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Fall Nature Walk with NPCA- Wainfleet Bog

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fall nature walk. The Wainfleet Bog is the largest remaining bog within southern Ontario, providing habitat to a variety of unique plants and animals.

Produce Market

Pop-Up Market

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 1:15pm - 2:30pm
Lounge at Main Branch

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Lounge
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Pay what you can as there are no set prices at this in-library fresh produce market! Please bring your own bag. Open while supplies last.

Child drawing

Story & Sketch

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Discover Story & Sketch – A Creative Morning for Families in Welland!

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Book Sale

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:00pm
Program Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
All Ages

Prepare to rummage! On Saturday, August 23, you can find books to curl up with this summer at this one-day only book sale! The sale will start at 9am and wrap up at 4pm. Other library materials may also be available to browse and buy.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Prepare to rummage! On Saturday, August 23, you can find books to curl up with this summer at this one-day only book sale! The sale will start at 9am and wrap up at 4pm. Other library materials may also be available to browse and buy.

Labour Day

All Day
All Locations, Main Branch, Seaway Mall Branch, Diamond Trail Branch, Off Site
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Branches:
All Locations, Main Branch, Seaway Mall Branch, Diamond Trail Branch, Off Site
Two adult men playing chess

Adult Chess

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room (Full) 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 (Full)
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. 

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Scrabble Club

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Front) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us every Thursday at the Seaway Mall library branch for an afternoon of Scrabble fun starting at 1pm. 

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

Join us every Thursday at the Seaway Mall library branch for an afternoon of Scrabble fun starting at 1pm. 

Two adult men playing chess

Adult Chess

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room (Full) 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 (Full)
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. 

kids playing chess

Let's Play Chess

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Program Room (Full) 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)
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. 

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Scrabble Club

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Front) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us every Thursday at the Seaway Mall library branch for an afternoon of Scrabble fun starting at 1pm. 

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

Join us every Thursday at the Seaway Mall library branch for an afternoon of Scrabble fun starting at 1pm. 

Two adult men playing chess

Adult Chess

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room (Full) 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 (Full)
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. 

kids playing chess

Let's Play Chess

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Program Room (Full) 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)
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. 

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Scrabble Club

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Front) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us every Thursday at the Seaway Mall library branch for an afternoon of Scrabble fun starting at 1pm. 

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

Join us every Thursday at the Seaway Mall library branch for an afternoon of Scrabble fun starting at 1pm. 

Produce Market

Pop-Up Market

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Diamond Trail Branch
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.

Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch
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.

Putting Your Garden to Bed with Master Gardener Brenda Sawchuk

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room (Full) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join Master Gardener Brenda Sawchuk and Eva Weber outline the process of preparing your garden for winter, which involves cleaning up and protecting plants.

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

Join Master Gardener Brenda Sawchuk and Eva Weber outline the process of preparing your garden for winter, which involves cleaning up and protecting plants.

Two adult men playing chess

Adult Chess

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room (Full) 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 (Full)
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. 

kids playing chess

Let's Play Chess

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Program Room (Full) 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)
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. 

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Scrabble Club

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Back) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us every Thursday at the Seaway Mall library branch for an afternoon of Scrabble fun starting at 1pm. 

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

Join us every Thursday at the Seaway Mall library branch for an afternoon of Scrabble fun starting at 1pm. 

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Canadian Library Month Bingo Challenge!

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
All Locations - Passive Activities at All Locations
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
All Ages

Join the fun this October at Welland Public library! Pick up a Bingo card and complete activities throughout the month for a chance to win a prize.

How to Join

Registration Required
Library Branch: All Locations
Room: All Locations - Passive Activities
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the fun this October at Welland Public library! Pick up a Bingo card and complete activities throughout the month for a chance to win a prize.

How to Join

Two adult men playing chess

Adult Chess

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room (Full) 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 (Full)
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. 

kids playing chess

Let's Play Chess

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Program Room (Full) 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)
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. 

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Scrabble Club

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Public Area at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us every Thursday at the Seaway Mall library branch for an afternoon of Scrabble fun starting at 1pm. This event will take place in the mall board room, due to a room scheduling conflict. 

Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Public Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday at the Seaway Mall library branch for an afternoon of Scrabble fun starting at 1pm. This event will take place in the mall board room, due to a room scheduling conflict. 

reading together

Reading Buddies

Thursday, October 2, 2025 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.  Children o

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.  Children o

Produce Market

Pop-Up Market

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 1:15pm - 2:30pm
Lounge at Main Branch
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.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Lounge
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.

Two adult men playing chess

Adult Chess

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room (Full) 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 (Full)
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. 

kids playing chess

Let's Play Chess

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Program Room (Full) 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)
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. 

W Scrabble tile

Scrabble Club

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Front) at Seaway Mall Branch
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us every Thursday at the Seaway Mall library branch for an afternoon of Scrabble fun starting at 1pm. 

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

Join us every Thursday at the Seaway Mall library branch for an afternoon of Scrabble fun starting at 1pm.