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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/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261106
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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 will move to the Sooke Library on October 18\, 2026.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/the-great-land-grab-exhibit-2/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Families,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261105T120000
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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/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261105T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261105T110000
DTSTAMP:20261108T125229
CREATED:20260812T215724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T215724Z
UID:205576-1793874600-1793876400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Family Storytime at Nanaimo North
DESCRIPTION:Join us for stories\, songs\, fingerplays\, felt activities and more.  Geared towards children aged 0 – 6 years and their families. \nEvery Thursday at 10:30 AM from September 10 – November 19.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-storytime-at-nanaimo-north/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261105T150000
DTSTAMP:20261108T125229
CREATED:20221103T021537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T021537Z
UID:188037-1793883600-1793890800@virl.bc.ca
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-2026-11-05/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261105T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261105T150000
DTSTAMP:20261108T125229
CREATED:20260817T171940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T212052Z
UID:205754-1793885400-1793890800@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Handle Stress and Decrease Anxiety Naturally (Sooke Region Lifelong Learning)
DESCRIPTION:Handle Stress and Decrease Anxiety Naturally (Sooke Region Lifelong Learning) \nJoin Jo Phillips to explore natural approaches and practical strategies for managing stress and reducing anxiety. \nPlease register by email to sookeregionlifelonglearning@gmail.com.  Registration begins on the 12th of September.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/handle-stress-and-decrease-anxiety-naturally-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:20261105T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261105T160000
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CREATED:20261009T202922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T202922Z
UID:209393-1793887200-1793894400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Snacks and Friends: Movie Matinee at Nanaimo North
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Thursday for a weekly movie and free coffee\, tea and popcorn. Check the poster or ask at the desk for our current line-up of films. Movie starts at 2 PM
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/snacks-and-friends-movie-matinee-at-nanaimo-north/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261105T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261105T160000
DTSTAMP:20261108T125229
CREATED:20260608T182707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T182707Z
UID:202881-1793890800-1793894400@virl.bc.ca
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/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261105T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261105T180000
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CREATED:20260923T222330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T234654Z
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SUMMARY:Silent Book Club: Shut Up & Read!
DESCRIPTION:Silent book clubs are all the rage!  Otherwise known as “Introvert Happy Hour” silent book clubs have sprung up around the world. Here’s how it works: \n\nbring a book with you or your library card so you can borrow one\narrive between 4:00 and 4:30\, find a seat\, get a cup of tea & a biscuit or 2\, and settle in\nshut uplent and silent read between 4:30 and 5:30\n5:30 to 6:00 chat\, socialize\, talk about what you’re reading\,…whatever! OR keep silent reading until 6:00!\n\nFrom the website Silent Book Club: \nSilent Book Club is a global community of readers with 2\,200+ chapters in 70 countries. There’s no assigned reading — it’s bring your own book. \nMore than a million members gather in person\, online\, and in destinations around the world to read together and swap stories. All readers are welcome! \n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/silent-book-club-shut-up-read/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261105T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261105T183000
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CREATED:20220913T205436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T205436Z
UID:188113-1793899800-1793903400@virl.bc.ca
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/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261105T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261105T190000
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UID:192589-1793899800-1793905200@virl.bc.ca
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/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261105T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261105T184500
DTSTAMP:20261108T125229
CREATED:20260904T202251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T202251Z
UID:207378-1793899800-1793904300@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:Think. Play. Connect. \nFriendly games and weekly sessions for all ages. Beginners welcome.\nFree!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/chess-club/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Families,Seniors,Teens,Teens & Tweens,Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261105T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261105T190000
DTSTAMP:20261108T125229
CREATED:20261003T024048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T024048Z
UID:209007-1793899800-1793905200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Inspired to Write with Kelsey Andrews
DESCRIPTION:Where do you get your ideas? \nThis dreaded question is asked of writers all the time. Often\, we ask it of ourselves\, too. \nOne way is from other writers. In this workshop we’ll look at other writers’ work and allow it to inspire us to write poetry\, fiction\, nonfiction\, or anything else we feel like. There will be time to share our work with each other if we choose for only positive feedback. And most important\, we’ll have fun writing some new stuff we might not have thought of on our own! \nKelsey has written for as long as she can remember. Her book of poetry\, Big Sky Falling\, was published in 2021 by Ronsdale Press. Kelsey is certified to facilitate workshops in the Amherst Writers & Artists method which is founded on the belief that everyone is a writer.  Check out her website at kelseyandrews.ca \n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/inspired-to-write-with-kelsey-andrews/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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