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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:20261023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTSTAMP:20261019T121852
CREATED:20260916T002256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T002256Z
UID:208096-1792713600-1792799999@virl.bc.ca
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/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T170000
DTSTAMP:20261019T121852
CREATED:20260914T224411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T224510Z
UID:207917-1792742400-1792774800@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/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T103000
DTSTAMP:20261019T121852
CREATED:20240911T184330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T173517Z
UID:207442-1792749600-1792751400@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-16/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T170000
DTSTAMP:20261019T121852
CREATED:20261010T181922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261010T181922Z
UID:210157-1792749600-1792774800@virl.bc.ca
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/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T110000
DTSTAMP:20261019T121852
CREATED:20220416T195111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220416T195111Z
UID:187485-1792751400-1792753200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Storytime in Sooke
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 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! Best suited for ages 2-5\, but all ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. \nFamilies are welcome to stay after Storytime for a stay & play. Meet other local families\, and enjoy library toys and activities perfect for little ones! \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. \n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/storytime-in-sooke-2-2022-12-16-2024-03-29-2024-08-30/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T113000
DTSTAMP:20261019T121852
CREATED:20250103T010255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T173157Z
UID:169704-1792751400-1792755000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:LEGO® Stories
DESCRIPTION:Spend your Non-Instructional Day with us! \n\nLEGO® challenges\nListen to stories\nOpportunity to display your creations in the library\n\nFor anyone old enough not to eat the LEGO® \nNo registration required.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/lego-stories/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Everyone
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T110000
DTSTAMP:20261019T121852
CREATED:20260812T214349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T214349Z
UID:205562-1792751400-1792753200@virl.bc.ca
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 Friday at 10:30 AM from September 11 – November 20.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/baby-rhyme-time-at-nanaimo-north/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T113000
DTSTAMP:20261019T121852
CREATED:20250906T200244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T200244Z
UID:187488-1792753200-1792755000@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-2/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T113000
DTSTAMP:20261019T121852
CREATED:20260908T220149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T235204Z
UID:209838-1792753200-1792755000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Family Storytime
DESCRIPTION:A program for parents and caregivers with young children. Songs\, rhymes and stories are shared. Suitable for preschool aged children to enjoy and learn together.  No registration. Drop in welcome.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-storytime-14/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T120000
DTSTAMP:20261019T121852
CREATED:20240316T174205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T174205Z
UID:187487-1792755000-1792756800@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Babytime in Sooke
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Babytime 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! Best suited for ages 0-2. \nFamilies are welcome to stay after Storytime for a stay & play. Meet other local families\, and enjoy library toys and activities perfect for little ones! \nIf you have any questions please email us at Sooke@virl.bc.ca. This is a free\, drop-in program that does not require registration. \n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/storytime-in-sooke/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T120000
DTSTAMP:20261019T121852
CREATED:20260905T174630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T174630Z
UID:207503-1792755000-1792756800@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Baby Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Cumberland Library every Friday morning from 11:30-12 for Baby Time! A chance for grown-ups to build community with others and a chance for babies to experience the library in a safe and somewhat structured program. We will sing songs\, listen to stories\, and have tons of fun together! \nFor babies 0-18 months with their caregiver. (October 9th to December 18th)
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/baby-time-2/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T143000
DTSTAMP:20261019T121852
CREATED:20261015T202938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T202938Z
UID:209932-1792760400-1792765800@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Family Movie Matinee: Monsters\, Inc.
DESCRIPTION:Our matinees are a great opportunity to introduce little ones to a “theatre” experience! Bring your friends\, or make some new ones. Quiet activities (like colouring) are welcome. Bring your own snacks! \nA modern classic\, Monsters\, Inc. is about “two monsters whose job is to make human children scream accidentally let a little girl into their world and must now protect her from their own kind to return her home unscathed.” \n\n\n\n\nThis film is rated G and is family-friendly. \nShowtime: 1:00-2:30
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-movie-matinee-monsters-inc/
LOCATION:Campbell River Library\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,Teens,Teens & Tweens,Tweens
ORGANIZER;CN="Renee%20Gaudet":MAILTO:rgaudet@virl.bc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T153000
DTSTAMP:20261019T121852
CREATED:20260820T235945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T171943Z
UID:206208-1792764000-1792769400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Family Movie Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Pro-D Day of the year in the library at 2pm for a movie! Bring your blankets\, PJS and snacks! \nChildren must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the event \n  \nThis Month We’re Screening: HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-movie-afternoon-6/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Everyone,Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T164500
DTSTAMP:20261019T121852
CREATED:20250306T154321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T154321Z
UID:191147-1792765800-1792773900@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Nintendo Switch Time
DESCRIPTION:All year round drop in and play Nintendo Switch on our giant screen in the meeting room.  We have lots of games to choose from or bring your own from home.  Best for ages 7+  NO ADULTS PLEASE for kids only.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/after-school-switch-time-2/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Teens & Tweens,Tweens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T163000
DTSTAMP:20261019T121852
CREATED:20260925T193911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T194844Z
UID:208485-1792765800-1792773000@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Mask Making
DESCRIPTION:Drop in and make Halloween masks with us! We will supply you with the materials. Teens and tweens welcome.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/mask-making/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,Teens & Tweens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T160000
DTSTAMP:20261019T121852
CREATED:20261010T225306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261010T225306Z
UID:209523-1792767600-1792771200@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Reading Buddies
DESCRIPTION:Children in Kindergarten to Grade 4 are invited to practice their reading by signing up for a one hour session with one of the library’s teen volunteers.  Sessions include one-on-one reading time as well as fun literacy-related games and activities. \nFALL SCHEDULE: \nFridays 3-4 PM \nSaturdays 1-2 PM \n(October 16 – December 12) \nAdvanced registration required.  Reserve a spot today by phoning or emailing the branch:  250-933-2665 / NanaimoNorth@virl.bc.ca \nReading Buddies is a reading program where children are paired up with a TAG (Teen Advisory Group) volunteer for one-on-one reading sessions in a safe\, fun and friendly environment.  Reading Buddies is not a tutoring program; teen volunteers do not teach children how to read.  Instead\, children develop reading skills by connecting with a big buddy who can show them how much fun reading can be. 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/reading-buddies-2/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T173000
DTSTAMP:20261019T121852
CREATED:20261003T232953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T232953Z
UID:209040-1792769400-1792776600@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Afterschool Club
DESCRIPTION:Need a little homework help? Maybe a quite place to read? Or a quiet game of chess? Join us at the Courtenay Branch on Friday afternoons from 3:30-5:30\, where there will be dedicated librarian help for homework. Or a game of chess\, or to sit quietly with you if that’s what you want.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/afterschool-club/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Teens & Tweens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T173000
DTSTAMP:20261019T121852
CREATED:20261010T165743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261010T165743Z
UID:209472-1792769400-1792776600@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Afterschool  Club
DESCRIPTION:Do you need help with your homework? Or maybe a quiet place to study and read after school? Or maybe you want to play some quiet chess? Join us every Friday afternoon at the Courtenay Library from 3:30-5:30 where there will be a librarian available to help with homework or chat or play chess with. \n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/afterschool-club-2/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Teens,Teens & Tweens
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