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Fall Nature Walk with NPCA- Wainfleet Bog

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fall nature walk. The Wainfleet Bog is the largest remaining bog within southern Ontario, providing habitat to a variety of unique plants and animals.

Produce Market

Pop-Up Market

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 1:15pm - 2:30pm
Lounge at Main Branch

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

All Ages
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. Open while supplies last.

Child drawing

Story & Sketch

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Discover Story & Sketch – A Creative Morning for Families in Welland!

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Book Sale

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:00pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
All Ages

Prepare to rummage! On Saturday, August 23, you can find books to curl up with this summer at this one-day only book sale! The sale will start at 9am and wrap up at 4pm. Other library materials may also be available to browse and buy.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Prepare to rummage! On Saturday, August 23, you can find books to curl up with this summer at this one-day only book sale! The sale will start at 9am and wrap up at 4pm. Other library materials may also be available to browse and buy.

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
NPCA Logo

Fall Nature Walk with NPCA- Wainfleet Bog

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for a fall nature walk. The Wainfleet Bog is the largest remaining bog within southern Ontario, providing habitat to a variety of unique plants and animals.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fall nature walk. The Wainfleet Bog is the largest remaining bog within southern Ontario, providing habitat to a variety of unique plants and animals.

Dave Bennison at the Seaway Mall Branch

Historical Niagara with Dave Bennison

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Local History & Genealogy
Age Group:
All Ages

Explore shipwrecks in and around the Niagara area including ships built in Niagara that met an untimely end. Artifacts will be on display and the popular "show and tell" will take place.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full Room)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Local History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore shipwrecks in and around the Niagara area including ships built in Niagara that met an untimely end. Artifacts will be on display and the popular "show and tell" will take place.

Produce Market

Pop-Up Market

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 1:15pm - 2:30pm
Lounge at Main Branch
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages

Pay what you can as there are no set prices at this in-library fresh produce market! Please bring your own bag. Open while supplies last.

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. Open while supplies last.

WPL Library Cards

More than Just Books: What's Included with Your Library Card?

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:00pm
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Special Events, Technology
Age Group:
All Ages

In celebration of Library Card Month, come in and see what else your library card can do for you! Services explained will include eBooks, magazines, movies, and more.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full Room)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Events, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

In celebration of Library Card Month, come in and see what else your library card can do for you! Services explained will include eBooks, magazines, movies, and more.

Produce Market

Pop-Up Market

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Diamond Trail Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
All Ages

Pay what you can as there are no set prices at this in-library fresh produce market! Please bring your own bag. While supplies last.

Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Pay what you can as there are no set prices at this in-library fresh produce market! Please bring your own bag. While supplies last.

kids petting a dog

PAWS Therapy Dogs

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Visit with dogs from Therapeutic Paws of Canada (TPOC) at the library! Read with TPOC certified dogs who help to provide stress relief and comfort, and really love a good book.

Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full Room)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Visit with dogs from Therapeutic Paws of Canada (TPOC) at the library! Read with TPOC certified dogs who help to provide stress relief and comfort, and really love a good book.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Ontario Library Week Promo

Canadian Library Month Bingo Challenge!

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
All Locations - Passive Activities at All Locations
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
All Ages

Join the fun this October at Welland Public library! Pick up a Bingo card and complete activities throughout the month for a chance to win a prize.

How to Join

Registration Required
Library Branch: All Locations
Room: All Locations - Passive Activities
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the fun this October at Welland Public library! Pick up a Bingo card and complete activities throughout the month for a chance to win a prize.

How to Join

Produce Market

Pop-Up Market

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 1:15pm - 2:30pm
Lounge at Main Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
All Ages

Pay what you can as there are no set prices at this in-library fresh produce market! Please bring your own bag. While supplies last.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Lounge
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Pay what you can as there are no set prices at this in-library fresh produce market! Please bring your own bag. While supplies last.

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
PAWS

PAWS Therapy Dogs

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Visit with dogs from Therapeutic Paws of Canada (TPOC) at the library! Read with TPOC certified dogs who help to provide stress relief and comfort, and really love a good book.

Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full Room)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Visit with dogs from Therapeutic Paws of Canada (TPOC) at the library! Read with TPOC certified dogs who help to provide stress relief and comfort, and really love a good book.

Autism Awareness Day

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 4:30pm
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for a day to learn and create awareness about Autism! Start with PAWS Therapy Dogs (9:30-10:30am), followed by Bringing Art to Life (10:00am-12:00pm) where artwork meets storytelling with our Writers Guild.

Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full Room)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for a day to learn and create awareness about Autism! Start with PAWS Therapy Dogs (9:30-10:30am), followed by Bringing Art to Life (10:00am-12:00pm) where artwork meets storytelling with our Writers Guild.

Start Me up Niagara logo

Niagara's Mobile Closet

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
All Ages

Niagara's Mobile Closet returns to WPL with their completely free shopping experience for those with clothing and shoe accessibility barriers. Several community support organizations offering resources and information will also be on site.

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

Niagara's Mobile Closet returns to WPL with their completely free shopping experience for those with clothing and shoe accessibility barriers. Several community support organizations offering resources and information will also be on site.

Adults knitting

Knit For Charity

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 12:15pm - 4:15pm
All Locations
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
All Ages

It's cozy and warm season! Share that feeling with others by knitting (or crocheting) a hat, gloves, scarves and/or socks for our winter warmth table.

Registration Required
Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's cozy and warm season! Share that feeling with others by knitting (or crocheting) a hat, gloves, scarves and/or socks for our winter warmth table.

box of produce

Pop-Up Market

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Diamond Trail Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
All Ages

Pay what you can as there are no set prices at this in-library fresh produce market! Please bring your own bag. While supplies last.

Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Pay what you can as there are no set prices at this in-library fresh produce market! Please bring your own bag. While supplies last.

woman holding paper thinking

Book Sale

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages

Find books to curl up with at this one-day-only book sale! The sale will start at 9am and wrap up at 4pm. Other library materials may also be available to browse and buy. The sale will be offered at the Main Branch only.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Find books to curl up with at this one-day-only book sale! The sale will start at 9am and wrap up at 4pm. Other library materials may also be available to browse and buy. The sale will be offered at the Main Branch only.

Produce Market

Pop-Up Market

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 1:15pm - 2:30pm
Lounge at Main Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
All Ages

Pay what you can as there are no set prices at this in-library fresh produce market! Please bring your own bag. While supplies last.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Lounge
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Pay what you can as there are no set prices at this in-library fresh produce market! Please bring your own bag. While supplies last.

Adults knitting

Knit For Charity

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
All Locations
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
All Ages

It's cozy and warm season! Share that feeling with others by knitting (or crocheting) a hat, gloves, scarves and/or socks for our winter warmth table.

Registration Required
Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's cozy and warm season! Share that feeling with others by knitting (or crocheting) a hat, gloves, scarves and/or socks for our winter warmth table.

PAWS

PAWS Therapy Dogs

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Visit with dogs from Therapeutic Paws of Canada (TPOC) at the library! Read with TPOC certified dogs who help to provide stress relief and comfort, and really love a good book.

Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full Room)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Visit with dogs from Therapeutic Paws of Canada (TPOC) at the library! Read with TPOC certified dogs who help to provide stress relief and comfort, and really love a good book.

Photo of a black and orange beaked Borneo bird

Borneo : Birds, Orangutans, and so much more.

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
All Ages

Borneo is well known as a global hotspot for biodiversity. Join avid birder, Marcie Jacklin, as we explore the amazing animal and plant life. 


 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full Room)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Borneo is well known as a global hotspot for biodiversity. Join avid birder, Marcie Jacklin, as we explore the amazing animal and plant life. 


 

produce in box

Pop-Up Market

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Diamond Trail Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
All Ages

Pay what you can as there are no set prices at this in-library fresh produce market! Please bring your own bag. While supplies last

Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Pay what you can as there are no set prices at this in-library fresh produce market! Please bring your own bag. While supplies last

picture of holiday ornaments

Holiday Ornaments

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Drop in for some holiday fun and make some festive ornaments.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in for some holiday fun and make some festive ornaments.

Adults knitting

Knit For Charity

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
All Locations
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
All Ages

It's cozy and warm season! Share that feeling with others by knitting (or crocheting) a hat, gloves, scarves and/or socks for our winter warmth table.

Registration Required
Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's cozy and warm season! Share that feeling with others by knitting (or crocheting) a hat, gloves, scarves and/or socks for our winter warmth table.