBook time with Zane Weller: Book a Librarian – Cumberland
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/book-a-librarian-cumberland/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260218T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260218T121500
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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\nfriend 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/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260218T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260218T143000
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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/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260218T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260218T150000
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CREATED:20190910T203205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190910T203205Z
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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-2/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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SUMMARY:Truth 4 Reconciliation Book Club -- The Berry Pickers
DESCRIPTION:The Berry Pickers\nJoin us for a T’Sou-ke Truth 4 Reconciliation book club discussion. We will be reading and discussing The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. \nJuly 1962. A Mi’kmaq family from Nova Scotia arrives in Maine to pick blueberries for the summer. Weeks later\, four-year-old Ruthie\, the family’s youngest child\, vanishes. She is last seen by her six-year-old brother\, Joe\, sitting on a favorite rock at the edge of a berry field. Joe will remain distraught by his sister’s disappearance for years to come. \nIn Maine\, a young girl named Norma grows up as the only child of an affluent family. Her father is emotionally distant\, her mother frustratingly overprotective. Norma is often troubled by recurring dreams and visions that seem more like memories than imagination. As she grows older\, Norma slowly comes to realize there is something her parents aren’t telling her. Unwilling to abandon her intuition\, she will spend decades trying to uncover this family secret. \n  \nPlease register by emailing Vicki at vdolling@virl.bc.ca. We will send out a reading guide before the meeting. \nThere is a book club set available at the front desk of the Sooke Library for participants to sign out a copy. \n  \n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/truth-4-reconciliation-book-club-north-of-nowhere-north-of-nowhere-song-of-a-truth-and-reconciliation-commissioner/
LOCATION:Sooke Multipurpose Room\, 6671 Wadams Way\, Sooke\, British Columbia\, V9Z 1A4
CATEGORIES:Adults,Indigenous Voices,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260218T200000
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CREATED:20260110T002400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T002400Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Craft Night
DESCRIPTION:Bring your sewing\, mending\, knitting\, or art projects and meet other crafters!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/adult-craft-night/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Port Clements Library\, 36 Cedar Avenue West\, Port Clements\, British Columbia\, V0T 1R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Veronika%20Higlister":MAILTO:vhiglister@virl.bc.ca
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