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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261127
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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/2026-11-26/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261127
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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-2/2026-11-26/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Families,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261126T120000
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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/2026-11-26/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261126T150000
DTSTAMP:20261108T125420
CREATED:20221103T021537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T021537Z
UID:189226-1795698000-1795705200@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-2026-11-26/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261126T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261126T150000
DTSTAMP:20261108T125420
CREATED:20260817T172955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T173536Z
UID:205775-1795699800-1795705200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Wolves in Our Midst (Sooke Region Lifelong Learning)
DESCRIPTION:  \nWolves in Our Midst (Sooke Region Lifelong Learning) \nWith Molly Cameron. \nPlease register by email to sookeregionlifelonglearning@gmail.com.  Registration begins on the 12th of September.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/wolves-in-our-midst-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:20261126T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261126T153000
DTSTAMP:20261108T125420
CREATED:20221219T002717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T002717Z
UID:210547-1795701600-1795707000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Writers Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Develop your writing in a supportive environment in this member-led group.  Share your writing with other writers for encouragement and feedback.  We welcome writers of all genres and experience.  Drop-in.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/writers-support-group-2/2026-11-26/
LOCATION:Sidney / North Saanich Library\, 10091 Resthaven Dr.\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 3G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261126T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261126T160000
DTSTAMP:20261108T125420
CREATED:20261009T202922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T202922Z
UID:209396-1795701600-1795708800@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/2026-11-26/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261126T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261126T160000
DTSTAMP:20261108T125420
CREATED:20260608T182707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T182707Z
UID:202884-1795705200-1795708800@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/2026-11-26/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261126T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261126T183000
DTSTAMP:20261108T125420
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/2026-11-26/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261126T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261126T190000
DTSTAMP:20261108T125420
CREATED:20260112T181251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T181251Z
UID:192592-1795714200-1795719600@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/2026-11-26/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261126T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261126T183000
DTSTAMP:20261108T125420
CREATED:20261027T225713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T174116Z
UID:210541-1795714200-1795717800@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Author Event with Kim Bannerman: Agatha Christie on Vancouver Island
DESCRIPTION:             \nThe next installment of the Circus Salmagundi series is here! Join author Kim Bannerman and dive into A Crown of Stars and its source material: Agatha Christie’s visit to Vancouver Island in 1922. Mystery-lovers will be fascinated to learn more about Agatha as a young woman\, her brief tour on Vancouver Island\, and the events she enjoyed while visiting.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/author-event-with-kim-bannerman-agatha-christie-on-vancouver-island/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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