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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 23h

All VIRL branches are closed tomorrow (Sept.30) for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. 🧡 👉Check out resources in the library’s collection: ow.ly/Moe650ZRBJ4 *Thanks to Sooke's knitting community for the tiny orange sweater display!

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

What a ride! Thrilled to be part of the 42nd annual Port Alberni Toy Run last weekend. 1,156 motorcycles rolled into Port Alberni, helping collect 25 bins of donated toys for local children over the holidays. Thanks Port Alberni for welcoming us and for making this annual tradition possible. ❤️

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

📣 Writers and artists on Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii, Bella Coola and the Gulf Islands! Submit short fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction or art for Sea & Cedar’s 2027 issue by Sept. 30, 2026: virl.bc.ca/read-watch-listen/audien…

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

VIRL’s Board of Trustees approved our $39.4M 2027 budget today, with an overall levy increase of 4.33%, our lowest percentage increase in five years. Next week, Board Chair Jonathan Lerner and Executive Director Eileen Gillette are off to Vancouver for #UBCM. #VIRL #PublicLibraries

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🍂Please note that all of our branches will be closed Monday, September 7 for Labour Day. 🍁 Our online branch is open 24/7...check out something new at virl.bc.ca. #LibrariesInspire #VIRL #LongWeekend #GoodReads #BackToSchool #LittleReaders #ReadingReadiness

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

🚗📚 Think you can visit 5+ VIRL branches this summer? Challenge accepted! Grab a FREE 90th Anniversary Passport, collect stamps & enter to WIN prizes! 🏆 Explore old favourites and discover somewhere new. Learn more: virl.bc.ca/90th

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

📚 Stock up before the long weekend! All VIRL branches will be closed on Monday, August 3 for BC Day. Borrow your next great read, movie, audiobook, or eBook before the weekend, or explore our digital collection anytime at virl.bc.ca. Have a safe, happy, and relaxing BC Day! ☀️

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

🎉 Celebrating 90 years! We were honoured to welcome MP Tamara Kronis to Nanaimo North, where she joined Baby Rhyme Time and presented VIRL with a Certificate of Recognition. 💙📚

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

🎉 TODAY'S THE DAY! Summer Reading starts now! 📚 Kids, teens & adults can read, complete challenges, and win prizes. What's your first summer read? ☀️📖 virl.bc.ca/summer-reading-starts-he…

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Stack up before Canada Day! 📚 VIRL branches are closed Wed, July 1. Browse reads, movies & more: search.virl.bc.ca or visit virl.bc.ca

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

📖 Join us celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day and National Indigenous History Month with our 2026 Indigenous Voices Guide, featuring Indigenous stories, voices, and perspectives: virl.bc.ca/read-watch-listen/audien…

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

📚 Ready for a summer of stories, challenges, and prizes? Registration is now open for Summer Reading Club and Teen Summer Challenge! Adventures begin July 2. 🌊 virl.bc.ca/summer-reading-starts-he…

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

🌡️ Summer turning up the thermostat? Cool off at your local library! Enjoy the A/C, browse, read, use the Wi-Fi, or simply escape the heat—no iced coffee purchase required. 😉📚 virl.bc.ca/my-library/find-a-branch #CoolOffAtTheLibrary #VIRL #StayCool

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

The Great Vancouver Island Land Grab is now on display at VIRL's Nanaimo Harbourfront branch. Explore the history and legacy of the E&N land grant. Learn more: thegreatlandgrab.ca #VIRL90

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Coming soon! June 4 at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library: The Great Vancouver Island Land Grab explores the legacy of the 1887 E&N land grant. Learn more: virl.bc.ca/en-railway-land-grab-exhibit-nanaimo/

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

🌈 Happy Pride Month! This month—and every month—we celebrate the diversity, resilience, and contributions of 2SLGBTQI+ communities. Explore books, resources & more: virl.bc.ca/pride-month #PrideMonth #VIRL #LoveIsLove

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

VIRL turns 90 today! From 6 branches and 12,648 books in 1936 to one of BC's largest regional library systems, we've spent 90 years connecting communities. And yes, there was cake. virl.bc.ca/vancouver-island-regiona…

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

What if reconciliation is something we stay rooted in...together? Join Dr. Aaron Mills on May 20 for the final TRC57 Speaker Series webinar before summer break. Register virl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JK…

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Libraries light the way 🌊📚 At #AVICC in Victoria, Vancouver Island Regional Library, Greater Victoria Public Library & Powell River Public Library represent! Thanks Trustees + leaders incl. Jonathan Lerner 👏 #LibrariesInspire #VIRL #GVPL #PRPL #AVICC

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

What does reconciliation look like as an everyday practice, here on earth? Join James Tully Apr 22, 12 PM PT. Free Zoom. Register: trc57speakerseries.ca #TRC57

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

📣🗣️Today is National Indigenous Languages Day—honouring the richness of Indigenous languages and revitalization efforts. Explore resources: virl.bc.ca/read-watch-listen/audien…

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

🐰 Hopping into the Easter weekend, all VIRL branches are closed April 3 & 6. Enjoy egg-cellent reads, spring crafts (creativebug.com/lib/virl), and 24/7 online access at virl.bc.ca 🌻

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

🍁 The quest for Paralympic gold begins! 🍁 Paralympic champion Tyler Turner visits Campbell River Library to share his journey with students as the Milano-Cortina 2026 Games kick off. 🇨🇦🏂 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly6URxTl2QY

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

🌎 What if reconciliation with each other starts with reconciling to the earth? Join us Feb 25, 12–1pm for TRC#57 Season 6 with John Borrows. Rethink treaties, responsibility & daily practice. Register: virl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nM…

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

At our 90th AGM, Vancouver Island Regional Library acclaimed Jonathan Lerner as Chair, elected Cheryl Northcott as Vice Chair & the 2026 Executive Committee. 👏 Meet the Board: virl.bc.ca/library-elects-executive…

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

TRC57 Speaker Series returns February 25! Join this free, virtual season asking: What if reconciliation is a practice, not a destination? Featuring authors from Resurgence and Reconciliation: Indigenous–Settler Relations and Earth Teachings. Register here: trc57speakerseries.ca

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

A friendly reminder that all of our branches will be closed Monday, February 16 in celebration of ❤️Family Day🌻 Looking for something to do as a family? Check out one of our literacy kits and explore fun and educational themes together virl.bc.ca/read-watch-listen/audien…

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Get those pruners ready! ✂️🌿 Our Virtual Gardening Series is back with Pruning Basics (Updated & Expanded) on Feb 2 at 6:30 PM. Learn tools, timing & techniques from Master Gardeners. Register: virl.bc.ca/learn/skills/gardening/v…

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

🎉 Ready to win prizes for reading this winter? 📚❄️ Join the Adult Winter Reading Club! Read, track your progress, and enter for a chance to win amazing prizes. Challenge runs Jan 2 - Feb 28. Get started today!⬇️ virl.bc.ca/read-watch-listen/audien… #WinterReadingClub

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

🎄 Happy Holidays! Please note our holiday hours: ✨ Dec 24 – Open until 1 pm ✨ Dec 25 & 26 – Closed ✨ Dec 31 – Open until 1 pm ✨ Jan 1 – Closed For regular hours, visit: virl.bc.ca/branches Wishing you a wonderful holiday season! 🌟 virl.bc.ca/2026-statutory-holiday-h…

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

🎄🎁Give the Gift of Millions of Titles!🎁🎄 This holiday season, grab a FREE Give Library card at your local branch – the ultimate stocking stuffer! Access millions of books, eBooks, video games, streaming movies, music, magazines, and more: virl.bc.ca/give

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

🎉 A huge THANK YOU to all our library fans for supporting us this #GivingTuesday! Your donations help us improve kids' collections, fund literacy programs, upgrade tech, and more! 💙 Every bit counts—donate now! virl.bc.ca/givingtuesday #VIRL #LibraryLove

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

This GivingTuesday (Nov 25–Dec 2), show your love for libraries! Support literacy, learning, and library spaces that make our communities special. ❤️ Donate at: virl.bc.ca/givingtuesday or visit your library. Every little bit helps! 💙 #GivingTuesday #VIRL #LibraryLove

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

🌍📚 Join the Big Library Read at VIRL! From Nov 18–Dec 2, get unlimited access to The Village Beyond the Mist by Sachiko Kashiwaba on Libby. No holds, no waiting—just read or listen! ✨ Get started with your VIRL card & Libby app today! #BigLibraryRead #VIRL #ReadWithVIRL 📖🎧

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

🎨 The Sea & Cedar Virtual Art Exhibition is now live! Explore stunning works by local artists not featured in our last two issues — open until Jan 30! 👉 tinyurl.com/bdhrensf #SeaAndCedar #ArtExhibit #VancouverIslandArtists #LitMag

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

✍️Calling all writers & artists! Sea & Cedar Magazine Spring 2026 submission deadline is extended to Nov 15 at 11:59pm! We’re seeking previously unpublished short fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and artwork for our next issue. Submit your work to: virl.bc.ca/sea-cedar-magazine/submissions

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

🍂 The Fall 2025 issue of Sea & Cedar Magazine is here! Featuring stunning art by Donna Dubock & local stories. Read the digital version now: www.flipsnack.com/viregionallibrary… Print copies coming soon! Order by emailing 📨 seacedarmag@virl.bc.ca 📚 #SeaAndCedar

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

🍁🍂 Heads up, library fans 🍂🍁 All VIRL branches will be CLOSED on Monday, October 13th, for the Thanksgiving holiday. 🦃 You can borrow an eBook, stream a movie, or explore online learning tools anytime and from the comfort of your home at virl.bc.ca. 📚💻

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Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

🎉 Welcome to October I ❤️ My Library Month! 🎉 This October, fall into everything that makes libraries incredible—especially the digital resources that bring learning, entertainment, and creativity to your fingertips. 👉 Start Exploring Today! virl.bc.ca/october-library-month

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