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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/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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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/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T150000
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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/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T002717Z
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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-2/2026-06-25/
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:20260625T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T224204Z
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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/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T190000
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UID:185756-1782403200-1782414000@virl.bc.ca
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/2026-06-25/
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:20260625T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T183000
DTSTAMP:20260528T014120
CREATED:20260205T000706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T235940Z
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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/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T190000
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CREATED:20260520T222553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T222553Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Portals: A pride month reading with Zena Sharman and Neil Surkan
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Pride Month\, join writers Zena Sharman and Neil Surkan for an evening of memoir and poetry centered on bold intimation\, tender recollection\, savoury longing\, and subversive joy. \n  \nZena Sharman is an essayist and non-fiction writer whose work explores themes of community\, identity\, and care. She is the editor of several anthologies\, including The Care We Dream Of and the Lambda Literary award-winning The Remedy (both Arsenal Pulp Press). Staying Power is her debut memoir. https://www.zenasharman.com/ \n \nNeil Surkan is the author of three poetry collections —Empties\, Unbecoming\, and On High — as well as the chapbooks Die Workbook\, Ruin\, Their Queer Tenderness\, and Super\, Natural. He is a professor in the Department of English at Vancouver Island University and the Poet Laureate of Nanaimo\, BC. www.neilsurkan.com \n \n  \nNo registration required\, please drop in to enjoy this evening of literary excellence. Space is limited\, please arrive on time to secure your spot.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/queer-portals-a-pride-month-reading-with-zena-sharman-and-neil-surkan/
LOCATION:Cowichan Community Centre\, 2687 James Street\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L 2X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T183000
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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/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T190000
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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/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults
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