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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/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260326
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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/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,Tweens
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260326
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SUMMARY:Port Hardy Library Adventure Card
DESCRIPTION:Ahoy matey! Shiver me timbers! Treasures await you at the library! \nKids can pick up a Library Adventure Card\, then get a stamp for each adventure they have at the library. A full card of 10 adventures unlocks the Treasure Chest! Plus the full card goes into a draw for a later treasure. \nLibrary adventures include getting a library card\, borrowing a book\, telling library staff about a book they enjoyed\, do a craft… and more! \nAaaargh! The Adventure Card is available during all open hours.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/port-hardy-library-adventure-card/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T062924
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T191838Z
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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-3/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T062924
CREATED:20260326T223715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T234241Z
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SUMMARY:Books & Bagels
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for a free breakfast of bagels and fruit\, stay for a craft & storytime\, leave with a free picture book!  This monthly event is thanks to a partnership with The Hope Centre\,  PacificCARE Family Resource Center Nanaimo\, and the Friends of the Gabriola Library.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/books-bagels-2/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T062924
CREATED:20260328T171114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T171114Z
UID:198406-1774521000-1774522800@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Babytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for stories\, songs\, and rhymes. No registration required. For children ages 0-18 months and their caregivers
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/babytime-5/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T113000
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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-2/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T062924
CREATED:20251016T235956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T183029Z
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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/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T170000
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SUMMARY:Create With Lego
DESCRIPTION:Come create something cool using our Lego bricks! It’s a great way to enjoy spring break fun in Port McNeill.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/create-with-lego-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Families
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