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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Fall in Port Alberni Scavenger Hunt
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z
UID:206203-1788220800-1790812799@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Looking for something fun to do?\nCheck out our scavenger hunt
 ! Search the library for the hidden images and solve the riddle to be ente
 red into a prize draw! Check back often for a new theme!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/fall-in-port-alberni-scavenger-hunt/?utm_sour
 ce=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
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Westshore Recovery Retreat 2026
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261014
DTSTAMP:20260807T055536Z
UID:25549-1789084800-1791935999@nanaimoaa.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:April 6th\, 2023 \nIntergroup is now meeting every second Tue
 sday at 6pm on Zoom. Zoom info can be found on Nanaimoaa.org’s Events ca
 lendar. Intergroup is still looking to fill its Newsletter Chair and Archi
 ves Chair positions. Please contact the Intergroup office if you’re inte
 rested.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T055536Z
LOCATION:3498 Luxton Road\, 3498 Luxton Road\, Langford\, BC\, V9C 2Y3\, C
 anada
URL:https://nanaimoaa.org/event/westshore-recovery-retreat-2/?utm_source=c
 aldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nanaimo-bc
X-SOURCE-NAME:MIIS
X-SOURCE-URL:https://nanaimoaa.org/meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Puzzle Time
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z
UID:196557-1789603200-1789689599@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Feeling puzzled? Join us at the library for Puzzle Time. Work 
 on our puzzle\, or take one home with you. Enjoy our FREE perks\, use the 
 public computers\, or relax in a comfy chair with a book or magazine. Ther
 e’s so much to enjoy at the library\, and it’s all FREE! \nQuestions? 
 Call us at 250.281.2263 or visit the library.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/woss-library-puzzle-table/2026-09-17/?utm_sou
 rce=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
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Port Hardy Library Adventure Card
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTSTAMP:20260902T000220Z
UID:198065-1789603200-1789689599@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community,family
DESCRIPTION:Ahoy matey! Shiver me timbers! Treasures await you at the libr
 ary! \nKids can pick up a Library Adventure Card\, then get a stamp for ea
 ch adventure they have at the library. A full card of 10 adventures unlock
 s the Treasure Chest! Plus the full card goes into a draw for a later trea
 sure. \nLibrary adventures include getting a library card\, borrowing a bo
 ok\, telling library staff about a book they enjoyed\, do a craft… and m
 ore! \nAaaargh! The Adventure Card is available during all open hours.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000220Z
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/port-hardy-library-adventure-card/2026-09-17/
 ?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
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pirate Week at the Port Hardy Library
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z
UID:206378-1789603200-1789689599@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community,family
DESCRIPTION:Ahoy there\, Matey! Come to the Port Hardy Library for pirate-
 themed adventure! Storytimes\, scavenger hunts\, and a special Pirate Pass
 port. Find all the gold coins to unlock treasure. We’ll have pirate fun 
 all week long\, so drop in any time. Arrrr!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/pirate-week-at-the-port-hardy-library/2026-09
 -17/?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
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Fall in Port Alberni Scavenger Hunt
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTSTAMP:20260903T000232Z
UID:207080-1789603200-1789689599@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Looking for something fun to do?\nCheck out our scavenger hunt
 ! Search the library for the hidden images and solve the riddle to be ente
 red into a prize draw! Check back often for a new theme!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T000232Z
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/fall-in-port-alberni-scavenger-hunt/2026-09-1
 7/?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
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Probus Club of Nanaimo
DTSTART:20260917T163000Z
DTEND:20260917T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260807T055529Z
UID:g8g8qrgtalroob4va7rhgorgv0@google.com
CATEGORIES:community
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T055529Z
LOCATION:Royal Canadian Legion Branch 257\, 7225 Lantzville Rd\, Lantzvill
 e\, BC V0R 2H0\, Canada
X-SOURCE-NAME:Nanaimo Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://lemmy.ca/c/nanaimo
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Spanish Conversation Club
DTSTART:20260917T173000Z
DTEND:20260917T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260807T055529Z
UID:srikig0152ov9o2ulohktbque4@google.com
CATEGORIES:community
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T055529Z
LOCATION:Nanaimo North Library
X-SOURCE-NAME:Nanaimo Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://lemmy.ca/c/nanaimo
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Babytime
DTSTART:20260917T173000Z
DTEND:20260917T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260909T000344Z
UID:207603-1789641000-1789642800@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community,family
DESCRIPTION:Join us for stories\, songs\, and rhymes. No registration requ
 ired. For children ages 0-2 years and their caregivers
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T000344Z
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/babytime-3/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_mediu
 m=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:Crafternoon & DIY
DTSTART:20260917T223000Z
DTEND:20260918T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T001807Z
UID:207352-1789659000-1789664400@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:arts,community
DESCRIPTION:Join our hardy band of crafters for Crafternoons every Thursda
 y for fun\, friendship\, and inspiration. Borrow a book or video and learn
  new crafts\, or get help in a friendly\, open setting. See you there!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T001807Z
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/crafternoon-diy/2026-09-17/?utm_source=caldis
 covery&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:Port Alberni Rally
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260814T180616Z
UID:25572-1789689600-1789948799@nanaimoaa.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:April 6th\, 2023 \nIntergroup is now meeting every second Tue
 sday at 6pm on Zoom. Zoom info can be found on Nanaimoaa.org’s Events ca
 lendar. Intergroup is still looking to fill its Newsletter Chair and Archi
 ves Chair positions. Please contact the Intergroup office if you’re inte
 rested.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T180616Z
LOCATION:3720 moore rd port alberni\, 3720 moore road\, port alberni\, bri
 tish columbia\, Canada
URL:https://nanaimoaa.org/event/port-alberni-rally/?utm_source=caldiscover
 y&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nanaimo-bc
X-SOURCE-NAME:MIIS
X-SOURCE-URL:https://nanaimoaa.org/meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Puzzle Time
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z
UID:196558-1789689600-1789775999@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Feeling puzzled? Join us at the library for Puzzle Time. Work 
 on our puzzle\, or take one home with you. Enjoy our FREE perks\, use the 
 public computers\, or relax in a comfy chair with a book or magazine. Ther
 e’s so much to enjoy at the library\, and it’s all FREE! \nQuestions? 
 Call us at 250.281.2263 or visit the library.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/woss-library-puzzle-table/2026-09-18/?utm_sou
 rce=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
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Port Hardy Library Adventure Card
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20260902T000220Z
UID:198066-1789689600-1789775999@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community,family
DESCRIPTION:Ahoy matey! Shiver me timbers! Treasures await you at the libr
 ary! \nKids can pick up a Library Adventure Card\, then get a stamp for ea
 ch adventure they have at the library. A full card of 10 adventures unlock
 s the Treasure Chest! Plus the full card goes into a draw for a later trea
 sure. \nLibrary adventures include getting a library card\, borrowing a bo
 ok\, telling library staff about a book they enjoyed\, do a craft… and m
 ore! \nAaaargh! The Adventure Card is available during all open hours.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000220Z
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/port-hardy-library-adventure-card/2026-09-18/
 ?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
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pirate Week at the Port Hardy Library
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z
UID:206379-1789689600-1789775999@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community,family
DESCRIPTION:Ahoy there\, Matey! Come to the Port Hardy Library for pirate-
 themed adventure! Storytimes\, scavenger hunts\, and a special Pirate Pass
 port. Find all the gold coins to unlock treasure. We’ll have pirate fun 
 all week long\, so drop in any time. Arrrr!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/pirate-week-at-the-port-hardy-library/2026-09
 -18/?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
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Fall in Port Alberni Scavenger Hunt
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20260903T000232Z
UID:207081-1789689600-1789775999@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Looking for something fun to do?\nCheck out our scavenger hunt
 ! Search the library for the hidden images and solve the riddle to be ente
 red into a prize draw! Check back often for a new theme!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T000232Z
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/fall-in-port-alberni-scavenger-hunt/2026-09-1
 8/?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
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Community Drum Circle
DTSTART:20260918T003000Z
DTEND:20260918T014500Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T001855Z
UID:207239-1789666200-1789670700@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community,family,music
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a family-friendly drum circle led by Stz’uminus 
 and Penelakut knowledge keeper\, Patrick Aleck Jr. \nPatrick Aleck Jr is a
 n author\, musician. In 2020\, he was awarded the City of Nanaimo’s Emer
 ging Cultural Leader Award for his positive community impact and for shari
 ng his story and songs. \nHis debut children’s book Spaal’: A Raven wi
 th Different Wings\, and debut album Life is a Journey\, were both release
 d in 2025. Search for Spaal’ in our catalogue and follow the link to lis
 ten to his album on Bandcamp. \nEveryone is welcome to share in Indigenous
  drumming\, song\, language\, and culture. Bring your drum or use one from
  the Library’s drum collection. \nThis Drop-in Event is Free and Family-
 Friendly!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T001855Z
LOCATION:British Columbia
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/community-drum-circle/?utm_source=caldiscover
 y&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:Name That Tune
DTSTART:20260918T020000Z
DTEND:20260918T040000Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T124453Z
UID:jjlas8j5kej0gc8mav9q2ro7mc@google.com
CATEGORIES:community
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124453Z
LOCATION:Dinghy Dock Pub\, 8 Pirates Ln\, Nanaimo\, BC V9R 6R1\, Canada
X-SOURCE-NAME:Nanaimo Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://lemmy.ca/c/nanaimo
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:BabyTime
DTSTART:20260918T173000Z
DTEND:20260918T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260807T055529Z
UID:rfoci0cesblhskf57bbhrdj7l0@google.com
CATEGORIES:community
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T055529Z
LOCATION:Nanaimo Harbourfront Library
X-SOURCE-NAME:Nanaimo Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://lemmy.ca/c/nanaimo
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Baby Rhyme Time at Nanaimo North
DTSTART:20260918T173000Z
DTEND:20260918T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z
UID:205557-1789727400-1789729200@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community,family
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy songs\, stories\, lap bounces\, fingerplays and more dur
 ing drop-in Baby Rhyme Time at the Nanaimo North branch of the library. Ge
 ared towards babies ages 0-24 months and a parent or caregiver. Older sibl
 ings welcome. \nBaby Rhyme Time will take place every Friday at 10:30 AM f
 rom September 11 – November 20.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/baby-rhyme-time-at-nanaimo-north/2026-09-18/?
 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
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Babytime in Sooke
DTSTART:20260918T183000Z
DTEND:20260918T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z
UID:185010-1789731000-1789732800@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community,family
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Babytime for songs\, rhymes\, stories\, and more as
  we shake our sillies out and wiggle our waggles away. Connect with other 
 families and strengthen early literacy skills! Best suited for ages 0-2. \
 nFamilies are welcome to stay after Storytime for a stay & play. Meet othe
 r local families\, and enjoy library toys and activities perfect for littl
 e ones! \nIf you have any questions please email us at Sooke@virl.bc.ca. T
 his is a free\, drop-in program that does not require registration.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/storytime-in-sooke/2026-09-18/?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 4 Stories
DTSTART:20260918T220000Z
DTEND:20260918T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260807T055529Z
UID:ikrc924lnprp8u15f6s8ks1o1s@google.com
CATEGORIES:community
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T055529Z
LOCATION:Gabriola Library
X-SOURCE-NAME:Nanaimo Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://lemmy.ca/c/nanaimo
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Puzzle Time
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z
UID:196559-1789776000-1789862399@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Feeling puzzled? Join us at the library for Puzzle Time. Work 
 on our puzzle\, or take one home with you. Enjoy our FREE perks\, use the 
 public computers\, or relax in a comfy chair with a book or magazine. Ther
 e’s so much to enjoy at the library\, and it’s all FREE! \nQuestions? 
 Call us at 250.281.2263 or visit the library.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/woss-library-puzzle-table/2026-09-19/?utm_sou
 rce=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
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Port Hardy Library Adventure Card
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260902T000220Z
UID:198067-1789776000-1789862399@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community,family
DESCRIPTION:Ahoy matey! Shiver me timbers! Treasures await you at the libr
 ary! \nKids can pick up a Library Adventure Card\, then get a stamp for ea
 ch adventure they have at the library. A full card of 10 adventures unlock
 s the Treasure Chest! Plus the full card goes into a draw for a later trea
 sure. \nLibrary adventures include getting a library card\, borrowing a bo
 ok\, telling library staff about a book they enjoyed\, do a craft… and m
 ore! \nAaaargh! The Adventure Card is available during all open hours.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000220Z
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/port-hardy-library-adventure-card/2026-09-19/
 ?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
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pirate Week at the Port Hardy Library
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z
UID:206380-1789776000-1789862399@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community,family
DESCRIPTION:Ahoy there\, Matey! Come to the Port Hardy Library for pirate-
 themed adventure! Storytimes\, scavenger hunts\, and a special Pirate Pass
 port. Find all the gold coins to unlock treasure. We’ll have pirate fun 
 all week long\, so drop in any time. Arrrr!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/pirate-week-at-the-port-hardy-library/2026-09
 -19/?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
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Fall in Port Alberni Scavenger Hunt
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260903T000232Z
UID:207082-1789776000-1789862399@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Looking for something fun to do?\nCheck out our scavenger hunt
 ! Search the library for the hidden images and solve the riddle to be ente
 red into a prize draw! Check back often for a new theme!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T000232Z
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/fall-in-port-alberni-scavenger-hunt/2026-09-1
 9/?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
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Nanaimo North Teen Photo Contest
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260917T182528Z
UID:206609-1789776000-1789862399@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Attention teen photographers and nature lovers!  Nanaimo Nort
 h’s Teen Advisory Group is running a Teen Photography contest!  The the
 me is NATURE and we invite teens to submit their photos.  You could win a
  $50 gift card of your choice or a bookish gift basket!  Here’s the rul
 es and how to enter: \nThe Rules: \n\nMaximum 2 photos per person.\nAll en
 tries must be received by 11:59 pm on Friday\, October 16 2026.\nYou must 
 be 12-18 years old on October 16th to be eligible for a prize.\nYou must l
 ive in Vancouver Island Regional Library’s service area.\nPhotos must be
  taken between Sept. 19 and Oct. 16th.  No past projects or resubmitted p
 rojects allowed.\nPhotos must be taken by you.  No copyrighted images or 
 photos taken by others.\nWhen submitting photos\, please avoid any identif
 ying human features\, such as faces.\nNo AI generated photos\, no AI add-o
 ns\, no Photoshop.\nAdjusting your photo(s) exposure\, contrast\, etc. in 
 your camera app is acceptable.\n\nHow to Enter: \n\nSubmit your photos to 
 nanaimonorth@virl.bc.ca .  Please include the following information in yo
 ur entry.  If you want\, you can copy and paste the following fields into
  your email entry so you don’t forget anything:\n\nName:\nPhone Number:\
 nEmail address:\nAge:\n\n\n\nHow will the contest by judged? \nThis contes
 t will be judged by Nanaimo North’s Teen Advisory Group (TAG).   TAG i
 s a library leadership and advocacy group made up of teen volunteers in gr
 ades seven through twelve.  TAG members will vote for their favorite phot
 os.  All Nanaimo North TAG members are eligible to vote\, except for thos
 e that have chosen to participate in the contest instead.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T182528Z
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/teen-photo-contest/2026-09-19/?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:Game Night
DTSTART:20260919T020000Z
DTEND:20260919T040000Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T124453Z
UID:eh74u2kt9h2bd2f4mjifosf0jo@google.com
CATEGORIES:community
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124453Z
LOCATION:Makerspace Nanaimo\, 2221 McGarrigle Rd\, Nanaimo\, BC V9S 4M4\, 
 Canada
X-SOURCE-NAME:Nanaimo Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://lemmy.ca/c/nanaimo
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Karaoke
DTSTART:20260919T020000Z
DTEND:20260919T040000Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T124453Z
UID:1gfi0aiol9cusbramp1iliblso@google.com
CATEGORIES:community
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124453Z
LOCATION:Jinglepot Licensed Liquor Store\, 2211 Jingle Pot Rd\, Nanaimo\, 
 BC V9R 6T9\, Canada
X-SOURCE-NAME:Nanaimo Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://lemmy.ca/c/nanaimo
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Music Trivia
DTSTART:20260919T040000Z
DTEND:20260919T060000Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T124453Z
UID:c6anq7cmnqdujhej92ou2bqg94@google.com
CATEGORIES:community
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124453Z
LOCATION:Landlubber Pub Ltd\, 2220 Bowen Rd\, Nanaimo\, BC V9S 1H9\, Canad
 a
X-SOURCE-NAME:Nanaimo Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://lemmy.ca/c/nanaimo
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Work Party
DTSTART:20260919T160000Z
DTEND:20260919T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T124453Z
UID:1n157cfgofo8mmvuge2lsb8fso@google.com
CATEGORIES:community
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124453Z
LOCATION:Makerspace Nanaimo\, 2221 McGarrigle Rd\, Nanaimo\, BC V9S 4M4\, 
 Canada
X-SOURCE-NAME:Nanaimo Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://lemmy.ca/c/nanaimo
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Family Fun Time
DTSTART:20260919T170000Z
DTEND:20260919T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z
UID:185020-1789812000-1789815600@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community,family,free
DESCRIPTION:Sooke is hosting a drop-in Family Fun Time on Saturday morning
 s! We’ll have board games\, puzzles\, STEAM toys and more set up for a r
 ange of ages (mostly 0-5). A chance for self-directed play for young ones 
 and social time for caregivers. Stop by and check it out! \nThere’s no n
 eed to register for this fun and free event. \nHope to see you here!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-fun-time/2026-09-19/?utm_source=caldis
 covery&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:Family Fun Morning
DTSTART:20260919T170000Z
DTEND:20260919T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T181918Z
UID:134111-1789812000-1789819200@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community,family
DESCRIPTION:Drop into the library anytime between 10 am and 12 pm for some
  fun activities to enjoy with your friends and family.  We’ll have a se
 lection of self-serve stations set up for you to pick and choose from.  B
 oard games\, LEGO\, toys\, crafts and more! \nAll ages welcome.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T181918Z
LOCATION:6250 Hammond Bay Road\, Nanaimo\, BC\, British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-fun-morning/?utm_source=caldiscovery&u
 tm_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:Gabriola Farmer's Market
DTSTART:20260919T170000Z
DTEND:20260919T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T124453Z
UID:n6js8ldu2n3mhl8hdg12q61kis@google.com
CATEGORIES:community
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124453Z
LOCATION:AGI Hall\, Gabriola Island
X-SOURCE-NAME:Nanaimo Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://lemmy.ca/c/nanaimo
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:LEGO Club and Family Fun Time
DTSTART:20260919T180000Z
DTEND:20260919T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z
UID:203517-1789815600-1789822800@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community,family
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturdays for LEGO Club fun! Find inspiration and f
 riendship while creating something cool. Fun activities for the whole fami
 ly\, every Saturday from 11 am to 1 pm.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/lego-club-9/2026-09-19/?utm_source=caldiscove
 ry&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:Open Playroom
DTSTART:20260919T180000Z
DTEND:20260919T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T180221Z
UID:206688-1789815600-1789819200@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community,family
DESCRIPTION:After Storytime\, stick around and play!\nEnjoy our array of t
 oys\, meet and play with other families!\nThis is a drop-in\, free-range\,
  self-directed playtime for younger children and their caregivers.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T180221Z
LOCATION:Campbell River Library\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/open-playroom-5/2026-09-19/?utm_source=caldis
 covery&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:Teen Advisory Group
DTSTART:20260919T213000Z
DTEND:20260919T223000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T181918Z
UID:111488-1789828200-1789831800@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:CALLING ALL TEENS: meet other like-minded youth in Nanaimo\, g
 ain community service hours and help organize and facilitate activities at
  the library!  \nBeing a part of Teen Advisory Group could include partic
 ipating in\; \n\nTeen Book Club\nGame nights\nTeen tech support\nReading B
 uddies\nEscape Rooms\nCrafts for kids\nGuest speakers\nThemed activity nig
 ht\nTAG picks (reading/listening/watching suggestions)\nTeen experts\nTeen
  advocates\n\n2:30-3:30 PM on the third Saturday of each month \nEmail Nan
 aimoNorth@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/rea
 d-watch-listen/audience/teens/teen-advisory-group/
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T181918Z
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/teen-advisory-group-2/2026-09-19/?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
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Hub City Toastmasters
DTSTART:20260919T220000Z
DTEND:20260919T233000Z
DTSTAMP:20260807T055529Z
UID:9dtvoh8denj4a8cp8jap6uqm2g@google.com
CATEGORIES:community
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T055529Z
LOCATION:Nanaimo North Library
X-SOURCE-NAME:Nanaimo Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://lemmy.ca/c/nanaimo
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Fall in Port Alberni Scavenger Hunt
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260903T000232Z
UID:207083-1789862400-1789948799@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Looking for something fun to do?\nCheck out our scavenger hunt
 ! Search the library for the hidden images and solve the riddle to be ente
 red into a prize draw! Check back often for a new theme!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T000232Z
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/fall-in-port-alberni-scavenger-hunt/2026-09-2
 0/?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
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Nanaimo North Teen Photo Contest
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260917T182528Z
UID:208028-1789862400-1789948799@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Attention teen photographers and nature lovers!  Nanaimo Nort
 h’s Teen Advisory Group is running a Teen Photography contest!  The the
 me is NATURE and we invite teens to submit their photos.  You could win a
  $50 gift card of your choice or a bookish gift basket!  Here’s the rul
 es and how to enter: \nThe Rules: \n\nMaximum 2 photos per person.\nAll en
 tries must be received by 11:59 pm on Friday\, October 16 2026.\nYou must 
 be 12-18 years old on October 16th to be eligible for a prize.\nYou must l
 ive in Vancouver Island Regional Library’s service area.\nPhotos must be
  taken between Sept. 19 and Oct. 16th.  No past projects or resubmitted p
 rojects allowed.\nPhotos must be taken by you.  No copyrighted images or 
 photos taken by others.\nWhen submitting photos\, please avoid any identif
 ying human features\, such as faces.\nNo AI generated photos\, no AI add-o
 ns\, no Photoshop.\nAdjusting your photo(s) exposure\, contrast\, etc. in 
 your camera app is acceptable.\n\nHow to Enter: \n\nSubmit your photos to 
 nanaimonorth@virl.bc.ca .  Please include the following information in yo
 ur entry.  If you want\, you can copy and paste the following fields into
  your email entry so you don’t forget anything:\n\nName:\nPhone Number:\
 nEmail address:\nAge:\n\n\n\nHow will the contest by judged? \nThis contes
 t will be judged by Nanaimo North’s Teen Advisory Group (TAG).   TAG i
 s a library leadership and advocacy group made up of teen volunteers in gr
 ades seven through twelve.  TAG members will vote for their favorite phot
 os.  All Nanaimo North TAG members are eligible to vote\, except for thos
 e that have chosen to participate in the contest instead.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T182528Z
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/teen-photo-contest/2026-09-20/?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:Sing for Joy!
DTSTART:20260920T013000Z
DTEND:20260920T033000Z
DTSTAMP:20260807T055529Z
UID:cefg3fcji033ivpv64f1hedmms@google.com
CATEGORIES:community
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T055529Z
LOCATION:The Lodge On 4th\, 1127 Fourth Ave\, Ladysmith\, BC V9G 1A6\, Can
 ada
X-SOURCE-NAME:Nanaimo Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://lemmy.ca/c/nanaimo
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Dab that Tune
DTSTART:20260920T020000Z
DTEND:20260920T040000Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T124453Z
UID:mrebkmj2r3qm3h83pc4sl2of04@google.com
CATEGORIES:community
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124453Z
LOCATION:Jinglepot Licensed Liquor Store\, 2211 Jingle Pot Rd\, Nanaimo\, 
 BC V9R 6T9\, Canada
X-SOURCE-NAME:Nanaimo Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://lemmy.ca/c/nanaimo
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Jukebox Poker
DTSTART:20260920T030000Z
DTEND:20260920T060000Z
DTSTAMP:20260807T055529Z
UID:9u7eigu1l22mikkj8tsr3lhdg0@google.com
CATEGORIES:community
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T055529Z
LOCATION:Landlubber Pub Ltd\, 2220 Bowen Rd\, Nanaimo\, BC V9S 1H9\, Canad
 a
X-SOURCE-NAME:Nanaimo Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://lemmy.ca/c/nanaimo
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Walk for Nepal
DTSTART:20260920T170000Z
DTEND:20260920T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260902T000413Z
UID:10000302-1789898400-1789905600@www.daybreakrotary.ca
CATEGORIES:community
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000413Z
URL:https://www.daybreakrotary.ca/event/walk-for-nepal-3/?utm_source=caldi
 scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nanaimo-bc
X-SOURCE-NAME:Rotary Club of Nanaimo Daybreak
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.daybreakrotary.ca/event/cheryl-ann-kelly-nanaimo-
 search-rescue
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Lion's Free Skate
DTSTART:20260920T190000Z
DTEND:20260920T203000Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T124453Z
UID:pf3j0vodkelf8se0gfvtrc6hsg@google.com
CATEGORIES:community,free
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124453Z
LOCATION:Beban Park Recreation Centre\, 2300 Bowen Rd\, Nanaimo\, BC V9T 3
 K7\, Canada
X-SOURCE-NAME:Nanaimo Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://lemmy.ca/c/nanaimo
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Fall in Port Alberni Scavenger Hunt
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTSTAMP:20260903T000232Z
UID:207084-1789948800-1790035199@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Looking for something fun to do?\nCheck out our scavenger hunt
 ! Search the library for the hidden images and solve the riddle to be ente
 red into a prize draw! Check back often for a new theme!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T000232Z
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/fall-in-port-alberni-scavenger-hunt/2026-09-2
 1/?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
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Nanaimo North Teen Photo Contest
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTSTAMP:20260917T182528Z
UID:208029-1789948800-1790035199@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Attention teen photographers and nature lovers!  Nanaimo Nort
 h’s Teen Advisory Group is running a Teen Photography contest!  The the
 me is NATURE and we invite teens to submit their photos.  You could win a
  $50 gift card of your choice or a bookish gift basket!  Here’s the rul
 es and how to enter: \nThe Rules: \n\nMaximum 2 photos per person.\nAll en
 tries must be received by 11:59 pm on Friday\, October 16 2026.\nYou must 
 be 12-18 years old on October 16th to be eligible for a prize.\nYou must l
 ive in Vancouver Island Regional Library’s service area.\nPhotos must be
  taken between Sept. 19 and Oct. 16th.  No past projects or resubmitted p
 rojects allowed.\nPhotos must be taken by you.  No copyrighted images or 
 photos taken by others.\nWhen submitting photos\, please avoid any identif
 ying human features\, such as faces.\nNo AI generated photos\, no AI add-o
 ns\, no Photoshop.\nAdjusting your photo(s) exposure\, contrast\, etc. in 
 your camera app is acceptable.\n\nHow to Enter: \n\nSubmit your photos to 
 nanaimonorth@virl.bc.ca .  Please include the following information in yo
 ur entry.  If you want\, you can copy and paste the following fields into
  your email entry so you don’t forget anything:\n\nName:\nPhone Number:\
 nEmail address:\nAge:\n\n\n\nHow will the contest by judged? \nThis contes
 t will be judged by Nanaimo North’s Teen Advisory Group (TAG).   TAG i
 s a library leadership and advocacy group made up of teen volunteers in gr
 ades seven through twelve.  TAG members will vote for their favorite phot
 os.  All Nanaimo North TAG members are eligible to vote\, except for thos
 e that have chosen to participate in the contest instead.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T182528Z
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/teen-photo-contest/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:3D Printing Meetup
DTSTART:20260921T020000Z
DTEND:20260921T040000Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T124453Z
UID:4qdn718834lmlb39sc3r175r8o@google.com
CATEGORIES:community
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124453Z
LOCATION:Makerspace Nanaimo\, 2221 McGarrigle Rd\, Nanaimo\, BC V9S 4M4\, 
 Canada
X-SOURCE-NAME:Nanaimo Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://lemmy.ca/c/nanaimo
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Knitting Circle
DTSTART:20260921T170000Z
DTEND:20260921T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260807T055529Z
UID:kkklo5guf2qqs0gsqbtrjl71f8@google.com
CATEGORIES:community
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T055529Z
LOCATION:Mad About Ewe Fine Yarns\, 321 Wesley St\, Nanaimo\, BC V9R 2T5\,
  Canada
X-SOURCE-NAME:Nanaimo Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://lemmy.ca/c/nanaimo
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Coffee Morning
DTSTART:20260921T173000Z
DTEND:20260921T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z
UID:192788-1789986600-1789992000@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Cowichan Library for free coffee\, tea\, snacks an
 d socializing.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/coffee-morning/2026-09-21/?utm_source=caldisc
 overy&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:Euchre hosted by Nanaimo Seniors
DTSTART:20260921T200000Z
DTEND:20260921T220000Z
DTSTAMP:20260807T055529Z
UID:vohjt9o131ncmhqjfju7im0buo@google.com
CATEGORIES:community
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T055529Z
LOCATION:Bowen Park Complex\, 500 Bowen Rd\, Nanaimo\, BC V9R 1Z7\, Canada
X-SOURCE-NAME:Nanaimo Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://lemmy.ca/c/nanaimo
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Builders' Club at the Wellington Library
DTSTART:20260921T213000Z
DTEND:20260921T233000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z
UID:190885-1790001000-1790008200@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Calling all builders! Join us every Monday\, from 2:30-4:30 PM
 \, at the Nanaimo Wellington library. \nWe will have LEGO® bricks\, Magna
 Tiles\, and more for fun and creative hands-on play. \nAges 3+ welcome. \n
 NOTE: Parents/guardians/caregivers must remain in the branch while their c
 hildren are attending library programs.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/builders-club-at-the-wellington-library/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
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Fall in Port Alberni Scavenger Hunt
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTSTAMP:20260903T000232Z
UID:207085-1790035200-1790121599@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Looking for something fun to do?\nCheck out our scavenger hunt
 ! Search the library for the hidden images and solve the riddle to be ente
 red into a prize draw! Check back often for a new theme!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T000232Z
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/fall-in-port-alberni-scavenger-hunt/2026-09-2
 2/?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
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Nanaimo North Teen Photo Contest
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTSTAMP:20260917T182528Z
UID:208030-1790035200-1790121599@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Attention teen photographers and nature lovers!  Nanaimo Nort
 h’s Teen Advisory Group is running a Teen Photography contest!  The the
 me is NATURE and we invite teens to submit their photos.  You could win a
  $50 gift card of your choice or a bookish gift basket!  Here’s the rul
 es and how to enter: \nThe Rules: \n\nMaximum 2 photos per person.\nAll en
 tries must be received by 11:59 pm on Friday\, October 16 2026.\nYou must 
 be 12-18 years old on October 16th to be eligible for a prize.\nYou must l
 ive in Vancouver Island Regional Library’s service area.\nPhotos must be
  taken between Sept. 19 and Oct. 16th.  No past projects or resubmitted p
 rojects allowed.\nPhotos must be taken by you.  No copyrighted images or 
 photos taken by others.\nWhen submitting photos\, please avoid any identif
 ying human features\, such as faces.\nNo AI generated photos\, no AI add-o
 ns\, no Photoshop.\nAdjusting your photo(s) exposure\, contrast\, etc. in 
 your camera app is acceptable.\n\nHow to Enter: \n\nSubmit your photos to 
 nanaimonorth@virl.bc.ca .  Please include the following information in yo
 ur entry.  If you want\, you can copy and paste the following fields into
  your email entry so you don’t forget anything:\n\nName:\nPhone Number:\
 nEmail address:\nAge:\n\n\n\nHow will the contest by judged? \nThis contes
 t will be judged by Nanaimo North’s Teen Advisory Group (TAG).   TAG i
 s a library leadership and advocacy group made up of teen volunteers in gr
 ades seven through twelve.  TAG members will vote for their favorite phot
 os.  All Nanaimo North TAG members are eligible to vote\, except for thos
 e that have chosen to participate in the contest instead.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T182528Z
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/teen-photo-contest/2026-09-22/?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:Crispy Cool Fall Scavenger Hunt
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTSTAMP:20260917T182528Z
UID:207952-1790035200-1790121599@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Looking for something fun to do? Check out our Crispy Cool Fal
 l Scavenger Hunt! Search for the images hidden in the Kids’ Area of the 
 Sidney / North Saanich Library (10091 Resthaven Dr.) to solve a puzzle. On
 ce you’ve got the answer\, you can enter our prize draw until closing on
  Friday\, October 23. We’ll pick a winner on October 24.  Good luck!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T182528Z
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/crispy-cool-fall-scavenger-hunt/2026-09-22/?u
 tm_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
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Knit Wits
DTSTART:20260922T190000Z
DTEND:20260922T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z
UID:204835-1790078400-1790085600@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Visit Bowser Library and be a Knit Wit!. Join us at 12:00 pm t
 o sit\, chat\, and get a little work done on your textile projects.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z
LOCATION:British Columbia
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/knit-wits/2026-09-22/?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
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Lego Club
DTSTART:20260922T220000Z
DTEND:20260923T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z
UID:187433-1790089200-1790096400@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Drop in to the meeting room and use our mountains of Lego to l
 et your imagination fly!  Challenge cards will inspire your creations.  
 Open to all ages.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/lego-club-2/2026-09-22/?utm_source=caldiscove
 ry&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:Story Club
DTSTART:20260922T223000Z
DTEND:20260922T233000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z
UID:206241-1790091000-1790094600@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community,literary
DESCRIPTION:If you love reading and books we want you to join our brand ne
 w story club for tweens! \nThere are no required books so come and share w
 hatever you’re reading! There will also be fun crafts or DIY activities 
 each month! \nAges 8+ \nEmail kparker@virl.bc.ca to sign up!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/story-club-2/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_med
 ium=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:Puzzle Time
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z
UID:196560-1790121600-1790207999@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Feeling puzzled? Join us at the library for Puzzle Time. Work 
 on our puzzle\, or take one home with you. Enjoy our FREE perks\, use the 
 public computers\, or relax in a comfy chair with a book or magazine. Ther
 e’s so much to enjoy at the library\, and it’s all FREE! \nQuestions? 
 Call us at 250.281.2263 or visit the library.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/woss-library-puzzle-table/2026-09-23/?utm_sou
 rce=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
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Fall in Port Alberni Scavenger Hunt
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTSTAMP:20260903T000232Z
UID:207086-1790121600-1790207999@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Looking for something fun to do?\nCheck out our scavenger hunt
 ! Search the library for the hidden images and solve the riddle to be ente
 red into a prize draw! Check back often for a new theme!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T000232Z
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/fall-in-port-alberni-scavenger-hunt/2026-09-2
 3/?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
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Nanaimo North Teen Photo Contest
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTSTAMP:20260917T182528Z
UID:208031-1790121600-1790207999@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Attention teen photographers and nature lovers!  Nanaimo Nort
 h’s Teen Advisory Group is running a Teen Photography contest!  The the
 me is NATURE and we invite teens to submit their photos.  You could win a
  $50 gift card of your choice or a bookish gift basket!  Here’s the rul
 es and how to enter: \nThe Rules: \n\nMaximum 2 photos per person.\nAll en
 tries must be received by 11:59 pm on Friday\, October 16 2026.\nYou must 
 be 12-18 years old on October 16th to be eligible for a prize.\nYou must l
 ive in Vancouver Island Regional Library’s service area.\nPhotos must be
  taken between Sept. 19 and Oct. 16th.  No past projects or resubmitted p
 rojects allowed.\nPhotos must be taken by you.  No copyrighted images or 
 photos taken by others.\nWhen submitting photos\, please avoid any identif
 ying human features\, such as faces.\nNo AI generated photos\, no AI add-o
 ns\, no Photoshop.\nAdjusting your photo(s) exposure\, contrast\, etc. in 
 your camera app is acceptable.\n\nHow to Enter: \n\nSubmit your photos to 
 nanaimonorth@virl.bc.ca .  Please include the following information in yo
 ur entry.  If you want\, you can copy and paste the following fields into
  your email entry so you don’t forget anything:\n\nName:\nPhone Number:\
 nEmail address:\nAge:\n\n\n\nHow will the contest by judged? \nThis contes
 t will be judged by Nanaimo North’s Teen Advisory Group (TAG).   TAG i
 s a library leadership and advocacy group made up of teen volunteers in gr
 ades seven through twelve.  TAG members will vote for their favorite phot
 os.  All Nanaimo North TAG members are eligible to vote\, except for thos
 e that have chosen to participate in the contest instead.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T182528Z
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/teen-photo-contest/2026-09-23/?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:Crispy Cool Fall Scavenger Hunt
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTSTAMP:20260917T182528Z
UID:208066-1790121600-1790207999@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Looking for something fun to do? Check out our Crispy Cool Fal
 l Scavenger Hunt! Search for the images hidden in the Kids’ Area of the 
 Sidney / North Saanich Library (10091 Resthaven Dr.) to solve a puzzle. On
 ce you’ve got the answer\, you can enter our prize draw until closing on
  Friday\, October 23. We’ll pick a winner on October 24.  Good luck!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T182528Z
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/crispy-cool-fall-scavenger-hunt/2026-09-23/?u
 tm_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
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Knitting Circle
DTSTART:20260923T020000Z
DTEND:20260923T040000Z
DTSTAMP:20260807T055529Z
UID:72lrhkulonemme4me5iibjdve8@google.com
CATEGORIES:community
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T055529Z
LOCATION:Country Grocer\, 1800 Dufferin Crescent\, Nanaimo\, BC V9S 0A9\, 
 Canada
X-SOURCE-NAME:Nanaimo Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://lemmy.ca/c/nanaimo
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Karaoke
DTSTART:20260923T020000Z
DTEND:20260923T065900Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T124453Z
UID:d7dqe9s525g1qh887jftimf3uk@google.com
CATEGORIES:community
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124453Z
LOCATION:Cambie Bar & Grill\, 63 Victoria Crescent\, Nanaimo\, BC V9R 5B9\
 , Canada
X-SOURCE-NAME:Nanaimo Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://lemmy.ca/c/nanaimo
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Kimberly Jackson - Crossroads Pregnancy Centre
DTSTART:20260923T140000Z
DTEND:20260923T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20260902T000413Z
UID:10000321-1790146800-1790150400@www.daybreakrotary.ca
CATEGORIES:community
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000413Z
URL:https://www.daybreakrotary.ca/event/kimberly-jackson-crossroads-pregna
 ncy-centre/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nanaimo-bc
X-SOURCE-NAME:Rotary Club of Nanaimo Daybreak
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.daybreakrotary.ca/event/cheryl-ann-kelly-nanaimo-
 search-rescue
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Knitting Circle
DTSTART:20260923T170000Z
DTEND:20260923T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260807T055529Z
UID:kkklo5guf2qqs0gsqbtrjl71f8@google.com
CATEGORIES:community
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T055529Z
LOCATION:Mad About Ewe Fine Yarns\, 321 Wesley St\, Nanaimo\, BC V9R 2T5\,
  Canada
X-SOURCE-NAME:Nanaimo Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://lemmy.ca/c/nanaimo
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Tiny Tots Playgroup
DTSTART:20260923T170000Z
DTEND:20260923T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260807T055529Z
UID:45tei90u5k7pfq6lun5921evn8@google.com
CATEGORIES:community
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T055529Z
LOCATION:Country Club Centre\, 3200 N Island Hwy\, Nanaimo\, BC V9T 1W1\, 
 Canada
X-SOURCE-NAME:Nanaimo Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://lemmy.ca/c/nanaimo
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Babytime
DTSTART:20260923T181500Z
DTEND:20260923T191500Z
DTSTAMP:20260807T055529Z
UID:n6hfoluetuj5aq6sfuim73mgao@google.com
CATEGORIES:community
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T055529Z
LOCATION:Nanaimo Wellington Library
X-SOURCE-NAME:Nanaimo Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://lemmy.ca/c/nanaimo
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Mother Goose Baby Bounce
DTSTART:20260923T183000Z
DTEND:20260923T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260915T002605Z
UID:207898-1790163000-1790164800@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community,family,free
DESCRIPTION:Babies start learning from birth! Learn rhymes\, tickles\, son
 gs and more. Encourage brain development\, early literacy skills and meet 
 new people while you’re at it! \nThis free program is for kiddos from 0-
 12 months and their care providers. Siblings are welcome. Drop-in.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T002605Z
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/mother-goose-baby-bounce/2026-09-23/?utm_sour
 ce=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
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Connections Group for Seniors/Elders
DTSTART:20260923T193000Z
DTEND:20260923T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260807T055529Z
UID:0v6kjfc7jnomf76qprcjstlsm4@google.com
CATEGORIES:community
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T055529Z
LOCATION:Nanaimo Family Life Association\, 1070 Townsite Rd\, Nanaimo\, BC
 \, Canada
X-SOURCE-NAME:Nanaimo Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://lemmy.ca/c/nanaimo
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Drop In Playgroup
DTSTART:20260923T193000Z
DTEND:20260923T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260807T055529Z
UID:h606jc2c9rjq9a5fdn41g9m0uo@google.com
CATEGORIES:community
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T055529Z
LOCATION:Brechin United Church\, 1998 Estevan Rd\, Nanaimo\, BC V9S 3Z2\, 
 Canada
X-SOURCE-NAME:Nanaimo Events Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://lemmy.ca/c/nanaimo
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:LEGO Club
DTSTART:20260923T213000Z
DTEND:20260923T233000Z
DTSTAMP:20260909T061916Z
UID:207651-1790173800-1790181000@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Calling all architects! Bring your construction skills and we
 ’ll provide the LEGO.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T061916Z
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/lego-club-6/2026-09-23/?utm_source=caldiscove
 ry&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:Pirate Day at Port McNeill Library
DTSTART:20260923T223000Z
DTEND:20260923T233000Z
DTSTAMP:20260912T002407Z
UID:207853-1790177400-1790181000@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community,family
DESCRIPTION:Ahoy there\, Matey! Come to the Port McNeill Library for pirat
 e-themed activities! Find out your pirate name\, make your own treasure ma
 p and more. Arrrr!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T002407Z
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/pirate-day-at-port-mcneill-library/?utm_sourc
 e=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
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Teen RPG Club
DTSTART:20260923T230000Z
DTEND:20260924T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z
UID:201432-1790179200-1790186400@virl.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:community,gaming
DESCRIPTION:Adventure awaits…at the library! Join a stalwart band of tee
 ns as they learn to how to play the Star Wars roleplaying game. All suppli
 es are provided but registration is required as is space limited. For ages
  12-18 only. \nRegister in person at the Quadra Island Library.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/teen-rpg-club/2026-09-23/?utm_source=caldisco
 very&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