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Crafts and Conversation

Monday, June 15, 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

Strength Training over 50

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Seniors

These self-led Kanopy workouts are geared towards helping those over 50 regain or continue to increase strength. All fitness levels are welcome!

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

These self-led Kanopy workouts are geared towards helping those over 50 regain or continue to increase strength. All fitness levels are welcome!

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Histoire en français/French Storytime

Tuesday, June 16, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Yoga on The Canal

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gazebo at Main Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Guided outdoor yoga practice for all levels. Presented in partnership with City of Welland. 

In case of inclement weather, the program will move indoors.

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

Guided outdoor yoga practice for all levels. Presented in partnership with City of Welland. 

In case of inclement weather, the program will move indoors.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cross-Stitch Club

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Room at Diamond Trail Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Our 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 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

Adult Chess

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room (Back Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Adults, join us for chess at the Seaway Mall library branch every Wednesday at 10am. No registration required. All skill levels are welcome. 

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

Adults, join us for chess at the Seaway Mall library 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

Learn Crochet with Links for Greener Learning

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Newcomers
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The crochet workshops offer hands-on instruction in the art of crochet, teaching participants various techniques to create handmade items.

Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full Room)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Newcomers
Event Details:

The crochet workshops offer hands-on instruction in the art of crochet, teaching participants various techniques to create handmade items.

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Seniors BINGO!

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Seniors

Come socialize at the Welland Library by playing some BINGO! Themes and alternative versions of the game will be present!

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

Come socialize at the Welland Library by playing some BINGO! Themes and alternative versions of the game will be present!

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

Knitting Club

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Seminar Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Are you a skilled knitter or looking to learn new skills? Come out to the Knitting Club and share your tips and tricks with others while enjoying a relaxing afternoon. Please bring your own yarn, needles, and supplies.

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

Are you a skilled knitter or looking to learn new skills? Come out to the Knitting Club and share your tips and tricks with others while enjoying a relaxing afternoon. Please bring your own yarn, needles, and supplies.

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

Yoga for Older Adults

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

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

Community Connections Books and More

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room (Front Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

In collaboration with NHS Outpatient Mental Health, this book club will alternate discussing small portions of selected books and connecting with others through activities.

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

In collaboration with NHS Outpatient Mental Health, this book club will alternate discussing small portions of selected books and connecting with others through activities.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Scrabble and More!

Thursday, June 18, 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, June 18, 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

Crime Stoppers -Seniors Safely Aging in Place

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room (Back Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Drop In
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Safely Aging in Place presentation by Crime Stoppers Niagara offers older adults with an overview of key considerations for maintaining safety and well-being within the home.

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

Safely Aging in Place presentation by Crime Stoppers Niagara offers older adults with an overview of key considerations for maintaining safety and well-being within the home.

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Healthy Safe and Strong Older Adults Exercise Group

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Seniors

This class focuses on improving and/or maintaining strength, building balance, and preventing age-related muscle loss by integrating cardio and seated or standing exercise options.

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

This class focuses on improving and/or maintaining strength, building balance, and preventing age-related muscle loss by integrating cardio and seated or standing exercise options.

This event is in the "Family" group

A Key-tastic Gift for Dad

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

Celebrate Father’s Day with a hands-on craft just for kids! Decorate a wooden keychain to create a one-of-a-kind gift that expresses your appreciation. This is a drop-in program to honour all dads! While supplies last.

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

Celebrate Father’s Day with a hands-on craft just for kids! Decorate a wooden keychain to create a one-of-a-kind gift that expresses your appreciation. This is a drop-in program to honour all dads! While supplies last.

This event is in the "Family" group

Planting & Painting

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Room at Diamond Trail Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family

Paint a flower pot and plant your choice of seeds from WPL's Seed Library.

 

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

Paint a flower pot and plant your choice of seeds from WPL's Seed Library.

 

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

OGS: Family Research Help

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room (Front 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 (Front 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 "Seniors" group

Yoga for Older Adults

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Seniors

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

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

Scrabble Club

Monday, June 22, 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

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Diamond Trail Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults

Come join our new Dungeons and Dragons Club and dive into the world of D&D!

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

Come join our new Dungeons and Dragons Club and dive into the world of D&D!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting

Monday, June 22, 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

Crafts and Conversation

Monday, June 22, 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

Evening Book Club

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall is a powerful literary novel about love, loss, and the consequences of long-buried secrets.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall is a powerful literary novel about love, loss, and the consequences of long-buried secrets.

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.