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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/2026-06-20/
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-2/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens
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SUMMARY:Shipwreck Teen Escape Room
DESCRIPTION:You and your team have been shipwrecked on a deserted island and there is a storm coming fast. You must work together to find supplies for survival and break open the lock keeping your emergency flares if you have a hope of being rescued! \nAges 12+ \nRegistration is limited! Sign up by emailing kparker@virl.bc.ca
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/shipwreck-teen-escape-room/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens
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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-2/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,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\, except August’s meeting which will be held on August 8th. \nYou 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\nJune: Books Made into Movies\nJuly: Romantasy\nAugust: Pride\n\n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/shelf-care-teen-book-club/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:6250 Hammond Bay Road\, Nanaimo\, BC\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens
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SUMMARY:Teen Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:Watch Where the Crawdads Sing on our big screen tv.  Popcorn\, pizza\, and drinks included.  Registration required.  Email: nanaimonorth@virl.bc.ca for more details and/or to register.  Ages 12- 18 years.* \nWant to read the book before watching the movie???  Our Shelf Care Teen Book Club is reading Where the Crawdads Sing this month.  Reach out to nanaimonorth@virl.bc.ca if you’d like to join the book club! \n*Please note\, this movie is rated 14A so if you are 12 or 13 years old\, please reach out to the library for a permission slip for your parent/guardian to sign.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/teen-movie-night/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens
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