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X-WR-CALNAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://virl.bc.ca
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Vancouver Island Regional Library
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DTSTART:20260308T100000
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTSTAMP:20261018T090421
CREATED:20261013T225711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T225907Z
UID:209576-1792800000-1792886399@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:The Great Land Grab Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit introduces visitors to the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Land Grant of 1887 — also known as the great land grab. Through graphic novel and comic style panels\, video\, and interactive elements\, visitors learn what happened\, who is affected\, and what it means for today. \nFeaturing illustrations by: \n\nEliot White-Hill\, Kwulasultun – Snuneymuxw First Nation\nJordanna George\, T’Sou-ke First Nation\nGord Hill\, Kwakwaka’wakw Nation\n\nThe exhibit is bilingual (English and French) and will travel Vancouver Island through 2026 and 2027. The exhibit will move to the Sooke Library on October 18\, 2026.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/the-great-land-grab-exhibit-2/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Families,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T120000
DTSTAMP:20261018T090421
CREATED:20230615T180050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T212037Z
UID:134111-1792836000-1792843200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Family Fun Morning - Halloween Edition
DESCRIPTION:Drop into the library anytime between 10 am and 12 pm for some fun HALLOWEEN activities to enjoy with your friends and family.  We’ll have a selection of self-serve stations set up for you to pick and choose from.  Board games\, LEGO\, toys\, crafts and more! \nAll ages welcome.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-fun-morning/
LOCATION:6250 Hammond Bay Road\, Nanaimo\, BC\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T110000
DTSTAMP:20261018T090421
CREATED:20241005T183222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241005T183222Z
UID:187498-1792836000-1792839600@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/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T120000
DTSTAMP:20261018T090421
CREATED:20220823T225940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T225940Z
UID:187493-1792837800-1792843200@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/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T110000
DTSTAMP:20261018T090421
CREATED:20260901T164505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T205244Z
UID:206683-1792837800-1792839600@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Family Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join librarian Renée for 30 minutes of live-action storytime fun.\nWe’ll move our bodies\, wave our scarves\, sing songs\, learn rhymes\, and\, of course read a book or two!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-storytime-11/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Campbell River Library\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
ORGANIZER;CN="Renee%20Gaudet":MAILTO:rgaudet@virl.bc.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T113000
DTSTAMP:20261018T090421
CREATED:20260911T215840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T215840Z
UID:207843-1792837800-1792841400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Mother Goose Story-time
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Port McNeill branch every Saturday at 10:30 am for free songs and stories with Mother Goose. It’s fun for the whole family! \nPresented in partnership with Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/mother-goose-story-time/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T120000
DTSTAMP:20261018T090421
CREATED:20260911T215847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T215847Z
UID:207834-1792837800-1792843200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Books & Bagels
DESCRIPTION:Families and children of all ages are welcome to drop in for a free breakfast of bagels and fruit.  A craft table will be set up in the foyer and storytime is at 11:00 as usual.  Children go home with a brand new picture book while supplies last.  This monthly event is thanks to The Hope Centre\, PacificCare Family Resource Centre\, and the Friends of the Gabriola Library.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/books-bagels/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T113000
DTSTAMP:20261018T090421
CREATED:20221028T212940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T212940Z
UID:187495-1792839600-1792841400@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-3/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T113000
DTSTAMP:20261018T090421
CREATED:20240823T232258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T232258Z
UID:187497-1792839600-1792841400@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/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T113000
DTSTAMP:20261018T090421
CREATED:20240828T203640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T203640Z
UID:206150-1792839600-1792841400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Family Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Drop by the library and join Librarian Kaitlin every Saturday morning for stories\, songs and rhymes all around a fun a theme! Fun for the whole Family! \nChildren must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program.  All ages are welcome!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-storytime-10/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T113000
DTSTAMP:20261018T090421
CREATED:20250906T200244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T200244Z
UID:187500-1792839600-1792841400@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-2/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T130000
DTSTAMP:20261018T090421
CREATED:20260121T010311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T010311Z
UID:203522-1792839600-1792846800@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:LEGO Club and Family Fun Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturdays for LEGO Club fun! Find inspiration and friendship while creating something cool. Fun activities for the whole family\, every Saturday from 11 am to 1 pm.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/lego-club-9/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,Teens & Tweens,Tweens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T150000
DTSTAMP:20261018T090421
CREATED:20260303T010509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T010509Z
UID:203937-1792839600-1792854000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Oceanside Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:Swing by and join us for a thrilling game of chess! Everyone welcome\, games are provided. \nThe Oceanside Chess club meets every Saturday from 11-3 pm at the Parksville library\, except the first Saturday of the month.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/oceanside-chess-club/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Everyone,Families,Seniors,Teens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T120000
DTSTAMP:20261018T090421
CREATED:20260901T164846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T204219Z
UID:206693-1792839600-1792843200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Open Playroom
DESCRIPTION:After Storytime\, stick around and play!\nEnjoy our array of toys\, meet and play with other families!\nThis is a drop-in\, free-range\, self-directed playtime for younger children and their caregivers.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/open-playroom-5/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Campbell River Library\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
ORGANIZER;CN="Renee%20Gaudet":MAILTO:rgaudet@virl.bc.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T130000
DTSTAMP:20261018T090421
CREATED:20261016T223858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T223858Z
UID:210067-1792839600-1792846800@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Halloween SpookCRAFTular and Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Halloween storytime and family fun day. Spooky storytime is at 11 am. Then drop-in between 11 am – 1 pm and we will be brewing up potions and making creepy crafts at the Port Hardy library.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/halloween-spookcraftular-and-storytime/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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