BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Vancouver Island Regional Library - ECPv5.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://virl.bc.ca
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Vancouver Island Regional Library
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Vancouver
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20260308T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20261101T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260612T234602
CREATED:20260501T173805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T173805Z
UID:200705-1778889600-1778975999@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Teen Haiku Contest
DESCRIPTION:Teens (ages 13 to 18)\, write a haiku poem for a chance to win great prizes. One original poem per person. Enter online at Haiku Contest – Asian Heritage Month 2026 – Fill out form.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/haikucontest/2026-05-16/
CATEGORIES:Teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://virl.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Copy-of-Hiku-Contest-Media-e1714504986352.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260516T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260516T123000
DTSTAMP:20260612T234602
CREATED:20260410T234906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T235112Z
UID:199996-1778927400-1778934600@virl.bc.ca
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virl.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Sylvia-for-booksbagels-reading-scaled-e1775865066337.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260516T110000
DTSTAMP:20260612T234602
CREATED:20260122T200030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T223327Z
UID:193552-1778929200-1778929200@virl.bc.ca
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virl.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/kids-fun-e1771540331573.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260612T234602
CREATED:20260303T010509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T010509Z
UID:196147-1778929200-1778943600@virl.bc.ca
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/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Everyone,Families,Seniors,Teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virl.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/chess-figures-PNSM5MK-e1543442790712.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260516T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260516T153000
DTSTAMP:20260612T234602
CREATED:20220915T215922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T235407Z
UID:198563-1778941800-1778945400@virl.bc.ca
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virl.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/iStock-667946514.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260516T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260612T234602
CREATED:20260407T222505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T170509Z
UID:199404-1778943600-1778950800@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Needlecraft Circle
DESCRIPTION:Do you love embroidery\, knitting or crocheting? How about beading or other needlecraft? Join our needlecraft circle every Saturday at 3 pm for help\, inspiration and friendship!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/needlecraft-circle-2/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://virl.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/needle-and-thread-e1769017334378.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR