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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, November 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Front) 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)
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. 

reading together

Reading Buddies

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Program Room at Diamond Trail Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
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.  Children o

Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: General Interest
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.  Children o

Photo of a black and orange beaked Borneo bird

Borneo : Birds, Orangutans, and so much more.

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room (Full) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
All Ages

Borneo is well known as a global hotspot for biodiversity. Join avid birder, Marcie Jacklin, as we explore the amazing animal and plant life. 


 

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

Borneo is well known as a global hotspot for biodiversity. Join avid birder, Marcie Jacklin, as we explore the amazing animal and plant life. 


 

Two adult men playing chess

Adult Chess

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room (Full) 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)
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. 

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Scrabble Club

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Front) 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)
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. 

produce in box

Pop-Up Market

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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
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

reading together

Reading Buddies

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Program Room at Diamond Trail Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
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.  Children o

Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: General Interest
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.  Children o

Elf on the Shelf in a Tree

Hide and Seek Elf on the Shelf

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
All Locations
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Family

Starting November 26, our Elf on the Shelf® and Elf Pets® will be hanging around and hiding out at our branches. Find one and get a ballot for a draw to win a prize until December 17.

Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: Family
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Starting November 26, our Elf on the Shelf® and Elf Pets® will be hanging around and hiding out at our branches. Find one and get a ballot for a draw to win a prize until December 17.

Two adult men playing chess

Adult Chess

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room (Full) 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)
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. 

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Scrabble Club

Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Back) 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 (Back)
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. 

reading together

Reading Buddies

Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Program Room at Diamond Trail Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
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.  Children o

Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: General Interest
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.  Children o

Elf on the Shelf in a Tree

Hide and Seek Elf on the Shelf

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
All Locations
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Family

Starting November 26, our Elf on the Shelf® and Elf Pets® will be hanging around and hiding out at our branches. Find one and get a ballot for a draw to win a prize until December 17.

Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: Family
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Starting November 26, our Elf on the Shelf® and Elf Pets® will be hanging around and hiding out at our branches. Find one and get a ballot for a draw to win a prize until December 17.

Two adult men playing chess

Adult Chess

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room (Full) 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)
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. 

Adults knitting

Knit For Charity

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 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.

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Scrabble Club

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Front) 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)
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. 

reading together

Reading Buddies

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Program Room at Diamond Trail Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
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.  Children o

Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: General Interest
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.  Children o

Two adult men playing chess

Adult Chess

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room (Full) 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)
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. 

W Scrabble tile

Scrabble Club

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Front) 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)
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. 

Produce Market

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.

Two adult men playing chess

Adult Chess

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room (Full) 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)
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. 

layered baking mix in a jar

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! 

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Scrabble Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Front) 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)
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. 

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

Christmas Eve

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