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ESL Conversation Circle

Thursday, May 7, 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, May 7, 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 "Preschool" group

FunTime Fridays

Friday, May 8, 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 8, 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

Mother's Day Bookmark💖

All Day
All Locations
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Age Group:
Family

Come out and personalize a wooden bookmark to give to the special mother in your life. This is a drop-in program to honour all moms! While supplies last.

Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Come out and personalize a wooden bookmark to give to the special mother in your life. This is a drop-in program to honour all moms! While supplies last.

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 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room (Front Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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
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 "Seniors" group

Yoga for Older Adults

Monday, May 11, 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 "All Ages" group

Niagara's Mobile Closet

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Drop In, General Interest
Age Group:
All Ages

Niagara's Mobile Closet returns to WPL with their completely free shopping experience for those with clothing and shoe accessibility barriers. Several community support organizations offering resources and information will also be on site.

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

Niagara's Mobile Closet returns to WPL with their completely free shopping experience for those with clothing and shoe accessibility barriers. Several community support organizations offering resources and information will also be on site.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Pop-Up Market

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 1:15pm - 2:30pm
Off Site
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.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
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, May 11, 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

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Diamond Trail Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults

Come join our new Dungeons and Dragons Club and dive into the world of D&D!

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

Come join our new Dungeons and Dragons Club and dive into the world of D&D!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting

Monday, May 11, 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 11, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Red Flags, Green Flags & Everything in Between

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teens

What does respect look like in friendships, dating, and online spaces? In this 3 part series, teens will explore healthy relationships, consent, communication, and how gender stereotypes can affect how we treat ourselves and others.

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

What does respect look like in friendships, dating, and online spaces? In this 3 part series, teens will explore healthy relationships, consent, communication, and how gender stereotypes can affect how we treat ourselves and others.

Disclaimer(s)

Food & Drink Programs

Please be aware that food will be used in this program as snacks and/or craft supplies.  The library cannot guarantee a completely allergen free atmosphere during this program.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Tales

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 9:45am - 10:30am
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Foster a love of reading in this program that develops language abilities. We will explore themed stories, rhymes, a song, activities, and bubbles!

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

Foster a love of reading in this program that develops language abilities. We will explore themed stories, rhymes, a song, activities, and bubbles!

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

Common Threads

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

This friendly sewing group is designed for adults of all abilities - whether you’ve never threaded a needle or you're dusting off an old sewing machine.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This friendly sewing group is designed for adults of all abilities - whether you’ve never threaded a needle or you're dusting off an old sewing machine.

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Your Neighbourhood OT’s Mobility Clinic

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Drop In
Age Group:
Seniors

Your Neighbourhood OT’s invite community members to join us for a FREE clinic to learn about healthy activity and independent mobility! 

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

Your Neighbourhood OT’s invite community members to join us for a FREE clinic to learn about healthy activity and independent mobility! 

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Artsy Babies

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Bring your baby to an art class and keep the mess away from your house! Each week, you and your baby will enjoy socializing with other adults and make a one-of-a-kind hand or footprint craft.

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

Bring your baby to an art class and keep the mess away from your house! Each week, you and your baby will enjoy socializing with other adults and make a one-of-a-kind hand or footprint craft.

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

Adult Craft Night: Mixed Media Birch Trees

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Mixed media birch tree art is a popular visual art form that combines multiple materials to capture the unique texture and aesthetic of birch forests. They’re easy, accessible and impressive!

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

Mixed media birch tree art is a popular visual art form that combines multiple materials to capture the unique texture and aesthetic of birch forests. They’re easy, accessible and impressive!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cross-Stitch Club

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Room at Diamond Trail Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Our 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 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
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Adult Chess

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room (Back 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 (Back 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 "Preschool" group

Artsy Babies

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Bring your baby to an art class and keep the mess away from your house! Each week, you and your baby will enjoy socializing and making a one-of-a-kind hand or footprint craft.

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

Bring your baby to an art class and keep the mess away from your house! Each week, you and your baby will enjoy socializing and making a one-of-a-kind hand or footprint craft.

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

Learn Crochet with Links for Greener Learning

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Newcomers
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The crochet workshops offer hands-on instruction in the art of crochet, teaching participants various techniques to create handmade items.

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

The crochet workshops offer hands-on instruction in the art of crochet, teaching participants various techniques to create handmade items.

This event is in the "Children" group

Let's Play Chess Jr.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Children

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
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.