Upcoming Events

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Irish Dance Show & Demo

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Centre Court at Seaway Mall Branch

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Family
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Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Centre Court
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Catch the De Menezes Reilly Irish Dancers to see traditional Irish dancing.

Pysanky Eggs

Pysanka Egg Decorating

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to make beautiful eggs using the technique called pysanky. 

yoga pose

Family Yoga

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room (Full) at Seaway Mall Branch

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Family
Register Now
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

This family class is structured so both parents and children can enjoy themselves while moving in a supportive, non-competitive environment. Dress comfortably.

colorful drawings of planets and sun

Basics of Astronomy with Jay

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Family
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting astronomy presentation with enthusiast, Jay at the Welland Museum.

Puzzle Tournament

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room (Full) at Seaway Mall Branch

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Be the first to put together a 500-piece puzzle! Groups no larger than 2 persons.

Produce Market

Pop-Up Market

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 1:15pm - 2:30pm
Lounge at Main Branch

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

All Ages
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Lounge
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Pay what you can as there are no set prices at this in-library fresh produce market! Please bring your own bag.

3D Printer

Family 3D Printer Demo

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Technology

Age Group:

Family
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn 3D Printer basics with library staff.

Bear Soapstone Carving

Soapstone Carving Workshop

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to carve your own soapstone sculpture with the Niagara Peninsula Geological Society.  

My Weird School book cover

Meet My Weird School Author: Dan Gutman

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room (Back) at Seaway Mall Branch

Program Type:

Author Visits

Age Group:

Children, Family
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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!

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Irish Dance Show & Demo

1:00pm–2:00pm
Family
Special Events
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Centre Court
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Catch the De Menezes Reilly Irish Dancers to see traditional Irish dancing.

Basics of Astronomy with Jay

2:00pm–3:00pm
Family
Special Events
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting astronomy presentation with enthusiast, Jay at the Welland Museum.

Puzzle Tournament

2:30pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Special Events
Registration Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Be the first to put together a 500-piece puzzle! Groups no larger than 2 persons.

Pop-Up Market

1:15pm–2:30pm
All Ages
Special Events
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Lounge
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Pay what you can as there are no set prices at this in-library fresh produce market! Please bring your own bag.

Get Ready for Mad Science!

12:00pm–1:00pm
Family
Special Events
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Centre Court
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Experience the wonders of science in a whole new way with an exciting mix of experiments, surprises, and eye-opening moments!

4th Annual Chess Tournament

9:30am–1:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Special Events
Registration Required
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Full)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a chess tournament in celebration of International Chess Day. Challenge yourself at this friendly round robin tournament. Chess knowledge is recommended.

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!

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! 

Civic Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
All Locations, Main Branch, Seaway Mall Branch, Diamond Trail Branch, Off Site

Pop-Up Market

1:15pm–2:30pm
All Ages
Special Events
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Lounge
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Pay what you can as there are no set prices at this in-library fresh produce market! Please bring your own bag.

End of Summer Bash

11:00am–12:00pm
Family
Special Events
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Celebrate your reading success with us on Wednesday August 13, from 11am-12pm for crafts, glitter tattoos, frozen treats, visit the Ice Dogs hockey booth, tinker with Robothink, get hands on with Niagara Handweavers, free giveaways, and more!

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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

Code in the Case

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Special Events
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Can you crack the case? Solve puzzles, find clues, and unlock the secrets hidden inside an ordinary pencil case in this fun, fast-paced escape room challenge for teens!

Basic Car Care with AAPEX

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Special Events
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of how to check your vehicle with Aapex Driving Academy experts, including how to check your transmission and power steering fluids, how to take your tire pressure, and much more!

Pop-Up Market Diamond Trail

5:15pm–6:30pm
All Ages
Special Events
Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch
Room: Public Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Pay what you can as there are no set prices at this in-library fresh produce market! Please bring your own bag.

Labour Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
All Locations, Main Branch, Seaway Mall Branch, Diamond Trail Branch, Off Site

Thanksgiving

All Day
Closing
Branches:
All Locations, Main Branch, Seaway Mall Branch, Diamond Trail Branch, Off Site

Christmas Eve

2:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
All Locations, Main Branch, Seaway Mall Branch, Diamond Trail Branch, Off Site

Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
All Locations, Main Branch, Seaway Mall Branch, Diamond Trail Branch, Off Site

Boxing Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
All Locations, Main Branch, Seaway Mall Branch, Diamond Trail Branch, Off Site

New Year's Eve

2:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
All Locations, Main Branch, Seaway Mall Branch, Diamond Trail Branch, Off Site