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X-WR-CALNAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library
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X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Vancouver Island Regional Library
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023
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SUMMARY:Crispy Cool Fall Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Looking for something fun to do? Check out our Crispy Cool Fall Scavenger Hunt! Search for the images hidden in the Kids’ Area of the Sidney / North Saanich Library (10091 Resthaven Dr.) to solve a puzzle. Once you’ve got the answer\, you can enter our prize draw until closing on Friday\, October 23. We’ll pick a winner on October 24.  Good luck!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/crispy-cool-fall-scavenger-hunt/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T170000
DTSTAMP:20261019T095705
CREATED:20260914T224411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T224510Z
UID:207915-1792656000-1792688400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Comox Hallowe'en Stuffie Sleepover
DESCRIPTION:Let your stuffy join a Halloween sleepover party at the library this Fall! We will take very good care of all the stuffies as we pamper and entertain them with lots of spooky and fun adventures. Receive a booklet with photos and a story about all they got up to! \nAges 0-12. 1 stuffy/child. No registration required. Stuffy must be able to fit in a child’s backpack\, nothing larger please.  \nDropoff: Thurs. Oct. 22\, Friday Oct. 23 only.  \nPick-up: Oct. 31 onwards with booklet
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/comox-halloween-stuffie-sleepover/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T170000
DTSTAMP:20261019T095705
CREATED:20261010T181922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261010T181922Z
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SUMMARY:Halloween Stuffie Sleepover
DESCRIPTION:Drop off stuffies for a few days of solo fun at the library. We will take photos to capture their adventure.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/halloween-stuffie-sleepover/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T111500
DTSTAMP:20261019T095705
CREATED:20251018T190307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T190307Z
UID:205174-1792665000-1792667700@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Good Morning Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Bring your littlest ones to the library for stories\, songs\, rhymes\, and movement. Thursday mornings in the Nell Horth meeting room attached to the Sidney / North Saanich Library (10091 Resthaven Dr.). Best for kids 0-5 years old. No registration required. Everyone welcome!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/good-morning-storytime-2/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T110000
DTSTAMP:20261019T095705
CREATED:20260409T234104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T234104Z
UID:207424-1792665000-1792666800@virl.bc.ca
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-4/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T110000
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CREATED:20260812T215724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T215724Z
UID:205574-1792665000-1792666800@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Family Storytime at Nanaimo North
DESCRIPTION:Join us for stories\, songs\, fingerplays\, felt activities and more.  Geared towards children aged 0 – 6 years and their families. \nEvery Thursday at 10:30 AM from September 10 – November 19.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-storytime-at-nanaimo-north/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T113000
DTSTAMP:20261019T095705
CREATED:20260904T204133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T204133Z
UID:207783-1792665000-1792668600@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Parent-Child Mother Goose
DESCRIPTION:Parent-Child Mother Goose sessions at the South Cowichan Library in Mill Bay are playful experiences for children 0-2 and their adults. \n\nTraditional play: parent-child interactions without toys\nActivities that enrich parent-child lives and relationships\nRhymes & songs\nStory-telling\nLiteracy\n\nNo cost to families\, no registration required. DROP INS WELCOME \nBrought to you by the Cowichan Valley Mother Goose Community Collaborative
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/parent-child-mother-goose/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T110000
DTSTAMP:20261019T095705
CREATED:20261014T184012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T184012Z
UID:209734-1792665000-1792666800@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Babytime
DESCRIPTION: Join us for stories\, songs\, and rhymes! Ages 0-2 and their caregivers.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/babytime-4/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T113000
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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-2/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T163000
DTSTAMP:20261019T095705
CREATED:20251016T235956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T183042Z
UID:188835-1792679400-1792686600@virl.bc.ca
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/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T163000
DTSTAMP:20261019T095705
CREATED:20250626T233914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T233914Z
UID:207988-1792683000-1792686600@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY: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/paws-and-tales-read-to-rosie/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T170000
DTSTAMP:20261019T095705
CREATED:20260901T200154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T200154Z
UID:207357-1792683000-1792688400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Crafternoon & DIY
DESCRIPTION:Join our hardy band of crafters for Crafternoons every Thursday for fun\, friendship\, and inspiration. Borrow a book or video and learn new crafts\, or get help in a friendly\, open setting. See you there!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/crafternoon-diy/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,Tweens
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