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Festive Tales & Treasures

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come celebrate the world with us through storytelling and crafting fun! Each session, children will discover festivals from around the world through engaging tales and create crafts inspired by these traditions. 

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

Scrabble Club

1:30pm–3:00pm
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 "Children" group

Tween Escape Room

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Work as a group to solve the riddles in this escape room themed, Travel Around the World in 80 minutes. Escape to win a prize! 

This event is in the "Family" group

Button Mania

2:00pm–3:30pm
Family
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop-in and make a cool button of your own. Limit of 2 buttons per person. While supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Family" group

Just Dance, Instant Sports and Karaoke

2:00pm–4:00pm
Family
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Drop-in and burn some energy with Just Dance, Instant Sports, or Karaoke! Bring a friend. Adult supervision recommended. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Reading Buddies - MONDAYS

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Book Club
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Seminar Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
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 "Children" group

Around the World Story and Craft

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Each week listen to a different story from a different country, followed by a fun craft and activity. 

This event is in the "Family" group

Art Factory

10:00am–12:00pm
Family
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop-in to unplug and spend time as a family to make an amazing craft while visiting the library.   Make a different craft each week! While supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Film

Photographs, video, and/or audio recordings may be captured during programs and events, and used in promotional material such as but not limited to, Welland Public Library website, newsletters, brochures, posters and social media platforms, as well as in submissions to local newspapers for publicity purposes.

Photography and Film Policy

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

French Storytime with Madame Béatrice

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Family
Storytime
Registration Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full)
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy this children's French Storytime read by Béatrice Groux, "Un si beau sourire" written by indigenous author Sunshine Quem Tenasco. Children will be asked what they find beautiful in themselves and make a craft with upcycled materials.

This event is in the "Family" group

Kanopy and Kraft

2:00pm–4:00pm
Family
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop-in and watch a short family movie from around the world, using our Kanopy movie library database, and do a related craft each week. Adult supervision recommended. While supplies last. 

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Teens" group

Teen Space: Craft & Chat

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

Looking for a place to chill, get creative, and meet new people? Come hang out with us! We’ll have fun activities, arts and crafts, and pizza to keep you fueled. It’s a chance to connect with others who understand what you're going through.

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

Yoga on The Canal

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Gazebo
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come nurture in nature! Guided outdoor yoga practice for all levels. Connect, move, and breathe together. Presented in collaboration with the City of Welland.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Chapters of Pride Book Club with PFLAG

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Book Club
Registration Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Back)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

PFLAG Niagara will lead this teen book club in a discussion about This is How it Always Is, a novel by Laurie Frankel. This is a story of a young girl with gender dysphoria, highlighting love, family, and acceptance. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Create a Story

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come create a fun interactive story that you can re-tell at home to your family and friends.

Sign up for one or sign up for them all individually! Each week, there will be a new story to create!

Caregiver assistance required.

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

Adult Chess

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Adults, join us for chess at the Seaway Mall library branch every Wednesday at 10am. No registration required. All skill levels. 

This event is in the "Family" group

Bollywood Dance Workshop

11:00am–12:00pm
Family
Special Events
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Centre Court
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Join Surbhi Kalavrund for a Bollywood dance workshop! This fun, high-energy workshop welcomes all ages to learn vibrant moves, enjoy upbeat music, and celebrate culture through movement. No experience needed!

This event is in the "Family" group

Lego Challenge

2:00pm–4:00pm
Family
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch
Room: Public Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Build with our library Lego collection and use a challenge card to up your building skills. Adult supervision recommended.

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Children" group

Let's Play Chess

2:30pm–4:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Whether you're a beginner or an advanced chess player, you'll have fun learning tips and tricks to improve your strategy in this weekly program. Recommended for kids aged 7-13.

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: Program 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

Writer's Guild

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Lounge
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Looking for a scribe tribe to share your creative writing with? Look no further! You are invited to join the  Writer’s Guild.

 

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

Yoga for Older Adults

9:30am–10:30am
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full)
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 "Family" group

Crafting Your Way Around the World

10:00am–12:00pm
Family
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Each week, make a craft inspired by different cultures from around the world! While supplies last.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Film

Photographs, video, and/or audio recordings may be captured during programs and events, and used in promotional material such as but not limited to, Welland Public Library website, newsletters, brochures, posters and social media platforms, as well as in submissions to local newspapers for publicity purposes.

Photography and Film Policy

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

Community Connections Books and More

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Club
Registration Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Front)
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
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Scrabble Club

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Front)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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