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X-WR-CALNAME:Nanaimo · literary · Saturday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Terrifying Tales DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260920T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T000232Z UID:207095-1789804800-1789840800@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/2026-09-19/?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:Reader's Choice: A Different Kind of Book Club DTSTART:20260919T170000Z DTEND:20260919T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z UID:189510-1789812000-1789817400@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Do you love reading\, but don’t want to be told what to read ? This book club is for you! Read whatever you want\, then chat with other readers. \nThird Saturday of each month. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/readers-choice-a-different-kind-of-book-club/ 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:Terrifying Tales DTSTART:20260919T170000Z DTEND:20260920T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T000232Z UID:207199-1789812000-1789840800@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-5/2026-09-19/?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:Shelf Care Teen Book Club DTSTART:20260919T223000Z DTEND:20260919T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182631Z UID:165920-1789831800-1789835400@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:literary 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 al ways looking for members. The teen book club will help you expand skills i n speaking\, reading\, and annotation\, all while meeting new friends! \nM eetings are held every 3rd Saturday of the month from 3:30-4:30 pm. \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 202 6 themes: \n\nSeptember: Mythology\nOctober: Mystery LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182631Z LOCATION:6250 Hammond Bay Road\, Nanaimo\, BC\, British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/shelf-care-teen-book-club/?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 END:VCALENDAR