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SUMMARY:Terrifying Tales
DESCRIPTION:Calling all young authors! It’s time to submit your most spine-tingling terrifying tale! This youth writing contest begins September 17 and runs until October 17 at 6pm. \nThe age groups are 8-10 years\, 11-14 years\, and 15-18 years with winners from each age group on Quadra Island receiving a published copy of the “Terrifying Tales” book.  A copy of this years ‘Terrifying Tales” will also be added to the Library collection. \nContest Rules; \nLimit of 800 words per story\, with the theme “Terrifying”.\nLimit of one story per writer.\nStory must be an original piece of your own work. No AI use or plagiarism.\nIndividual entries only! Group or class submissions will not be accepted.\nAll submissions must be sent by email\, in the body of the email\, to the Quadra Island Library – quadraisland@virl.bc.ca
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/terrifying-tales/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens,Teens & Tweens
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SUMMARY:Terrifying Tales
DESCRIPTION:Calling all young authors! It’s time to submit your most spine-tingling terrifying tale! This youth writing contest begins September 17 and runs until October 17 at 6pm. \nThe age groups are 8-10 years\, 11-14 years\, and 15-18 years with winners from each age group in Tahsis receiving a published copy of the “Terrifying Tales” book.  A copy of this years ‘Terrifying Tales” will also be added to the Library collection. \nContest Rules; \nLimit of 800 words per story\, with the theme “Terrifying”.\nLimit of one story per writer.\nStory must be an original piece of your own work. No AI use or plagiarism.\nIndividual entries only! Group or class submissions will not be accepted.\nAll submissions must be sent by email\, in the body of the email\, to the Tahsis Library – tahsis@virl.bc.ca
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/terrifying-tales-2/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens,Teens & Tweens
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260922T180000
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SUMMARY:Terrifying Tales
DESCRIPTION:Calling all young authors! It’s time to submit your most spine-tingling terrifying tale! This youth writing contest begins September 17 and runs until October 17 at 6pm. \nThe age groups are 8-10 years\, 11-14 years\, and 15-18 years with winners from each age group in Sayward receiving a published copy of the “Terrifying Tales” book.  A copy of this years ‘Terrifying Tales” will also be added to the Library collection. \nContest Rules; \nLimit of 800 words per story\, with the theme “Terrifying”.\nLimit of one story per writer.\nStory must be an original piece of your own work. No AI use or plagiarism.\nIndividual entries only! Group or class submissions will not be accepted.\nAll submissions must be sent by email\, in the body of the email\, to the Sayward Library – sayward@virl.bc.ca
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/terrifying-tales-3/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens,Teens & Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260922T180000
DTSTAMP:20260908T073020
CREATED:20260902T170941Z
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SUMMARY:Terrifying Tales
DESCRIPTION:Calling all young authors! It’s time to submit your most spine-tingling terrifying tale! This youth writing contest begins September 17 and runs until October 17 at 6pm. \nThe age groups are 8-10 years\, 11-14 years\, and 15-18 years with winners from each age group on Cortes Island receiving a published copy of the “Terrifying Tales” book.  A copy of this years ‘Terrifying Tales” will also be added to the Library collection. \nContest Rules; \n\nLimit of 800 words per story\, with the theme “Terrifying”.\nLimit of one story per writer.\nStory must be an original piece of your own work. No AI use or plagiarism.\nIndividual entries only! Group or class submissions will not be accepted.\nAll submissions must be sent by email\, in the body of the email\, to the Cortes Island Library – cortesisland@virl.bc.ca
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/terrifying-tales-4/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens,Teens & Tweens
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SUMMARY:Terrifying Tales
DESCRIPTION:Calling all young authors! It’s time to submit your most spine-tingling terrifying tale! This youth writing contest begins September 17 and runs until October 17 at 6pm. \nThe age groups are 8-10 years\, 11-14 years\, and 15-18 years with winners from each age group in Gold River receiving a published copy of the “Terrifying Tales” book.  A copy of this years ‘Terrifying Tales” will also be added to the Library collection. \nContest Rules; \n\nLimit of 800 words per story\, with the theme “Terrifying”.\nLimit of one story per writer.\nStory must be an original piece of your own work. No AI use or plagiarism.\nIndividual entries only! Group or class submissions will not be accepted.\nAll submissions must be sent by email\, in the body of the email\, to the Gold River Library – goldriver@virl.bc.ca
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/terrifying-tales-5/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens,Teens & Tweens
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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-2/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Teens & Tweens
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SUMMARY:Youth Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:Interested in playing chess\, but don’t know how?  Or perhaps you are an expert and you’re looking for others to play against?  Join us at Youth Chess Club!  The library’s teen volunteers will be on hand to teach you the basics and/or play against you.  Organized by teen volunteer Kedar\, who has participated in the Canadian National Youth Championship! \nEvery Tuesday from 3:30 – 4:30 pm.  Drop in. \nFor Tweens & Teens.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/youth-chess-club/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens,Teens & Tweens,Tweens
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