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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/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T110000
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SUMMARY:Family Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for songs\, stories and fun with your little ones. This is a free family drop-in program for babies\, toddlers\, preschoolers\, and their caregivers. Ages 0-5. \nReading and singing are two of the most important activities for building early literacy and language skills\, and we will practice lots of both! Creating an early positive association with books by reading together (or in a fun environment like Storytime!) can help foster a lifelong love of reading.  Rhymes and singing help young developing brains break apart language and make sense of it. Storytime also provides socialization opportunities for both little ones as well as adult caregivers looking to make connections in the community. All around it’s a good time!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-storytime-4/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T110000
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SUMMARY:Baby Rhyme Time at Nanaimo North
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy songs\, stories\, lap bounces\, fingerplays and more during drop-in Baby Rhyme Time at the Nanaimo North branch of the library. Geared towards babies ages 0-24 months and a parent or caregiver. Older siblings welcome. \nBaby Rhyme Time will take place every Thursday at 10:30 AM from July 2 – August 27.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/baby-rhyme-time-at-nanaimo-north-3/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Families
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T110000
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CREATED:20260627T185305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T185305Z
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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-2/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T113000
DTSTAMP:20260819T053618
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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-2/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T160000
DTSTAMP:20260819T053618
CREATED:20260520T000916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T165304Z
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SUMMARY:Comox Discovery Passage Aquarium Visit
DESCRIPTION:FULL – Register for waitlist below. \nJoin Campbell River’s aquarium team that take a science-based approach to the popular children’s book ‘Sharing a Shell’ by Julia Donaldson. While the book can be viewed simply from the perspective of ‘friendship’\, we will be discussing the ideas of animals cooperating to survive (symbiosis)\, predator/prey interactions\, and habitat. We will get the chance to meet the story’s main characters in our intertidal touch tanks and make your very own hermit crab puppet craft! \nAges 2-12. Registration required. Sign up below. Space is limited.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/comox-discovery-passage-aquarium-visit/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Community Workshop,Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dalia":MAILTO:dlevy@virl.bc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T150000
DTSTAMP:20260819T053618
CREATED:20260617T193148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T193544Z
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SUMMARY:Sculpt Your Own Sea Creature at the Wellington Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the library for some sea creature sculpting! Make your own ocean friend using Model Magic clay. Decorate your creation and bring it home! Drop in\, for children ages 5 and up. Caregiver participation required. 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/sculpt-sea-creature-wellington/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T163000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T183037Z
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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/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T153000
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SUMMARY:Kindness Rocks
DESCRIPTION:Decorate rocks and then leave them around Bowser for people to enjoy.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/kindness-rocks/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,Teens & Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T183000
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CREATED:20260624T000520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T000520Z
UID:203814-1786037400-1786041000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Grizzly Bears on Vancouver Island: Past\, Present\, and Future
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the presence of grizzly bears on Vancouver Island and how to stay safe. This program is free and everyone is welcome. \nPresented in partnership with WildSafeBC.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/grizzly-bears-on-vancouver-island-past-present-and-future/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Families,Seniors
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