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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

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

Adult Chess

Wednesday, May 27, 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 27, 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 27, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

iPad & iPhone Basic Q&A

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Drop In, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Drop in for basic assistance with your iPad or iPhone. Learn how to navigate settings, download apps, use library resources, and get comfortable with your device at your own pace.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Drop In, Technology
Event Details:

Drop in for basic assistance with your iPad or iPhone. Learn how to navigate settings, download apps, use library resources, and get comfortable with your device at your own pace.

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

Simple Sanctuary Home Organization

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room (Front Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

We welcome back Michelle from Simple Sanctuary Home Organization as she teaches us all about the KonMari Method and tidying principles to boost your home organization skills. 

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

We welcome back Michelle from Simple Sanctuary Home Organization as she teaches us all about the KonMari Method and tidying principles to boost your home organization skills. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Scene: Yarn and Chill

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room (Back Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Age Group:
Teens

Bring friends or make some new ones while you chill together, listening to some relaxing music, and chatting while wrapping a colorful yarn letter of your choice.

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

Bring friends or make some new ones while you chill together, listening to some relaxing music, and chatting while wrapping a colorful yarn letter of your choice.

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

Knitting Club

Wednesday, May 27, 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, May 27, 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 28, 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

Early Literacy with Babies

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Parents & Caregivers
Age Group:
Adults

Join Early-ON by PortCares in this two-part, interactive series to learn about development, enjoy activities together, discover tips, resources & supports.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Parents & Caregivers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Early-ON by PortCares in this two-part, interactive series to learn about development, enjoy activities together, discover tips, resources & supports.

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

Community Connections Books and More

Thursday, May 28, 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 28, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Members Choice Book Club Author Visit: Judith Read

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room (Front Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Etta’s Way by Judith Read follows Etta, an older woman reflecting on her life after a sudden loss. As she revisits memories, relationships, and choices, she searches for meaning and independence.

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

Etta’s Way by Judith Read follows Etta, an older woman reflecting on her life after a sudden loss. As she revisits memories, relationships, and choices, she searches for meaning and independence.

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

ESL Conversation Circle

Thursday, May 28, 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 28, 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 29, 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 "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Homeschool Discovery Days

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

Calling all homeschoolers; learn, create, and connect at the library! Our homeschool program will offer a different engaging activity each month in a welcoming, relaxed space.

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

Calling all homeschoolers; learn, create, and connect at the library! Our homeschool program will offer a different engaging activity each month in a welcoming, relaxed space.

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Healthy Safe and Strong Older Adults Exercise Group

Friday, May 29, 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

World Environment Awareness Day

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Centre Court at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Drop In, Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages

Celebrate Environment Awareness Day! Chat with community groups about simple ways to boost local biodiversity and fight climate change. Families can enjoy an environmental story and craft at 10:00 am in the library.

Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Centre Court
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Drop In, Special Events
Event Details:

Celebrate Environment Awareness Day! Chat with community groups about simple ways to boost local biodiversity and fight climate change. Families can enjoy an environmental story and craft at 10:00 am in the library.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

World Environment Awareness Day

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Program Room (Full Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Drop In, Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages

Celebrate Environment Awareness Day! Chat with community groups about simple ways to boost local biodiversity and fight climate change. Families can enjoy an environmental story and craft at 10:00 am in the library.

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

Celebrate Environment Awareness Day! Chat with community groups about simple ways to boost local biodiversity and fight climate change. Families can enjoy an environmental story and craft at 10:00 am in the library.

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

Pollinator Workshop

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (Front Room) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Events
Age Group:
Children, Family

Learn why we need to conserve these amazing creatures and create your own crafted shadow puppet to spread the word to family and friends.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Front Room)
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn why we need to conserve these amazing creatures and create your own crafted shadow puppet to spread the word to family and friends.

This event is in the "Children" group

Grade 3 Math Skills Booster

Saturday, May 30, 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, June 1, 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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