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Adult Chess

Wednesday, June 24, 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 Living

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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: Arts & Crafts
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 "Adults" group

The Biographical Book Club

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Public Area at Diamond Trail Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Spare by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex is a publication full of insight, revelation, self-examination, and wisdom about the eternal power of love over grief

Registration Required
Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch
Room: Public Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spare by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex is a publication full of insight, revelation, self-examination, and wisdom about the eternal power of love over grief

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

Knitting Club

Wednesday, June 24, 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

Welland Writers Guild

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Looking for a scribe tribe to share your creative writing with? Look no further! You are invited to join the Welland Writer’s Guild.

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

Looking for a scribe tribe to share your creative writing with? Look no further! You are invited to join the Welland Writer’s Guild.

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

Yoga for Older Adults

Thursday, June 25, 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 25, 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 "Seniors" group

Technology Made Easier for Seniors

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room (Back Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Drop In
Age Group:
Seniors

You’re never too old to learn something new! Join us for personalized tech support designed especially for seniors. Whether it’s video calling family, managing photos, or staying safe online, we’ll guide you at your pace.

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

You’re never too old to learn something new! Join us for personalized tech support designed especially for seniors. Whether it’s video calling family, managing photos, or staying safe online, we’ll guide you at your pace.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Scrabble and More!

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Back 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 (Back 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 "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Members Choice Book Club-The First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room (Front Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Seniors, Family

First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston is a fast-paced thriller about a woman living under a carefully constructed false identity.

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

First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston is a fast-paced thriller about a woman living under a carefully constructed false identity.

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

ESL Conversation Circle

Thursday, June 25, 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, June 25, 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 on a Thursday 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 Room)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Let out your inner artist and join us on a Thursday 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 "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Homeschool Discovery Days

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

Calling all homeschoolers! Come learn, create, and connect at the library.

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

Calling all homeschoolers! Come learn, create, and connect at the library.

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Healthy Safe and Strong Older Adults Exercise Group

Friday, June 26, 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

TD Summer Reading Club Launch Day

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

Visit any of our branches to play a giant board game, fill out a ballot to win a fun prize, and pick up your TD Summer Reading Club (TDSRC) materials to get started on your summer reading adventure!

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

Visit any of our branches to play a giant board game, fill out a ballot to win a fun prize, and pick up your TD Summer Reading Club (TDSRC) materials to get started on your summer reading adventure!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

PAWS Therapy Dogs

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Wildflower Spring Walk with NPCA

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:15am
Outreach
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages

Spring is in bloom! Join Katy from the NPCA on a guided walk through the Conservation Area.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spring is in bloom! Join Katy from the NPCA on a guided walk through the Conservation Area.

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

Adult Summer Reading Club

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
All Locations - Passive Activities at All Locations
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Calling all adult readers!

Registration Required
Library Branch: All Locations
Room: All Locations - Passive Activities
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all adult readers!

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

Yoga for Older Adults

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 9:30am - 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

Scrabble Club

Monday, June 29, 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, June 29, 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 30, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Yoga on The Canal

Tuesday, June 30, 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 30, 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!