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SUMMARY:Oceanside Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:Swing by and join us for a thrilling game of chess! Everyone welcome\, games are provided. \nThe Oceanside Chess club meets every Saturday from 11-3 pm at the Parksville library\, except the first Saturday of the month.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/oceanside-chess-club/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Everyone,Families,Seniors,Teens
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SUMMARY:Knitters at the Library
DESCRIPTION:Drop by with your projects and enjoy the company of fellow knitting enthusiasts! Crochet and other textile arts are also very welcome to join! \nMeets Saturdays from 2 to 4 PM in the Sooke Library lounge by the fireplace.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/knitters-at-the-library/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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SUMMARY:Writers' Drop-in with Kelsey Andrews
DESCRIPTION:Join Kelsey Andrews at this relaxed monthly drop-in\, and work on your own project or use the provided prompts. The prompts will work for fiction\, nonfiction or poetry. This is not just a chance to get some writing in\, but a chance to get together with other writers and build community. \nKelsey has written for as long as she can remember. Her book of poetry\, Big Sky Falling\, was published in 2021 by Ronsdale Press. A certified Amherst Writers & Artists workshop facilitator\, she is looking forward to writing with you (yes\, you). Check out her website at kelseyandrews.ca
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/writers-drop-in-with-kelsey-andrews-2026-02-14/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Sidney / North Saanich Library\, 10091 Resthaven Dr.\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 3G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: Lawrence Feuchtwanger
DESCRIPTION:Love\, Loss\, and Borders That Cannot Be Crossed\n\nJoin us at the Courtenay Library this Saturday\, September 12th from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. for an afternoon with Gabriola Island author Lawrence Feuchtwanger. Feuchtwanger will be reading from and discussing his novel\, Skin. Set in apartheid South Africa\, Skin is a powerful story of thwarted love across the racial divide\, a disrupted coming-of-age tale\, and a tense political drama. The novel follows Danny\, a young white man who\, following a traumatic event\, is forced to confront both his country’s abhorrent racism and his own family’s complex history as German-Jewish refugees who fled genocide. Exploring the porous boundaries where people meet\, touch\, and bleed\, the story dives into the painful legacies of racism and the ongoing struggle for justice. Though set in another era\, the themes of this sensitive and explosive novel remain deeply relevant to issues we face today.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/207535/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults
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SUMMARY:Nanaimo Pen Club
DESCRIPTION:Join Nanaimo Pen Club at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library for a gathering of fountain pen collectors and enthusiasts \nNanaimo Pen Club is a group of fountain pen enthusiasts who gather in person to share their love of pens and ink with fellow pen-lovers. Modern pens\, vintage pens\, we love them all! \nDrop-in\, new members always welcome!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/nanaimo-pen-club/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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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-2-2026-09-12/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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