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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/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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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-7/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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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 caregivers. Playtime afterward.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-storytime/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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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-2/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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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-5/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260114T151500
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SUMMARY:Stuffie Sleepover and Puppet Show
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Stuffie Sleepover! Bring your stuffed animal for a puppet show and sleepover at the library!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/stuffie-sleepover-and-puppet-show/
LOCATION:Masset Library\, 1700 Hodges Avenue\, Masset\, British Columbia\, V0T 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="Etchi%20Zaleski":MAILTO:jzaleski@virl.bc.ca
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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-4/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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SUMMARY:Events / Paws and Tales: Read to Rosie
DESCRIPTION:Introducing Rosie\, one of our furry library assistants! \nPaws and Tales is a reading program for kids ages 7 and up. Young readers can bring a book and sign up for a 20-minute reading session with Rosie\, a certified therapy dog from the Pacific Animal Therapy Society. \nRosie is a patient and friendly listener who loves stories and meeting new friends. This program helps children practice reading aloud with a comforting companion\, build confidence\, and make reading a fun experience. \nTo register\, visit the branch or call 250-642-3022 to book a 20-minute slot. An adult must accompany each child. \nThe Pacific Animal Therapy Society has been providing compassionate pet therapy to Vancouver Islanders for over 35 years. \n(Note: Rosie is the one wearing a scarf; her human is Barb.)
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/events-paws-and-tales-read-to-rosie/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children
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