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X-WR-CALNAME:Nanaimo · literary · Wednesday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Terrifying Tales DTSTART:20260923T150000Z DTEND:20260924T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T000232Z UID:207099-1790150400-1790186400@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/2026-09-23/?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:Shut Up & Write DTSTART:20260923T170000Z DTEND:20260923T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z UID:190980-1790157600-1790166600@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:All writers welcome to join this very dedicated group of local authors\, poets\, & beginning writers too!  Work on your writing in abso lute silence from 10 to 12 and then chat and socialize from 12 to 12:30 if you wish.  Hosted by Greg Blee. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/shut-up-write-2/2026-09-23/?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:Terrifying Tales DTSTART:20260923T170000Z DTEND:20260924T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T000232Z UID:207203-1790157600-1790186400@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-5/2026-09-23/?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:Paws and Tales: Read to Rosie DTSTART:20260923T223000Z DTEND:20260923T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T182140Z UID:207979-1790177400-1790181000@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/2026-09-23/?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:Library Book Club DTSTART:20260924T003000Z DTEND:20260924T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z UID:201532-1790184600-1790190000@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for a book club to join? \nWe have one that me ets monthly at the Sidney / North Saanich Library in the Nell Horth Room ( meeting room attached to library). \nEmail sidney@virl.bc.ca or phone 250- 656-0944 for details. \nSeptember book = The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/library-book-club-4/?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