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Scrabble Club

1:00pm–3:00pm
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 every Thursday at the Seaway Mall library branch for an afternoon of Scrabble fun starting at 1pm. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Infant Massage

1:30pm–3:00pm
Preschool
Parents & Caregivers
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Parents & Caregivers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Massaging your baby brings wonderful benefits, including bonding with baby, relieving gas, colic and constipation, and promotes relaxation/sleep.

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 "Children" group

Reading Buddies

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children
General Interest
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

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

Creative Canvases

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full Room)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Let out your inner artist and join us on a Thursday each month to paint along with a YouTube painting tutorial. All materials are provided, just bring yourself and some creativity. Fee: $5/person

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

Retorative Yoga with Andrea

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Beginner-friendly, gentle Hatha yoga for everybody. Bring a yoga mat, blanket, and eye pillow (if you have one). Presented in partnership with the City of Welland 

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Funtime Fridays

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:

Kids will listen to stories, sing songs, and enjoy a weekly craft while parents will discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers.  

 

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

Chair Yoga

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chair yoga is an effective and accessible exercise for people of all ages. Come out and give this a try!

 

 

Thanksgiving

All Day
Closing
Branches:
All Locations, Main Branch, Seaway Mall Branch, Diamond Trail Branch, Off Site
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Tales

10:15am–10:45am
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

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

Hospice Niagara Grief Circle: Peer Support Group

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

Share the story of your grief in a safe and supportive space with others who understand from personal experience. Learn about the myths and facts of grief and healthy coping skills. We’re here to help.

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 (Full 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 "Seniors" group

Digital Skills Workshop for Seniors

1:00pm–3:00pm
Seniors
Technology
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full Room)
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: 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 "Children" group

Let's Play Chess

4:30pm–6:00pm
Children
General Interest
Registration Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full Room)
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. 

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 Writer's Guild

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:

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
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 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
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 Room)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

In collaboration with NHS Outpatient Mental Health, this book club will alternate between 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–3:00pm
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 every Thursday at the Seaway Mall library branch for an afternoon of Scrabble fun starting at 1pm. 

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 "Children" group

Reading Buddies

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children
General Interest
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