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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/2026-11-07/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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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-2/2026-11-07/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Families,Seniors
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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-3/2026-11-07/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261107T180000
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SUMMARY:Woodstove Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Cumberland branch will be a FREE venue for the Woodstove Festival this year! Join us for a full day of performers! \nThe Woodstove Music & Arts Festival is a non-profit community arts festival presented by Cumberland Culture & Arts Society It takes place in a variety of unique venues downtown in the Village of Cumberland\, BC on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation. Come and visit the friendly foothills of the Beaufort Range for 3 days of music\, stories\, poetry\, theatre\, stand-up comedy\, workshops\, dance\, kids activities\, and friendship. Cozy up in a historic Cumberland venue for a celebration of music makers\, music lovers and the creative power of the winter season!  \nMore info about the Woodstove Festival
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/woodstove-festival/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261107T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261107T150000
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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/2026-11-07/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Everyone,Families,Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261107T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261107T153000
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SUMMARY:Family Movie Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Join us the first Saturday of the month at 2pm for movies in the library! We’ll be screening lots of family friendly fun flicks! Bring your blankets\, PJS and snacks! \nChildren must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the event \n  \nThis Month We’re Screening: COCO
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-movie-afternoon-7/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Everyone,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261107T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261107T160000
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SUMMARY:Remembering Peace
DESCRIPTION:Join us in creating white poppies in in remembrance of the suffering caused by war and the need for peace. Drop in between 2:00 and 3:00 and create white poppies for yourself and to give away – fabric artists Susan Hudson and Tawny MacLachlan Capon will be on hand with all the supplies you need.  At 3:00 Heather menzies will speak about the history and meaning of the white poppy and we invite you to share your own stories of how war has affected your life or loved ones.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/remembering-peace/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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