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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
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:

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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 discussing small portions of selected books and connecting with others through activities.

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 "Preschool" group

Infant Massage

1:30pm–3:00pm
Preschool
Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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.

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 "All Ages" group

Kindness Month: Cards for Seniors 💛

12:30pm–1:30pm
All Ages
Drop In, Health & Wellness
Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Drop In, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

May is Kindness Month! Spread joy by making a handmade card for a homebound senior in our community who may be feeling lonely or isolated. Card materials will be available at each branch throughout May.

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 "All Ages" group

PAWS Therapy Dogs

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

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

OGS: Family Research Help

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Drop In, Local History & Genealogy
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Front Room)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Drop In, Local History & Genealogy
Event Details:

The Ontario Genealogical Society will be on-site to answer questions and provide direction to those researching their family history. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Grade 3 Math Skills Booster

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children
General Interest
Registration Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Back Room)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program reviews key Ontario Grade 3 math curriculum concepts while building confidence and familiarity with EQAO-style math questions and problem-solving strategies. Suitable for those learning and/or wanting a refresh.

Victoria Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
All Locations
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 "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:

Bring your baby to an art class and keep the mess away from your house! Each week, you and your baby will enjoy socializing with other adults and make a one-of-a-kind hand or footprint craft.

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!

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 "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:

Bring your baby to an art class and keep the mess away from your house! Each week, you and your baby will enjoy socializing and making a one-of-a-kind hand or footprint craft.

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 "Children" group

Let's Play Chess Jr.

4:00pm–5:30pm
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

TV Show Trivia Night!

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
General Interest
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come out and show your knowledge of all things TV! Our TV Show themed trivia night will be a great time to socialize while also battling it out. Prizes to be won!

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.