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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/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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SUMMARY:English Corner for Everyone
DESCRIPTION:Fridays from 10 AM – 12:00 PM. EVERYONE welcome. \nPractice conversation\, improve your vocabulary\, discuss interesting topics\, and make new friends! \nThis group is facilitated by the Baha’i community in partnership with Vancouver Island Regional Library.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/english-corner-at-nanaimo-north/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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SUMMARY:Baby Rhyme Time at Nanaimo North
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy songs\, stories\, lap bounces\, fingerplays and more during drop-in Baby Rhyme Time at the Nanaimo North branch of the library. Geared towards babies ages 0-24 months and a parent or caregiver. Older siblings welcome. \nBaby Rhyme Time will take place every Friday at 10:30 AM from September 11 – November 20.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/baby-rhyme-time-at-nanaimo-north/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261009T123000
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SUMMARY:Open Mic for Writers
DESCRIPTION:Prose\, poetry\, and writers of all genres and levels are welcome to read from their work.  Listeners-only are welcome too!  Please make your selections up to 5 minutes long only.  Janet Miller and Sylvia Thomson are the fantastic hosts of this program – both are award-winning writers and writing coaches.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/open-mic-2/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261009T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261009T133000
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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 Sayward Library at 250-282-5551 to book.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tech-help-7/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:Sayward
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261009T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261009T160000
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SUMMARY:Naloxone Training
DESCRIPTION:Learn to use Naloxone from our public health nurse. You could save a life!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/naloxone-training/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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