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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-16/2026-12-18/
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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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-2-2022-12-16-2024-03-29-2024-08-30/2026-12-18/
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-2/2026-12-18/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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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-14/2026-12-18/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261218T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261218T120000
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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/2026-12-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261218T113000
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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-2/2026-12-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261218T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261218T164500
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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-2/2026-12-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Teens & Tweens,Tweens
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SUMMARY:Family Crafternoon
DESCRIPTION:Have fun doing craft projects in our children’s area! We supply the materials. Drop-in for kids of all ages with caregiver.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/kids-crafternoon/2026-12-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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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/2026-12-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Teens & Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261218T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261218T173000
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UID:209480-1797607800-1797615000@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-2/2026-12-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Teens,Teens & Tweens
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