VI Regional Library Nanaimo Harbourfront
90 Commercial Street V9R 5GR Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Join the VIRL Creativity Commons this Wednesday at 5:00pm for another virtual Mario Kart 8 Tournament! The top three racers at the end of our Spring tournament in June will win some sweet prizes. Find out how to join through the link below ... http://ow.ly/OxmZ50DvIBP #VIRL #MarioKart #Libraries #WePlay #JustForKids #VideoGames

Love of literacy is in the air at the Harbourfront Branch! Drop by our walk-through space and check out one of our intriguing displays! We've got Blind Date With a Book, we've got Love Monster Take and Make kits for kids and Cross-Stitch Take and Makes for adults. How wonderful!

Sooke friends! Join Governor General’s Award winning author and Sooke resident, Darrel McLeod, as he chats about reading, writing, and libraries... http://ow.ly/AdMa50DuGOY Find your next great read! Reader of the Week episodes are found at http://ow.ly/9NBK50DuGPb

There is RICH black history on Vancouver Island! Meet Mifflin Gibbs who came up from San Francisco in 1858 with other blacks seeking proper citizenship. Though he lived in BC for little more than a decade, he managed to leave a significant impression. His political activism ensured that colonial administrators kept their promise to enfranchise black settlers in British Columbia. Learn more: https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/.../mifflin-gibbs And even a little bit more...: https://bcblackhistory.ca/mifflin-wistar-gibbs/ #BlackHistoryMonth #blackhistory #blacklives #bchistory #vancouverislandhistory #activism

Looking for a gift for your special Valentine? Try making our Chocolate Lip Gloss from STEAM @ VIRL! This lip gloss is super simple to make and uses natural ingredients that you can get at your local craft store or organic market. Check out the video here https://youtu.be/W23rNSi7f1I

It's time to get your bake on! We know many of you have been baking, basting, and kneading your way through this pandemic. Now you have a chance to share your delicious talent and learn what others are creating! Sign up today for our next Virtual Baking Club, happening February 23 at 4pm https://virl.bc.ca//virtual-baking-club-2020-1/2021-02-23/. ... It's super fun. After you sign up, we'll send you the theme (hint: this month's theme is deeeeelicious!), and then you'll share your recipes and creations on Zoom. How fun is that? You knead to take part. Dough not miss out. #VIRL #Baking #VirtualProgram #Zoom #Yum

New Monthly Feature in our eNewsletter ! Every month, we will be sharing a pro-tip to make sure you are using our resources to their very fullest potential! This months 'Legit Librarian Hack' is brought to you by Patrick Siebold, from Haida Gwaii who is sharing his self-professed "nerdy knowledge" about Effective and Safe Online Searching. http://ow.ly/LfD450CsNH7... Haven't signed up for our eNewsletter yet? Join us now for new book suggestions, upcoming events and stories from across our service area! http://ow.ly/XMlj50CsNVh #LibrariansRock #WellRead #LibrarianHacks #VIRL

This week we have a special treat for you! Our Reader of the Week is amazing writer, Susan Musgrave. Enjoy her lively discussion about books she loves, her writing process, why libraries are so special and her favourite things about the Masset branch.http://ow.ly/EvGM50Cr9za #SusanMusgrave #ReaderOfTheWeek #Masset #StrongLibrariesStrongCommunities

Perfect reads to keep you entertained and educated while we spend more time indoors and staying safe. The lion's share of these picks are in our collection, head on into the catalogue and reserve a few! https://bit.ly/3kCrmtp #FallReading #CozyAndWarm #BeKindBeCalmBeSafe #VIRL

What does it mean for things to be truly accessible? Take a look at these resources about teens who live with various disabilities. READ: Wild and Crooked by Leah Thomas https://bit.ly/2IBAUrD... LISTEN: The Ables by Jeremy Scott https://bit.ly/3kxff0G WATCH: Zoom In: Microaggressions and Disability https://bit.ly/36AekaN LEARN: WHO's 10 Facts on Disability https://bit.ly/36ESwuu #Accessibility #EscapeAndExplore #DisaBodyPosi #TheBarriersWeFace #VIRL #WheelchairLife #AccessibleCanada

This list will have you itching to get crafty on some DIY holiday decor projects: READ: Upcycling Celebrations: A Use-What-You-Have Guide to Decorating, Gift-Giving & Entertaining http://ow.ly/XRck50Cr9cW LISTEN: The Christmas Quilt http://ow.ly/APRz50Cr9gQ... WATCH: Winter Wreath CreativeBug tutorial http://ow.ly/wZ6I50Cr9cL LEARN: The History of Christmas Lights http://ow.ly/2vRx50Cr9dp #VIRL #CraftTime #HolidayDecor #eScapeAndExplore

Following the Provincial Medical Health Officer orders, masks are required for anyone visiting the library. This is in addition to physical distancing, occupancy limits, and other safety measures. A properly worn mask covers your nose and mouth at all times. Masks are available. Speak to a member of staff.... Find out more at virl.bc.ca/services. #SmileWithYourEyes #CovidUpdate #DBH #MasksOn #VIRL

Hello Library Fans, this Friday we have our brilliant reader of the week, Layla Reynolds, sharing their book favourites from Masset! Although our name is Vancouver Island Regional Library, one of our wonderful regions is actually Haida Gwaii! Welcome to Layla, we are so glad you were able to join our Reader of the Week collective. Join us here to see ALL of our guest readers and so much more! http://ow.ly/2U1r50Ckj4b... #ReaderOfTheWeek #Masset #HaidaGwaii #StrongLibrariesStrongCommunities #VIRL

In Deacon King Kong, McBride masterfully tells the story of the shooting of a neighbourhood drug dealer by the local deacon and the subsequent blowback felt by the people who witnessed the shooting. In true McBride style, this story is a vivid portrayal of the tumultuous swirl of New York in the late 1960s that brings to life distinct characters who must face their own fears and secrets in order to survive. James McBride speaks with award-winning author and journalist Omar El Akkad (American War) in this special event. Register and tune in LIVE on November 19 at 7-8 pm EST or watch the replay at http://ow.ly/cTb850Col9u

With so much uncertainty in our world, we know caregivers are looking for ways to work through the stress and support their children. The School Library Journal has shared these *8 Podcasts To Encourage Mindfulness for Children*. http://ow.ly/dlPV50CohV0 For those of you looking for support with school and home learning, don't forget we have an extensive list of support resources, materials and local contacts available here: ... http://ow.ly/AvY750Coint #Mindfulness #SupportingLearners #LibraryLove #VIRL

Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom. Bertrand Russell, Unpopular Essays Happy Friday the 13th! Michael O'Mara wrote an amusing and scholarly look at the fascinating stories behind old-fashioned legends and superstition, you can check it out through OverDrive. http://ow.ly/zVhR50CkaxM... #FridayThe13th #Superstition #BlackCats #MichaelOMara #Meow #VIRL

Not EVERYTHING old is new again! We are tripping down memory lane on this blustery #ThrowbackThursday. What is something you remember from your childhood that you would LOVE to bring back into circulation? As you are thinking way back, don't forget that Ancestry Library Edition is still available to use from home until the end of December! http://ow.ly/6Irn50CjjID #RememberWhen #LibraryMemories #Nostalgia #VIRL