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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/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T120000
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SUMMARY:Knitting Group
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to K2TOG with knitters of all ages and abilities for our drop in knitting circle.  Bring your own projects\, supplies\, questions\, and expertise!  \nThe group meets every Tuesday from 10am-12pm all year round.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/knitting-group/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:Nanaimo North Large Meeting Room\, 6250 Hammond Bay Road\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, V9R 5N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T123000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Libby
DESCRIPTION:In this session we will look at how to get started with Libby\, browse its features\, and get answers to Libby related questions.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/intro-to-libby-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T130000
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CREATED:20230509T001006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T001006Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation Made Easy
DESCRIPTION:Weekly drop in meditation for beginners. An introduction to different practices of mindfulness\, meditation\, and relaxation. Open to everyone. Session runs from 12:00-12:50pm in the large meeting room at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library. 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/meditation-made-easy/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T143000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T190726Z
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SUMMARY:The Knit Wits (Bowser textile group)
DESCRIPTION:Visit Bowser Library and be a Knit Wit!  \nJoin us at 12:30 pm 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-2026-06-23/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T153000
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SUMMARY:Tech Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Get help with your smartphone\, tablet\, or laptop. Learn how to download apps\, use email\, and get answers to other beginner tech questions! We can help you learn how to get started with a particular library electronic resource\, how to get ebooks and digital audiobooks through the library\, how to stream movies\, or use electronic databases. \nCall 250-642-3022 or email sooke@virl.bc.ca to book a free one-on-one 30 minute appointment. \nPlease bring everything you need for your appointment. This may include: \n\nYour device\nAccount names and passwords\nYour library card + library account PIN\nYour email address + email account password\nAny secondary devices required for login (2-step verification)
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tech-tuesday-2/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:Sooke Meeting Room\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T235135Z
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SUMMARY:Tech Help
DESCRIPTION:Need help with your phone\, tablet\, laptop\, or another tech question? Sign up for a 30-minute\, one-on-one session with library staff and get personalized tech support. \nTech Help runs every Thursday afternoon from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Reserve your spot at the desk or give us a call!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tech-help-3/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T150000
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SUMMARY:Author Talk - Elizabeth Meyer: Coming Home
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Courtenay Library for an engaging afternoon author talk with local writer Elizabeth Meyer! Elizabeth will be discussing her recently published book\, Coming Home: A Memoir. \nComing Home chronicles Elizabeth’s incredible life’s journey\, beginning with her humble beginnings as a shy girl in a Mennonite community on Vancouver Island in the 1930s. Replete with joy and sorrow\, love and loss\, Elizabeth’s memoir captures the importance of family\, maintaining faith in oneself through adversity\, and the redemptive power of love. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear these gems of insight\, connect with a fellow community member\, and celebrate a life well-lived!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/200818/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T205744Z
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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-10/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T173000
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CREATED:20230913T233133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T181248Z
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SUMMARY:Conversational Scottish Gaelic
DESCRIPTION:Fàilte! Learn and practice Scottish Gaelic with others.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/conversational-scottish-gaelic/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T174500
DTSTAMP:20260708T070309
CREATED:20251017T185537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T185537Z
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SUMMARY:Comox Library Tuesday Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a great new read and some lively discussion? The Comox Library Book Club meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month. \nThe book club is currently full\, but you can request to be added to the waitlist by emailing comox@virl.bc.ca.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/comox-library-tuesday-book-club/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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