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TV Show Trivia Night!

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults

Come out and show your knowledge of all things TV! Our TV Show themed trivia night will be a great time to socialize while also battling it out. Prizes to be won!

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

Come out and show your knowledge of all things TV! Our TV Show themed trivia night will be a great time to socialize while also battling it out. Prizes to be won!

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

Knitting Club

Wednesday, May 20, 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 20, 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

Yoga for Older Adults

Thursday, May 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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, May 21, 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 21, 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

Creative Canvases

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Let out your inner artist and join us on a Thursday each month to paint along with a YouTube painting tutorial. All materials are provided, just bring yourself and some creativity. Fee: $5/person

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

Let out your inner artist and join us on a Thursday each month to paint along with a YouTube painting tutorial. All materials are provided, just bring yourself and some creativity. Fee: $5/person

This event is in the "Preschool" group

FunTime Fridays

Friday, May 22, 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 22, 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

Celebrate Geek Pride

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Program Room at Diamond Trail Branch
Program Type:
Drop In, General Interest
Age Group:
Family

Celebrate National Geek Pride Day by socializing with like minded people, checking out geek-related library materials, and joining in some Geek themed games and activities. 

Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Drop In, General Interest
Event Details:

Celebrate National Geek Pride Day by socializing with like minded people, checking out geek-related library materials, and joining in some Geek themed games and activities. 

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

Good Grief

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Teens

This program helps kids and teens work through big feelings using crafts, fun experiments, and simple mindfulness—because healing can include play. Presented in partnership with Hospice Niagara.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program helps kids and teens work through big feelings using crafts, fun experiments, and simple mindfulness—because healing can include play. Presented in partnership with Hospice Niagara.

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Yoga for Older Adults

Monday, May 25, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
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

Brain Health Workshop with Baycrest

Monday, May 25, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Baycrest, a global leader in brain health and aging research, offers a free, online, scientifically validated Brain Health Assessment.

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

Baycrest, a global leader in brain health and aging research, offers a free, online, scientifically validated Brain Health Assessment.

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

Scrabble Club

Monday, May 25, 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
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Brain Health Workshop with Baycrest

Monday, May 25, 2026 at 1:45pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Baycrest, a global leader in brain health and aging research, offers a free, online, scientifically validated Brain Health Assessment.

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

Baycrest, a global leader in brain health and aging research, offers a free, online, scientifically validated Brain Health Assessment.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Monday, May 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 "Preschool" group

Toddler Tales

Tuesday, May 26, 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 26, 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

Cross-Stitch Club

Tuesday, May 26, 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

Paint with Robin

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Our live paint class continues! Join artist Robin Nisbet as she instructs a 
live step-by-step paint on canvas class. This class is for all skill levels and supplies will be 
provided. Fee: $5.00/person

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

Our live paint class continues! Join artist Robin Nisbet as she instructs a 
live step-by-step paint on canvas class. This class is for all skill levels and supplies will be 
provided. Fee: $5.00/person