Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL)

🎉 Join us for a powerful evening with Lynda Gray! 🎉 In honor of Indigenous People’s Day, we’re thrilled to present a virtual author talk with the acclaimed author of First Nations 101: Tons of Stuff You Need to Know! 🌟 📚 Lynda Gray, a proud member of the Ts'msyen Nation, will dive deep into her expanded second edition of the book, covering vital topics like: - Traditional Indigenous practices - The impact of the Indian Act - Social justice and youth issues - And much more! 🗓️ When: Wednesday, June 11 | 5:30-7:30 PM PST 💻 Where: Virtual (link to register here: https://lnkd.in/gh6QFnmP) 📝 Note: Registration is required and this event will NOT be recorded. Let’s celebrate Indigenous culture, knowledge, and community together. 🙌 🔗 Register Now – Limited spots available! https://lnkd.in/gh6QFnmP #IndigenousPeoplesDay #LyndaGray #FirstNations101 #IndigenousAuthors #CulturalAwareness #VirtualEvent #IndigenousKnowledge #JoinUs

🎉 Join us for a powerful evening with Lynda Gray! 🎉 In honor of Indigenous People’s Day, we’re thrilled to present a virtual author talk with the acclaimed author of First Nations 101: Tons of Stuff You Need to Know! 🌟 📚 Lynda Gray, a proud member of the Ts'msyen Nation, will dive deep into her expanded second edition of the book, covering vital topics like: - Traditional Indigenous practices - The impact of the Indian Act - Social justice and youth issues - And much more! 🗓️ When: Wednesday, June 11 | 5:30-7:30 PM PST 💻 Where: Virtual (link to register here: https://lnkd.in/gh6QFnmP) 📝 Note: Registration is required and this event will NOT be recorded. Let’s celebrate Indigenous culture, knowledge, and community together. 🙌 🔗 Register Now – Limited spots available! https://lnkd.in/gh6QFnmP #IndigenousPeoplesDay #LyndaGray #FirstNations101 #IndigenousAuthors #CulturalAwareness #VirtualEvent #IndigenousKnowledge #JoinUs

🌸 Heads Up, Library Fans! 🌸 Just a quick note to let you know that all VIRL branches will be closed on Monday, May 19 for Victoria Day. 🌷 But don't worry – our online library is always here for you, open 24/7. Feel free to explore, borrow, and enjoy e-books, audiobooks, and more anytime at virl.bc.ca. 📚✨ Enjoy your holiday, and we’ll be back to see you soon! 😊 #VIRL #VictoriaDay #LibraryLove #OnlineLibrary #VancouverIsland

🤩❗Good news for our artistic procrastinators and the latecomers! We're giving folks a little extra time to submit writing or art to us for consideration in the next issue of our library-published Sea & Cedar Magazine! If you haven't quite finished those last minute edits, or thought you wouldn't have time to pull a submission together...you now have until Saturday, May 17 (11:59 pm)! Find submission info here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gcYpsCcm. We're looking forward to seeing more great work 🤩 Find current and past issues here: https://lnkd.in/g2WC5cXY

🌸🎉 Kick Off Asian Heritage Month with VIRL! 🎉🌸 May is here, and so is Asian Heritage Month! Join us in celebrating the rich cultural contributions of Asian Canadians, both locally and across the country. At Vancouver Island Regional Library, we've curated a collection of online and print resources to explore the diverse histories, stories, and traditions of the Asian community. Whether you're into reading, listening, or watching, we’ve got something for everyone! ✨ What's available: 📣Fascinating historical insights into Asian Canadian history on Vancouver Island 📣Authoritative websites that delve deeper into the Asian Canadian experience 📣Great fiction by Asian Canadian authors 📣Streaming videos on Asian (Canadian) topics 📣Resources to help you learn Asian languages 🔗 Check out all the amazing resources here: https://lnkd.in/g4nT6pA4 Visit us today—online or at any VIRL branch—and discover something new in celebration of Asian Heritage Month! 🌏📚 #AsianHeritageMonth #VIRL #AsianCanadian #CelebrateCulture #DiverseVoices #LearnAndGrow #VancouverIsland

😍The new Spring issue of Sea & Cedar Magazine is out today: featuring the beautiful artwork of Victoria artist, Lauren Fox, and more great poems and stories from local writers! 👉Read the full issue in the digital version here: https://lnkd.in/gjDnTn2E Print copies will soon be available to borrow from our collection, and a limited number will be available to purchase. 📨Email seacedarmag@virl.bc.ca to place an order and we'll send it to your closest VIRL branch for pick up!

😎If you are looking to flex your green thumb this season, your library can help! Not only can you get tips and tricks from Master Gardeners thanks to our Virtual Gardening Series, but FREE seeds and book recommendations. Psst...our seed libraries are growing! We now have 18, including our newest in Masset, B.C. 🌱👉Find where our seed libraries are located, find gardening resources and register for an upcoming session with a Master Gardener here: https://lnkd.in/gS-PbPfj

Our newest branch in Masset, B.C. is expected to open to the community this spring. We can't wait for you to see the finished building we've been working on with our partners Xaad Kíl Née (Haida Language Office), Old Masset Village Council and the Village of Masset. It will not only offer double the space, expanded hours of operations, more programs and features, but it has a mission to preserve the local Haida language and knowledge. ❤️👉We are still looking for donations to help with construction and the interior space. For more details, and to help, please visit: https://ow.ly/4Rog50ViqeZ

📌Important: We are upgrading our catalogue today and between 9pm-12am library users may not be able to: 💻Search the online catalogue 💻Log into their account to place holds or renew items 💻Access our eResources 💻Phone our telephone account and renewal line: 1-888-988-8475 (VIRL) 👉For more info and for tips on how to clear the browser cache, files, and images if you experience any issues with the catalogue after the upgrade please visit: https://lnkd.in/gwf72UYb

Did you know some of our libraries offer free period products in public washrooms to anyone who needs them? ❤️ The initiative, supported through donations and partnerships, is meant to help address period poverty. Here are branches offering period products, but check our website for updates: https://ow.ly/umAr50V7oAU ☑️Sointula ☑️Campbell River ☑️Gold River ☑️Nanaimo North ☑️Cowichan Lake ☑️Cowichan (Duncan) ☑️South Cowichan (Mill Bay) ☑️Sidney/North Saanich ☑️Masset 👉Psst...if you have any period products to share, please reach out to you local library team. Our branches are always seeking donations!