Event List

Art Factory

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Program Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Family

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.

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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

children listening to French story read to them by adult

French Storytime with Madame Béatrice

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Room (Full) at Seaway Mall Branch

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children, Family

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.

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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.

markers, scissors, glue, paper, craft supplies

Kanopy and Kraft

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Program Room at Diamond Trail Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Family

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.

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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

Bollywood Dance Workshop

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Centre Court at Seaway Mall Branch

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Family

Join Surbhi Kalavrund for a Bollywood dance workshop! This fun, high-energy workshop welcomes all ages to learn vibrant moves, enjoy upbeat music, and celebrate culture through movement. No experience needed!

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Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch

Room: Centre Court

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Special Events

Event Details:

Join Surbhi Kalavrund for a Bollywood dance workshop! This fun, high-energy workshop welcomes all ages to learn vibrant moves, enjoy upbeat music, and celebrate culture through movement. No experience needed!

Lego Challenge

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Public Area at Diamond Trail Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Family

Build with our library Lego collection and use a challenge card to up your building skills. Adult supervision recommended.

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Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch

Room: Public Area

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Build with our library Lego collection and use a challenge card to up your building skills. Adult supervision recommended.

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

Crafting Your Way Around the World

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Program Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Family

Each week, make a craft inspired by different cultures from around the world! While supplies last.

View Details

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Each week, make a craft inspired by different cultures from around the world! 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

Fun with Origami

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Children's Area at Main Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Family

This self-directed, hands-on Origami making sessions will help you learn how to fold, bend, crease, and create your very own origami project! Supplies limited, adult supervision recommended.

View Details

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

This self-directed, hands-on Origami making sessions will help you learn how to fold, bend, crease, and create your very own origami project! Supplies limited, adult supervision recommended.

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

STEAM Toy Lab

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Public Area at Diamond Trail Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Technology

Age Group:

Family

Drop-in to explore the world of STEAM through fun, hands-on toys! Children will design, build, and experiment with creative projects that spark curiosity and problem-solving skills.

View Details

Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch

Room: Public Area

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology

Event Details:

Drop-in to explore the world of STEAM through fun, hands-on toys! Children will design, build, and experiment with creative projects that spark curiosity and problem-solving skills.

Foam Party

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Diamond Trail Branch

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Family

Come on out for a Foam Party! Kids will play, dance, and party in several feet of bubbly suds! It's a dance party surrounded by a mountain of foam! The Welland Fire Fighters just might bring their hose, too!

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Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Special Events

Event Details:

Come on out for a Foam Party! Kids will play, dance, and party in several feet of bubbly suds! It's a dance party surrounded by a mountain of foam! The Welland Fire Fighters just might bring their hose, too!

Meet My Weird School Author: Dan Gutman

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Program Room (Back) at Seaway Mall Branch

Program Type:

Author Visits

Age Group:

Children, Family

We are VERY excited to present popular children's author of the My Weird School series, and more awesome books, Dan Gutman! Join this sure-to-be-fun virtual author visit on Zoom, and pick up a take home activity kit at your library branch!

Register Now

Registration Required

Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch

Room: Program Room (Back)

Age Group: Children, Family

Program Type: Author Visits

Registration Required

Event Details:

We are VERY excited to present popular children's author of the My Weird School series, and more awesome books, Dan Gutman! Join this sure-to-be-fun virtual author visit on Zoom, and pick up a take home activity kit at your library branch!

Just Dance, Instant Sports and Karaoke

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Program Room at Diamond Trail Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Family

Drop-in and burn some energy with Just Dance, Instant Sports, or Karaoke! Bring a friend. Adult supervision recommended.

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Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness

Event Details:

Drop-in and burn some energy with Just Dance, Instant Sports, or Karaoke! Bring a friend. Adult supervision recommended.

Art Factory

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Program Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Family

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.

View Details

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

Kanopy and Kraft

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Program Room at Diamond Trail Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Family

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.

View Details

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

Lego Challenge

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Public Area at Diamond Trail Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Family

Build with our library Lego collection and use a challenge card to up your building skills. Adult supervision recommended.

View Details

Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch

Room: Public Area

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Build with our library Lego collection and use a challenge card to up your building skills. Adult supervision recommended.

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

Paint brush with palate and 4 paint colors

Family Paint

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Program Room at Diamond Trail Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Family

Paint along to a YouTube art tutorial for kids, as a family. Each family member can paint their own canvas or create one as a family.

Register Now

Registration Required

Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Paint along to a YouTube art tutorial for kids, as a family. Each family member can paint their own canvas or create one as a family.

Crafting Your Way Around the World

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Program Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Family

Each week, make a craft inspired by different cultures from around the world! While supplies last.

View Details

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Each week, make a craft inspired by different cultures from around the world! 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

Fun with Origami

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Children's Area at Main Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Family

This self-directed, hands-on Origami making sessions will help you learn how to fold, bend, crease, and create your very own origami project! Supplies limited, adult supervision recommended.

View Details

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

This self-directed, hands-on Origami making sessions will help you learn how to fold, bend, crease, and create your very own origami project! Supplies limited, adult supervision recommended.

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

STEAM Toy Lab

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Public Area at Diamond Trail Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Technology

Age Group:

Family

Drop-in to explore the world of STEAM through fun, hands-on toys! Children will design, build, and experiment with creative projects that spark curiosity and problem-solving skills.

View Details

Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch

Room: Public Area

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology

Event Details:

Drop-in to explore the world of STEAM through fun, hands-on toys! Children will design, build, and experiment with creative projects that spark curiosity and problem-solving skills.

Civic Holiday

All Day

All Locations, Main Branch, Seaway Mall Branch, Diamond Trail Branch, Off Site

Closing

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All Locations, Main Branch, Seaway Mall Branch, Diamond Trail Branch, Off Site

Art Factory

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Program Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Family

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.

View Details

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

Kanopy and Kraft

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Program Room at Diamond Trail Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Family

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.

View Details

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

Lego Challenge

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Public Area at Diamond Trail Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Family

Build with our library Lego collection and use a challenge card to up your building skills. Adult supervision recommended.

View Details

Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch

Room: Public Area

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Build with our library Lego collection and use a challenge card to up your building skills. Adult supervision recommended.

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

Crafting Your Way Around the World

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Program Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Family

Each week, make a craft inspired by different cultures from around the world! While supplies last.

View Details

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Each week, make a craft inspired by different cultures from around the world! 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

Fun with Origami

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Children's Area at Main Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Family

This self-directed, hands-on Origami making sessions will help you learn how to fold, bend, crease, and create your very own origami project! Supplies limited, adult supervision recommended.

View Details

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

This self-directed, hands-on Origami making sessions will help you learn how to fold, bend, crease, and create your very own origami project! Supplies limited, adult supervision recommended.

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

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