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Festive Tales & Treasures

Monday, July 28, 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

Dino Dig

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Full) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Dig into the world of dinosaurs! Make a craft, dig in an archaeological site, play a game, trivia, activities and more! 

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

Dig into the world of dinosaurs! Make a craft, dig in an archaeological site, play a game, trivia, activities and more! 

This event is in the "Children" group

Reading Buddies - MONDAYS

Monday, July 28, 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 29, 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 30, 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 30, 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

Where in the world is...?

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room (Full) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Follow the track of famous jewel thief and be the first to solve the case. Based on the popular global riddle game. 

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

Follow the track of famous jewel thief and be the first to solve the case. Based on the popular global riddle game. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Reading Buddies

Thursday, July 31, 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, August 1, 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

Civic Holiday

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
This event is in the "Children" group

Tales & Tunes in Hindi

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us at the library for a fun-filled Hindi story time with tales, songs, and rhymes that spark imagination and celebrate culture. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the library for a fun-filled Hindi story time with tales, songs, and rhymes that spark imagination and celebrate culture. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Let's Play Chess

Wednesday, August 6, 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

Where in the world is...?

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room (Full) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Follow the track of a famous jewel thief and be the first to solve the case. Based on the popular global riddle game.

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

Follow the track of a famous jewel thief and be the first to solve the case. Based on the popular global riddle game.

This event is in the "Children" group

Reading Buddies

Thursday, August 7, 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, August 8, 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

Taylor Swift Party

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Calling all Swifties! Join us at the library for an afternoon of music, fun, and all things Taylor Swift!

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

Calling all Swifties! Join us at the library for an afternoon of music, fun, and all things Taylor Swift!

This event is in the "Children" group

One Piece Party

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Full) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Like One Piece? So do we! Join us for crafts, trivia, and more!

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

Like One Piece? So do we! Join us for crafts, trivia, and more!

This event is in the "Children" group

Reading Buddies - MONDAYS

Monday, August 11, 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

Let's Play Chess

Wednesday, August 13, 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

Make Your Own Mixes

Friday, August 15, 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

Improv Class for Kids

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children

This intro to improv for kids focuses on game play, saying yes, building confidence, and having fun!

*Intended for ages 8-12yrs.

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

This intro to improv for kids focuses on game play, saying yes, building confidence, and having fun!

*Intended for ages 8-12yrs.

This event is in the "Children" group

Book Club: Anne of Green Gables

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Back) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children

Pick up your copy of the classic novel, Anne of Green Gables, read it over the summer, and then return with the book on Monday, August 18, ready to discuss it as a group, ask questions, and make a related craft. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Back)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pick up your copy of the classic novel, Anne of Green Gables, read it over the summer, and then return with the book on Monday, August 18, ready to discuss it as a group, ask questions, and make a related craft. 

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

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