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SUMMARY:The Great Land Grab Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The 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 is currently at the Cowichan (Duncan) Library in October 2026.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/the-great-land-grab-exhibit/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261006T120000
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SUMMARY:Knitting Group
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to K2TOG with knitters of all ages and abilities for our drop in knitting circle.  Bring your own projects\, supplies\, questions\, and expertise!  \nThe group meets every Tuesday from 10am-12pm all year round.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/knitting-group/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:Nanaimo North Large Meeting Room\, 6250 Hammond Bay Road\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, V9R 5N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261006T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261006T120000
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SUMMARY:Latch-on event for nursing families
DESCRIPTION:In honour of National Breastfeeding Awareness Week public health nurses will be hosting an event for nursing families to celebrate breast/chestfeeding together. Get tips from public health nurses.  \nWe will have door prizes and light refreshments. Make sure you save the date!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/public-health-talk-for-new-moms/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261006T130000
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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/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261006T140000
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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/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261006T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261006T150000
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SUMMARY:Grandparenting Through Separation and Divorce (Sooke Region Lifelong Learning)
DESCRIPTION:Grandparenting Through Separation and Divorce (Sooke Region Lifelong Learning) \nJoin Karissa Parrish for a discussion of the challenges grandparents may experience when a family is affected by separation or divorce. \nPlease register by email to sookeregionlifelonglearning@gmail.com.  Registration begins on the 12th of September.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/grandparenting-through-separation-and-divorce-sooke-region-lifelong-learning/
LOCATION:Sooke Multipurpose Room\, 6671 Wadams Way\, Sooke\, British Columbia\, V9Z 1A4
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261006T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261006T180000
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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-10/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261006T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261006T174500
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SUMMARY:Parksville Library Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a great new read and some lively discussion? The Parksville Library Book Club meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month. \nThe book club is currently full\, but please click “register” below to reserve your spot on the waiting list.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/parksville-library-book-club/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261006T200000
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SUMMARY:Reader's Choice Book Club: Evening Edition
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the latest evening meeting of Reader’s Choice book club!  \nThis October we are having an evening meeting at 6pm on Tuesday October 6th at the Bar Luna Mexican Restaurant (7 Victoria Rd\, downtown Nanaimo). Please email NanaimoHarbourfront@virl.bc.ca to save your spot and help me make sure the reservation is for the right amount of people. Then\, meet us at the restaurant!  \nWant to talk about what you’re reading but don’t want to be told what to read? This is the book club for you! \nIf you attended one of previous meetings\, bring along your reading prompt list and what you’ve been reading. If this is your first time\, bring your current or recent read to share with the group. See an image of the reading prompt list below and pick up your copy at the meeting. \nYou can read any book that fits any prompt\, whatever month you want. Then you can compare notes with bookish friends at our meetings! The idea is to have fun parameters to help you decide what to read next\, but not to force you to read anything you don’t want to. \nSnacks to share will be provided by the library. If you’re able\, please buy some drinks or food to support Bar Luna for hosting us.  \nEmail NanaimoHarbourfront@virl.bc.ca if you’d like more info!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/readers-choice-book-club-evening-edition-2/
LOCATION:Bar Luna\, 7 Victoria Road\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, V9R 2S5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261006T200000
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SUMMARY:Wise Whales Pub Quiz
DESCRIPTION:A new series of the Wise Whales Pub Quiz starts on Tuesday\, October 6\, 6 – 8pm at Beacon Brewing (9829 Third St.). Darren Millar and Librarian Virginia are your hosts for this epic library night of trivia. Got a team? Register now by email (sidney@virl.bc.ca) or in-person at the Sidney/North Saanich library (max 6 people). \nFlying solo or as a couple and need a team? Send an email to sidney@virl.bc.ca and ask to join our “Fast Friends” group. Tables fill up quickly\, so you’ll want to arrive early to guarantee a spot!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/wise-whales-pub-quiz/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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