BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Vancouver Island Regional Library - ECPv5.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://virl.bc.ca
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Vancouver Island Regional Library
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Vancouver
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20260308T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20261101T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260325
DTSTAMP:20260420T021817
CREATED:20260301T003418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T180111Z
UID:196107-1774310400-1774396799@virl.bc.ca
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/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://virl.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Can-you-solve-the-Nellie-Nekton-Mysteries-Facebook-Post.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260325
DTSTAMP:20260420T021817
CREATED:20260310T195442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T195442Z
UID:196922-1774310400-1774396799@virl.bc.ca
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/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,Tweens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://virl.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kids-crafting-hands-painting-crafts-making-creating-e1543454794783.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260324T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260324T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T021817
CREATED:20251210T232055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T160141Z
UID:190654-1774348200-1774350000@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-3/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://virl.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/QI-Family-Storytime-banner3.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260324T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260324T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T021817
CREATED:20260205T225043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T194429Z
UID:194686-1774348200-1774350000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Stuffie Sleepover Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Bring your stuffed animal friend to the Nanaimo North Library for storytime.  Then\, leave them at the library for a four night sleepover.  Pick them up anytime on Saturday\, March 28th or later.  Take home a photo booklet showing all the fun they had. \n(Can’t make it to the storytime???  Drop your Stuffie off before 4 pm on March 24th or anytime on March 21-23rd instead)
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/stuffie-sleepover-storytime/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://virl.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/stuffie-sleepover-e1674778622848.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260324T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260324T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T021817
CREATED:20250906T200244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T200244Z
UID:186507-1774350000-1774351800@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-2/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://virl.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot-2025-09-06-125907.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260324T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T021817
CREATED:20190612T215630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T194654Z
UID:174735-1774360800-1774371600@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:LEGO® Club
DESCRIPTION:We provide the LEGO (and Duplo) and you provide the imagination every Tuesday afternoon. Come ready to build! \nThis is a free\, drop-in event.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/lego-club-14/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virl.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/AdobeStock_179865294-1-e1545086575129.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260324T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260324T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T021817
CREATED:20260313T233602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T173920Z
UID:197068-1774360800-1774368000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Family Movie Matinee: Zootopia 2
DESCRIPTION:Kids and caregivers\, join us for an afternoon of movie fun! We’ll have popcorn and drinks to keep everyone refreshed. Bring a pillow and blanket and make yourself comfortable. This is a free event—no registration required. \nA big thank you to the City of Parksville for allowing us to watch the movie in the City Council Chambers.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-movie-matinee-zootopia-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virl.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/moviematinee.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260324T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T021817
CREATED:20240823T222021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T222021Z
UID:176482-1774366200-1774371600@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Sooke LEGO® Club
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for some weekly LEGO® building fun at LEGO® Club! We provide the LEGO® (and Duplo) and you provide the imagination every Tuesday afternoon. Connect with other kids and break out the bricks for a building bonanza at the library. Best suited for ages 6-12. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. \nThis is a free\, drop-in event. Come ready to build!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/sooke-lego-club/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virl.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/AdobeStock_179865294-1-e1545086575129.jpeg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR