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May 2026

VIRL’s 90th Anniversary!

VIRL turns 90! Join us at the Sandspit Branch for tea, lemonade and snacks and to share your stories of…

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VIRL’s 90th Birthday

All 39 branches of the Vancouver Island Regional Library are celebrating VIRL's 90th Birthday on Saturday, May 30th. Stop in…

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VIRL’s 90th Birthday!

All 39 branches of the Vancouver Island Regional Library are celebrating VIRL’s 90th Birthday on Saturday, May 30th. Stop by…

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VIRL’s 90th Birthday!

All 39 branches of the Vancouver Island Regional Library are celebrating VIRL’s 90th Birthday on Saturday, May 30th. Stop by…

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Library Party

Our library has expanded and it's our 90th anniversary! We're throwing you a party to celebrate! Join us on May…

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VIRL’s 90th Birthday

Help us celebrate VIRL’s 90th anniversary on Saturday, May 30! Stop in at the Port Hardy Library between 12-5 pm,…

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VIRL’s 90th Birthday!

All 39 branches of the Vancouver Island Regional Library are celebrating VIRL’s 90th Birthday on Saturday, May 30th. Stop by…

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Roy Innes presents The False Creek Murder

Roy Innes is back with his beloved inspector Coswell series.  Roy will discuss his newly published 5th book The False…

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Queer Crafternoon

Queer Crafternoon is a free drop-in art space for queer, trans, and two-spirit folks of all ages along with their…

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Book Launch with Patrick Aleck

Join Patrick Aleck for the launch of his debut children’s book, Spaal’: A Raven with Different Wings. This event will…

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June 2026

The Great Land Grab Exhibit

The Vancouver Island Local History Society and the Nanaimo Museum have partnered to develop a travelling exhibit: The Great Vancouver…

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