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Knitting Club

Wednesday, April 29, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Let's Play Chess Sr.

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Whether you're a beginner or an advanced chess player, you'll have fun learning tips and tricks to improve your strategy. 

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

Whether you're a beginner or an advanced chess player, you'll have fun learning tips and tricks to improve your strategy. 

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

Welland Writers Guild

Wednesday, April 29, 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, April 30, 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, April 30, 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, April 30, 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 "Preschool" group

Infant Massage

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Main Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Preschool

Massaging your baby brings wonderful benefits, including bonding with baby, relieving gas, colic and constipation, and promotes relaxation/sleep.

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

Massaging your baby brings wonderful benefits, including bonding with baby, relieving gas, colic and constipation, and promotes relaxation/sleep.

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

Members Choice Book Club

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

Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell explores why some people achieve extraordinary success. Gladwell argues that success is shaped not just by talent and hard work, but by opportunity, culture, timing, and practice.

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

Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell explores why some people achieve extraordinary success. Gladwell argues that success is shaped not just by talent and hard work, but by opportunity, culture, timing, and practice.

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

ESL Conversation Circle

Thursday, April 30, 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 "Children" group

Reading Buddies

Thursday, April 30, 2026 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.

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.

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

One eRead Canada Livestream Interview featuring CBC's The Next Chapter

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us for the live-stream event featuring an interview with Antonio Michael Downing, host of The Next Chapter in conversation with Éric Chacour and Pablo Strauss on Ap

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

Join us for the live-stream event featuring an interview with Antonio Michael Downing, host of The Next Chapter in conversation with Éric Chacour and Pablo Strauss on Ap

This event is in the "Preschool" group

FunTime Fridays

Friday, May 1, 2026 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, May 1, 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 "All Ages" group

Free Comic Book Day

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
All Locations
Program Type:
Drop In, General Interest
Age Group:
All Ages

Free Comic Book Day returns with more great titles to discover!  Thank you to Sketchbook Comics for providing all titles. While supplies last.
 

Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Drop In, General Interest
Event Details:

Free Comic Book Day returns with more great titles to discover!  Thank you to Sketchbook Comics for providing all titles. While supplies last.
 

This event is in the "Family" group

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Drop In, Storytime
Age Group:
Family

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

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

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

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

Bridge Basics with Bridge Centre of Niagara-NEW DATE

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us for a warm, engaging look at what the game of bridge can teach us about ageing well and building truly age-friendly communities.

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

Join us for a warm, engaging look at what the game of bridge can teach us about ageing well and building truly age-friendly communities.

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

Artist Trading Cards (ATC's)- Meet, Make and Swap

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room (Front Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Create tiny works of art and trade them with fellow creators!

Join us for a fun afternoon of art and community! You’ll have time to:

Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Front Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Create tiny works of art and trade them with fellow creators!

Join us for a fun afternoon of art and community! You’ll have time to:

This event is in the "Children" group

Grade 3 Math Skills Booster

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room (Back Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Children

This program reviews key Ontario Grade 3 math curriculum concepts while building confidence and familiarity with EQAO-style math questions and problem-solving strategies. Suitable for those learning and/or wanting a refresh.

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

This program reviews key Ontario Grade 3 math curriculum concepts while building confidence and familiarity with EQAO-style math questions and problem-solving strategies. Suitable for those learning and/or wanting a refresh.

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Yoga for Older Adults

Monday, May 4, 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

Relax & Recharge Care Kit

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
All Locations
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Mother’s Day is about celebrating everything you do—often without pause.

Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Events
Event Details:

Mother’s Day is about celebrating everything you do—often without pause.

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

Scrabble Club

Monday, May 4, 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

Star Wars Day Celebration

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Room (Back Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate Star Wars Day at the library by participating in a trivia contest, browsing Star Wars material available at the Library, and creating something to take home!

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

Celebrate Star Wars Day at the library by participating in a trivia contest, browsing Star Wars material available at the Library, and creating something to take home!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting

Monday, May 4, 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, May 4, 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.