📚Serving Vancouver Island-Bella Coola-Haida Gwaii. Here to answer your questions M-F, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. FB:http://facebook.com/MyVIRL/ IG: @VILibraryhttps://bsky.app/profile/vilibrary.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/vilibrary.bsky.social/post/3mwouitqyaq24All 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: https://ow.ly/Moe650ZRBJ4 *Thanks to Sooke's knitting community for the tiny orange sweater display! 29 Sep 2026 22:22 +0000at://did:plc:3rvafdcgr4mcl7ysntagka77/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwouitqyaq24https://bsky.app/profile/vilibrary.bsky.social/post/3mw7fdvbuge24What 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. ❤️23 Sep 2026 18:41 +0000at://did:plc:3rvafdcgr4mcl7ysntagka77/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw7fdvbuge24https://bsky.app/profile/vilibrary.bsky.social/post/3mvq7d2tgvv25📣 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: https://virl.bc.ca/read-watch-listen/audience/adults/sea-cedar-magazine/submissions/17 Sep 2026 17:43 +0000at://did:plc:3rvafdcgr4mcl7ysntagka77/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvq7d2tgvv25https://bsky.app/profile/vilibrary.bsky.social/post/3mvdz5j3f5j2vVIRL’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 #PublicLibraries12 Sep 2026 21:20 +0000at://did:plc:3rvafdcgr4mcl7ysntagka77/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvdz5j3f5j2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/vilibrary.bsky.social/post/3mupu4qwkcb2j🍂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 http://virl.bc.ca. #LibrariesInspire #VIRL #LongWeekend #GoodReads #BackToSchool #LittleReaders #ReadingReadiness04 Sep 2026 20:57 +0000at://did:plc:3rvafdcgr4mcl7ysntagka77/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupu4qwkcb2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/vilibrary.bsky.social/post/3msj2eud5yn2y🚗📚 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/90th07 Aug 2026 17:10 +0000at://did:plc:3rvafdcgr4mcl7ysntagka77/app.bsky.feed.post/3msj2eud5yn2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/vilibrary.bsky.social/post/3mrs7q2kryp2s📚 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! ☀️29 Jul 2026 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:3rvafdcgr4mcl7ysntagka77/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrs7q2kryp2shttps://bsky.app/profile/vilibrary.bsky.social/post/3mrg4x6tudr2q🎉 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. 💙📚 24 Jul 2026 19:53 +0000at://did:plc:3rvafdcgr4mcl7ysntagka77/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrg4x6tudr2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/vilibrary.bsky.social/post/3mpoj2bxlij24🎉 TODAY'S THE DAY! Summer Reading starts now! 📚 Kids, teens & adults can read, complete challenges, and win prizes. What's your first summer read? ☀️📖 https://virl.bc.ca/summer-reading-starts-here-registration-now-open-for-kids-and-teens/02 Jul 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:3rvafdcgr4mcl7ysntagka77/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpoj2bxlij24https://bsky.app/profile/vilibrary.bsky.social/post/3mpk7kvnlql2lThe new TRC57 Speaker Series website is live! Browse past speakers, search sessions by topic, and register for our October live event. Explore: https://trc57speakerseries.ca/01 Jul 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:3rvafdcgr4mcl7ysntagka77/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpk7kvnlql2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/vilibrary.bsky.social/post/3mphl4yvswj2tStack up before Canada Day! 📚 VIRL branches are closed Wed, July 1. Browse reads, movies & more: search.virl.bc.ca or visit virl.bc.ca29 Jun 2026 22:49 +0000at://did:plc:3rvafdcgr4mcl7ysntagka77/app.bsky.feed.post/3mphl4yvswj2thttps://bsky.app/profile/vilibrary.bsky.social/post/3mosqmfop2b2y📖 Join us celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day and National Indigenous History Month with our 2026 Indigenous Voices Guide, featuring Indigenous stories, voices, and perspectives: https://virl.bc.ca/read-watch-listen/audience/indigenous/nihm/21 Jun 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:3rvafdcgr4mcl7ysntagka77/app.bsky.feed.post/3mosqmfop2b2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/vilibrary.bsky.social/post/3monzp7ujgj2u📚 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. 🌊 https://virl.bc.ca/summer-reading-starts-here-registration-now-open-for-kids-and-teens/19 Jun 2026 19:01 +0000at://did:plc:3rvafdcgr4mcl7ysntagka77/app.bsky.feed.post/3monzp7ujgj2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/vilibrary.bsky.social/post/3monfmnh25v2g🌡️ 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. 😉📚 https://virl.bc.ca/my-library/find-a-branch/ #CoolOffAtTheLibrary #VIRL #StayCool19 Jun 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:3rvafdcgr4mcl7ysntagka77/app.bsky.feed.post/3monfmnh25v2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/vilibrary.bsky.social/post/3mnku74mzpr2rThe 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 #VIRL9005 Jun 2026 19:19 +0000at://did:plc:3rvafdcgr4mcl7ysntagka77/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnku74mzpr2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/vilibrary.bsky.social/post/3mncug4fha72sComing 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/02 Jun 2026 15:02 +0000at://did:plc:3rvafdcgr4mcl7ysntagka77/app.bsky.feed.post/3mncug4fha72shttps://bsky.app/profile/vilibrary.bsky.social/post/3mnbbgfdlqp2n🌈 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 #LoveIsLove01 Jun 2026 23:49 +0000at://did:plc:3rvafdcgr4mcl7ysntagka77/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnbbgfdlqp2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/vilibrary.bsky.social/post/3mn47edm6r42sVIRL 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. https://virl.bc.ca/vancouver-island-regional-library-celebrates-90-years-of-service-in-coastal-and-island-communities30 May 2026 23:29 +0000at://did:plc:3rvafdcgr4mcl7ysntagka77/app.bsky.feed.post/3mn47edm6r42shttps://bsky.app/profile/vilibrary.bsky.social/post/3mlvsfmucxd2xWhat 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://virl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JKmldLuwS0-j0EuGrUYgxQ#/registration 15 May 2026 16:56 +0000at://did:plc:3rvafdcgr4mcl7ysntagka77/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvsfmucxd2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/vilibrary.bsky.social/post/3mke7kbzr3f2dLibraries 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 #AVICC25 Apr 2026 23:38 +0000at://did:plc:3rvafdcgr4mcl7ysntagka77/app.bsky.feed.post/3mke7kbzr3f2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/vilibrary.bsky.social/post/3mjxh6bp43y2sWhat does reconciliation look like as an everyday practice, here on earth? Join James Tully Apr 22, 12 PM PT. Free Zoom. Register: http://trc57speakerseries.ca #TRC5720 Apr 2026 21:50 +0000at://did:plc:3rvafdcgr4mcl7ysntagka77/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjxh6bp43y2shttps://bsky.app/profile/vilibrary.bsky.social/post/3mife6gcf7v2r📣🗣️Today is National Indigenous Languages Day—honouring the richness of Indigenous languages and revitalization efforts. Explore resources: https://virl.bc.ca/read-watch-listen/audience/indigenous/indigenous-languages/31 Mar 2026 23:43 +0000at://did:plc:3rvafdcgr4mcl7ysntagka77/app.bsky.feed.post/3mife6gcf7v2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/vilibrary.bsky.social/post/3mic4ei3xzj2g🐰 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 🌻30 Mar 2026 16:45 +0000at://did:plc:3rvafdcgr4mcl7ysntagka77/app.bsky.feed.post/3mic4ei3xzj2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/vilibrary.bsky.social/post/3mgg743y6is2v🍁 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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly6URxTl2QY06 Mar 2026 20:54 +0000at://did:plc:3rvafdcgr4mcl7ysntagka77/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgg743y6is2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/vilibrary.bsky.social/post/3mfudn46pnc2e🌱 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://virl.bc.ca/event/virtual-gardening-series-propagation/27 Feb 2026 18:28 +0000at://did:plc:3rvafdcgr4mcl7ysntagka77/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfudn46pnc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/vilibrary.bsky.social/post/3mfky2z5kyk2q🌎 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://virl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nMlTABXNQpuSG5oYOfrIDg24 Feb 2026 01:07 +0000at://did:plc:3rvafdcgr4mcl7ysntagka77/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfky2z5kyk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/vilibrary.bsky.social/post/3mfkufma5yr25At 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://virl.bc.ca/library-elects-executive-committee/24 Feb 2026 00:01 +0000at://did:plc:3rvafdcgr4mcl7ysntagka77/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfkufma5yr25https://bsky.app/profile/vilibrary.bsky.social/post/3mffab2bsnf22TRC57 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://trc57speakerseries.ca/21 Feb 2026 18:17 +0000at://did:plc:3rvafdcgr4mcl7ysntagka77/app.bsky.feed.post/3mffab2bsnf22https://bsky.app/profile/vilibrary.bsky.social/post/3mer4ipxbz22vA 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 https://virl.bc.ca/read-watch-listen/audience/kids/literacy-kits13 Feb 2026 18:17 +0000at://did:plc:3rvafdcgr4mcl7ysntagka77/app.bsky.feed.post/3mer4ipxbz22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/vilibrary.bsky.social/post/3mdjivnlynf2oGet 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://virl.bc.ca/learn/skills/gardening/virtual-gardening/29 Jan 2026 00:12 +0000at://did:plc:3rvafdcgr4mcl7ysntagka77/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdjivnlynf2o