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Cross-Stitch Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Our new 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!

Teen Scene: Practical Life Skills 101

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Drop In
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Back Room)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Drop In
Event Details:

Need to brush up on some practical life skills? Drop in and join us some fun activities to help learn practical tips on daily life skills such as laundry, reading maps, and more.

 

Good Friday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
All Locations

Saturday Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Family
Drop In, Storytime
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Front Room)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Drop In, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a children's storytime on Saturday morning, once a month. Enjoy stories, songs, parachute, bubbles, and more! 

Easter Sunday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
All Locations

Easter Monday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
All Locations

Scrabble Club

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Drop In, General Interest
Cancelled
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Seminar Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Drop In, General Interest
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.

Crafts and Conversation

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Cancelled
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Front Room)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Crafts & Conversation is a relaxed, drop-in program where participants are invited to bring their own craft projects to work on while enjoying friendly conversation in a welcoming space.

National Board Game Day

12:30pm–2:30pm
All Ages
Drop In, General Interest
Library Branch: Diamond Trail Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Drop In, General Interest
Event Details:

Celebrate National Board Game Day by coming to the Diamond Trail Branch and playing some fun games, including Qwirkle, Cranium Cards, Balderdash, Disney Villainous, and more!

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. 

Scrabble Club

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Drop In, General Interest
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Seminar Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Drop In, General Interest
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.

Crafts and Conversation

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Front Room)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Crafts & Conversation is a relaxed, drop-in program where participants are invited to bring their own craft projects to work on while enjoying friendly conversation in a welcoming space.

Community Services: Salvation Army

10:30am–1:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Drop In, General Interest
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Public Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Drop In, General Interest
Event Details:

Learn about the Food Bank and Community Program Services offered by the Salvation Army to Welland residents.

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.

Writing Workshop for Poets and Fiction Writers

10:30am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Drop In, Author Visits, Special Events
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Seminar Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Drop In, Author Visits, Special Events
Event Details:

Explore one of the most essential and powerful decisions a writer makes in this hands-on workshop. Through discussion and guided writing exercises inspired by selected sample artwork, poets and fiction writers alike will deepen their craft.

Local Authors and Poets Day

10:30am–2:00pm
Adults
Drop In, Author Visits, Special Events
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Drop In, Author Visits, Special Events
Event Details:

Meet local authors and poets writing in a variety of genres for children and adults. Authors and poets will read from their works from 12:30-1:30 pm.

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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

Scrabble Club

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Drop In, General Interest
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Seminar Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Drop In, General Interest
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.

Crafts and Conversation

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Front Room)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Crafts & Conversation is a relaxed, drop-in program where participants are invited to bring their own craft projects to work on while enjoying friendly conversation in a welcoming space.

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!

Celebrate Earth Day: How To Make Your Life More Sustainable

2:30pm–4:30pm
All Ages
Drop In, General Interest
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Drop In, General Interest
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day by exploring simple, practical ways to care for our planet! We’ll have fun eco-friendly activities, helpful tips for greener living, and small take-home resources to inspire sustainable choices every day. 

Earth Day Presentation

2:30pm–4:30pm
All Ages
Drop In, Special Events
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Lounge
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Drop In, Special Events
Event Details:

TBD

Scrabble Club

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Drop In, General Interest
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Seminar Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Drop In, General Interest
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.

Crafts and Conversation

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Library Branch: Seaway Mall Branch
Room: Program Room (Front Room)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop In
Event Details:

Crafts & Conversation is a relaxed, drop-in program where participants are invited to bring their own craft projects to work on while enjoying friendly conversation in a welcoming space.

Free Comic Book Day

9:00am–5:00pm
All Ages
Drop In, General Interest
Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Drop In, General Interest
Event Details:

Free Comic Book Day returns with more great titles to discover!  Thank you to Sketchbook Comics for providing all titles. While supplies last.