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SUMMARY:Tea Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a cup of tea on us all day at the library while you browse and gather  🙂
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tea-thursday/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T100000
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SUMMARY:Chemainus Textile Circle
DESCRIPTION:Drop by and sit in with the Chemainus Textile Circle   \nMeets Thursdays from 10:00 to Noon in the library’s Multi-Purpose Room. \nKnitters\, Crocheters\, Spinners \, Embroiderers welcome!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/chemainus-knitting-circle/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T150000
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UID:174582-1773925200-1773932400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:The Knit Wits (Bowser textile group)
DESCRIPTION:Visit Bowser Library and be a Knit Wit! 🙂 \nJoin us at 1:00 each Thursday to sit\, chat\, and get a little work done on your textile projects.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/the-knit-wits-bowser-textile-group/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T150000
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CREATED:20260218T013239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T235143Z
UID:195591-1773927000-1773932400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Android Phone Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Sign up to learn more about your Android phone (and join us for a snack) from Literacy Now Cowichan and the library! \n\nBack to Basics: Settings and Functions\nTexting and Emailing\nManaging Your Inbox and Contacts\nSaving and Sharing Photos\n\nSpace is limited so please stop by\, call\, or email to reserve your spot on any or all of these four sessions.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/android-phone-workshops/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T190000
DTSTAMP:20260528T030525
CREATED:20260313T215221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T215221Z
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SUMMARY:Mystery of the Vanishing Books
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a library (mis)adventure and save the library. Bring a team or tackle it alone\, but please help us! \nThere’s something wrong at the Sointula library. Books are vanishing off the shelves\, and the culprit is mocking us! Can you solve the puzzles and save the library before the books are lost forever?
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/mystery-of-the-vanishing-books/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Families,Teens & Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T030525
CREATED:20260121T003449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T224158Z
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SUMMARY:Needlecraft Circle
DESCRIPTION:Do you love embroidery\, knitting or crocheting? How about beading or other needlecraft? Join our needlecraft circle every Thursday at 3 pm for help\, inspiration and friendship!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/needlecraft-circle/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T190000
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SUMMARY:Table Top Games
DESCRIPTION:It’s your turn! Drop-in for tabletop game play; bring your own game and meet fellow board and card game enthusiasts. Thursday evenings from 4-7pm.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/table-top-games/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Masset Library\, 1700 Hodges Avenue\, Masset\, British Columbia\, V0T 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens,Teens & Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T183000
DTSTAMP:20260528T030525
CREATED:20260205T000706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T235934Z
UID:194638-1773939600-1773945000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Casual Crafters
DESCRIPTION:Join us to create\, relax\, and connect. Materials are provided\, and all are welcome.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/casual-crafters/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T183000
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Conversational Spanish
DESCRIPTION:Join us to practice speaking Spanish in a casual setting! \nOn Thursdays\, 5:30-6:30pm\, we sit and chat en español en la biblioteca. Intermediate level.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/conversational-spanish/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T190000
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Book Club
DESCRIPTION:This is a free\, open community-room booking. Please contact the organiser to register for the program. \nJoin Amanda for a discussion group to ponder life’s big questions. The purpose of this group is to explore mindfulness and spirituality beyond any one religious doctrine. Each month we will select a different book and discuss its ideas and concepts. \nPlease reach out to Amanda for the book of the month. All books read are available from the library. If a book is checked out\, please contact Amanda to discuss alternatives: \nContact & Registration: amanda.csln@gmail.com
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/mindfulness-book-club/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T235702Z
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SUMMARY:Worldbuilding for Writers with Ian Bott
DESCRIPTION:Worldbuilding brings to mind the imagined worlds of science fiction and fantasy\, but it’s actually an essential foundation for every genre of storytelling. We will explore the relevance of worldbuilding across genres\, including those firmly set in the real world\, and share a range of tips and techniques for using worldbuilding to bring your stories to life in the reader’s mind. \nIan Bott is a retired public servant\, and a science fiction author where his dark side emerges to wreak murder and mayhem on unsuspecting imaginary worlds. He’s published five novels and is currently working on a sixth. In addition\, he’s published nonfiction e-books on various aspects of the writing craft. He uses his lifelong love of both science and art to bring new worlds to life for readers to escape to. Back in the real world\, he escaped from Britain in 2004 but still misses proper pubs\, pork pies\, and real bacon. He now lives in beautiful British Columbia with his wife\, two children\, and assorted pets.  Ian is a member of the  Sidney/North Saanich Library Writers Group. \nCheck out Ian’s website Ian. S. Bott\, Writer and artist
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/worldbuilding-for-writers-with-ian-bott/
LOCATION:Sidney / North Saanich Library\, 10091 Resthaven Dr.\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 3G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T184500
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CREATED:20260211T232338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T232926Z
UID:195327-1773942300-1773945900@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for discussions of classic SFF every third Thursday of the month\, starting March 19th\, from 5:45-6:45pm. Tea/coffee and snacks provided!  \nMarch’s book will be The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. Request a library copy here\, bring your own copy\, or pick one up at a used bookstore. Having trouble getting a hold of The Hobbit? Send an email to NanaimoHarbourfront@virl.bc.ca and we’ll get you sorted.  \nWhat are we reading next? Have a look below! \nReading Schedule \nApril: Foundation by Isaac Asimov \nMay: The Lion\, The Witch\, and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis \nJune: 1984 by George Orwell \nJuly: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien \nAugust: Neuromancer by William Gibson \nSeptember: The Gatewatch by Joshua Gillingham
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/science-fiction-and-fantasy-book-club/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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