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This event is in the "Seniors" group

Yoga for Older Adults

9:30am–10:30am
Seniors
Health & Wellness
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

Scrabble Club

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Drop In, General Interest
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

Dungeons & Dragons Club

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
General Interest
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

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

Crafts and Conversation

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
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

9:45am–10:30am
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 "Adults" group

Cross-Stitch Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
General Interest
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Learn Crochet with Links for Greener Learning

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Newcomers
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

PRIDE Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Registration Required
Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch
Room: Public Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Pride by reading The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong, which tells a powerful story of friendship, loss, and second chances.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Scene: Diamond Art Bracelets

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

Drop in to make Diamond Art bracelets, watch some anime using the library's Hoopla or Kanopy resource, listen to music, or chat and chill. While supplies last.

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

Knitting Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
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

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
General Interest
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

Kick off Summer at Merritt Island

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join staff from the Welland Public Library on a leisurely walk at Merritt Island to kick off the summer season that is right around the corner.

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This event is in the "Seniors" group

Healthy Safe and Strong Older Adults Exercise Group

1:30pm–4:00pm
Seniors
Health & Wellness
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 "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Saturday Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Preschool, Children, Family
Storytime
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Front Room)
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a children's story-time on Saturday morning, once a month. Enjoy stories, songs, parachute, bubbles, and more! Drop-in.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Borneo : Birds, Orangutans, and so much more. RESCHEDULED

2:30pm–3:30pm
All Ages
General Interest
Registration Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full Room)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Borneo is well known as a global hotspot for biodiversity. Join avid birder, Marcie Jacklin, as we explore the amazing animal and plant life. 


 

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Yoga for Older Adults

9:30am–10:30am
Seniors
Health & Wellness
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

Scrabble Club

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Drop In, General Interest
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 "Family" group

Introduction to Loom Beading

5:30pm–7:30pm
Family
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Join Mika Woolley for a hands on loom beading workshop where participants will create their own beaded bracelets. Mika is Mohawk from Six Nations and has over four years of teaching experience.

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

Crafts and Conversation

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
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 "Seniors" group

Strength Training over 50

11:30am–12:30pm
Seniors
Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

These self-led Kanopy workouts are geared towards helping those over 50 regain or continue to increase strength. All fitness levels are welcome!

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Histoire en français/French Storytime

2:00pm–4:00pm
Preschool
Drop In, Storytime
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!