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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 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.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/great-land-grab-2026-06-26/2026-08-18/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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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/2026-08-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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SUMMARY:Knit Wits
DESCRIPTION:Visit Bowser Library and be a Knit Wit!. Join us at 12:00 pm to sit\, chat\, and get a little work done on your textile projects.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/knit-wits/2026-08-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260818T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260818T143000
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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-2026-08-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260818T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260818T143000
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SUMMARY:Ayurveda for Everyday Island Living
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the ancient health science of Ayurveda.  Explore simple practical self-care tools for modern living in a relaxed small-group setting.  No experience needed – just curiosity!  Led by Sonja Zupanec\, PKT (certified Ayurvedic Panchakarma Technician) founder of Gabriola Island Ayurveda.  Register for 1 or all 4 of the seasonal sessions.  This program is free.  Call 247-7878.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/ayurveda-for-everyday-island-living-2026-08-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260818T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260818T143000
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SUMMARY:Ayurveda for Everyday Island Living
DESCRIPTION:Curious about the ancient health science of Ayurveda? \nExplore simple\, practical self-care tools for modern living in a relaxed small-group setting. No experience needed – just curiosity! \nPlease register for 1 or all 4 sessions by calling 247-7878  1st session WINTER is Feb 24\, SPRING is May 12\, SUMMER is Aug 18\, FALL is Nov 10 all are 1:30 to 2:30pm \nSonja Zupanec\, PKT is a certified Ayurvedic Panchakarma Technician and founder of Gabriola \nIsland Ayurveda
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/ayurveda-for-everyday-island-living-2/2026-08-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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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-2/2026-08-18/
LOCATION:Sooke Meeting Room\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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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-10/2026-08-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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