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French Storytime with Madame Béatrice

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Full) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Family

Enjoy listening to a French language story read by presenter Béatrice Groux. "La coiffure d'une princesse" written by Haitian author Marie Aliette Forges. Participants will also enjoy making woolen braids with upcycled materials.

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

Enjoy listening to a French language story read by presenter Béatrice Groux. "La coiffure d'une princesse" written by Haitian author Marie Aliette Forges. Participants will also enjoy making woolen braids with upcycled materials.

This event is in the "Children" group

Create a Story

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Come create a fun interactive story that you can re-tell at home to your family and friends.

Sign up for one or sign up for them all individually! Each week, there will be a new story to create!

Caregiver assistance required.

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

Come create a fun interactive story that you can re-tell at home to your family and friends.

Sign up for one or sign up for them all individually! Each week, there will be a new story to create!

Caregiver assistance required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Let's Play Chess

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (Full) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Whether you're a beginner or an advanced chess player, you'll have fun learning tips and tricks to improve your strategy in this weekly program. Recommended for kids aged 7-13.

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

Whether you're a beginner or an advanced chess player, you'll have fun learning tips and tricks to improve your strategy in this weekly program. Recommended for kids aged 7-13.

This event is in the "Children" group

Amazing Race

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room (Full) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Complete a series of activities, challenges and puzzles, like on the popular TV show, to win a prize. 

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

Complete a series of activities, challenges and puzzles, like on the popular TV show, to win a prize. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Reading Buddies

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Seminar Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children

Reading Buddies is a program aimed at providing an engaging environment to help improve reading skills.  Children aged 5-11 will be paired with a teen volunteer who will use books and literacy based games to practice reading.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Seminar Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Reading Buddies is a program aimed at providing an engaging environment to help improve reading skills.  Children aged 5-11 will be paired with a teen volunteer who will use books and literacy based games to practice reading.

This event is in the "Children" group

Make Your Own Mixes

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Make Your Own Just-Add-Water Mixes! Get ready to make some mason jars or Ziploc bag meals, mixes and desserts!   Each week we will make something different! Sign up for one OR sign up for them all!

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

Make Your Own Just-Add-Water Mixes! Get ready to make some mason jars or Ziploc bag meals, mixes and desserts!   Each week we will make something different! Sign up for one OR sign up for them all!

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

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Festive Tales & Treasures

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Come celebrate the world with us through storytelling and crafting fun! Each session, children will discover festivals from around the world through engaging tales and create crafts inspired by these traditions. 

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

Come celebrate the world with us through storytelling and crafting fun! Each session, children will discover festivals from around the world through engaging tales and create crafts inspired by these traditions. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Reading Buddies - MONDAYS

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Seminar Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children

Reading Buddies is a program aimed at providing an engaging environment to help improve reading skills.  Children aged 5-11 will be paired with a teen volunteer who will use books and literacy based games to practice reading.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Seminar Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Reading Buddies is a program aimed at providing an engaging environment to help improve reading skills.  Children aged 5-11 will be paired with a teen volunteer who will use books and literacy based games to practice reading.

This event is in the "Children" group

Around the World Story and Craft

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room (Full) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Create a Story

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Come create a fun interactive story that you can re-tell at home to your family and friends.

Sign up for one or sign up for them all individually! Each week, there will be a new story to create!

Caregiver assistance required.

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

Come create a fun interactive story that you can re-tell at home to your family and friends.

Sign up for one or sign up for them all individually! Each week, there will be a new story to create!

Caregiver assistance required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Let's Play Chess

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (Full) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Whether you're a beginner or an advanced chess player, you'll have fun learning tips and tricks to improve your strategy in this weekly program. Recommended for kids aged 7-13.

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

Whether you're a beginner or an advanced chess player, you'll have fun learning tips and tricks to improve your strategy in this weekly program. Recommended for kids aged 7-13.

This event is in the "Children" group

Amazing Race

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room (Full) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Complete a series of activities, challenges and puzzles, like on the popular TV show, to win a prize. 

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

Complete a series of activities, challenges and puzzles, like on the popular TV show, to win a prize. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Reading Buddies

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Seminar Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children

Reading Buddies is a program aimed at providing an engaging environment to help improve reading skills.  Children aged 5-11 will be paired with a teen volunteer who will use books and literacy based games to practice reading.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Seminar Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Reading Buddies is a program aimed at providing an engaging environment to help improve reading skills.  Children aged 5-11 will be paired with a teen volunteer who will use books and literacy based games to practice reading.

This event is in the "Children" group

Make Your Own Mixes

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Make Your Own Just-Add-Water Mixes! Get ready to make some mason jars or Ziploc bag meals, mixes and desserts!   Each week we will make something different! Sign up for one OR sign up for them all!

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

Make Your Own Just-Add-Water Mixes! Get ready to make some mason jars or Ziploc bag meals, mixes and desserts!   Each week we will make something different! Sign up for one OR sign up for them all!

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

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Festive Tales & Treasures

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Come celebrate the world with us through storytelling and crafting fun! Each session, children will discover festivals from around the world through engaging tales and create crafts inspired by these traditions. 

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

Come celebrate the world with us through storytelling and crafting fun! Each session, children will discover festivals from around the world through engaging tales and create crafts inspired by these traditions. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Tween Escape Room

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Full) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Work as a group to solve the riddles in this escape room themed, Travel Around the World in 80 minutes. Escape to win a prize! 

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

Work as a group to solve the riddles in this escape room themed, Travel Around the World in 80 minutes. Escape to win a prize! 

This event is in the "Children" group

Reading Buddies - MONDAYS

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Seminar Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children

Reading Buddies is a program aimed at providing an engaging environment to help improve reading skills.  Children aged 5-11 will be paired with a teen volunteer who will use books and literacy based games to practice reading.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Seminar Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Reading Buddies is a program aimed at providing an engaging environment to help improve reading skills.  Children aged 5-11 will be paired with a teen volunteer who will use books and literacy based games to practice reading.

This event is in the "Children" group

Around the World Story and Craft

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room (Full) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group

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.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Create a Story

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Come create a fun interactive story that you can re-tell at home to your family and friends.

Sign up for one or sign up for them all individually! Each week, there will be a new story to create!

Caregiver assistance required.

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

Come create a fun interactive story that you can re-tell at home to your family and friends.

Sign up for one or sign up for them all individually! Each week, there will be a new story to create!

Caregiver assistance required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Let's Play Chess

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (Full) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Whether you're a beginner or an advanced chess player, you'll have fun learning tips and tricks to improve your strategy in this weekly program. Recommended for kids aged 7-13.

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

Whether you're a beginner or an advanced chess player, you'll have fun learning tips and tricks to improve your strategy in this weekly program. Recommended for kids aged 7-13.

This event is in the "Children" group

Reading Buddies

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Seminar Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children

Reading Buddies is a program aimed at providing an engaging environment to help improve reading skills.  Children aged 5-11 will be paired with a teen volunteer who will use books and literacy based games to practice reading.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Seminar Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Reading Buddies is a program aimed at providing an engaging environment to help improve reading skills.  Children aged 5-11 will be paired with a teen volunteer who will use books and literacy based games to practice reading.

This event is in the "Children" group

Make Your Own Mixes

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Make Your Own Just-Add-Water Mixes! Get ready to make some mason jars or Ziploc bag meals, mixes and desserts!   Each week we will make something different! Sign up for one OR sign up for them all!

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

Make Your Own Just-Add-Water Mixes! Get ready to make some mason jars or Ziploc bag meals, mixes and desserts!   Each week we will make something different! Sign up for one OR sign up for them all!

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

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

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group

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!

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!