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Scrabble and More!

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Front Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults

Drop in for a game of Scrabble, or choose from our selection of traditional card games, or bring your own. 

Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Front Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Drop in for a game of Scrabble, or choose from our selection of traditional card games, or bring your own. 

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

ESL Conversation Circle

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Newcomers
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

In partnership with the Welland Heritage Council and Bridges Niagara, this group is open to newcomers or anyone looking to improve their English language skills.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Newcomers
Event Details:

In partnership with the Welland Heritage Council and Bridges Niagara, this group is open to newcomers or anyone looking to improve their English language skills.

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

Creative Canvases

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Let out your inner artist and join us as we paint along with a YouTube painting tutorial. All materials are provided, just bring yourself and some creativity. Fee: $5/person

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

Let out your inner artist and join us as we paint along with a YouTube painting tutorial. All materials are provided, just bring yourself and some creativity. Fee: $5/person

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

Yoga for Older Adults

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:30am
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Pose and stretch in this yoga class designed for older adults. Presented in partnership with the Seaway Mall.

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

Pose and stretch in this yoga class designed for older adults. Presented in partnership with the Seaway Mall.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Reach Niagara ODSP Clinic

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults

Applying for Ontario Disability Support Program and want some help? Get assistance with complete your ODSP package by a team of professionals.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Applying for Ontario Disability Support Program and want some help? Get assistance with complete your ODSP package by a team of professionals.

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

Scrabble Club

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Seminar Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Test your word skills at the library! All skill levels are welcome to join this relaxed club for Scrabble aficionados! No registration required.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Seminar Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Test your word skills at the library! All skill levels are welcome to join this relaxed club for Scrabble aficionados! No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Main Branch
Program Type:
Parents & Caregivers
Age Group:
Adults

Join this 9 week program for parents or caregivers of children 0-18 year old.  It is designed to help you navigate parenting challenges in a way that teaches problem solving, brain development, and strengthens relationships. 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Parents & Caregivers
Event Details:

Join this 9 week program for parents or caregivers of children 0-18 year old.  It is designed to help you navigate parenting challenges in a way that teaches problem solving, brain development, and strengthens relationships. 

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

Crochet Club

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Room (Back Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Participants will have an opportunity to share their projects, chat with other enthusiasts, get advice, and get inspired.

Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Back Room)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Participants will have an opportunity to share their projects, chat with other enthusiasts, get advice, and get inspired.

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

Kanopy: Dance Fitness

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Follow along with a Dance Fitness Class video presented through our online resource, Kanopy.

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

Follow along with a Dance Fitness Class video presented through our online resource, Kanopy.

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

iPad & iPhone Basic Q&A

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room (Front Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Drop in for basic assistance with your iPad or iPhone. Learn how to navigate settings, download apps, use library resources, and get comfortable with your device at your own pace.

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

Drop in for basic assistance with your iPad or iPhone. Learn how to navigate settings, download apps, use library resources, and get comfortable with your device at your own pace.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cross-Stitch Club

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Diamond Trail Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Our new Cross-Stitch Club is open to all who cross-stitch and would love to meet and socialize with like-minded individuals. Bring your projects and work together!

Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Our new Cross-Stitch Club is open to all who cross-stitch and would love to meet and socialize with like-minded individuals. Bring your projects and work together!

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

Introduction to Vipassana (Meditation)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Kickstart the year with new habits, and wellness goals! Discover the ancient practice of Vipassana meditation, a path toward mindfulness and inner peace. Learn how this technique helps quiet the mind and cultivate self-awareness in daily life

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

Kickstart the year with new habits, and wellness goals! Discover the ancient practice of Vipassana meditation, a path toward mindfulness and inner peace. Learn how this technique helps quiet the mind and cultivate self-awareness in daily life

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

WMFHT Healthy You Series

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Program Room (Back Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join Welland McMaster Family Health Team's Dietitian and Nurse Practitioner for a 6-week series that will help you achieve better health and wellness. 

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

Join Welland McMaster Family Health Team's Dietitian and Nurse Practitioner for a 6-week series that will help you achieve better health and wellness. 

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

Adult Chess

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room (Front Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us for chess at the Seaway Mall Branch every Wednesday at 10am. No registration required. All skill levels are welcome. 

Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Front Room)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Join us for chess at the Seaway Mall Branch every Wednesday at 10am. No registration required. All skill levels are welcome. 

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

Yoga for Older Adults

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:30am
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Pose and stretch in this yoga class designed for older adults. Presented in partnership with the Seaway Mall.

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

Pose and stretch in this yoga class designed for older adults. Presented in partnership with the Seaway Mall.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Scrabble and More!

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Front Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults

Drop in for a game of Scrabble, or choose from our selection of traditional card games, or bring your own. 

Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Front Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Drop in for a game of Scrabble, or choose from our selection of traditional card games, or bring your own. 

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

ESL Conversation Circle

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Newcomers
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

In partnership with the Welland Heritage Council and Bridges Niagara, this group is open to newcomers or anyone looking to improve their English language skills.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Newcomers
Event Details:

In partnership with the Welland Heritage Council and Bridges Niagara, this group is open to newcomers or anyone looking to improve their English language skills.

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

Basic Microsoft Word and Typing

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room (Front Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Adults and seniors, learn some basic computer skills using Microsoft Word and improve your typing and keyboarding skills in the same class. 

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

Adults and seniors, learn some basic computer skills using Microsoft Word and improve your typing and keyboarding skills in the same class. 

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

Goals and Intentions for the Future

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Program Room at Diamond Trail Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Let's brainstorm together to identify some fun attainable and achievable goals and intentions to set for the new year. Materials are supplied, just bring your own ideas!

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

Let's brainstorm together to identify some fun attainable and achievable goals and intentions to set for the new year. Materials are supplied, just bring your own ideas!

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

OGS: Family Research Help

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Local History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Ontario Genealogical Society will be on-site to answer questions and provide direction to those researching their family history. 

Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full Room)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Local History & Genealogy
Event Details:

The Ontario Genealogical Society will be on-site to answer questions and provide direction to those researching their family history. 

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

Yoga for Older Adults

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:30am
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Pose and stretch in this yoga class designed for older adults. Presented in partnership with the Seaway Mall.

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

Pose and stretch in this yoga class designed for older adults. Presented in partnership with the Seaway Mall.

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

Spices of the World Kit

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 9:30am - 5:30pm
All Locations
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Treat your taste buds to a world tour with our Spices of the World kit! Every week, you can check out a new spice and a tasty recipe to try out at home. Swing by any library location to grab your weekly spice kit, while supplies last!

Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Treat your taste buds to a world tour with our Spices of the World kit! Every week, you can check out a new spice and a tasty recipe to try out at home. Swing by any library location to grab your weekly spice kit, while supplies last!

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.

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

Scrabble Club

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Seminar Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Test your word skills at the library! All skill levels are welcome to join this relaxed club for Scrabble aficionados! No registration required.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Seminar Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Test your word skills at the library! All skill levels are welcome to join this relaxed club for Scrabble aficionados! No registration required.

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

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Diamond Trail Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come join our new D&D club. The first session will introduce the game and help build characters while subsequent sessions will dive into the world of D&D!

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

Come join our new D&D club. The first session will introduce the game and help build characters while subsequent sessions will dive into the world of D&D!