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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260627
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SUMMARY:Puzzle Time
DESCRIPTION:Feeling puzzled? Join us at the library for Puzzle Time. Work on our puzzle\, or take one home with you. Enjoy our FREE perks\, use the public computers\, or relax in a comfy chair with a book or magazine. There’s so much to enjoy at the library\, and it’s all FREE! \nQuestions? Call us at 250.281.2263 or visit the library.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/woss-library-puzzle-table/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T120000
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SUMMARY:Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:Checkmate! It’s an all ages Chess club at the Library every Saturday from 10am until 12pm. Come to learn or come to help teach the next generation of chess players in a casual and friendly environment. \nChess set are provided but feel free to bring your own.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/chess-club-3/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T170000
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SUMMARY:The Great Land Grab Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Island Local History Society and the Nanaimo Museum have partnered to develop a travelling exhibit: The Great Vancouver Island Land Grab. \nThe 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 begins at the Nanaimo Harbourfront Library in June 2026.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/great-land-grab-2026-06-26/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T150000
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CREATED:20260303T010509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T205031Z
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SUMMARY:Oceanside Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:Swing by and join us for a thrilling game of chess! Everyone welcome\, games are provided. \nThe Oceanside Chess club meets every Saturday from 11-3 pm at the Parksville library\, except the first Saturday of the month.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/oceanside-chess-club/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Everyone,Families,Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T130000
DTSTAMP:20260826T064452
CREATED:20260617T235418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T235622Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Sign-Making Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the Tri-Port Pride Society and the Port Hardy Library to make signs for Pride events. All materials will be provided. Bring a friend or make a new one.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/pride-sign-making-party/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T160000
DTSTAMP:20260826T064452
CREATED:20260525T165501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T165438Z
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SUMMARY:Living Library
DESCRIPTION:What would it be like to sit down with someone you might never otherwise get to meet\, to safely have those conversations you never get to have? \nNow’s your chance to find out! \nFor one day only\, we are opening our bookshelves so you can spend time with “Human Books”! \n“Read’ one\, or “read” them all… a fresh perspective awaits. \n—– \nWe are excited to share the news about the upcoming Living Library event we are hosting at Campbell River Pride. \nInspired by the Human Library Organization\, a Living Library is a gathering of living “Books” (people) who are eager to share their stories in a welcoming and safe space to foster engaging dialogue and personal connections with interested “Readers.” \nBook Titles will be announced ahead of time.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/living-library/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260826T064452
CREATED:20251030T191752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T191843Z
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SUMMARY:Family Movie Matinee
DESCRIPTION:Family Movie Matinee at the Library!  \nJoin us at 3:30 PM on the last Saturday of each month for a fun-filled movie afternoon! \nBring the whole family\, cozy up in your pajamas\, and enjoy an afternoon like no other! We’ll have popcorn and drinks to keep everyone refreshed throughout the film. \nThis is a free event—no registration required. Just bring your smiles and a love for family fun!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-movie-matinee/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Everyone,Families
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