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Fall Nature Walk with NPCA- Wainfleet Bog

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fall nature walk. The Wainfleet Bog is the largest remaining bog within southern Ontario, providing habitat to a variety of unique plants and animals.

Produce Market

Pop-Up Market

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 1:15pm - 2:30pm
Lounge at Main Branch

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

All Ages
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. Open while supplies last.

Child drawing

Story & Sketch

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Discover Story & Sketch – A Creative Morning for Families in Welland!

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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. 

adults talking in a circle

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.

Produce Market

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

Senior adults sitting in chairs with arms raised doing exercises

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.

yoga pose

Chair Yoga

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Room at Diamond Trail Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Chair yoga is an effective and accessible exercise for people of all ages. Come out and give this a try!

 

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chair yoga is an effective and accessible exercise for people of all ages. Come out and give this a try!

 

 

scrabble board

Scrabble Club

Monday, December 22, 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.

Christmas Eve

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 8:00pm
All Locations, Main Branch, Seaway Mall Branch, Diamond Trail Branch, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
All Locations, Main Branch, Seaway Mall Branch, Diamond Trail Branch, Off Site

Christmas Day

All Day
All Locations, Main Branch, Seaway Mall Branch, Diamond Trail Branch, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
All Locations, Main Branch, Seaway Mall Branch, Diamond Trail Branch, Off Site

Boxing Day

All Day
All Locations, Main Branch, Seaway Mall Branch, Diamond Trail Branch, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
All Locations, Main Branch, Seaway Mall Branch, Diamond Trail Branch, Off Site
adult reading to group of children

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Family

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

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

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

Teens sitting at a table

Resumes and Job Searching for Teens with Job Gym

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teens

Calling All Teens! Thinking about getting a job? Need help writing your resume? Job Gym Employment Counselors will teach you how to create a great resume and also great job searching techniques that could put you ahead of the competition.

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

Calling All Teens! Thinking about getting a job? Need help writing your resume? Job Gym Employment Counselors will teach you how to create a great resume and also great job searching techniques that could put you ahead of the competition.

Children using a magnet maker

Drop-In Magnet Making

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family

Drop-in to design and make your own magnet with our button maker machine! We'll have all the supplies you need on-hand. You'll just need to bring your creativity. 

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

Drop-in to design and make your own magnet with our button maker machine! We'll have all the supplies you need on-hand. You'll just need to bring your creativity. 

New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 8:00pm
All Locations, Main Branch, Seaway Mall Branch, Diamond Trail Branch, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
All Locations, Main Branch, Seaway Mall Branch, Diamond Trail Branch, Off Site
Adults knitting

Knit For Charity

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
All Locations
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
All Ages

It's cozy and warm season! Share that feeling with others by knitting (or crocheting) a hat, gloves, scarves and/or socks for our winter warmth table.

Registration Required
Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's cozy and warm season! Share that feeling with others by knitting (or crocheting) a hat, gloves, scarves and/or socks for our winter warmth table.

Stack of hardcover books

Non Fiction Book Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Public Area at Diamond Trail Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Pick up your copy of the monthly book club pick and join us for an interesting discussion.

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

Pick up your copy of the monthly book club pick and join us for an interesting discussion.

Adults knitting

Knit For Charity

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
All Locations
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
All Ages

It's cozy and warm season! Share that feeling with others by knitting (or crocheting) a hat, gloves, scarves and/or socks for our winter warmth table.

Registration Required
Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's cozy and warm season! Share that feeling with others by knitting (or crocheting) a hat, gloves, scarves and/or socks for our winter warmth table.

Adults knitting

Knit For Charity

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
All Locations
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
All Ages

It's cozy and warm season! Share that feeling with others by knitting (or crocheting) a hat, gloves, scarves and/or socks for our winter warmth table.

Registration Required
Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's cozy and warm season! Share that feeling with others by knitting (or crocheting) a hat, gloves, scarves and/or socks for our winter warmth table.

Adults knitting

Knit For Charity

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
All Locations
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
All Ages

It's cozy and warm season! Share that feeling with others by knitting (or crocheting) a hat, gloves, scarves and/or socks for our winter warmth table.

Registration Required
Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's cozy and warm season! Share that feeling with others by knitting (or crocheting) a hat, gloves, scarves and/or socks for our winter warmth table.