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SUMMARY:Big Dreamer Storywalk
DESCRIPTION:Big Dreamer is a beautifully illustrated children’s book by Sophie Dick is written in both Liq̓ʷala  and English. This storywalk will be set up along the Horse Coral trail at the Quadra Community Centre from January 27th until February 3rd. \nPresented in Partnership with the Quadra Island Literacy Network.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/big-dreamer-storywalk/2026-01-29/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone,Families
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SUMMARY:Outdoor StoryWalk at Pineridge Park – Family Literacy Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an outdoor StoryWalk at the beautiful Pineridge Park as part of Family Literacy Week 2026! Drop by anytime between 9am-12pm on Thursday\, January 29th to enjoy some fresh air and experience the story At Our Table by Patrick Hulse and Madelyn Goodnight as you walk along the trail. \nFamily Literacy Week takes place January 25 – February 1\, and celebrates literacy and learning in the family setting. This year’s theme\, “Make mealtime family learning time\,” highlights how everyday moments—like preparing meals\, following recipes\, making shopping lists\, and sharing stories at the table—can be fun (and tasty!) opportunities for families to learn together. \nThis is a free\, drop in event – no registration required. We hope you can join us for a fun and engaging outing!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/outdoor-storywalk-at-pineridge-park-family-literacy-week-2026/
LOCATION:Pineridge Park\, Sooke\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Everyone,Families
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SUMMARY:Family Storytime at Nanaimo North
DESCRIPTION:Join us for stories\, songs\, fingerplays\, felt activities and more.  Geared towards children aged 0 – 6 years and their families. \nEvery Thursday at 10:30 AM from January 8 – February 26.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-storytime-at-nanaimo-north/2026-01-29/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Families
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SUMMARY:Babytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this fun event for you and your baby! Learn songs\, rhymes\, and bounces that your baby will love and that will encourage their language development. Stay and play afterwards to connect with other families. For babies a year and under and their caregivers.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/babytime-3/2026-01-29/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260129T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260129T110000
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SUMMARY:Babytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for stories\, songs\, and rhymes. No registration required. For children ages 0-2 and their caregivers \n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/babytime-4/2026-01-29/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260129T113000
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SUMMARY:Storytime at Port Hardy Library
DESCRIPTION:New time!! Join us for storytime every day – Tuesday through Saturday – at 11:00.\nNo need to register in advance\, just stop by. It’s free and everyone is welcome!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/storytime-at-the-port-hardy-library-2/2026-01-29/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260129T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260129T163000
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SUMMARY:LEGO® Club
DESCRIPTION:Kids\, join us for creative building fun! We provide the LEGO®. \nThis is a free drop-in event. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/lego-club/2026-01-29/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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SUMMARY:Storytime Tea
DESCRIPTION:This year’s theme for Family Literacy Week is “Make mealtime family learning time” and here at the library we’re going to have a Storytime Tea Party! There will be an all-age storytime at 2:30pm held by Stephanie from Pacific Care\, and then a tea party for families to come have a cup of tea and some treats\, with a storytime corner and early literacy information on how to build in skills while we eat. From 2:30 – 4pm\, all families welcome!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/storytime-tea/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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