BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Nanaimo: family\, today (Thu Sep 17\, America/Vancouver). Roll ing: the window moves forward every day\, so subscribe rather than downloa d. Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscovery.com). E vent details belong to their publishers. Contains information from CalDisc overy\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/nanaimo-bc/today-family.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H X-WR-CALDESC:Nanaimo: family\, today (Thu Sep 17\, America/Vancouver). Rol ling: the window moves forward every day\, so subscribe rather than downlo ad. Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscovery.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information from CalDis covery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:Nanaimo · family · today · CalDiscovery 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:ToddlerTime DTSTART:20260917T171500Z DTEND:20260917T174500Z DTSTAMP:20260807T055529Z UID:tu70vd6v1rlocq8eh8i6vaasds@google.com CATEGORIES:family 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:Preschool Storytime DTSTART:20260917T173000Z DTEND:20260917T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T055529Z UID:asir3s3a55qqt35f8o6og76has@google.com CATEGORIES:family LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T055529Z LOCATION:North Nanaimo Library X-SOURCE-NAME:Nanaimo Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://lemmy.ca/c/nanaimo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Good Morning Storytime DTSTART:20260917T173000Z DTEND:20260917T181500Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z UID:187319-1789641000-1789643700@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Bring your littlest ones to the library for stories\, songs\, rhymes\, and movement. Thursday mornings in the Nell Horth meeting room at tached to the Sidney / North Saanich Library (10091 Resthaven Dr.). Best f or kids 0-5 years old. No registration required. Everyone welcome! LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/good-morning-storytime-2/?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 BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Family Storytime at Nanaimo North DTSTART:20260917T173000Z DTEND:20260917T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z UID:205569-1789641000-1789642800@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Join us for stories\, songs\, fingerplays\, felt activities an d more.  Geared towards children aged 0 – 6 years and their families. \ nEvery Thursday at 10:30 AM from September 10 – November 19. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-storytime-at-nanaimo-north/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:Parent-Child Mother Goose DTSTART:20260917T173000Z DTEND:20260917T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T182455Z UID:207385-1789641000-1789644600@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:family,literary DESCRIPTION:Parent-Child Mother Goose sessions at the South Cowichan Libra ry in Mill Bay are playful experiences for children 0-2 and their adults. \n\nTraditional play: parent-child interactions without toys\nActivities t hat enrich parent-child lives and relationships\nRhymes & songs\nStory-tel ling\nLiteracy\n\nNo cost to families\, no registration required. DROP INS WELCOME \nBrought to you by the Cowichan Valley Mother Goose Community Co llaborative LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T182455Z LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/parent-child-mother-goose/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:Family Storytime DTSTART:20260917T173000Z DTEND:20260917T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T181824Z UID:207419-1789641000-1789642800@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Join us for songs\, stories and fun with your little ones. Thi s is a free family drop-in program for babies\, toddlers\, preschoolers\, and their caregivers. Ages 0-5. \nReading and singing are two of the most important activities for building early literacy and language skills\, and we will practice lots of both! Creating an early positive association wit h books by reading together (or in a fun environment like Storytime!) can help foster a lifelong love of reading.  Rhymes and singing help young de veloping brains break apart language and make sense of it. Storytime also provides socialization opportunities for both little ones as well as adult caregivers looking to make connections in the community. All around it’ s a good time! LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T181824Z LOCATION:British Columbia URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-storytime-4/2026-09-17/?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: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:Storytime at Port Hardy Library DTSTART:20260917T180000Z DTEND:20260917T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z UID:186634-1789642800-1789644600@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:New time!! Join us for storytime every day – Tuesday through Saturday – at 11:00.\nNo need to register in advance\, just stop by. It ’s free and everyone is welcome! LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/storytime-at-the-port-hardy-library-2/2026-09 -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:Preschool Storytime DTSTART:20260917T181500Z DTEND:20260917T184500Z DTSTAMP:20260807T055529Z UID:ld62uu5aqc696p6se6bgeeg3rc@google.com CATEGORIES:family 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:LEGO® Club DTSTART:20260917T213000Z DTEND:20260917T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z UID:188830-1789655400-1789662600@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Kids\, join us for creative building fun! We provide the LEGO ®. \nThis is a free drop-in event. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/lego-club/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:Youth Lounge DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260918T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T055529Z UID:qeuvbairkqiphnl16f0njsd54s@google.com CATEGORIES:family LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T055529Z LOCATION:Nanaimo Aquatic Centre\, 741 Third St\, Nanaimo\, BC V9R 7B2\, Ca nada X-SOURCE-NAME:Nanaimo Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://lemmy.ca/c/nanaimo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lego Jam! DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260917T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T180221Z UID:206719-1789657200-1789662600@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Drop in every Thursday after school!\nUse our Lego to let your imagination run wild\, or try one of our challenges!\nAges 5+ LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T180221Z LOCATION:Campbell River Library\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/lego-jam-4/2026-09-17/?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:Paws and Tales: Read to Rosie DTSTART:20260917T223000Z DTEND:20260917T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T182140Z UID:207978-1789659000-1789662600@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:family,literary DESCRIPTION:Introducing Rosie\, one of our furry library assistants! \nPaw s and Tales is a reading program for kids ages 7 and up. Young readers can bring a book and sign up for a 20-minute reading session with Rosie\, a c ertified therapy dog from the Pacific Animal Therapy Society. \nRosie is a patient and friendly listener who loves stories and meeting new friends. This program helps children practice reading aloud with a comforting compa nion\, build confidence\, and make reading a fun experience. \nTo register \, visit the branch or call 250-642-3022 to book a 20-minute slot. An adul t must accompany each child. \nThe Pacific Animal Therapy Society has been providing compassionate pet therapy to Vancouver Islanders for over 35 ye ars. \n(Note: Rosie is the one wearing a scarf\; her human is Barb.) LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T182140Z LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/paws-and-tales-read-to-rosie/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: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 END:VCALENDAR