âBooks are a uniquely portable magic.â â Stephen King https://www.instagram.com/p/CFvVXFojVXo/?igshid=1jci4jpva2m49
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âBooks are a uniquely portable magic.â â Stephen King https://www.instagram.com/p/CFvVXFojVXo/?igshid=1jci4jpva2m49
Although not glamorous, these humble totes are the secret to our system! With 39 branches up and down Vancouver Island & beyond, we rely on the teamwork of our drivers, support staff, and in branch teams to get every resource to the right place. Itâs a fine balance! (at Lake Cowichan, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFIvmUNjTS9/?igshid=nees4pxrag08
The perfect Saturday question- âWhoâs Bum?â We miss seeing our friends at Story Time but you can still join us online! Head to our Storytime Corner on Facebook for books, songs & crafts! See you there! (at Campbell River, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFCoDUGjRAJ/?igshid=1m6l6wdk3ep24
We love the beach vibe of this #bookfacefriday! It could have been taken on one of our beautiful beaches last week! Thank you to @bibliolloret for allowing us to share. Hope you have a relaxing weekend ahead! Remember you can always download audio and eBooks...no matter what time of day! (at Vancouver Island Regional Library + Fans) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEKlVHXjHpN/?igshid=1u0b8d78kn5ej
Thanks to @adventures_with_wicket for sharing this beauty. Nothing like quiet time with local @farmtofirepizza and a book from @vilibrary! (at Nanaimo, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEFj60uDn24/?igshid=w37nx1eewqze
đ„łđ€©đ€Ș Whoot Whoot! ALL 39 Branches are now OPEN for Take Out Services! Every branch has had to do things a little differently based on the space and staff availability- so visit YOUR branches Facebook page (simply search VI Library [insert branch location) and you will see all the details there! Or visit our website - Links in the bio! (at Qualicum Beach, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDM70JiDGGq/?igshid=xlvc8tcowra7
We know youâve missed your books, DVDs, magazines, and all the other great stuff you love to check out from your library. The past few months have been tough to say the least. The good news is weâve been working really hard on a plan to restore some services for you. Weâre excited to announce that our Takeout Service is starting up in some locations during the week of June 1! We will know during the week of June 1 which branches will start offering Takeout Service and will share this information on our website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages. (at Vancouver island) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA-kvsXDNZw/?igshid=1dyl0ri5kitxc
âThree hundred years of humiliation, abuse and deprivation cannot be expected to find voice in a whisper.â â Martin Luther King Jr., Why We Can't Wait Resources to help allies listen, learn and unlearn available in on our website- link in bio. (at Nanaimo, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA-kYuhjnry/?igshid=1siubk62u1r40
When you get AWESOME Grumpy Bird colouring sheets - you pull out your colours! Am I right? The sheets from authorstrator Jeremy Tankard are excellent colouring fun for all ages. Check out the link in bio with the colouring pages and so much more! (at Vancouver island) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAtRrrKD_0e/?igshid=19xdng273jth3
đżIf you have been working on your family tree, weâve now made it easier to access valuable information! Ancestry Library Edition is now accessible from home! We are so excited to offer this amazing resource. All you need is your library card. đ in bio. (at Vancouver island) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAoFeclD_WD/?igshid=1pclb7kckrqt7
âIn the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.â â Margaret Atwood, Bluebeard's Egg This gorgeous shot was taken on a site visit last week to our new Branch in Sayward...what a gorgeous spot! đž M. Barnum (at VI Regional Library Sayward) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAn2xS4jdMW/?igshid=g8m0op7zwhfm
Oooh...Liar, liar - you know the rest! Captivating cover for our #BookfaceFriday! What is one thing you said youâd never do & tried during these pandemic times? Letâs keep it G-rated folks đ (at Nanaimo, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_8Xz6NDZ7P/?igshid=eldjp8220mtg
Here it is - your ALL ACCESS PASS to all the digital goodies we have available! Every week we are adding more titles, more resources, more data bases for YOU to access during this time of social distancing. Welcome to the 1000+ people who have signed up for NEW VIRL cards in the last month! If you havenât got yours yet and know someone whoâd love to âcheck us outâ please share! The sign up is in our bio! #stayhomesavelives #VirtualVIRL (at Qualicum Beach, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_sUdFWjv3D/?igshid=yp0hrzpnh4lp
Woohoo! #BookFaceFriday is here đđ€Șđ The title of our feature book is âOpenâ, the irony of which is not lost on us. Soon- friends - soon. We are all hoping itâs soon. Until then, look at your own book collection, are there any gems for a Book Face or even a reproduction of a cover?? Weâd love to see your creative endeavours! Share them with us by tagging or using the hashtag #virlfan! Have a fabulous weekend friends! (at Nanaimo, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_YbOQ3jVVV/?igshid=7tym06yu84we
Itâs #throwbackthursday and #worldbookday2020 and we would love to throw it back to watching our customers leave with armloads of books!!! Until then - wonât you show us what youâre reading at home? Whether itâs an old fashioned paper back or the latest from our collection on your eReader. We miss you and would love to see what youâre reading now! Just @mention us or tag us at #virlfan and we will share with our virtual library family!! (at Nanaimo, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_V9SO2jkZt/?igshid=1chtrr4l86we3
âThis is our time to be kind, to be calm and to be safe.â -Dr. Bonnie Henry Our branches may be closed for now but our digital library is always open. We look forward to the day that we get to welcome you back through the doors! Link in bio for website and VIRL card registration. (at Sidney, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_I-keyDy30/?igshid=1rdiapo61lyec
Ahhh #fallbackfriday brings us to this awesome day. Graham Truax, Executive Director of Innovation Island, proudly displaying his new VIRL library card! After touring Creativity Commons, where our technology collection is packed with support for small businesses, he was excited to join our rather extensive âclubâ. You too can get a card! Check out the link in our bio to apply for your very own VIRL card to start accessing all of the tools and products through our online library. Open 24:7! (at Nanaimo, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_GF_3pDzs0/?igshid=6pij2qms3cob