VI Regional Library Qualicum Beach
1-660 Primrose St. V9K 2R5 Qualicum Beach, BC, Canada

On the evening of Wednesday, November 25, 2020 our catalogue will be down temporarily for scheduled maintenance. During this time all online services will be unavailable and intermittently available, as upgrade and testing proceeds. Our maintenance window is between 4:30pm8:30pm on Wednesday November 25. Thank you for your patience. #ServiceUpgrade #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/xV9S50C31P0... Find our what your LOCAL branch is up to here: http://ow.ly/rFDc50C31Od #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/M0Jh50C1LeL... LISTEN: Every Little Thing in the World by Nina de Gramont http://ow.ly/EACN50C1Lex...... WATCH: Survive http://ow.ly/e65750C1LdR... LEARN: Survival Skills http://ow.ly/KPNq50C1LdB... #eScapeAndExplore #SurvivalSkills #VIRL #SaturdayVibes

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/p2ll50CsNGG... 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/RD9u50CsNVl #LibrariansRock #WellRead #LibrarianHacks #VIRL

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 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/TWUV50Cr9yN #SusanMusgrave #ReaderOfTheWeek #Masset #StrongLibrariesStrongCommunities

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/uKF350C18EA 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

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/W7di50Cr9bz LISTEN: The Christmas Quilt http://ow.ly/woae50Cr9hc... WATCH: Winter Wreath CreativeBug tutorial http://ow.ly/wiQJ50Cr9bk LEARN: The History of Christmas Lights http://ow.ly/E7iw50Cr9bp #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

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/y8Vj50C168r #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/ICa850C03cR Have YOUR biblioscope delivered right to your in-box when you sign up for 'Well Read', VIRL's eNewsletter! http://ow.ly/9Lu250C03qh... #WellRead #ZodiacReads #VIRL #Libra #LibrariansRock

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/hOiQ50Col9Q

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/DzpN50BXPFs 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/WPcd50BXLzr #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/GqFG50BWWji... #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/oBFT50BVkfX...... LISTEN: Ghost Town http://ow.ly/teim50BVkfB... WATCH: Ghost Towns: America's Lost World http://ow.ly/myEM50BVkeM... LEARN: Canadian Traveller: 10 BC Ghost Towns http://ow.ly/50hF50BVkgc... #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/PbVA50BUKAb... @RoyHenryVickersGallery http://ow.ly/Zub150BUKA0 #RoyHenryVickers #ReaderOfTheWeek #VIRL #StrongLibrariesStrongCommunities

Good Evening If you are seeking a scare to send a shiver up your spine, look no further. One of our brilliant librarians has put together a Spooktacular list of Halloween stories. "Fiction ranging from genuinely terrifying horror to seasonal reads appropriate for the wimp in all of us!" Click here if you dare http://ow.ly/AUA350BUyOr... #SpookyBooks #HalloweenReads #VIRL #LibrariansRock