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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: https://t.co/QVaxCim9Ru #VIRL90

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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: https://t.co/MfTWHYVMyT

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🌈 Happy Pride Month! This month—and every month—we celebrate the diversity, resilience, and contributions of 2SLGBTQI+ communities. Explore books, resources & more: https://t.co/1L2phNGmpl

#PrideMonth #VIRL #LoveIsLove

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🎉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.
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Read the full press release: https://t.co/Ma9oyIom9C

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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 https://t.co/pPdCkStIUM

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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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What does reconciliation look like as an everyday practice, here on earth? Join James Tully Apr 22, 12 PM PT. Free Zoom. Register: https://t.co/dD73m9ZCi4 #TRC57

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📣🗣️Today is National Indigenous Languages Day, honouring the richness of Indigenous languages and revitalization efforts. Explore resources: https://t.co/BAhfVQvphI

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🐰 Hopping into the Easter weekend, all VIRL branches are closed April 3 & 6. Enjoy egg-cellent reads, spring crafts (https://t.co/H8WYPdIsOL), and 24/7 online access at https://t.co/4RclXbKL8P 🌻

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Dr. Michael Asch is up next in the TRC57 Speaker Series—rethink treaties as living agreements shaping today. 200+ joined the first talk. Don’t miss this one. Register: https://t.co/Rf4OSxOwwP

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🍁 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. 🇨🇦🏂

🎥 https://t.co/mN4nq3ReBx

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🌱 Grow your garden skills! Join our Virtual Gardening Series on Propagation with Master Gardener Dorothee Kieser.
🗓 Mar 2 | 6:30–8 pm | Zoom
Register: https://t.co/IhVslq0zdm

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🌎 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: https://t.co/UzVnEO0zq8

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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: https://t.co/nqwBIiSB2R

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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:
https://t.co/Rf4OSxOwwP

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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.
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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: https://t.co/Y2NJ6a2qTS

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🎉 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! ⬇️

https://t.co/pWqaxyaMv0

#WinterReadingClub #VIRLReads

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🎄 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: https://t.co/5EKq9V3uZi
Wishing you a wonderful holiday season! 🌟
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🎄🎁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: https://t.co/l3vUrvoS2A