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ESL Entering the Workplace Conversation Circle

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Room (Front Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Newcomers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Join us for conversations about interview prep, resume writing and more in this workplace prep newcomer program.

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Front Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Newcomers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for conversations about interview prep, resume writing and more in this workplace prep newcomer program.

 

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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Yoga on The Canal

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gazebo at Main Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Come nurture in nature! Guided outdoor yoga practice for all levels. Connect, move, and breathe together. Presented in collaboration with the City of Welland.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Gazebo
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come nurture in nature! Guided outdoor yoga practice for all levels. Connect, move, and breathe together. Presented in collaboration with the City of Welland.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Retorative Yoga with Andrea

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Beginner-friendly, gentle Hatha yoga for everybody. Bring a yoga mat, blanket, and eye pillow (if you have one). Presented in partnership with the City of Welland 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Beginner-friendly, gentle Hatha yoga for everybody. Bring a yoga mat, blanket, and eye pillow (if you have one). Presented in partnership with the City of Welland 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Yoga on The Canal

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gazebo at Main Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Come nurture in nature! Guided outdoor yoga practice for all levels. Connect, move, and breathe together. Presented in collaboration with the City of Welland.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Gazebo
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come nurture in nature! Guided outdoor yoga practice for all levels. Connect, move, and breathe together. Presented in collaboration with the City of Welland.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Music Lovers-Presentation by Co-authors Josephine Matyas and Craig Jones

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Author Visits
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Those with a travel itch as well as lovers of music can dive right into a “road trip style” presentation by co-authors Josephine Matyas and Craig Jones.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Visits
Event Details:

Those with a travel itch as well as lovers of music can dive right into a “road trip style” presentation by co-authors Josephine Matyas and Craig Jones.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Mind and Body Wellness Series-Mind & Body Healing with Tracy Gostlow

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Mind & Body Healing with Tracy Gostlow

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

Mind & Body Healing with Tracy Gostlow

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Scene: Dried Flower Creations

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Craft stunning bookmarks and soothing tealight holders using dried flowers. All materials provided—just bring your imagination!

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

Craft stunning bookmarks and soothing tealight holders using dried flowers. All materials provided—just bring your imagination!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Living Library: Occupation Exploration

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:30pm
Lounge at Main Branch
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Visit with all or one of our living books that will be sharing their personal career journeys, answering questions, and helping educate others as they move forward with their own occupational choices. 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Lounge
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Visit with all or one of our living books that will be sharing their personal career journeys, answering questions, and helping educate others as they move forward with their own occupational choices. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Retorative Yoga with Andrea

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Beginner-friendly, gentle Hatha yoga for everybody. Bring a yoga mat, blanket, and eye pillow (if you have one). Presented in partnership with the City of Welland 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Beginner-friendly, gentle Hatha yoga for everybody. Bring a yoga mat, blanket, and eye pillow (if you have one). Presented in partnership with the City of Welland 

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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Mind and Body Wellness Series: Tai Chi.

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Tai chi, often described as "meditation in motion," is a gentle form of exercise that originated as an ancient Chinese martial art. It has grown in popularity around the world and can help maintain strength, flexibility, and balance.

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

Tai chi, often described as "meditation in motion," is a gentle form of exercise that originated as an ancient Chinese martial art. It has grown in popularity around the world and can help maintain strength, flexibility, and balance.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Scene: Spooky Wreaths

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Make a spooktacular Halloween wreath to decorate your home. All supplies included!

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

Make a spooktacular Halloween wreath to decorate your home. All supplies included!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Stranger Things at the Library

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Room at Diamond Trail Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Join us at the library to welcome spooky season by celebrating the ultra popular show Stranger Things. Create crafts and participate in trivia about the Stranger Things Universe.

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the library to welcome spooky season by celebrating the ultra popular show Stranger Things. Create crafts and participate in trivia about the Stranger Things Universe.

 

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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 "Teens" group

Teen Scene: Yarn and Chill

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Drop in to our Yarn and Chill program with your friends. Listen to some relaxing music and chat with friends while wrapping a colorful yarn letter of your choice.

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

Drop in to our Yarn and Chill program with your friends. Listen to some relaxing music and chat with friends while wrapping a colorful yarn letter of your choice.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

PFLAG Chapters of Pride Book Club

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Join members of PFLAG for an exciting book chat. Read a book of your choice and share it with others. This is a great way to find out about new books. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join members of PFLAG for an exciting book chat. Read a book of your choice and share it with others. This is a great way to find out about new books. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Scene: Stencil Art

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Create a cool looking piece of art in under an hour – even with no painting experience. 

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

Create a cool looking piece of art in under an hour – even with no painting experience. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Scene: Bottle Your Creativity

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a fun event where you can design and personalize your own water bottles using Cricut Maker. Learn the basics of vinyl cutting, explore fun design ideas, and walk away with a custom bottle that’s uniquely yours! 

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

Join us for a fun event where you can design and personalize your own water bottles using Cricut Maker. Learn the basics of vinyl cutting, explore fun design ideas, and walk away with a custom bottle that’s uniquely yours! 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Scene: Cookies in a Jar

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teens

The holidays are on their way and that means coming up with gift ideas for your friends and family. Sign up to create this cool gift that looks great and is super easy to make, too! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

The holidays are on their way and that means coming up with gift ideas for your friends and family. Sign up to create this cool gift that looks great and is super easy to make, too! 

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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Resumes and Job Searching for Teens with Job Gym

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teens

Calling All Teens! Thinking about getting a job? Need help writing your resume? Job Gym Employment Counselors will teach you how to create a great resume and also great job searching techniques that could put you ahead of the competition.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling All Teens! Thinking about getting a job? Need help writing your resume? Job Gym Employment Counselors will teach you how to create a great resume and also great job searching techniques that could put you ahead of the competition.