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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/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260317
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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/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T103000
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SUMMARY:Family Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an half hour 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-3-2026-03-17/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T113000
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CREATED:20250906T200244Z
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-2/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T160000
DTSTAMP:20260703T143554
CREATED:20260313T232328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T232328Z
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SUMMARY:St. Patrick's Day Craft Table
DESCRIPTION:Kids\, make fun St. Patrick’s Day themed crafts in our children’s area. Drop-in for all ages with caregiver.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/st-patricks-day-craft-table/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T170000
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CREATED:20190612T215630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T194653Z
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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-14/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T170000
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SUMMARY:Lego Club
DESCRIPTION:Drop in to the meeting room and use our mountains of Lego to let your imagination fly!  Challenge cards will inspire your creations.  Open to all ages.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/lego-club-2/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Teens & Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T170000
DTSTAMP:20260703T143554
CREATED:20240823T222021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T222021Z
UID:176481-1773761400-1773766800@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/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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