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  • Let's Play Chess
    Let's Play Chess
    Wed 27 Sep
    Multiple Dates
    Register
    Sep 27, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
    Welland Public Library Seaway Mall, 800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 1M3, Canada
    (7-13 yrs) Whether you're a beginner or an advanced chess player, you'll have fun learning tips and tricks to improve your strategy. This series program runs from Wednesdays, Sept. 13 to Oct. 18. 4pm-5:30pm, Seaway Mall Branch.
  • Afternoon Book Club with Author Anne Bokma-In Person or Via Zoom
    Afternoon Book Club with Author Anne Bokma-In Person or Via Zoom
    Thu 28 Sep
    Register
    Sep 28, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Seaway Mall Branch and Zoom, 800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 1M3, Canada
    Anne Bokma is an award-winning journalist, speaker, and memoir writing workshop leader. Anne will join us to discuss her book, Living Spiritually: One Woman's Secular Quest for a More Soulful Life.
  • English Conversation Circle
    English Conversation Circle
    Thu 28 Sep
    Multiple Dates
    Information
    Sep 28, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Main Branch, 50 The Boardwalk, Welland, ON L3B 6J1, Canada
    In partnership with the Welland Heritage Council and Multicultural Centre and the Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre, this group is open to newcomers or anyone looking to improve their English language skills.
  • Reading Buddies
    Reading Buddies
    Thu 28 Sep
    Multiple Dates
    Register
    Sep 28, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
    WPL - Diamond Trail Branch, 315 Southworth St S, Welland, ON L3B 1Z8, Canada
    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 of all reading levels are welcome. Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm.
  • Kinder Corner
    Kinder Corner
    Fri 29 Sep
    Multiple Dates
    Register
    Sep 29, 9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
    Seaway Mall Branch, 800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 1M3, Canada
    Build upon your child’s love of reading and language development in this creative and interactive program. A themed craft will be included each week.
  • Strong Water Singers
    Strong Water Singers
    Sat 30 Sep
    Information
    Sep 30, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Main Branch , 50 The Boardwalk, Welland, ON L3B 6J1, Canada
    (All Ages) Enjoy a drumming presentation by the Strong Water Singers in honor of Truth and Reconciliation Day. Strong Water Singers is an Indigenous led collective with members across the Niagara Region utilizing drumming to achieve wellness and balance.
  • Hospice Niagara-Music Speaks Adult Relaxation
    Hospice Niagara-Music Speaks Adult Relaxation
    Mon 02 Oct
    Multiple Dates
    Register
    Oct 02, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
    Seaway Mall Branch, 800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 1M3, Canada
    In this workshop, you will learn how music can help decrease the stress, anxiety and intrusive thoughts that may come with grief. A Hospice Niagara music therapist will talk about the benefits of music for mental health and provide opportunities to express your grief through music.
  • Healthy Relationship Series for Teens
    Healthy Relationship Series for Teens
    Mon 02 Oct
    Multiple Dates
    Register
    Oct 02, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Virtual
    This Women’s Place presentation looks at topics including communication, boundaries, tips for safer dating, and types of abuse. Participation can take place at Main Branch or via Zoom. Presented by Birchway Niagara, formerly known as Women's Place.
  • Adult Chess Club
    Adult Chess Club
    Tue 03 Oct
    Multiple Dates
    Information
    Oct 03, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Diamond Trail Branch, 315 Southworth St S, Welland, ON L3B 1Z8, Canada
    Join us for a fun game of chess at the Diamond Trail Branch. Materials provided. No registration. Drop-in!
  • Adult Chess Club
    Adult Chess Club
    Wed 04 Oct
    Multiple Dates
    Information
    Oct 04, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    Seaway Mall Branch, 800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 1M3, Canada
    Join us every Wednesday from 10am-12pm for a game of chess. Materials provided. No registration required.
  • Little Free Pantry Launch
    Little Free Pantry Launch
    Thu 05 Oct
    Information
    Oct 05, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
    Main Branch, 50 The Boardwalk, Welland, ON L3B 6J1, Canada
    This fall, we’re adding a Little Free Pantry that will provide our neighbours with nourishment and personal care items with no strings attached. Join us at the launch party for light refreshments and live music.
  • Micro:bit Coding
    Micro:bit Coding
    Fri 06 Oct
    Register
    Oct 06, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    Main Branch , 50 The Boardwalk, Welland, ON L3B 6J1, Canada
    (10-13 years) Come join us on this PD Day in this fun introduction to coding, kids will use the BBC micro:bit (a pocket-sized computer) that introduces you to how software and hardware work together.
  • Second Annual Seniors Day Expo
    Second Annual Seniors Day Expo
    Sat 07 Oct
    Information
    Oct 07, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    Seaway Mall - Centre Court, 800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 5Z4, Canada
    In celebration of National Seniors Day, community organisations and experts in senior living are coming together to provide resources and support in one easy location.
  • Forest Therapy
    Forest Therapy
    Tue 10 Oct
    Register
    Oct 10, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    TBD, 50 The Boardwalk, Welland, ON L3B 6J1, Canada
    To register, call the Welland McMaster Family Health team at (905) 704-3660.
  • Learn to Draw with Chris Summerhayes-The Art Guild
    Learn to Draw with Chris Summerhayes-The Art Guild
    Tue 10 Oct
    Multiple Dates
    Register
    Oct 10, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    Seaway Mall Branch, 800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 1M3, Canada
    (Adult) Join artist Chris Summerhayes from The Art Guild in Port Colborne to learn the basics of pencil drawing/sketching. Fee: $10.00/person (includes 3 classes)
  • Artsy Babies
    Artsy Babies
    Wed 11 Oct
    Multiple Dates
    Register
    Oct 11, 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
    Main Branch , 50 The Boardwalk, Welland, ON L3B 6J1, Canada
    Come 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. There will be a story-time with songs, bounces, bubbles and parachute fun, too!
  • Hospice Niagara Legacy Program
    Hospice Niagara Legacy Program
    Thu 12 Oct
    Register
    Oct 12, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    Seaway Mall Branch, 800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 1M3, Canada
    Often it's the simple things about us that hold the most meaning for our friends and loved ones. This is our legacy. Join Hospice Niagara and create something special for the people in your life.
  • Painting with Jane
    Painting with Jane
    Thu 12 Oct
    Register
    Oct 12, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Seaway Mall Branch, 800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 1M3, Canada
    Let out your inner artist and join us the second Thursday of each month to paint along with Jane via her popular YouTube channel. All materials provided. Fee:$5/person

Land Acknowledgement Statement

The Welland Public Library is situated on treaty land. This land is steeped in the rich history of the First Nations such as the Hatiwendaronk, the Haudenosaunee, and the Anishinaabe, including the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. There are many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people from across Turtle Island that live and work in Niagara today. The Welland Public Library stands with all Indigenous people, past and present, in promoting the wise stewardship of the lands on which we live.

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