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Fun with Origami

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family

This self-directed, hands-on Origami making sessions will help you learn how to fold, bend, crease, and create your very own origami project! Supplies limited, adult supervision recommended.

 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This self-directed, hands-on Origami making sessions will help you learn how to fold, bend, crease, and create your very own origami project! Supplies limited, adult supervision recommended.

 

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Amazing Race

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room (Full) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Complete a series of activities, challenges and puzzles, like on the popular TV show, to win a prize. 

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

Complete a series of activities, challenges and puzzles, like on the popular TV show, to win a prize. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Reading Buddies

Thursday, July 10, 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 "Family" group

STEAM Toy Lab

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Public Area at Diamond Trail Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology
Age Group:
Family

Drop-in to explore the world of STEAM through fun, hands-on toys! Children will design, build, and experiment with creative projects that spark curiosity and problem-solving skills.

Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch
Room: Public Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

Drop-in to explore the world of STEAM through fun, hands-on toys! Children will design, build, and experiment with creative projects that spark curiosity and problem-solving skills.

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

Creative Canvases

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Program Room (Full) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Let out your inner artist and join us the second Thursday of each month to 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)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Let out your inner artist and join us the second Thursday of each month to 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 "Children" group

Make Your Own Mixes

Friday, July 11, 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 "Seniors" group

Healthy Safe and Strong Older Adults Exercise Group

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (Full) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Seniors

Seniors exercise group. To register, call the Niagara Region intake line at 905-984-2621. 

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

Seniors exercise group. To register, call the Niagara Region intake line at 905-984-2621. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Pysanka Egg Decorating

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Learn to make beautiful eggs using the technique called pysanky. 

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

Learn to make beautiful eggs using the technique called pysanky. 

This event is in the "Family" group

Family Yoga

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room (Full) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Family

This family class is structured so both parents and children can enjoy themselves while moving in a supportive, non-competitive environment. Dress comfortably.

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

This family class is structured so both parents and children can enjoy themselves while moving in a supportive, non-competitive environment. Dress comfortably.

This event is in the "Family" group

Basics of Astronomy with Jay

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Family

Join us for an exciting astronomy presentation with enthusiast, Jay at the Welland Museum.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting astronomy presentation with enthusiast, Jay at the Welland Museum.

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

Puzzle Tournament

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room (Full) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Be the first to put together a 500-piece puzzle! Groups no larger than 2 persons.

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

Be the first to put together a 500-piece puzzle! Groups no larger than 2 persons.

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

Yoga for Older Adults

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Program Room (Full) 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)
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 "Children" group

Festive Tales & Treasures

Monday, July 14, 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 "All Ages" group

Pop-Up Market

Monday, July 14, 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.

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.

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

Scrabble Club

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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 "Family" group

Candy Bar Bingo

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Full) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family

This is a fun, energetic bingo game where players exchange a candy bar for a bingo card and compete to win more candy bars. The game involves multiple rounds, upbeat music, and candy/chocolate. Food waiver required before participation.

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

This is a fun, energetic bingo game where players exchange a candy bar for a bingo card and compete to win more candy bars. The game involves multiple rounds, upbeat music, and candy/chocolate. Food waiver required before participation.

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 "Teens" group

Taste Testing Snacks

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Book your trip to taste the most unique and tastiest snacks from around the world. Play trivia and learn fun facts about snacks from a different cultures! Food waiver form is required before participation.

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

Book your trip to taste the most unique and tastiest snacks from around the world. Play trivia and learn fun facts about snacks from a different cultures! Food waiver form is required before participation.

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 "Family" group

Just Dance, Instant Sports and Karaoke

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room at Diamond Trail Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Family

Drop-in and burn some energy with Just Dance, Instant Sports, or Karaoke! Bring a friend. Adult supervision recommended. 

Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Drop-in and burn some energy with Just Dance, Instant Sports, or Karaoke! Bring a friend. Adult supervision recommended. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Reading Buddies - MONDAYS

Monday, July 14, 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 15, 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 "Preschool" group

Histoire en français/French Storytime - Drop-in

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area at Main Branch
Program Type:
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: 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 "Family" group

Art Factory

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family

Drop-in to unplug and spend time as a family to make an amazing craft while visiting the library.   Make a different craft each week! While supplies last.

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

Drop-in to unplug and spend time as a family to make an amazing craft while visiting the library.   Make a different craft each week! While supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

This event is in the "Family" group

Kanopy and Kraft

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room at Diamond Trail Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family

Drop-in and watch a short family movie from around the world, using our Kanopy movie library database, and do a related craft each week. Adult supervision recommended. While supplies last. 

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

Drop-in and watch a short family movie from around the world, using our Kanopy movie library database, and do a related craft each week. Adult supervision recommended. While supplies last. 

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

This event is in the "Family" group

Art on the Canal- Holiday Crafts in Summer

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Gazebo at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family

Let's do some holiday crafts in July. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to be creative at Art on the Canal. In case of inclement weather, meet us inside Main Branch.

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

Let's do some holiday crafts in July. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to be creative at Art on the Canal. In case of inclement weather, meet us inside Main Branch.