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Digital Skills Workshop for Seniors

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
General Interest, Technology
Age Group:
Seniors

Join fellow seniors (ages 55+) for this 8-session series to enhance your digital skills, help keep in touch with your friends and family, and connect with others in your community.

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

Join fellow seniors (ages 55+) for this 8-session series to enhance your digital skills, help keep in touch with your friends and family, and connect with others in your community.

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Crime Stoppers: Be Aware Take Care for Seniors

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Seniors

Join the Niagara Elder Abuse Prevention Network in partnership with Crime Stoppers of Niagara for a presentation to learn about: 

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

Join the Niagara Elder Abuse Prevention Network in partnership with Crime Stoppers of Niagara for a presentation to learn about: 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cross-Stitch Club

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Diamond Trail Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Our new 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 new 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Finding a Balance for Children and Youth with Autism in a Digital World

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults

Why do neurodivergent learners gravitate towards technology usage? In partnership with Bethesda, we’re exploring practical ways to help children build healthier screen habits.

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

Why do neurodivergent learners gravitate towards technology usage? In partnership with Bethesda, we’re exploring practical ways to help children build healthier screen habits.

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

Adult Craft Kit

All Day
All Locations - Passive Activities at All Locations
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Pick up a craft kit to take home and create something special! While quantities last.

Library Branch: All Locations
Room: All Locations - Passive Activities
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up a craft kit to take home and create something special! While quantities last.

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

WMFHT Healthy You Series

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Program Room (Back Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join Welland McMaster Family Health Team's Dietitian and Nurse Practitioner for a 6-week series that will help you achieve better health and wellness. 

Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Back Room)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join Welland McMaster Family Health Team's Dietitian and Nurse Practitioner for a 6-week series that will help you achieve better health and wellness. 

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

Adult Chess

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room (Front Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us for chess at the Seaway Mall Branch every Wednesday at 10am. No registration required. All skill levels are welcome. 

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

Join us for chess at the Seaway Mall Branch every Wednesday at 10am. No registration required. All skill levels are welcome. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

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.

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

Alzheimer's Society Dementia Education Series

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Dementia Education Series is a 4-part series offering an opportunity for families and friends of individuals with a diagnosis of dementia to learn more about dementia, develop caregiving strategies, and become familiar with community resources

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

The Dementia Education Series is a 4-part series offering an opportunity for families and friends of individuals with a diagnosis of dementia to learn more about dementia, develop caregiving strategies, and become familiar with community resources

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Artsy Babies

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
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 "All Ages" group

Black History Showcase

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:45pm
Public Area at Diamond Trail Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
All Ages

Drop in to learn about Black History Month through Kanopy videos and read through some literary materials. Kids can also enjoy some special activities.

Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch
Room: Public Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Drop in to learn about Black History Month through Kanopy videos and read through some literary materials. Kids can also enjoy some special activities.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Scene: Crayon Art

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room (Back Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Make some melted unique crayon art using shredded up-cycled crayons, a heat source, and your own creativity.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Back Room)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make some melted unique crayon art using shredded up-cycled crayons, a heat source, and your own creativity.  

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

Knitting Club

Wednesday, February 4, 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, February 4, 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, February 5, 2026 at 9:15am - 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, February 5, 2026 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

Scrabble and More!

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Front 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 (Front 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

ESL Conversation Circle

Thursday, February 5, 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

Basic Microsoft Word and Typing

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room (Front Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Adults and seniors, learn some basic computer skills using Microsoft Word and improve your typing and keyboarding skills in the same class. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Front Room)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults and seniors, learn some basic computer skills using Microsoft Word and improve your typing and keyboarding skills in the same class. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Funtime Fridays

Friday, February 6, 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, February 6, 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

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family

Enjoy stories, songs, parachute play, bubbles, and more in this engaging monthly storytime for families!

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

Enjoy stories, songs, parachute play, bubbles, and more in this engaging monthly storytime for families!

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

So You Want to Be a Writer with Yvonne Van Lankveld

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Author Visits
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Thinking about writing? Maybe a journal, a memoir, some poetry or the next great novel?

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

Thinking about writing? Maybe a journal, a memoir, some poetry or the next great novel?

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

Yoga for Older Adults

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 9:15am - 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.