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SUMMARY:Writing for Children - with Sylvia Thomson
DESCRIPTION:Sylvia says\, “Let’s take those great ideas and turn them into a story children will enjoy!  This workshop will inform you about the age(s) you are writing for\, the stages of children’s reading\, the styles of books\, and how illustrations work with a story.” \nPlease register for this workshop by calling or signing up at the library  247-7878
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/writing-for-children-with-sylvia-thomson/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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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/2026-05-16/
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/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Everyone,Families,Seniors,Teens
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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-2/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens
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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/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:6250 Hammond Bay Road\, Nanaimo\, BC\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens
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