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Fall Nature Walk with NPCA- Wainfleet Bog

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fall nature walk. The Wainfleet Bog is the largest remaining bog within southern Ontario, providing habitat to a variety of unique plants and animals.

Produce Market

Pop-Up Market

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 1:15pm - 2:30pm
Lounge at Main Branch

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

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

Pay what you can as there are no set prices at this in-library fresh produce market! Please bring your own bag. Open while supplies last.

Child drawing

Story & Sketch

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Family
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover Story & Sketch – A Creative Morning for Families in Welland!

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Yoga

Family Yoga

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Family

This family class is structured so both parents and children can enjoy themselves while moving in a supportive, non-competitive environment. Dress comfortably.

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

This family class is structured so both parents and children can enjoy themselves while moving in a supportive, non-competitive environment. Dress comfortably.

Labour Day

All Day
All Locations, Main Branch, Seaway Mall Branch, Diamond Trail Branch, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
All Locations, Main Branch, Seaway Mall Branch, Diamond Trail Branch, Off Site
Adult reading to group of children.

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family

Wiggle and giggle as a family at this monthly storytime filled with stories, songs, parachute play, bubbles, and more! 

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

Wiggle and giggle as a family at this monthly storytime filled with stories, songs, parachute play, bubbles, and more! 

Child drawing

Story & Sketch

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family

Discover Story & Sketch – A Creative Morning for Families in Welland!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover Story & Sketch – A Creative Morning for Families in Welland!

family cheer

PD Day: Fun with Ozobots!

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Family

Come check out our littlest robots at the library this PD Day: Ozobots! Learn how to make them obey your commands, do tricks, and more!

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Come check out our littlest robots at the library this PD Day: Ozobots! Learn how to make them obey your commands, do tricks, and more!

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

pumpkins

Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin!

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
All Locations
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Family

Come into any of our branches from October 1-25 and try to guess the weight of the pumpkin. Fill out a ballot and submit your guess for a chance to win some Shriners Creek Kettle Popcorn. Good luck!

Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Come into any of our branches from October 1-25 and try to guess the weight of the pumpkin. Fill out a ballot and submit your guess for a chance to win some Shriners Creek Kettle Popcorn. Good luck!

kids with books in front of faces

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family

Wiggle and giggle as a family at this monthly storytime filled with stories, songs, parachute play, bubbles, and more! 

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

Wiggle and giggle as a family at this monthly storytime filled with stories, songs, parachute play, bubbles, and more! 

Thanksgiving

All Day
All Locations, Main Branch, Seaway Mall Branch, Diamond Trail Branch, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
All Locations, Main Branch, Seaway Mall Branch, Diamond Trail Branch, Off Site
kids decorating pumpkins

Pumpkin Decorating

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Centre Court at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family

Use paint and supplied craft materials to transform pumpkins into your favorite characters from books, movies, and/or television. Let your imagination go wild!

Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Centre Court
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Use paint and supplied craft materials to transform pumpkins into your favorite characters from books, movies, and/or television. Let your imagination go wild!

kids with books in front of faces

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family

Wiggle and giggle as a family at this monthly storytime filled with stories, songs, parachute play, bubbles, and more! 

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

Wiggle and giggle as a family at this monthly storytime filled with stories, songs, parachute play, bubbles, and more! 

Picture of a 3D printer in operation

3D Printer Demo

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Room at Diamond Trail Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Family

Learn 3D Printer basics with library staff.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn 3D Printer basics with library staff.

Santa eating

Breakfast with Santa & Storytime

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Centre Court at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Special Events, Storytime
Age Group:
Family

After you’ve enjoyed Breakfast with Santa, join us for a special storytime in Santa’s Castle (Centre Court) where he will read some favourite holiday books. Want to enjoy just the reading?

Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Centre Court
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Events, Storytime
Event Details:

After you’ve enjoyed Breakfast with Santa, join us for a special storytime in Santa’s Castle (Centre Court) where he will read some favourite holiday books. Want to enjoy just the reading?

Elf on the Shelf in a Tree

Hide and Seek Elf on the Shelf

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
All Locations
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Family

Starting November 26, our Elf on the Shelf® and Elf Pets® will be hanging around and hiding out at our branches. Find one and get a ballot for a draw to win a prize until December 17.

Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: Family
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Starting November 26, our Elf on the Shelf® and Elf Pets® will be hanging around and hiding out at our branches. Find one and get a ballot for a draw to win a prize until December 17.

Children using a button maker

PD Day: Button Mania

Friday, November 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family

Drop-in and make a cool button of your own. Limit of 2 buttons per person. While supplies last.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop-in and make a cool button of your own. Limit of 2 buttons per person. 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

Green and red holiday tree ornaments

Holiday Saturday Storytime

Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Family

Join us for winter holiday themed stories, word games, felt board activity, songs, and a craft.

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

Join us for winter holiday themed stories, word games, felt board activity, songs, and a craft.

Elf on the Shelf in a Tree

Hide and Seek Elf on the Shelf

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
All Locations
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Family

Starting November 26, our Elf on the Shelf® and Elf Pets® will be hanging around and hiding out at our branches. Find one and get a ballot for a draw to win a prize until December 17.

Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: Family
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Starting November 26, our Elf on the Shelf® and Elf Pets® will be hanging around and hiding out at our branches. Find one and get a ballot for a draw to win a prize until December 17.

Christmas Eve

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Diamond Trail Branch
Closing
Branches:
Diamond Trail Branch

Christmas Eve

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 8:00pm
All Locations, Main Branch, Seaway Mall Branch, Diamond Trail Branch, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
All Locations, Main Branch, Seaway Mall Branch, Diamond Trail Branch, Off Site

Christmas Day

All Day
All Locations, Main Branch, Seaway Mall Branch, Diamond Trail Branch, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
All Locations, Main Branch, Seaway Mall Branch, Diamond Trail Branch, Off Site

Boxing Day

All Day
All Locations, Main Branch, Seaway Mall Branch, Diamond Trail Branch, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
All Locations, Main Branch, Seaway Mall Branch, Diamond Trail Branch, Off Site
adult reading to group of children

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Family

Join us for a children's story-time on Saturday morning, once a month. Enjoy stories, songs, parachute, bubbles, and more! Drop-in.

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

Join us for a children's story-time on Saturday morning, once a month. Enjoy stories, songs, parachute, bubbles, and more! Drop-in.

Children using a magnet maker

Drop-In Magnet Making

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family

Drop-in to design and make your own magnet with our button maker machine! We'll have all the supplies you need on-hand. You'll just need to bring your creativity. 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop-in to design and make your own magnet with our button maker machine! We'll have all the supplies you need on-hand. You'll just need to bring your creativity. 

New Year’s Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Diamond Trail Branch
Closing
Branches:
Diamond Trail Branch

New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 8:00pm
All Locations, Main Branch, Seaway Mall Branch, Diamond Trail Branch, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
All Locations, Main Branch, Seaway Mall Branch, Diamond Trail Branch, Off Site