VI Regional Library Parksville

06/01/2026

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This week's recommendation comes from Circulation Supervisor Bella. She recommends "Frozen People" by Elly Griffiths.

Meet Ali Dawson: a police officer working on crimes so old, the joke goes, that they are not only cold but frozen. The team's office is in a grimy part of the city, yet Ali's work seems like a safe desk job. But what her friends -- and even her beloved son -- don't know is that the cold case team has a secret: they can travel back in time to look for evidence.

05/30/2026

🎉 Today, VIRL turns 90! 🎉

For 90 years, Vancouver Island Regional Library has connected people, ideas, and communities across Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii, Bella Coola, and the Central Coast.

What began in 1936 with six branches, 12,648 books, and a $500 grant has grown into one of British Columbia’s largest and most geographically diverse public library systems, serving urban centres, coastal villages, and some of Canada's most rural and remote communities.

This anniversary is more than a celebration of our history. It’s a celebration of the generations of people who have learned, discovered, connected, created, and found belonging through their libraries.

Today, communities across the VIRL system are celebrating this milestone with local events, guest books, activities, refreshments, and opportunities to share library memories. It's also the official launch of the VIRL 90th Anniversary Passport Program, inviting people of all ages to explore libraries across the region, collect stamps, and win prizes.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of VIRL’s story over the past nine decades. Here's to 90 years of stories, learning, connection, and community.

Learn more and join the celebration: virl.bc.ca/90th

05/29/2026

Happening this week: Author Kathy Harms is visiting the library on Thursday, June 11 at 6:00 pm to share the story of her parents as told in her new book, By Happenstance.

The reading will take place in the forum (the council chambers right beside the library), everyone is welcome to attend. Click below for more details 👇

Join author Kathy Harms at the Parksville library as she shares the story of her parents as told in her …

05/26/2026

Look what we made! We found the instructions for these packing tape transfers on Creativebug, a free crafting database that you can access from the VIRL website with your library card.

05/25/2026

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Our Library Assistant, Judy, recommends the movie "Marcello Mio" this week!

"A Quirky Movie." A story of a woman named Chiara. She is an actress, the daughter of Marcello Mastroianni and Catherine Deneuve. During a summer that sees her reality fall into disarray, Chiara decides to live like her father. She dresses like him. She speaks like him. She breathes like him. Chiara's impersonation is so convincing that people around her begin to believe. They call her 'Marcello'.

05/18/2026

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This week's recommendation comes from Library Assistant Michelle.

"I recommend "Firekeeper's Daughter" by Angeline Boulley.
It was a well written story with interesting characters, part crime/mystery, part coming of age, with a few twists and turns and an Indigenous female as the main character and narrator. I loved the added bits of Indigenous lore sprinkled throughout which gave perspective to the main character's choices and feelings. Definitely a good read."

05/15/2026

Join us for the final TRC57 Speaker Series webinar before our summer break with Dr. Aaron Mills on May 20 from 12–1pm PT.

In this deeply reflective talk, Dr. Mills invites us to reconsider resurgence and reconciliation through the lens of rooted constitutionalism: an Indigenous understanding of political community grounded in land, relationship, and responsibility.

Drawing from Anishinaabe teachings, Indigenous law, and lived experience, this conversation challenges us to think differently about governance, belonging, and our shared relationship with the living earth.

This is a powerful opportunity to pause, reflect, and engage with ideas that continue to shape the path forward for reconciliation in Canada.

🎟️ Register now and join the conversation before we break for summer.
https://virl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JKmldLuwS0-j0EuGrUYgxQ #/registration

The TRC57 Speaker Series will return in the fall with two more inspiring speakers.
More info: https://trc57speakerseries.ca/speakers/dr-aaron-mills/

05/12/2026

There is still room in our book club! Next meeting is very special as we will be meeting with author Diane Chamberlain to discuss two of her books. Tuesday, June 2 at 4:30 pm.

Click below to register now 👇

Looking for a great new read and some lively discussion? The Parksville Library Book Club meets on the 1st Tuesday …