Main Branch

9:00am-5:00pm

Welland Public Library - Main Branch
50 The Boardwalk
Welland ON L3B 6J1
Canada

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Seaway Mall Branch

9:00am-5:00pm

Welland Public Library - Seaway Mall Branch
800 Niagara St
Welland ON L3C 1M3
Canada

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Diamond Trail Branch

11:00am-3:00pm

Welland Public Library - Diamond Trail Branch
315 Southworth St
Welland ON L3B 1Z8
Canada

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Wed: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Thu: 4:00pm-8:00pm

Fri: Closed

Sat: 11:00am-3:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (8/10)	Mon (8/11)	Tue (8/12)	Wed (8/13)	Thu (8/14)	Fri (8/15)	Sat (8/16)
10 am			This event is in the "Family" group Art Factory 10:00am–12:00pm Family Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Family" group 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 Crafting Your Way Around the World 10:00am–12:00pm Family Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Program Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Each week, make a craft inspired by different cultures from around the world! 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
11 am				This event is in the "Family" group End of Summer Bash 11:00am–12:00pm Family Special Events This event is in the "Family" group 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! 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
12 pm
1 pm							This event is in the "Family" group Indigenous Beading 1:00pm–4:00pm Family Arts & Crafts Registration Required This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Program Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an afternoon of learning about traditional Indigenous beadwork, taught by the talented Mika of Indigenous Dreams!
2 pm		This event is in the "Family" group Just Dance, Instant Sports and Karaoke 2:00pm–4:00pm Family Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness This event is in the "Family" group 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 "Family" group Kanopy and Kraft 2:00pm–4:00pm Family Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Family" group 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 "Family" group Lego Challenge 2:00pm–4:00pm Family Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Family" group 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 Fun with Origami 2:00pm–4:00pm Family Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Family" group 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
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm			This event is in the "Family" group Art on the Canal- Fun Crafts 5:30pm–6:30pm Family Arts & Crafts Registration Required This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Gazebo Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Let's do some nature crafts! Everyone is welcome and encouraged to be creative at Art on the Canal. In case of inclement weather, meet us inside the Main Branch.
6 pm					This event is in the "Family" group STEAM Toy Lab 6:00pm–7:30pm Family Arts & Crafts, Technology This event is in the "Family" group 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.