BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Nanaimo: literary\, Monday (Mon Sep 21\, America/Vancouver). R olling: the window moves forward every day\, so subscribe rather than down load. Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscovery.com) . Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information from CalD iscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/nanaimo-bc/monday-literary.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H X-WR-CALDESC:Nanaimo: literary\, Monday (Mon Sep 21\, America/Vancouver). Rolling: the window moves forward every day\, so subscribe rather than dow nload. Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscovery.com ). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information from Cal Discovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:Nanaimo · literary · Monday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Terrifying Tales DTSTART:20260921T150000Z DTEND:20260922T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T000232Z UID:207097-1789977600-1790013600@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Calling all young authors! It’s time to submit your most spi ne-tingling terrifying tale! This youth writing contest begins September 1 7 and runs until October 17 at 6pm. \nThe age groups are 8-10 years\, 11-1 4 years\, and 15-18 years with winners from each age group on Quadra Islan d receiving a published copy of the “Terrifying Tales” book.  A copy of this years ‘Terrifying Tales” will also be added to the Library col lection. \nContest Rules\; \nLimit of 800 words per story\, with the theme “Terrifying”.\nLimit of one story per writer.\nStory must be an origi nal piece of your own work. No AI use or plagiarism.\nIndividual entries o nly! Group or class submissions will not be accepted.\nAll submissions mus t be sent by email\, in the body of the email\, to the Quadra Island Libra ry – quadraisland@virl.bc.ca LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T000232Z LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/terrifying-tales/2026-09-21/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nanaimo-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tabletop-game-night-creativity-commo ns-18 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Terrifying Tales DTSTART:20260921T170000Z DTEND:20260922T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T000232Z UID:207201-1789984800-1790013600@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Calling all young authors! It’s time to submit your most spi ne-tingling terrifying tale! This youth writing contest begins September 1 7 and runs until October 17 at 6pm. \nThe age groups are 8-10 years\, 11-1 4 years\, and 15-18 years with winners from each age group in Gold River r eceiving a published copy of the “Terrifying Tales” book.  A copy of this years ‘Terrifying Tales” will also be added to the Library collec tion. \nContest Rules\; \n\nLimit of 800 words per story\, with the theme “Terrifying”.\nLimit of one story per writer.\nStory must be an origin al piece of your own work. No AI use or plagiarism.\nIndividual entries on ly! 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 LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T000232Z LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/terrifying-tales-5/2026-09-21/?utm_source=cal discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nanaimo-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tabletop-game-night-creativity-commo ns-18 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Paws and Tales: Read to Carlie DTSTART:20260921T223000Z DTEND:20260921T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z UID:185057-1790004600-1790008200@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:family,literary DESCRIPTION:Introducing Carlie\, 0ne of our furry library assistants! \nPa ws and Tales is a reading program for kids ages 7 and up. Young readers ca n bring a book and sign up for a 20-minute reading session with Carlie\, a certified therapy dog from the Pacific Animal Therapy Society. \nCarlie i s a patient and friendly listener who loves stories and meeting new friend s. This program helps children practice reading aloud with a comforting co mpanion\, build confidence\, and make reading a fun experience. \nTo regis ter\, visit the branch or call 250-642-3022 to book a 20-minute slot. An a dult must accompany each child. \nThe Pacific Animal Therapy Society has b een providing compassionate pet therapy to Vancouver Islanders for over 35 years. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/paws-and-tales-read-to-carlie/2026-09-21/?utm _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nanaimo-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tabletop-game-night-creativity-commo ns-18 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR