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SUMMARY:Egg Carton Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Get in the spirit of spring and come make some flowers out of egg cartons!  This event is open to all ages and is held in the library event room.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/egg-carton-flowers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T103000
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SUMMARY:Family Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Family Storytime!  Come learn\, play and socialize during story hour held every Friday at 10:30am!  This program is for children ages 0-5 years old.  Held in the library event room.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/family-storytime-22/2026-03-27
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T100000
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SUMMARY:Free Adult Painting Class
DESCRIPTION:First Come First Served Meet at event room door day of the classes and staff will sign up MAX amount allowed for the day.  No experience necessary. All skill levels welcome. You will be painting with acrylic paints with all supplies provided. Amy will lead participants step-by-step through the complete process of a painting during each session. You are also welcome to work on your own projects during the sessions after the instruction time\, getting help from Amy as needed. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/free-adult-painting-class/2026-04-01
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T100000
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CREATED:20260210T164320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T164324Z
UID:10001109-1775210400-1775322000@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info
SUMMARY:LIBRARY CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:The library will be CLOSED Friday\, April 3rd and Saturday\, April 4th in observance of the Good Friday/Easter holiday.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/library-closed-44
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T204850
CREATED:20260325T165916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T165918Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Writing Circle
DESCRIPTION:Sessions will include guided writing prompts and exercises\, as well as time to share and discuss Individual written works.  held in the library event room.  All ages welcome!
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/creative-writing-circle-8
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T205334Z
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SUMMARY:Bookclub "Where They Last Saw Here" by Marcie R. Rendon
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Virginia Public Library Book Club! All are welcome\, whether you read all of the book\, part of the book\, or none of the book! Join us for a lively discussion and light refreshments.  You can request the book “Where They Last Saw Her” by Marcie R. Rendon via phone at 218-748-7525 or on the library website and pick it up at any Arrowhead Library System location.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/bookclub-where-they-last-saw-here-by-marcie-r-rendon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T160000
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CREATED:20260219T170341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T170345Z
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SUMMARY:Whimsical Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:Come immerse yourself in the cottage core vibes by making a cute whimsical mushroom you can display or decorate with!  Held in the library event room.  All ages welcome!
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/whimsical-mushrooms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T204850
CREATED:20251029T163612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T174723Z
UID:10001117-1776182400-1776186000@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info
SUMMARY:Friends of the Library Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/friends-of-the-library-meeting-5/2026-04-14
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T204850
CREATED:20260325T165208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T165210Z
UID:10001191-1776274200-1776276000@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info
SUMMARY:Lavender Book Club
DESCRIPTION:April’s Theme: National poetry month.  The Lavender Book Club is a welcoming and affirming book club for queer readers and allies. We explore fiction and nonfiction by LGBTQ+ authors\, dive into queer themes\, and build community.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/lavender-book-club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T150000
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CREATED:20260109T202459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T202504Z
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SUMMARY:Seed Art
DESCRIPTION:Come get creative by making beautiful\, quirky\, and interesting art with seeds!  This event is held in the library event room and is open to all ages!
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/seed-art
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DTSTAMP:20260429T204850
CREATED:20260325T164029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T164032Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry and Printmaking with Shelley Getten
DESCRIPTION:The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to present Poetry and Printmaking with Poet and Artist Shelley Getten. These events are free and open to the public\, and will travel to participating ALS libraries April 13-May 1\, 2026.  Join Shelley Getten for poetry and printmaking art as she shares the challenges and joys of growing up on a Minnesota farm. As Getten reads from her book\, Of Cows and Crows\, she will discuss how the creative writing process can bring insight and healing. Getten will demonstrate block art printmaking so attendees can watch and learn about making original relief art. Bookmarks will be shared with audience members to take home.  This program is one hour long and is appropriate for adults\, teens\, and children 8 years and up.  This program\, sponsored by Arrowhead Library System\, was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACHF). To learn more about Arrowhead Legacy Events\, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/alslibinfo.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/poetry-and-printmaking-with-shelley-getten
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T170000
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CREATED:20260423T165350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T165924Z
UID:10001194-1777104000-1777136400@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info
SUMMARY:LIBRARY CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:The library will be CLOSED Saturdays until September.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/library-closed-46/2026-04-25
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T204850
CREATED:20260410T152946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T195146Z
UID:10001193-1777993200-1777996800@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info
SUMMARY:Creative Writing Circle
DESCRIPTION:Sessions will include guided writing prompts and exercises\, as well as time to share and discuss Individual written works. All ages welcome! Held in the library event room.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/creative-writing-circle-9
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T204850
CREATED:20260428T144804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T145017Z
UID:10001220-1778079600-1778090400@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info
SUMMARY:Book Donation Day @ City Hall
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Virginia Public Library are taking donations of good condition books and DVDs for the annual booksale in August on Wednesday\, May 6th from 3:00-6:00pm at Virginia City Hall.  Use the street level entrance to drop off your items.  (Do not drop of items at the library\, the location to drop off is Virginia City Hall)
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/book-donation-day-city-hall
LOCATION:327 1st Street S Virginia MN\, 327 1st Street S\, Virginia\, Minnesota\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T204850
CREATED:20260219T203829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T203833Z
UID:10001145-1778754600-1778760000@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info
SUMMARY:Bookclub "The View From Lake Como" by Adriana Trigiani
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Virginia Public Library Book Club! All are welcome\, whether you read all of the book\, part of the book\, or none of the book! Join us for a lively discussion and light refreshments.  You can request the book “The View From Lake Como” by Adriana Trigiani via phone at 218-748-7525 or on the library website and pick it up at any Arrowhead Library System location.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/bookclub-the-view-from-lake-como-by-adriana-trigiani
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T204850
CREATED:20260423T180351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T180605Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Virginia Public Library 2026 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Tickets are $20.00 and can be purchased at the main desk of the library(cash/check only) \n\n\n\n5:30pm Social Hour 6:30pm Library Staff Presentations 7:00pm Annual meeting\, Board Elections.  Located at the Iron Trail Motors Event Center in Ballroom D\, East Parking Door #1.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/friends-of-the-virginia-public-library-2026-annual-meeting
LOCATION:Iron Trail Motors Event Center\, 919 6th St S\, Virginia\, Minnesota\, 55792\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T204850
CREATED:20260428T143639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T143643Z
UID:10001219-1779298200-1779301800@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info
SUMMARY:Lavender Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The Lavender Book Club is a welcoming and affirming book club for queer readers and allies. We explore fiction and nonfiction by LGBTQ+ authors\, dive into queer themes\, and build community.  May’s Theme: Animals Among Us
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/lavender-book-club-2
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T204850
CREATED:20260126T212129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T165735Z
UID:10001087-1779703200-1779732000@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info
SUMMARY:LIBRARY CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:The library will be CLOSED Monday\, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/library-closed-43
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T204850
CREATED:20260223T162124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T165656Z
UID:10001171-1781863200-1781888400@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info
SUMMARY:LIBRARY CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:The library will be CLOSED Friday\, June 19th in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/library-closed-45
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T204850
CREATED:20260428T163302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T163806Z
UID:10001223-1787400000-1787414400@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info
SUMMARY:Booksale Donation Day
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Virginia Public Library are looking for donations of items for their annual booksale! We ask that items donated be in good condition(no dirty\, damaged or outdated items such as old textbooks or encyclopedias). They are also accepting items such as DVDs\, CDs\, puzzles\, and games that can be donated. The donation days and times are Saturday\, August 22nd 12:00-4:00pm\, Sunday\, August 23rd 9:00am-4:00pm\, and Monday\, August 24th 12:00-7:00pm. Please use Door A at the Iron Trail Motors Event Center in Virginia\, MN.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/booksale-donation-day
LOCATION:Iron Trail Motors Event Center\, 919 6th St S\, Virginia\, Minnesota\, 55792\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T204850
CREATED:20260428T163427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T163724Z
UID:10001224-1787475600-1787500800@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info
SUMMARY:Booksale Donation Day
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Virginia Public Library are looking for donations of items for their annual booksale! We ask that items donated be in good condition(no dirty\, damaged or outdated items such as old textbooks or encyclopedias). They are also accepting items such as DVDs\, CDs\, puzzles\, and games that can be donated. The donation days and times are Saturday\, August 22nd 12:00-4:00pm\, Sunday\, August 23rd 9:00am-4:00pm\, and Monday\, August 24th 12:00-7:00pm. Please use Door A at the Iron Trail Motors Event Center in Virginia\, MN.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/booksale-donation-day-2
LOCATION:Iron Trail Motors Event Center\, 919 6th St S\, Virginia\, Minnesota\, 55792\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260824T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260824T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T204850
CREATED:20260428T163543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T163745Z
UID:10001225-1787572800-1787598000@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info
SUMMARY:Booksale Donation Day
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Virginia Public Library are looking for donations of items for their annual booksale! We ask that items donated be in good condition(no dirty\, damaged or outdated items such as old textbooks or encyclopedias). They are also accepting items such as DVDs\, CDs\, puzzles\, and games that can be donated. The donation days and times are Saturday\, August 22nd 12:00-4:00pm\, Sunday\, August 23rd 9:00am-4:00pm\, and Monday\, August 24th 12:00-7:00pm. Please use Door A at the Iron Trail Motors Event Center in Virginia\, MN.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/booksale-donation-day-3
LOCATION:Iron Trail Motors Event Center\, 919 6th St S\, Virginia\, Minnesota\, 55792\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T204850
CREATED:20260428T153008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T153010Z
UID:10001221-1787745600-1787943600@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info
SUMMARY:Friends of the Virginia Public Library Booksale
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at the annual Friends of the Virginia Public Library Booksale!  Find some amazing treasures that will include books\, DVDs\, puzzles\, games and other interesting items.  BUY A BOOK BAG FOR $15\, FILL IT WITH BOOKS FOR FREE!  The sale will run August 26th-28th from 12:00-7:00pm and Saturday\, August 29th 9:00am-1:00pm.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/friends-of-the-virginia-public-library-booksale-4
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T204850
CREATED:20260428T153417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T153945Z
UID:10001222-1787994000-1788008400@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info
SUMMARY:Friends of the Virginia Public Library Booksale
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at the annual Friends of the Virginia Public Library Booksale!  Find some amazing treasures that will include books\, DVDs\, puzzles\, games and other interesting items.  BUY A BOOK BAG FOR $15\, FILL IT WITH BOOKS FOR FREE!  The sale will run August 26th-28th from 12:00-7:00pm and Saturday\, August 29th 9:00am-1:00pm.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/friends-of-the-virginia-public-library
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