Around the World Story and Craft

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Each week listen to a different story from a different country, followed by a fun craft and activity. 

Art Factory

10:00am–12:00pm
Family
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop-in to unplug and spend time as a family to make an amazing craft while visiting the library.   Make a different craft each week! While supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Film

Photographs, video, and/or audio recordings may be captured during programs and events, and used in promotional material such as but not limited to, Welland Public Library website, newsletters, brochures, posters and social media platforms, as well as in submissions to local newspapers for publicity purposes.

Photography and Film Policy

Unattended Children

It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian or caregiver to monitor the whereabouts and behaviour of their child(ren).  Library staff are not responsible for the welfare of children left unattended in library facilities. 

Unattended Children Policy

French Storytime with Madame Béatrice

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Family
Storytime
Registration Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full)
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy this children's French Storytime read by Béatrice Groux, "Un si beau sourire" written by indigenous author Sunshine Quem Tenasco. Children will be asked what they find beautiful in themselves and make a craft with upcycled materials.

Kanopy and Kraft

2:00pm–4:00pm
Family
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop-in and watch a short family movie from around the world, using our Kanopy movie library database, and do a related craft each week. Adult supervision recommended. While supplies last. 

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian or caregiver to monitor the whereabouts and behaviour of their child(ren).  Library staff are not responsible for the welfare of children left unattended in library facilities. 

Unattended Children Policy

Teen Space: Craft & Chat

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a place to chill, get creative, and meet new people? Come hang out with us! We’ll have fun activities, arts and crafts, and pizza to keep you fueled. It’s a chance to connect with others who understand what you're going through.

Yoga on The Canal

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Gazebo
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come nurture in nature! Guided outdoor yoga practice for all levels. Connect, move, and breathe together. Presented in collaboration with the City of Welland.

Chapters of Pride Book Club with PFLAG

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Book Club
Registration Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Back)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

PFLAG Niagara will lead this teen book club in a discussion about This is How it Always Is, a novel by Laurie Frankel. This is a story of a young girl with gender dysphoria, highlighting love, family, and acceptance.