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PAWS Therapy Dogs

10:00am–11:00am
All Ages
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full Room)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: 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.

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Unattended Children

It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian or caregiver to monitor the whereabouts and behaviour of their child(ren).  Library staff are not responsible for the welfare of children left unattended in library facilities. 

Unattended Children Policy

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

Yoga for Older Adults

9:15am–10:30am
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full Room)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pose and stretch in this yoga class designed for older adults. Presented in partnership with the Seaway Mall.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Reach Niagara ODSP Clinic

12:30pm–4:30pm
Adults
General Interest
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Applying for Ontario Disability Support Program and want some help? Get assistance with complete your ODSP package by a team of professionals.

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Sewing Classes With Links for Greener Learning

1:00pm–3:00pm
Seniors
Newcomers
Registration Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full Room)
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Newcomers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Links for Greener Learning is  offering sewing classes that give clothing a second life while teaching valuable new skills.

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

Scrabble Club

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Seminar Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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

Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting

5:45pm–7:45pm
Adults
Parents & Caregivers
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

Crochet Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Back Room)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Participants will have an opportunity to share their projects, chat with other enthusiasts, get advice, and get inspired.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Tales

9:30am–10:15am
Preschool
Storytime
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

Histoire en français/French Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Preschool
Storytime
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: 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 "Seniors" group

Digital Skills Workshop for Seniors

10:30am–12:30pm
Seniors
General Interest, Technology
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full Room)
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: General Interest, Technology
Event Details:

Join fellow seniors (ages 55+) for this 8-session series to enhance your digital skills, help keep in touch with your friends and family, and connect with others in your community.

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

Kanopy: Dance Fitness

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Follow along with a Dance Fitness Class video presented through our online resource, Kanopy.

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

iPad & iPhone Basic Q&A

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Technology
Registration Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Front Room)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
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

Cross-Stitch Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Our new 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

Introduction to Vipassana (Meditation)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full Room)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kickstart the year with new habits, and wellness goals! Discover the ancient practice of Vipassana meditation, a path toward mindfulness and inner peace. Learn how this technique helps quiet the mind and cultivate self-awareness in daily life

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

WMFHT Healthy You Series

9:30am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Back Room)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join Welland McMaster Family Health Team's Dietitian and Nurse Practitioner for a 6-week series that will help you achieve better health and wellness. 

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

Adult Chess

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
General Interest
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Front Room)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Join us for chess at the Seaway Mall Branch every Wednesday at 10am. No registration required. All skill levels are welcome. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Artsy Babies

2:00pm–2:30pm
Preschool
Storytime
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each week you and your baby will enjoy socializing with other adults and make a one of a kind hand or footprint craft. There will be a story-time with songs, bounces, bubbles and parachute fun, too!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Community Quilt for Welland Hospital Dialysis Unit

9:00am–5:00pm
All Ages
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: All Locations
Room: All Locations - Passive Activities
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join our Community Quilt!

Do you love making Granny Squares, but don’t know what to do with them? Or maybe you'd like to learn how to make fun new designs? Well, you're in luck!

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

Yoga for Older Adults

9:15am–10:30am
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full Room)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pose and stretch in this yoga class designed for older adults. Presented in partnership with the Seaway Mall.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Artsy Babies

10:45am–11:15am
Preschool
Storytime
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each week you and your baby will enjoy socializing with other adults and make a one of a kind hand or footprint craft. There will be a story-time with songs, bounces, bubbles and parachute fun, too!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Scrabble and More!

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
General Interest
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

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Newcomers
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Basic Microsoft Word and Typing

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Technology
Registration Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Front Room)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults and seniors, learn some basic computer skills using Microsoft Word and improve your typing and keyboarding skills in the same class. 

This event is in the "Family" group

PD Day Fun

9:15am–5:00pm
Family
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop by the library for a fun-filled craft session on your PD Day. We’ll have all the supplies you need to make something colorful, cool, and totally YOU. Adult supervision recommended. While supplies last!