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Yoga for Older Adults

Thursday, December 11, 2025 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 "Preschool" group

Artsy Babies

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Each week you and your baby will enjoy socializing with other adults and make a one of a kind hand or footprint craft. There will be a story-time with songs, bounces, bubbles and parachute fun, too!  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each week you and your baby will enjoy socializing with other adults and make a one of a kind hand or footprint craft. There will be a story-time with songs, bounces, bubbles and parachute fun, too!  

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

Community Connections Books and More

Thursday, December 11, 2025 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 between 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 between discussing small portions of selected books and connecting with others through activities.

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

Scrabble Club

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Front Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us every Thursday at the Seaway Mall library branch for an afternoon of Scrabble fun starting at 1pm. 

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

Join us every Thursday at the Seaway Mall library branch for an afternoon of Scrabble fun starting at 1pm. 

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

ESL Conversation Circle

Thursday, December 11, 2025 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, December 11, 2025 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

FunTime Fridays

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:30am
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Kids will listen to stories, sing songs, and enjoy a weekly craft while parents will discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full Room)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids will listen to stories, sing songs, and enjoy a weekly craft while parents will discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers.  

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Healthy Safe and Strong Older Adults Exercise Group

Friday, December 12, 2025 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 "All Ages" group

PAWS Therapy Dogs

Saturday, December 13, 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Holiday Harmonies

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lounge at Main Branch
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
All Ages

Are you in the holiday spirit? Come and enjoy some festive winter themed music with Mike Kuchar and his daughter Barbara. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served.

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

Are you in the holiday spirit? Come and enjoy some festive winter themed music with Mike Kuchar and his daughter Barbara. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served.

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

Yoga for Older Adults

Monday, December 15, 2025 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 "All Ages" group

Pop-Up Market

Monday, December 15, 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.

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

Scrabble Club

Monday, December 15, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Crochet Club

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Participants will have an opportunity to share their projects, chat with other enthusiasts, get advice, and get inspired.

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

Participants will have an opportunity to share their projects, chat with other enthusiasts, get advice, and get inspired.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Histoire en français/French Storytime - Drop-in

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

Adult Chess

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room (Full 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 (Full 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 "Teens" group

Teen Scene: Cookies in a Jar

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teens

The holidays are on their way and that means coming up with gift ideas for your friends and family. Sign up to create this cool gift that looks great and is super easy to make, too! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

The holidays are on their way and that means coming up with gift ideas for your friends and family. Sign up to create this cool gift that looks great and is super easy to make, too! 

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

Knitting Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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, December 18, 2025 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

Community Connections Books and More

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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 between 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 between discussing small portions of selected books and connecting with others through activities.

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

Scrabble Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Front Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us every Thursday at the Seaway Mall library branch for an afternoon of Scrabble fun starting at 1pm. 

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

Join us every Thursday at the Seaway Mall library branch for an afternoon of Scrabble fun starting at 1pm. 

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

ESL Conversation Circle

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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 "All Ages" group

Pop-Up Market

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Program Room at 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
Room: Program Room
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

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Healthy Safe and Strong Older Adults Exercise Group

Friday, December 19, 2025 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.