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Crafts and Conversation

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Room (Front Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Crafts & Conversation is a relaxed, drop-in program where participants are invited to bring their own craft projects to work on while enjoying friendly conversation in a welcoming space.

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

Crafts & Conversation is a relaxed, drop-in program where participants are invited to bring their own craft projects to work on while enjoying friendly conversation in a welcoming space.

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

Community Services: Salvation Army

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Public Area at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Drop In, General Interest
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn about the Food Bank and Community Program Services offered by the Salvation Army to Welland residents.

Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Public Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Drop In, General Interest
Event Details:

Learn about the Food Bank and Community Program Services offered by the Salvation Army to Welland residents.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

PAWS Therapy Dogs

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Drop In, 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: Drop In, 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.

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

Writing Workshop for Poets and Fiction Writers

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Seminar Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Drop In, Author Visits, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Explore one of the most essential and powerful decisions a writer makes in this hands-on workshop. Through discussion and guided writing exercises inspired by selected sample artwork, poets and fiction writers alike will deepen their craft.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Seminar Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Drop In, Author Visits, Special Events
Event Details:

Explore one of the most essential and powerful decisions a writer makes in this hands-on workshop. Through discussion and guided writing exercises inspired by selected sample artwork, poets and fiction writers alike will deepen their craft.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Local Authors and Poets Day

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 2:00pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Drop In, Author Visits, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults

Meet local authors and poets writing in a variety of genres for children and adults. Authors and poets will read from their works from 12:30-1:30 pm.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Drop In, Author Visits, Special Events
Event Details:

Meet local authors and poets writing in a variety of genres for children and adults. Authors and poets will read from their works from 12:30-1:30 pm.

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

Scrabble Club

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Seminar Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Drop In, General Interest
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: Drop In, General Interest
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
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Crafts and Conversation

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Room (Front Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Crafts & Conversation is a relaxed, drop-in program where participants are invited to bring their own craft projects to work on while enjoying friendly conversation in a welcoming space.

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

Crafts & Conversation is a relaxed, drop-in program where participants are invited to bring their own craft projects to work on while enjoying friendly conversation in a welcoming space.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Histoire en français/French Storytime

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area at Main Branch
Program Type:
Drop In, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Il etait une fois…venez lire une histoire en français avec On y va à la bibliothèque! Il s'agit d'une baisse de classe. Aucune inscription n'est requise!

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Drop In, Storytime
Event Details:

Il etait une fois…venez lire une histoire en français avec On y va à la bibliothèque! Il s'agit d'une baisse de classe. Aucune inscription n'est requise!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Celebrate Earth Day: How To Make Your Life More Sustainable

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Drop In, General Interest
Age Group:
All Ages

Celebrate Earth Day by exploring simple, practical ways to care for our planet! We’ll have fun eco-friendly activities, helpful tips for greener living, and small take-home resources to inspire sustainable choices every day. 

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

Celebrate Earth Day by exploring simple, practical ways to care for our planet! We’ll have fun eco-friendly activities, helpful tips for greener living, and small take-home resources to inspire sustainable choices every day. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Earth Day Presentation

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lounge at Main Branch
Program Type:
Drop In, Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages

TBD

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Lounge
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Drop In, Special Events
Event Details:

TBD

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

Scrabble Club

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Seminar Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Drop In, General Interest
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: Drop In, General Interest
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
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Crafts and Conversation

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Room (Front Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Crafts & Conversation is a relaxed, drop-in program where participants are invited to bring their own craft projects to work on while enjoying friendly conversation in a welcoming space.

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

Crafts & Conversation is a relaxed, drop-in program where participants are invited to bring their own craft projects to work on while enjoying friendly conversation in a welcoming space.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Free Comic Book Day

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
All Locations
Program Type:
Drop In, General Interest
Age Group:
All Ages

Free Comic Book Day returns with more great titles to discover!  Thank you to Sketchbook Comics for providing all titles. While supplies last.
 

Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Drop In, General Interest
Event Details:

Free Comic Book Day returns with more great titles to discover!  Thank you to Sketchbook Comics for providing all titles. While supplies last.
 

This event is in the "Family" group

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Drop In, Storytime
Age Group:
Family

Join us for a children's story-time on Saturday morning, once a month. Enjoy stories, songs, parachute, bubbles, and more!

Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full Room)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Drop In, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a children's story-time on Saturday morning, once a month. Enjoy stories, songs, parachute, bubbles, and more!

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

Artist Trading Cards (ATC's)- Meet, Make and Swap

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room (Front Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Create tiny works of art and trade them with fellow creators!

Join us for a fun afternoon of art and community! You’ll have time to:

Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Front Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Create tiny works of art and trade them with fellow creators!

Join us for a fun afternoon of art and community! You’ll have time to:

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

Scrabble Club

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Seminar Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Drop In, General Interest
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: Drop In, General Interest
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
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Crafts and Conversation

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Room (Front Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Crafts & Conversation is a relaxed, drop-in program where participants are invited to bring their own craft projects to work on while enjoying friendly conversation in a welcoming space.

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

Crafts & Conversation is a relaxed, drop-in program where participants are invited to bring their own craft projects to work on while enjoying friendly conversation in a welcoming space.

This event is in the "Family" group

Mother's Day Bookmark💖

All Day
All Locations
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Age Group:
Family

Come out and personalize a wooden bookmark to give to the special mother in your life. This is a drop-in program to honour all moms! While supplies last.

Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Come out and personalize a wooden bookmark to give to the special mother in your life. This is a drop-in program to honour all moms! While supplies last.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Niagara's Mobile Closet

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Drop In, 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: Drop In, 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.

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

Scrabble Club

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Seminar Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Drop In, General Interest
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: Drop In, General Interest
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
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Crafts and Conversation

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Room (Front Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Crafts & Conversation is a relaxed, drop-in program where participants are invited to bring their own craft projects to work on while enjoying friendly conversation in a welcoming space.

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

Crafts & Conversation is a relaxed, drop-in program where participants are invited to bring their own craft projects to work on while enjoying friendly conversation in a welcoming space.

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Your Neighbourhood OT’s Mobility Clinic

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Drop In
Age Group:
Seniors

Your Neighbourhood OT’s invite community members to join us for a FREE clinic to learn about healthy activity and independent mobility! 

Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full Room)
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Drop In
Event Details:

Your Neighbourhood OT’s invite community members to join us for a FREE clinic to learn about healthy activity and independent mobility! 

This event is in the "Family" group

3D Printer Demonstration

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Program Room at Diamond Trail Branch
Program Type:
Drop In, Technology
Age Group:
Family

Learn 3D printer basics with library staff. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Drop In, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn 3D printer basics with library staff. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Kindness Month: Cards for Seniors 💛

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
All Locations
Program Type:
Drop In, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

May is Kindness Month! Spread joy by making a handmade card for a homebound senior in our community who may be feeling lonely or isolated. Card materials will be available at each branch throughout May.

Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Drop In, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

May is Kindness Month! Spread joy by making a handmade card for a homebound senior in our community who may be feeling lonely or isolated. Card materials will be available at each branch throughout May.