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SUMMARY:Nellie Nekton Mysteries
DESCRIPTION:Calling all ocean detectives! Three ocean mysteries (in the style of Encyclopedia Brown) will be posted in the windows in the Kid’s Area of the library from March 14 – March 30: \n\nThe Case of the Seasick Ocean\nThe Case of the Missing Ice Cream\nThe Case of the Muddy Ring.\n\nPick up your field notes pamphlet\, read the mysteries and look for clues. Can you solve all three? \nThis activity is best for ages 8 and up or younger ones with help.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/nellie-nekton-mysteries/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260318
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SUMMARY:Spring Break @ the Library!
DESCRIPTION:All day every day during Spring Break we will have drop-in crafts and a scavenger hunt.  Make sure to visit at least once each week as there will be a different craft & hunt for the week.  We are open Tuesday to Saturday.  Crafts & scavenger hunt are for all ages but pre-schoolers will require caregivers’ help.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/spring-break-the-library/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T021919
CREATED:20181108T004932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T194049Z
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SUMMARY:Babytime
DESCRIPTION:Learn songs\, rhymes\, stories and skills you can use to help your baby get a start on literacy. For ages 0 to 24 months. Children of all abilities and their siblings are welcome.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/babytime/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T224558Z
UID:183144-1773829800-1773831600@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Family Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for stories\, songs\, fingerplays\, felt activities and more.  Geared towards children aged 0 – 5 years and their families. Drop in\, all are welcome!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-storytime-7/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T021919
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UID:189792-1773829800-1773831600@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Family Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for songs\, stories and fun! This is a free drop-in program for children aged 0 – 5 years and their families and caregivers.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-storytime/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T021919
CREATED:20250906T200244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T200244Z
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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-2/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T160000
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SUMMARY:Craft Stick Bridge Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Wellington Library for some Spring Break fun! Your mission: build the strongest bridge you can with only 100 craft sticks and white glue! Drop in on March 18th or 19th between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM and put your engineering skills to the test. Ages 6 to 14 welcome. Caregiver participation is required for children aged 11 and under. All materials provided. \n  \nBring your completed bridge to the space outside of Nanaimo Science in Country Club Centre on April 12th between 12:00 and 2:00PM for our Bridge Demolition competition! With the help of Nanaimo Science and the BC Society of Engineering and Geoscience\, we will test the maximum load that each bridge can handle until failure. Please note that all bridges will be destroyed during the competition. 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/bridge-building/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T021919
CREATED:20251210T193740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T171233Z
UID:190138-1773844200-1773851400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Lego® Club
DESCRIPTION:Calling all architects! Bring your construction skills and we’ll provide the LEGO.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/lego-club-5/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T163000
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UID:194183-1773847800-1773851400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:LEGO Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for LEGO Club! \n  \nDrop in to create anything you can imagine or follow the themed prompt and have your creations displayed in the library! \n  \nChildren must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/lego-club-4/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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