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SUMMARY:Miniatures Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day by making miniatures out of things you would normally just throw away. Whether for fairy gardens\, a doll’s house or just a miniature collection\, you can start or add to your projects with ideas from repurposed materials. No experience necessary.  For children* and teens ages 6-18. \n\nPresented by Lorrie Joron. \n\n\nRegistration required.  Please phone/email the branch to register: 250-933-2665 / NanaimoNorth@virl.bc.ca \n*Please note: Kids ages 6-11 years old must have an adult assisting them at all times.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/miniatures-workshop/
LOCATION:Nanaimo North
CATEGORIES:Children,Teens,Teens & Tweens,Tweens
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Day in Port Hardy
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Port Hardy library on Saturdays at 11 am for free family fun! Do a craft\, read a book\, or play games. Fun for the whole family!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-fun-day-in-port-hardy/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Everyone,Families,Teens,Tweens
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SUMMARY:Oceanside Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:Swing by and join us for a thrilling game of chess! Everyone welcome\, games are provided. \nThe Oceanside Chess club meets every Saturday from 11-3 pm at the Parksville library\, except the first Saturday of the month.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/oceanside-chess-club/2026-04-18/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Everyone,Families,Seniors,Teens
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SUMMARY:Book Bedazzling
DESCRIPTION:Add some shine to your shelf! Join us for a fun day of book bedazzling! This popular social media trend lets you personalize your favorite book or journal by decorating its cover with rhinestones. Choose from a variety of different colored gems to add some sparkle to your favorite book. \nFeel free to bring a beloved book from home\, or choose from a selection we will provide. No registration required\, for Ages 13+.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/book-bedazzling-2/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260418T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260418T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T235406Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Advisory Group
DESCRIPTION:CALLING ALL TEENS: meet other like-minded youth in Nanaimo\, gain community service hours and help organize and facilitate activities at the library!  \nBeing a part of Teen Advisory Group could include participating in; \n\nTeen Book Club\nGame nights\nTeen tech support\nReading Buddies\nEscape Rooms\nCrafts for kids\nGuest speakers\nThemed activity night\nTAG picks (reading/listening/watching suggestions)\nTeen experts\nTeen advocates\n\n2:30-3:30 PM on the third Saturday of each month \nEmail NanaimoNorth@virl.bc.ca or apply to be a TAG member at the link below! \nFind out more about VIRL’s Teen Advisory Groups here: https://virl.bc.ca/read-watch-listen/audience/teens/teen-advisory-group/
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/teen-advisory-group-2/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260418T163000
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SUMMARY:Shelf Care Teen Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Do you love reading and want to discuss books with others your age? Look no further! Here at Nanaimo North\, we have a teen book club always looking for members. The teen book club will help you expand skills in speaking\, reading\, and annotation\, all while meeting new friends! \nMeetings are held every 3rd Saturday of the month from 3:30-4:30. You must be 12-18 years old. There will be new themes every month to help you stay engaged! \nEmail nanaimonorth@virl.bc.ca to register. \nUpcoming 2026 themes: \n\nApril: Dystopian\nMay: Asian Authors\nJune: Books Made into Movies\n\n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/shelf-care-teen-book-club/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:6250 Hammond Bay Road\, Nanaimo\, BC\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260418T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260418T170000
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CREATED:20260402T192742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T200328Z
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SUMMARY:Escape Room: Hunger Games
DESCRIPTION:“The odds were not in your favor and now you and those around you have been chosen to compete in the annual Hunger Games. You will need to work together if you want to survive and be crowned the Victors before your time the Games runs out. Good luck!” \nWe are so excited to offer this free escape room for tweens and teens as part of our Young Adult Dystopian Fiction theme this month. Crack codes\, solve puzzles\, open locks\, and try to win the Hunger Games! \nAges 10 – 18 \nThis escape room will run over 4 days in April (see our calendar for details). \nPre-registration is necessary. To register\, email RGAUDET@virl.bc.ca or sign up in person at our Reference Desk.\nPlease note: each session can accommodate up to 8 registered participants\, you may be in a group with new friends you have not met before. \nEvent begins promptly at 4:00pm. Late attendees will not be admitted. Please show up 15 minutes beforehand!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/escape-room-hunger-games/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Campbell River Library\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens,Teens & Tweens,Tweens
ORGANIZER;CN="Renee%20Gaudet":MAILTO:rgaudet@virl.bc.ca
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