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Fun with Origami

2:00pm–4:00pm
Family
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This self-directed, hands-on Origami making sessions will help you learn how to fold, bend, crease, and create your very own origami project! Supplies limited, 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

Reading Buddies

3:30pm–4:30pm
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 "Family" group

STEAM Toy Lab

6:00pm–7:30pm
Family
Arts & Crafts, Technology
Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch
Room: Public Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

Drop-in to explore the world of STEAM through fun, hands-on toys! Children will design, build, and experiment with creative projects that spark curiosity and problem-solving skills.

This event is in the "Children" group

Make Your Own Mixes

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:

Make Your Own Just-Add-Water Mixes! Get ready to make some mason jars or Ziploc bag meals, mixes and desserts!   Each week we will make something different! Sign up for one OR sign up for them all!

Disclaimer(s)

Food & Drink Programs

Please be aware that food will be used in this program as snacks and/or craft supplies.  The library cannot guarantee a completely allergen free atmosphere during this program.

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 "Family" group

Foam Party

1:30pm–2:30pm
Family
Special Events
Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Come on out for a Foam Party! Kids will play, dance, and party in several feet of bubbly suds! It's a dance party surrounded by a mountain of foam! The Welland Fire Fighters just might bring their hose, too! 

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)
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Seniors exercise group. To register, call the Niagara Region intake line at 905-984-2621. 

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

Meet My Weird School Author: Dan Gutman

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Family
Author Visits
Registration Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Back)
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Author Visits
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are VERY excited to present popular children's author of the My Weird School series, and more awesome books, Dan Gutman! Join this sure-to-be-fun virtual author visit on Zoom, and pick up a take home activity kit at your library branch!

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

Collecting Nature's Beauty: Fine Minerals and Crystals

2:30pm–3:30pm
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:

Jonathan Vasilyev will provide an introduction to the millennia-old hobby of mineral collecting.

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 "Children" group

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

Dino Dig

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

Dig into the world of dinosaurs! Make a craft, dig in an archaeological site, play a game, trivia, activities and more! 

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

ESL Entering the Workplace Conversation Circle

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Newcomers
Registration Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Front)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Newcomers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for conversations about interview prep, resume writing and more in this workplace prep newcomer program.

 

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

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 "Family" group

Family Paint

2:30pm–3:30pm
Family
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paint along to a YouTube art tutorial for kids, as a family. Each family member can paint their own canvas or create one as a family. 

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 "Teens" group

Scent-sational Sips

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

Craft felt drinks that smell as good as they look! Mix summer-inspired scents and cute designs to create your own air fresheners—perfect for lockers, cars, or just good vibes.