Event List

Featured Events

Irish Dance Show & Demo

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Centre Court at Seaway Mall Branch

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Family

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Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch

Room: Centre Court

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Special Events

Event Details:

Catch the De Menezes Reilly Irish Dancers to see traditional Irish dancing.

Pysanka Egg Decorating

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn to make beautiful eggs using the technique called pysanky.

Family Yoga

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Program Room (Full) at Seaway Mall Branch

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Family

Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch

Room: Program Room (Full)

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.

Basics of Astronomy with Jay

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Family

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Special Events

Event Details:

Join us for an exciting astronomy presentation with enthusiast, Jay at the Welland Museum.

Puzzle Tournament

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Program Room (Full) at Seaway Mall Branch

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors

Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch

Room: Program Room (Full)

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Special Events

Registration Required

Event Details:

Be the first to put together a 500-piece puzzle! Groups no larger than 2 persons.

Pop-Up Market

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 1:15pm - 2:30pm

Lounge at Main Branch

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

All Ages

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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.

Family 3D Printer Demo

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Program Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Technology

Age Group:

Family

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Technology

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn 3D Printer basics with library staff.

Soapstone Carving Workshop

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Program Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn how to carve your own soapstone sculpture with the Niagara Peninsula Geological Society.

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

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!

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STEAM Toy Lab

Thursday, August 7, 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.

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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.

Just Dance, Instant Sports and Karaoke

Monday, August 11, 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, August 12, 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

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Kanopy and Kraft

Tuesday, August 12, 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

Unattended Children Policy

Art on the Canal- Fun Crafts

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Gazebo at Main Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Family

Let's do some nature crafts! Everyone is welcome and encouraged to be creative at Art on the Canal. In case of inclement weather, meet us inside the Main Branch.

Registration Required

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Gazebo

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Let's do some nature crafts! Everyone is welcome and encouraged to be creative at Art on the Canal. In case of inclement weather, meet us inside the Main Branch.

End of Summer Bash

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Main Branch

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Family

Celebrate your reading success with us on Wednesday August 13, from 11am-12pm for crafts, glitter tattoos, frozen treats, visit the Ice Dogs hockey booth, tinker with Robothink, get hands on with Niagara Handweavers, free giveaways, and more!

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Library Branch: Main Branch

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Special Events

Event Details:

Disclaimer(s)

Food & Drink Programs

Please be aware that food will be used in this program as snacks and/or craft supplies. The library cannot guarantee a completely allergen free atmosphere during this program.

Photography and Film

Photography and Film Policy

Lego Challenge

Wednesday, August 13, 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

Unattended Children Policy

Crafting Your Way Around the World

Thursday, August 14, 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.

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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

Photography and Film Policy

Fun with Origami

Thursday, August 14, 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.

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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

Unattended Children Policy

STEAM Toy Lab

Thursday, August 14, 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.

Indigenous Beading

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Program Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Family

Join us for an afternoon of learning about traditional Indigenous beadwork, taught by the talented Mika of Indigenous Dreams!

Registration Required

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of learning about traditional Indigenous beadwork, taught by the talented Mika of Indigenous Dreams!

Just Dance, Instant Sports and Karaoke

Monday, August 18, 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.

View Details

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.

Kanopy and Kraft

Tuesday, August 19, 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

Unattended Children Policy

Family Yoga

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Program Room (Full) 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)

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.