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SUMMARY:Sunday Swaps: Craft Supplies!
DESCRIPTION:Find a home for your unused craft supplies or gather inspiration for a new project! \nWe will be accepting donations of craft supplies until April 25th at the front service desk. \nEveryone is welcome (whether you donated or not) to shop the swap on April 26th! \nWhen you drop off your donations be sure to pick up one of our Sunday Swap stamp bookmarks! You will earn a stamp each time you donate to a Sunday Swap! Completed stamp bookmarks will be entered into a draw at the end of 2026\, for a chance to win a prize! \nExamples of what to donate: \n\nItems that are in good condition!\nArt supplies.\nYarn.\nBeads.\nKnitting Needles.\nCrochet hooks.\nFabric.\nSewing supplies.\nPaintbrushes.\nMarkers\, pencils etc.\nCraft paper.\nScrapbooking supplies.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/crafting-swap/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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SUMMARY:Queer Crafternoon
DESCRIPTION:Queer Crafternoon is a free drop-in art space for queer\, trans\, and two-spirit folks of all ages along with their friends and family to craft\, create\, and connect! \nJoin us for a fun and creative afternoon of crafts and making connections! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a beginner\, everyone is welcome to come together in a safe and inclusive space. Let your creativity flow as we work on various projects and enjoy each other’s company. Please feel free to bring your own craft supplies & ideas\, and some additional craft supplies will be available too! \nSnacks and tea/coffee provided! \nThis is a drop-in event\, come and stay as long as you’d like. \nCome relax and unwind with us as we create art\, make new friends\, and celebrate our queer identities. Queer Crafternoon is a safe and inclusive space for all queer and trans people to enjoy arts and crafts and build community. \nThis program is presented by PFLAG Nanaimo and the Nanaimo Harbourfront Library.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/queer-crafternoon-2026-03-22/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Harbourfront
CATEGORIES:Adults
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SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write: Nanaimo
DESCRIPTION:Shut Up & Write! is a global community that empowers writers to overcome procrastination\, silence their inner critic\, and make consistent progress on their projects. Our events provide a structured and focused environment where writers can come together\, set aside distractions\, and achieve their writing goals. \nMeets every Sunday! \nPlease register per session: www.meetup.com/shutupandwritenanaimo \n  \n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/shut-up-write-nanaimo/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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