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X-WR-CALNAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library
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X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Vancouver Island Regional Library
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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/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260131T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T054422
CREATED:20241005T183222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241005T183222Z
UID:193988-1769853600-1769857200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Family Fun Time
DESCRIPTION:Sooke is hosting a drop-in Family Fun Time on Saturday mornings! We’ll have board games\, puzzles\, STEAM toys and more set up for a range of ages (mostly 0-5). A chance for self-directed play for young ones and social time for caregivers. Stop by and check it out! \nThere’s no need to register for this fun and free event. \nHope to see you here!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-fun-time/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260131T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T054422
CREATED:20220823T225940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T225940Z
UID:171476-1769855400-1769860800@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Family Play Day
DESCRIPTION:The Courtenay Library is hosting a drop-in play day on Saturday mornings! \nThe program room will be set up with toys & activities for a range of ages (mostly 0-5). A chance for self-directed play for young ones and social time for caregivers. Stop by and check it out!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-play-day/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260131T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T054422
CREATED:20260103T222340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T012101Z
UID:191712-1769855400-1769860800@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Family Literacy Celebration with Lucky Budd
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to CELEBRATE literacy\, learning and having fun together. There will be coffee for the adults and breakfast snacks for the kids (thanks to Saanich Peninsula Literacy). There will be books for kids to take home and keep (thanks to the Peninsula 1000 x 5 Book Recycling Society) and some fabulous door prizes. Our very special guest author Lucky Budd and Librarian Virginia entertain from 10:45 – 11:30 am. This event is especially for kids but anyone who enjoys stories\, making music together and spreading positivity is WELCOME. Free. No registration required. We hope you can join us! \nMore about Lucky Budd: \nRob “Lucky” Budd graduated from the University of Victoria in 2005\, earning a Master’s Degree in History with a focus on oral history.  Between 2000 and 2004 the CBC and the Royal British Columbia Museum entrusted Rob with the preservation and restoration of the “Orchard Collection”\, one of the world’s largest oral history collections. \nHis books have been nominated for more than 30 awards including winning the second prize for the 2015 Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia’s Historical Writing Award\, a Moonbeam International Children’s Book Award in 2015\, 2018 and 2019. Titles include the West Coast Legends series (Raven Brings the Light\, Cloudwalker\, Orca Chief and Peace Dancer) and board books like “Hello Humpback\,” “Raven Squawk\, Orca Squeak” and “A Flock of Gulls\, A Chorus of Frogs”. \nCheck out Lucky’s page on Harbour Publishing and his own website\, Memories to Memoirs\, to see more of his astounding accomplishments. \n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-literacy-celebration/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260131T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260131T103000
DTSTAMP:20260418T054422
CREATED:20260128T012112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T012703Z
UID:194028-1769855400-1769855400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Mother Goose Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Saturday for Storytime with Mother Goose! Enjoy fun stories\, songs and activities. \nPresented in partnership with Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/mother-goose-story-time/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260131T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260131T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T054422
CREATED:20221028T212940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T235707Z
UID:171478-1769857200-1769859000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Family StoryTime
DESCRIPTION:Stories\, rhymes\, action songs\, and more!  Best for 1-4 year olds.  Listening & participating in engaging stories\, songs\, and rhymes help toddlers & preschoolers to develop crucial early language and literacy skills.  Having fun and socializing are also part of every storytime!  See you soon  🙂
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/storytime-3/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260131T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260131T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T054422
CREATED:20240823T232258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T232258Z
UID:193974-1769857200-1769859000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Sooke All-Ages Family Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us at an all-ages family Storytime for songs\, rhymes\, stories\, and more as we shake our sillies out and wiggle our waggles away. Connect with other families and strengthen early literacy skills! Fun for the whole family\, best suited for children 3-12. \nIf you have any questions\, please email us at Sooke@virl.bc.ca.  \nThis is a free\, drop-in program that does not require registration.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/sooke-all-ages-family-storytime/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260131T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260131T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T054422
CREATED:20250906T200244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T200244Z
UID:186471-1769857200-1769859000@virl.bc.ca
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-2/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260131T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260131T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T054422
CREATED:20260121T010311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T213601Z
UID:192976-1769857200-1769857200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Lego Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturdays for Lego Club fun! Find inspiration and friendship while creating something cool. Every Saturday from 11 am to 1 pm.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/lego-club-9/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,Teens & Tweens,Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260131T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260131T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T054422
CREATED:20240917T223145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T195446Z
UID:181785-1769859000-1769862600@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Sooke Crafts for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturdays from 11:30am-12:30pm in our multipurpose room for crafts! This is a free\, drop-in event that does not require registration. Suitable for ages 3-12 years. All ages welcome.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/sooke-crafts-for-kids-2025-09-06/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260131T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T054422
CREATED:20260104T002031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T002040Z
UID:191752-1769859000-1769860800@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Family Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join our Staff for 30 minutes of live-action storytime fun! We’ll shake our shakers\, wave our scarves\, sing songs\, and of course read an excellent book or two. This is a free drop-in program for families.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-storytime-5/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260131T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260131T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T054422
CREATED:20260113T184549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T184549Z
UID:192618-1769862600-1769866200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Ha’wa’lum’tul Bookshare
DESCRIPTION:Ha’wa’lum’tul is a Hul’q’umi’num’ word for “playing with each other” We will feature activities\, crafts and a time to share with each other about the books we are reading. For ages 6-12. Parent attendance optional for those over 8 years old. \n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/hawalumtul-bookshare/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260131T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260131T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T054422
CREATED:20251030T191752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T191841Z
UID:187855-1769873400-1769878800@virl.bc.ca
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/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Everyone,Families
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