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. https://virl.bc.ca/vancouver-island-regional-library-celebrates-90-years-of-service-in-coastal-and-island-communities

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://virl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JKmldLuwS0-j0EuGrUYgxQ#/registration#/registration

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

What 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 #TRC57

📣🗣️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/

🐰 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 🌻

🍁 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=ly6URxTl2QY

🌱 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/

🌎 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_nMlTABXNQpuSG5oYOfrIDg

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://virl.bc.ca/library-elects-executive-committee/

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://trc57speakerseries.ca/

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 https://virl.bc.ca/read-watch-listen/audience/kids/literacy-kits

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://virl.bc.ca/learn/skills/gardening/virtual-gardening/

🎉 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://virl.bc.ca/read-watch-listen/audience/adults/winter-club/ #WinterReadingClub

🎄 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://virl.bc.ca/branches/ Wishing you a wonderful holiday season! 🌟 https://virl.bc.ca/2026-statutory-holiday-hours/

🎄🎁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://virl.bc.ca/give

🎉 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! https://virl.bc.ca/givingtuesday/#GivingTuesday#VIRL #LibraryLove

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

🌍📚 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 📖🎧

🎨 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

✍️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

🍂 The Fall 2025 issue of Sea & Cedar Magazine is here! Featuring stunning art by Donna Dubock & local stories. Read the digital version now: https://www.flipsnack.com/viregionallibrary/sea-and-cedar-fall-2025 Print copies coming soon! Order by emailing 📨 [email protected] 📚 #SeaAndCedar

🍁🍂 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 http://virl.bc.ca. 📚💻

🎉 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! https://virl.bc.ca/october-library-month/