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SUMMARY:Reader's Choice: A Different Kind of Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Do you love reading\, but don’t want to be told what to read? This book club is for you! Read whatever you want\, then chat with other readers. \nThird Saturday of each month.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/readers-choice-a-different-kind-of-book-club/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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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 strike out on your own. \nThere’s something wrong at the Port Alice 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-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Families,Teens & Tweens
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SUMMARY:Oceanside Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:Swing by and join us for a thrilling game of chess! Everyone welcome\, games are provided. \nThe Oceanside Chess club meets every Saturday from 11-3 pm at the Parksville library\, except the first Saturday of the month.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/oceanside-chess-club/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Everyone,Families,Seniors,Teens
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SUMMARY:Saturday Crafternoons
DESCRIPTION:Bring your supplies and join us and fellow crafters on Saturday afternoons to learn a new craft or finish an old one.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/saturday-crafternoons/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:Masset Library\, 1700 Hodges Avenue\, Masset\, British Columbia\, V0T 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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SUMMARY:Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:Beginner Chess 1:30-2:30pm. For adults and children ages 10+. For beginner to intermediate skill levels. Chess boards and pieces supplied. \nChess Technique Drop-In 2:30-3:30pm. For advanced or intermediate chess players. Come and learn a new skill! Chess boards and pieces supplied. \nFor more info contact Nigel 250-701-1767. No registration required. \n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/chess-club/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Everyone,Seniors,Teens & Tweens
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SUMMARY:Knitters at the Library
DESCRIPTION:Drop by with your projects and enjoy the company of fellow knitting enthusiasts! Crochet and other textile arts are also very welcome to join! \nMeets Saturdays from 2 to 4 PM in the Sooke Library lounge by the fireplace.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/knitters-at-the-library/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: Walking Each Other Home with Sharon McInnes
DESCRIPTION:Join local author and broadcaster Sharon McInnes at the Courtenay Library for the launch of her new memoir\, Walking Each Other Home. Sharon will read from the book and speak about her family’s caregiving journey\, reflecting on love\, loss\, and the quiet work of showing up for one another. The event will include a Q&A and a book signing.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/book-launch-walking-each-other-home-with-sharon-mcinnes/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults
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