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3D Printer Demonstration

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Program Room at Diamond Trail Branch
Program Type:
Drop In, Technology
Age Group:
Family

Learn 3D printer basics with library staff. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Drop In, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn 3D printer basics with library staff. 

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

Knitting Club

Wednesday, May 13, 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, May 13, 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, May 13, 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, May 14, 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, May 14, 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, May 14, 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 "Preschool" group

Infant Massage

Thursday, May 14, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

ESL Conversation Circle

Thursday, May 14, 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 14, 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 15, 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 "All Ages" group

Kindness Month: Cards for Seniors 💛

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
All Locations
Program Type:
Drop In, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

May is Kindness Month! Spread joy by making a handmade card for a homebound senior in our community who may be feeling lonely or isolated. Card materials will be available at each branch throughout May.

Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Drop In, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

May is Kindness Month! Spread joy by making a handmade card for a homebound senior in our community who may be feeling lonely or isolated. Card materials will be available at each branch throughout May.

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Healthy Safe and Strong Older Adults Exercise Group

Friday, May 15, 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

PAWS Therapy Dogs

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Drop In, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Visit with dogs from Therapeutic Paws of Canada (TPOC) at the library! Read with TPOC certified dogs who help to provide stress relief and comfort, and really love a good book.

Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full Room)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Drop In, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Visit with dogs from Therapeutic Paws of Canada (TPOC) at the library! Read with TPOC certified dogs who help to provide stress relief and comfort, and really love a good book.

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

OGS: Family Research Help

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room (Front Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Drop In, Local History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Ontario Genealogical Society will be on-site to answer questions and provide direction to those researching their family history. 

Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Front Room)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Drop In, Local History & Genealogy
Event Details:

The Ontario Genealogical Society will be on-site to answer questions and provide direction to those researching their family history. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Grade 3 Math Skills Booster

Saturday, May 16, 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.

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This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Tales

Tuesday, May 19, 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 "Preschool" group

Artsy Babies

Tuesday, May 19, 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 "Preschool" group

Histoire en français/French Storytime

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area at Main Branch
Program Type:
Drop In, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Il etait une fois…venez lire une histoire en français avec On y va à la bibliothèque! Il s'agit d'une baisse de classe. Aucune inscription n'est requise!

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Drop In, Storytime
Event Details:

Il etait une fois…venez lire une histoire en français avec On y va à la bibliothèque! Il s'agit d'une baisse de classe. Aucune inscription n'est requise!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cross-Stitch Club

Tuesday, May 19, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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.