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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-2/2026-11-29/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Families,Seniors
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SUMMARY:Book Club : Yellow Books
DESCRIPTION:We pick the theme\, you pick the book! Join us monthly to chat\, discuss what we read\, and share book recommendations. \nEvery last Sunday of the month. No registration required\, drop in to say hi! Tea and treats provided. \nTHEME for November: Yellow Books \nSuggested Titles: \n\nMartyr! by Kaveh Akbar\nFind Your People: Building Deep Community in a Lonely World by Jennie Allen\nEye for an Eye by M.J. Arlidge\nLove Her or Lose Her by Tessa Bailey\nThe 22 Murders of Madison May by Max Berry\nGeorgie\, All Along by Kate Clayborn\nFinlay Donovan Rolls the Dice by Elle Cosimano\nRecursion by Blake Crouch\nA Daughter of Fair Verona by Christina Dodd\nTake a Hint\, Dani Brown! by Talia Hibbert\nMeet Cute by Helena Hunting\nWe Are Never Meeting in Real Life by Samantha Irby\nYellowface by R.F. Kuang\nRaceless by Georgina Lawton\nI’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy\nBreath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor\nOne Sharp Stitch by Allie Pleiter\nThe Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston\nThe Maid’s Secret by Nita Prose\nCarrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid\nFuzz : When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach\nConversations with Friends by Sally Rooney\nThe Dead Guy Next Door by Lucy Score\nSwing Time by Zadie Smith\nBlob : a Love Story by Maggie Su\nThe Iron Garden Sutra by A.D. Sui\nThe Jetsetters by Amanda Eyre Ward\nHide by Kiersten White\n\n  \nQuestions? Email cowichan@virl.bc.ca or call 250-746-7661
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/book-club-yellow-books/
LOCATION:2687 James St. Duncan\, BC
CATEGORIES:Adults
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SUMMARY:Board Game Club
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to unplug\, meet people in the community\, and dive into the exciting world of modern tabletop gaming? Join us at the Courtenay branch for our new Adult Board Game Club! \nWhether you’re a seasoned strategist or completely new to the hobby\, you will find a welcoming\, beginner-friendly atmosphere. Local gaming enthusiasts will be on hand with a fantastic collection of modern board games\, and they are always happy to teach you the rules—no prior experience required. \nFeel free to bring along your own favorite tabletop games to share with the group\, or just bring yourself and learn something completely new!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/board-game-club/2026-11-29/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults
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