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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/2026-08-13/
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/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260813T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260813T150000
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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/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260813T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260813T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T224205Z
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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/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260813T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260813T183000
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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/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Community Workshop,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260813T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260813T183000
DTSTAMP:20260507T120407
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/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260813T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260813T190000
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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/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults
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