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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611
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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/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260611T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260611T170000
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SUMMARY:The Great Land Grab Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Island Local History Society and the Nanaimo Museum have partnered to develop a travelling exhibit: The Great Vancouver Island Land Grab. \nThe exhibit introduces visitors to the Esquimalt & Nanaimo (E&N) 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 begins at the Nanaimo Harbourfront Library in June 2026. \nFor more information go to thegreatlandgrab.ca
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/great-land-grab/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260611T120000
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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/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260611T150000
DTSTAMP:20261001T154921
CREATED:20221103T021537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T021537Z
UID:180160-1781182800-1781190000@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-2026-06-11/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260611T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260611T160000
DTSTAMP:20261001T154921
CREATED:20260608T182707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T183005Z
UID:202856-1781190000-1781193600@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Tech Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Have a tech question and don’t know where to start? Book a free\, thirty minute one-on-one tech help appointment with a library staff member\, and get your basic tech questions answered! \nWe can help with your smartphones\, tablets\, ereaders\, laptops\, introduction to using digital library resources\, and more! \nTo book\, please call\, email\, or visit us in-person: \n1-877-415-8475 \nNanaimoHarbourfront@virl.bc.ca \nPlease bring everything you need for your appointment. \nThis may include: \n\nYour device that you need help with\nAccount names and passwords associated with accounts we will be working with (e.g. email\, social media pages)\nIf you are needing help with digital resources\, please bring your library card and library account PIN\n\n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tech-thursday/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260611T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260611T190000
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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/2026-06-11/
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:20260611T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260611T183000
DTSTAMP:20261001T154921
CREATED:20251027T234402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T234402Z
UID:191843-1781197200-1781202600@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Textile Arts with Vancouver Island Fibreshed
DESCRIPTION:Come together in community with members of Vancouver Island Fibreshed for a monthly\, hands-on exploration of the textile arts. Learn about local fibre production\, sustainable dyeing\, spinning\, weaving\, and the artistry that connects land to cloth. Bring your own project or learn from fibre mentors.\n\n\n\nEach session features demonstrations\, creative projects\, and conversation about the craft and culture of slow textiles.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/textile-arts-with-vancouver-island-fibreshed/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Community Workshop,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260611T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260611T190000
DTSTAMP:20261001T154921
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T173459Z
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SUMMARY:Mending Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop for teens and adults aims to bring a bit of calm to your life by providing a space to slow down\, engage mindfully with a useful craft\, and extend the life of your favourite garments. \nLearn to:\nReplace buttons.\nMend rips\, tears and split seams.\nPatch holes. \nRegistration required. Please contact the branch at 250-637-2247 or sp1@virl.bc.ca to register.\nAges 16+\nAll supplies provided.\nOptional: Bring a piece (or pieces) of clothing in need of mending.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/mindful-mending-workshop/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Community Workshop,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260611T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260611T183000
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CREATED:20220913T205436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T205436Z
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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/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260611T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260611T190000
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CREATED:20221219T002717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T190740Z
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SUMMARY:Writers Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Develop your writing in a supportive environment in this member-led group.  Share your writing with other writers for encouragement and feedback.  We welcome writers of all genres and experience.  Drop-in.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/writers-support-group-2/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Sidney / North Saanich Library\, 10091 Resthaven Dr.\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 3G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260611T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260611T190000
DTSTAMP:20261001T154921
CREATED:20260112T181251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T181251Z
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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/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260611T185000
DTSTAMP:20261001T154921
CREATED:20260506T222417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T222851Z
UID:200867-1781200800-1781203800@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Author Reading with Kathy Harms
DESCRIPTION:Join author Kathy Harms at the Parksville library as she shares the story of her parents as told in her new book\, By Happenstance. \nThe book grew out of a two-year Substack project where her parents’ stories were shared chapter by chapter as they were written. Through that process\, an audience was found well beyond their family – readers who recognized their own relatives in these stories. Her talk will center around the value of sitting down with the people you love and asking questions while you still can. \nThe event will include a short reading\, a talk about the project and the process behind it\, and a signing. All are welcome to attend!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/author-reading-with-kathy-harms/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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