VI Regional Library Chemainus
9796 Willow Street V0R 1K0 Chemainus, BC, Canada

Did you know February 3 is World Read Aloud Day, an annual celebration about the power of reading and the importance of sharing stories? For us, this is also a day to celebrate our librarians who continue to read stories aloud and connect with young audiences through Storytime and Babytime. Our Storytime Corner Facebook group has now grown to 554 members, and you can be one too! https://www.facebook.com/groups/655179938676675/?source_id=106163689416451... See you at Storytime!

The VIRL Board of Trustees held its AGM last Saturday and elected a new Chair (Gaby Wickstrom, Mayor of Port McNeill), Vice Chair (Daniel Arbour, Area Director for Baynes Sound, Hornby/Denman Islands at the Comox Valley Regional District), and the members at large of the Executive Committee. The Board also welcomed nine new or returning members. This was VIRL's first-ever virtual AGM and elections it all went smoothly and the Board is ready and excited for the year ahead! https://virl.bc.ca/nine-new-trustees-2021-agm/

Celebrate Black History Month with these resources on Black Lives Matter in Canada: READ: Until We Are Free: Reflections on Black Lives Matter Canada by Rodney Diverlus, Sandy Hudson, and Syrus Marcus Ware https://bit.ly/39dRoj0 LISTEN: Policing Black Lives: State Violence in Canada from Slavery to the Present by Robyn Maynard https://bit.ly/3ouf74L WATCH: The Skin We’re In Documentary featuring Desmond Cole and directed by Charles Officer http://bit.ly/39dzsFh LEARN: Black Lives Matter Canada Website https://blacklivesmatter.ca/

We've managed to secure some more spots and there's still time to sign up for a not-to-be-missed virtual Q and A on the Indian Act with Bob Joseph! It happens on January 28 at 2pm. and you can sign up right here https://virl.bc.ca/event/bob-joseph/.

Just 15 minutes a daythat’s all it takes! Celebrate Family Literacy Week (Jan. 24-31) with your Library with 10 AMAZING THINGS to do as a family. http://virl.bc.ca/flw From building a rocket ship to learning a new language (molto buona!) to listening to a story being told together, we've got something for every family to do (as a family) every day this week.

It's that time again...the highly anticipated Canada Reads contest! Below find an ebook and e-audiobook of two of this year's longlist contenders. The video is one of Kanopy's fantastic educational videos on the topics of feminism and religion - major themes of the TV series, The Handmaid's Tale, a 2002 Canada Reads contender... Learn more about past winners and contenders on the Canada Read's website READ: Tilly and the crazy eights by Monique Gray Smith https://bit.ly/3q4eoYAThe LISTEN: The lonely hearts hotel by Heather O'Neil https://bit.ly/2MEtWUk WATCH: The Handmaid's Tale: Feminism & Religion http://bit.ly/3hXyn8q LEARN: Canada Reads website https://www.cbc.ca/books/canadareads

VIRL is attending the The Vancouver Island Economic Alliance Economic Summit and showcasing how the library offers a wealth of resources for small businesses and entrepreneurs. From free online learning tools like Lynda.com, to thousands of magazines, newspapers, technology, access to data bases and SO much more! Your library offers FREE access to:... Lynda.com (online professional learning tool) Grant Connect (online grant access centre) Bookable meeting rooms Access to 3D printer Magazines & newspapers from around the world Virtual reality Book printing machine Building codes Expert staff VIRL is actively engaging the business community. Contact Jason Kuffler, Sales & Marketing Officer, to get started. #EconomicSummit2020 #VISummit2020 #VIAlliance #VISummit #VIRL

On Saturday we shared a very helpful list of resources about Outdoor Survival, and OOPS a few of the links did not work. Here are the working links for your exploration! WATCH: Survive https://bit.ly/34vElZa LEARN: Survival Skills https://bit.ly/3osmHNK... Check-in every Saturday on Facebook to see new eScape & Explore kits curated by our talented librarians. #eScapeAndExplore #VIRL #SurvivalSkills

"The most important asset of any library goes home at night - the library staff." -Timothy Healy Join us while we celebrate the staff who have made your libraries stronger than ever during the challenges of this pandemic. Learn more about our team here: http://ow.ly/5tEy50C31OO... Find our what your LOCAL branch is up to here: http://ow.ly/Iw0L50C31OK #StrongerThanEver #LibraryMonth #Libraries

Do you have what it takes to make it in the great outdoors? Check out these teen resources about Outdoor Adventures. READ: Starry Eyes by Jenn Bennett http://ow.ly/f1ze50C1Le0... LISTEN: Every Little Thing in the World by Nina de Gramont http://ow.ly/JhCv50C1LdM...... WATCH: Survive http://ow.ly/un5O50C1LdK... LEARN: Survival Skills http://ow.ly/frcK50C1LdC... #eScapeAndExplore #SurvivalSkills #VIRL #SaturdayVibes

On this dark and stormy Friday afternoon we would like to know... What was the most terrifying book you've ever read? Why? ... #FreakyFriday #BookScare #LibrariesMatter #VIRL

This Library Month we have been celebrating the staff who keep our libraries thriving in our communities. The following gratitude letter to librarians, written by Children’s book author Yuyi Morales reminds us of the incredible impact and the lasting impression librarians leave on their communities. We certainly know our VIRL librarians do the very same each and every day. http://ow.ly/pFMa50C18Ef In this spirit of gratitude we invite you to share any of your stories ab...out your local library heroes in the comments below. #LibrariansRock #LibrariesMatter #StrongerThanEver #VIRL

We would like to introduce you to our Reader of the Week , Beverly Boese! She is an enthusiastic library fan of our Ladysmith branch and we are sure you will enjoy her lively tales about her favourite books and her love of libraries! Head to our YouTube channel http://ow.ly/rtPR50C168P #StrongLibrariesStrongCommunities #VIRL #ReaderOfTheWeek

Every month the creative team at our Sooke Branch put together a fun selection of reads tailored to the featured zodiac sign! So Libras, don’t let your next reading adventure hang in the balance. We’ve weighed in with some titles that’ll move the proverbial scales.http://ow.ly/WlJK50C03cO Have YOUR biblioscope delivered right to your in-box when you sign up for 'Well Read', VIRL's eNewsletter! http://ow.ly/T7I150C03pX... #WellRead #ZodiacReads #VIRL #Libra #LibrariansRock

Hi poetry and/or photography fans! You are in for a treat on October 27th at 7pm. We are (virtually) hosting Bruce Rice, Poet Laureate of Saskatchewan! Bruce will be discussing and answering questions about his new collection of poems, THE VIVIAN POEMS: STREET PHOTOGRAPHER VIVIAN MAIER. When street photographer Vivian Maier’s life’s work of 140,000 prints, negatives and Super 8 films was discovered in a storage locker auction, the media called her the mystery nanny.... Find out more here: https://virl.bc.ca/.../author-reading-with-bruce-rice.../ #PoetLaureateSK #BruceRice #VivianMaier #Photography #Poetry #VirtualVIRL #OnlineEvent

Calling all writers and aspiring writers! If you're doing NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) this year, you're in luck. We are working with local author Vanessa Grant to support your writing goals! The Vancouver Island Regional Library is hosting FREE virtual workshops on lots of topics related to NaNoWriMo obstacles. We're also taking suggestions from participants on what they'd like to see covered to help them finish their novel. Everyone is welcome! To find ou...t more, join our Facebook group here: http://ow.ly/eEP150BXPFw Logo Image courtesy of NaNoWriMo. #VirtualVIRL #WritersWanted #NaNoWriMo2020 #LibrariesRock

Get HOOKED on a new hobby! These are just a few of our talented librarian moderators, they are busy making sure you can still connect with other booklovers and new titles that will challege you, inspire you and make you smile! When we asked them WHY an online bookclub? *Feel connected to others through this group activity while unable to safely connect in person.... *Thought-provoking prompts taking reading enjoyment to another level. *Great source of unexpected book recommendations. *New titles featured every month, but read at your own pace! *There’s something wonderful about being able to participate in a bookclub from the comfort of your own home, whether you’re snuggled up in your pyjamas or riding the bus home from work. Tease your brain & warm your heart through a new bookclub today http://ow.ly/nQDb50BXLzC #StrongerThanEver #VirtualVIRL #LibrariansRock

Think-It, Make-It! Guess what? We now have our 3D Printing service available for all VIRL branches!Simply click below for all the details on how you can get started today! At the Creativity Commons we’ve had some great 3D prints being made for customers and now we’re opening this service to all 39 VIRL branches! Follow Creativity Commons on Facebook for all of the innovative programs happening now! http://ow.ly/HGmf50BWWjT... #3DPrinting #CreativityCommons #VIRL #ThinkItMakeIt

In the mood for some spooky history? We've got you covered. This week's e-Scape & Explore Kit is chock full of information about fascinating ghost towns - including some right here in British Columbia. So, kick back and start exploring from the comfort of your own home. READ: Ghost Towns of the Pacific Northwest by Philip Varney http://ow.ly/1OAf50BVkh1...... LISTEN: Ghost Town http://ow.ly/bpxb50BVkg1... WATCH: Ghost Towns: America's Lost World http://ow.ly/LLtt50BVkha... LEARN: Canadian Traveller: 10 BC Ghost Towns http://ow.ly/T5XG50BVkf4... #GhostTowns #eScapeAndExplore #LibrariesMatter #VirtualVIRL

"The most important story you have to tell the world is your own." -Roy Henry Vickers We are honoured to have artist and author Roy Henry Vickers share a part of his story and how libraries have been part of it. Please join us on our YouTube channel as we share another fascinating 'Reader of the Week'. http://ow.ly/EwTm50BUKAn... @RoyHenryVickersGallery http://ow.ly/FFf050BUKA8 #RoyHenryVickers #ReaderOfTheWeek #VIRL #StrongLibrariesStrongCommunities