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SUMMARY:Star Wars Quiz
DESCRIPTION:Do you know your Wookies from your Wampas? Star Wars fans of all ages are invited to complete our Star Wars “May the 4th be with You” Quiz from May 1 – 15. Complete it\, and enter our prize draw. We’ll pick a winner on May 16. May the force be with you.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/star-wars-quiz/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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SUMMARY:Parksville Library Knitting Group (textile arts)
DESCRIPTION:Drop in Wednesdays 12:30 to 2:30 for Parksville Library’s weekly knitting group. \nSit. Knit. Sew. Crochet. Chat.  🙂 \n \n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/parksville-library-knitting-group-textile-arts/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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SUMMARY:South Cowichan Book a Librarian
DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions? Book a Librarian! Interested in exploring a new topic or have a question about how the library can help with your beginning reader? Interested in online books\, movies\, or magazines? Ready to do some family history research? Schedule a 30-minute session with a librarian! \nCall 250-743-5283 to book a session. Appointments are available for other days and times.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/book-a-librarian-2/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260513T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T235023Z
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SUMMARY:Tech-Help Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Let us help you figure out your device issues.  Whether it’s your laptop\, tablet\, eReader\, or phone – we will do what we can to reduce your frustrations! \nPlease bring your device\, library card\, and any passwords you may need. \nCall 250.247.7878 to book your free\, 30-minute tech appointment.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tech-help-wednesday/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260513T170000
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SUMMARY:Practice Your English in Port McNeill
DESCRIPTION:Let’s speak English! Meet other people who are learning to speak English\, and practice speaking in a relaxed setting. Bring a snack or a drink and join us every Wednesday from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. \nPresented in partnership with the Immigrant Welcome Centre.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/practice-your-english-in-port-mcneill/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260513T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260513T190000
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SUMMARY:Holding Heritage: Unspoken Stories - Screening Event & Community Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging evening featuring a screening and community panel for Holding Heritage: Unspoken Stories. Unspoken Stories showcases candid conversations between Chinese-Vietnamese Boat People and their families. \nRegistration is required: click here\, to register for free. \nVisit Holding Heritage
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/holding-heritage-unspoken-stories-screening-event-community-panel/
LOCATION:Campbell River Library\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Families,Seniors
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