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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/2026-09-03/
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/2026-09-03/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260903T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260903T123000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T172633Z
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SUMMARY:Senior Brain: staying sharp at any age
DESCRIPTION:This class is a Mid Island Elder College workshop in which you will explore how to support your brain health and maintain cognitive vitality as you age. Instructor Gary Anaka is a brain-based learning facilitator with over 34 years of teaching experience. \n  \nElder College provides high interest courses for a low cost to mature adults.  Instructors are experienced & knowledgeable.  Find out more about Elder College here Mid Island Elder College
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/senior-brain-staying-sharp-at-any-age/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260903T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260903T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T021537Z
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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-2026-09-03/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260903T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260903T160000
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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/2026-09-03/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260903T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260903T173000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T181111Z
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SUMMARY:Yvonne Maximchuk Author Reading
DESCRIPTION:Join B.C. artist and author Yvonne Maximchuk for a reading from her latest book and a look at what she’s been working on lately.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/yvonne-maximchuk-author-reading/
LOCATION:Campbell River Library\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260903T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260903T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T202925Z
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SUMMARY:Islands Trust Pop-Up office hours
DESCRIPTION:Drop in and chat with Gabriola Island trustees Susan Yates and Tobi Elliot in the meeting room/gallery.  No appointment needed.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/islands-trust-pop-up-office-hours-2/2026-09-03/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260903T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260903T183000
DTSTAMP:20260929T084456
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/2026-09-03/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260903T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260903T190000
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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/2026-09-03/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults
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