VI Regional Library Bowser

10/22/2026

We've offered a few different library cards over the years. When did you get your first library card - and what card do you have?

Share with us in the comments below. 📚👇

10/21/2026

🍓Get tips from a Master Gardener about how to grow berries and small garden fruit during the LAST Virtual Gardening Series course of the year.

📅 Monday, Nov.2 |6:30-8pm
💻FREE Online Event
🔗 Register now: https://ow.ly/3b2x50ZZUgY

10/16/2026

It's Canadian Library Workers Day! There are so many people who make this library system special, from delivery drivers to cataloguers, library assistants, librarians and everyone in between. THANK YOU! 🫶🤩

Have something nice to say about someone who works at your local library? Share in the comments below!

10/15/2026

🚲🚙📚 Who doesn't love exploring new libraries? There's still time to join our 90th Anniversary Passport Program for the chance to WIN great prizes.

Here's how to get in on the fun:

🌟 Pick up your FREE passport at any VIRL branch. Explore library branches and collect unique stamps.
🌟 Visit 5 branches to enter the Main Prize Draw (we have 39 to explore!).
🌟 Complete a passport region for a shot at one of 11 Regional Prize Draws—plus an extra entry for the Main Draw!
🌟Fill out your contact info and return your passport to any branch by Oct. 31 for the chance to win prizes.

Already playing? How many branches have you visited so far?

10/13/2026

🥳Library Month Challenge Alert!

Enter TODAY by answering the question or challenge in our first official giveaway post on the Vancouver Island Regional Library + Fans page for the chance to win great prizes, like a $25 gift certificate to Chapters, a library tote, bookish mug and more!

The draw is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Meta.

10/07/2026

🍂📕Such a great feeling! Visit your local branch to stock up for the Thanksgiving long weekend. Please note all branches will be CLOSED on Monday, Oct.12 for the holiday.

While we're away, visit our website anytime to borrow an eBook, stream a movie or explore our arts and craft courses.

10/02/2026

October is here, and we’re celebrating I ♥ My Library Month! 📚❤️

This one is extra special. We’re marking 90 years of stories, people and places across Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii and the Central Coast—and looking ahead to a future full of possibility.

Throughout October, visit a branch, take part in a program, complete your 90th Anniversary Passport or share a favourite library memory with us.

For 90 years, VIRL has helped people find their way to stories, ideas, information, opportunities and one another. As we look to the next 90, one thing remains constant:

Libraries light the way.

Find all the ways to celebrate at https://virl.bc.ca/library-month/

10/01/2026

❤️🚌Before many communities had a library branch and before eBooks, the library came to you! Our bookmobile service began in 1936, bringing stories and knowledge to rural communities and remote islands.

Who remembers bookmobiles? We’d love to hear your stories! 📖

See some of our photos and read about our bookmobile past 👉 https://ow.ly/jXqT50ZTK38

This October we celebrate Library Month and wrap up our 90th Anniversary. See what’s happening 👉 https://ow.ly/tNff50ZTK3c

04/08/2026

🤩Bowser families, we are thrilled to be offering a weekly storytime program!🥳 Join us every Tuesday at 10 am for a special storytime, starting April 14. 📖

Free, drop-in, aimed at children ages 0-5 with their caregiver.

Join us for songs, stories and fun! This is a free drop-in program for children aged 0 – 5 years …