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Niagara's Mobile Closet

Monday, May 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Branch
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages

Niagara's Mobile Closet returns to WPL with their completely free shopping experience for those with clothing and show accessibility barriers. Several community support organizations offering resources and information will also be on site.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Niagara's Mobile Closet returns to WPL with their completely free shopping experience for those with clothing and show accessibility barriers. Several community support organizations offering resources and information will also be on site.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Triple P: Positive Parenting

Monday, May 26, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Main Branch
Program Type:
Parents & Caregivers
Age Group:
Adults

Join this program to learn about parenting in a positive way. You’ll learn strategies you can use and adapt to suit your family’s needs.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Parents & Caregivers
Event Details:

Join this program to learn about parenting in a positive way. You’ll learn strategies you can use and adapt to suit your family’s needs.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

First Words for Baby

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Learn about speech and language strategies that can be applied to everyday routines and activities. A registered Speech-Language Pathologist will walk you through how to successfully use the strategies with your child (infant to 3 years).

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about speech and language strategies that can be applied to everyday routines and activities. A registered Speech-Language Pathologist will walk you through how to successfully use the strategies with your child (infant to 3 years).

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Live Paint with Robin

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Room (Full) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Our live paint class continues! Join artist Robin Nisbet as she instructs a 
live step-by-step paint on canvas class. This class is for all skill levels and supplies will be 
provided. Fee: $5.00/person

Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Our live paint class continues! Join artist Robin Nisbet as she instructs a 
live step-by-step paint on canvas class. This class is for all skill levels and supplies will be 
provided. Fee: $5.00/person

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Members Choice Book Club-The Nightingale

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Program Room (Front) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah is an emotional and beautifully written story about two sisters navigating love, loss, and survival in WWII France.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Front)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah is an emotional and beautifully written story about two sisters navigating love, loss, and survival in WWII France.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Restorative Yoga with Andrea

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

 Beginner-friendly, gentle Hatha yoga for everybody. Bring a yoga mat, blanket, and eye pillow (if you have one). Presented in partnership with the City of Welland.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Beginner-friendly, gentle Hatha yoga for everybody. Bring a yoga mat, blanket, and eye pillow (if you have one). Presented in partnership with the City of Welland.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

PAWS Therapy Dogs

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room (Full) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Visit with dogs from Therapeutic Paws of Canada (TPOC) at the library! Read with TPOC certified dogs who help to provide stress relief and comfort, and really love a good book. 

Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Visit with dogs from Therapeutic Paws of Canada (TPOC) at the library! Read with TPOC certified dogs who help to provide stress relief and comfort, and really love a good book. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

So You Want to Be a Writer with Yvonne Van Lankveld

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (Full) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Author Visits
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Thinking about writing? Maybe a journal, a memoir, some poetry or the next great novel?

Registration Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Visits
Registration Required
Event Details:

Thinking about writing? Maybe a journal, a memoir, some poetry or the next great novel?

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Yoga for Older Adults

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Program Room (Full) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Pose and stretch in this yoga class designed for older adults. Presented in partnership with the Seaway Mall.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pose and stretch in this yoga class designed for older adults. Presented in partnership with the Seaway Mall.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Scrabble Club

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Seminar Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Test your word skills at the library! All skill levels are welcome to join this relaxed club for Scrabble aficionados! No registration required.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Seminar Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Test your word skills at the library! All skill levels are welcome to join this relaxed club for Scrabble aficionados! No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Triple P: Positive Parenting

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Main Branch
Program Type:
Parents & Caregivers
Age Group:
Adults

Join this program to learn about parenting in a positive way. You’ll learn strategies you can use and adapt to suit your family’s needs.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Parents & Caregivers
Event Details:

Join this program to learn about parenting in a positive way. You’ll learn strategies you can use and adapt to suit your family’s needs.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Crochet Club

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Room (Full) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Participants will have an opportunity to share their projects, chat with other enthusiasts, get advice, and get inspired.

Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Participants will have an opportunity to share their projects, chat with other enthusiasts, get advice, and get inspired.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Toddler Tales

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Program Room (Full) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Foster a love of reading in this program that develops language abilities. We will explore themed stories, rhymes, a song, activities, and bubbles!

Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Foster a love of reading in this program that develops language abilities. We will explore themed stories, rhymes, a song, activities, and bubbles!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Welland McMaster Family Health Team Care for the Caregiver

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room (Full) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Are you caring for a loved one? Do you make time to care for yourself? Caregiver burnout affects the caregiver and the care recipient.

Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Are you caring for a loved one? Do you make time to care for yourself? Caregiver burnout affects the caregiver and the care recipient.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Adult Chess

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room (Full) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us for chess at the Seaway Mall library branch every Wednesday at 10am. No registration required. All skill levels. This is an adult program.

Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for chess at the Seaway Mall library branch every Wednesday at 10am. No registration required. All skill levels. This is an adult program.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Return2Hope Counselling

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Are you interested in learning more about proven strategies for self-care and mental wellbeing in a safe and supportive group environment?

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning more about proven strategies for self-care and mental wellbeing in a safe and supportive group environment?

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Artsy Babies

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Each week you and your baby will enjoy socializing with other adults and make a one of a kind hand or footprint craft. There will be a story-time with songs, bounces, bubbles and parachute fun, too!  

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Each week you and your baby will enjoy socializing with other adults and make a one of a kind hand or footprint craft. There will be a story-time with songs, bounces, bubbles and parachute fun, too!  

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Knitting Club

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Seminar Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Are you a skilled knitter or looking to learn new skills? Come out to the Knitting Club and share your tips and tricks with others while enjoying a relaxing evening. Please bring your own yarn, needles, and supplies.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Seminar Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Are you a skilled knitter or looking to learn new skills? Come out to the Knitting Club and share your tips and tricks with others while enjoying a relaxing evening. Please bring your own yarn, needles, and supplies.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Yoga for Older Adults

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Program Room (Full) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Pose and stretch in this yoga class designed for older adults. Presented in partnership with the Seaway Mall.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pose and stretch in this yoga class designed for older adults. Presented in partnership with the Seaway Mall.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Artsy Babies

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Each week you and your baby will enjoy socializing with other adults and make a one of a kind hand or footprint craft. There will be a story-time with songs, bounces, bubbles and parachute fun, too!   

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Each week you and your baby will enjoy socializing with other adults and make a one of a kind hand or footprint craft. There will be a story-time with songs, bounces, bubbles and parachute fun, too!   

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Community Connections Books and More

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room (Front) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

In collaboration with NHS Outpatient Mental Health, this book club will alternate discussing small portions of selected books and connecting with others through activities.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Front)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

In collaboration with NHS Outpatient Mental Health, this book club will alternate discussing small portions of selected books and connecting with others through activities.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Scrabble Club

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Program Room (Front) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us every Thursday at the Seaway Mall library branch for an afternoon of Scrabble fun starting at 1pm. 

Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Front)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday at the Seaway Mall library branch for an afternoon of Scrabble fun starting at 1pm. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

ESL Conversation Circle

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Newcomers
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

In partnership with the Welland Heritage Council and Bridges Niagara, this group is open to newcomers or anyone looking to improve their English language skills.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Newcomers
Event Details:

In partnership with the Welland Heritage Council and Bridges Niagara, this group is open to newcomers or anyone looking to improve their English language skills.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Funtime Fridays

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:30am
Program Room (Full) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Kids will listen to stories, sing songs, and enjoy a weekly craft while parents will discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids will listen to stories, sing songs, and enjoy a weekly craft while parents will discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers.