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  • Summer Family Yoga
    Summer Family Yoga
    Jul 27, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    Seaway Mall Branch, 800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 1M3, Canada
    This family class is structured so both parents and children can enjoy themselves while moving in a supportive, non-competitive environment. Dress comfortably and yoga mats optional. $3.00 per family
  • Swing Beam Barns of Niagara with Hugh Fraser
    Swing Beam Barns of Niagara with Hugh Fraser
    Jul 27, 2024, 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Welland Museum, 140 King St, Welland, ON L3B 3J3, Canada
    Hugh Fraser is the author of Swing Barns of Niagara and will be discussing his passion for old barns along with stories drawn from the book and his research. Presented in partnership with the Welland Museum.
  • Library Pen Pals
    Library Pen Pals
    Multiple Dates
    Jul 29, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Welland, 50 The Boardwalk, Welland, ON L3B 6J1, Canada
    Become a Pen Pal with a participant at Summerside Rotary Library in Prince Edward Island! More details will be provided upon registration.
  • Pop-Up Produce Market
    Pop-Up Produce Market
    Jul 29, 2024, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Main Branch, 50 The Boardwalk, Welland, ON L3B 6J1, Canada
    Pay only what you can as there are no set prices at this in-library fresh produce market! Please bring your own bag.
  • Lego Summer Challenge
    Lego Summer Challenge
    Multiple Dates
    Jul 29, 2024, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Diamond Trail Branch, 315 Southworth St S, Welland, ON L3B 1Z8, Canada
    Every Monday test your Lego Master skills! Use our building challenge cards to up your creative construction or just go with the Lego-building-flow. Adult Supervision recommended. Drop-in. All ages/family.
  • CreativeBug: Learn to Draw for Kids
    CreativeBug: Learn to Draw for Kids
    Multiple Dates
    Jul 29, 2024, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Seaway Mall Branch, 800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 1M3, Canada
    (8-12 years) Learn to draw some creative things this summer, using the library's Creative Bug database resource.
  • Reading Buddies
    Reading Buddies
    Multiple Dates
    Jul 29, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
    Main Branch , 50 The Boardwalk, Welland, ON L3B 6J1, 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.
  • Summer Olympics Fun
    Summer Olympics Fun
    Multiple Dates
    Jul 30, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    Seaway Mall Branch, 800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 1M3, Canada
    (8-12 years) Love the Olympics? So do we! Play some Olympics inspired games, do some sporty crafts, and more!
  • Kanopy Space: Movie and Craft Exploration
    Kanopy Space: Movie and Craft Exploration
    Multiple Dates
    Jul 30, 2024, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Diamond Trail Branch, 315 Southworth St S, Welland, ON L3B 1Z8, Canada
    Every Tuesday, watch a different space-themed film from our Kanopy database and complete a space craft and activity. Adult supervision required. All ages/Family. Drop-in.
  • ESL Conversation Circle
    ESL Conversation Circle
    Multiple Dates
    Jul 30, 2024, 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.
  • Adult Craft Night
    Adult Craft Night
    Jul 30, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    Main Branch, 50 The Boardwalk, Welland, ON L3B 6J1, Canada
    Have a fun evening making some summertime rope coasters, choosing from one of two patterns. These would make wonderful gifts!
  • Family Paint
    Family Paint
    Multiple Dates
    Jul 31, 2024, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Diamond Trail Branch, 315 Southworth St S, Welland, ON L3B 1Z8, Canada
    (Family) Paint along to a YouTube video by the Art Sherpa. Families can choose to create one masterpiece together, or individual paintings. Register for one or all. Fee: $5/family or $5/project.
  • As Seen on Pinterest
    As Seen on Pinterest
    Jul 31, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    Main Branch , 50 The Boardwalk Welland, Ontario L3B 6J1
    (11-13yrs.) Join us at the library to create a popular craft as seen on Pinterest!
  • Space Science
    Space Science
    Multiple Dates
    Aug 01, 2024, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Seaway Mall Branch, 800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 1M3, Canada
    (8-12 years) Learn about space! Do a science experiment, make some space objects, play space games, and more!
  • Fiero Code Club
    Fiero Code Club
    Multiple Dates
    Aug 01, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
    Diamond Trail Branch, 315 Southworth St S, Welland, ON L3B 1Z8, Canada
    (8-12 years) Come and explore the world of coding with us, where we learn how to code. Whether you're a coding newbie or a seasoned pro, we have got something for you!
  • Pop-Up Produce Market
    Pop-Up Produce Market
    Aug 01, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    Diamond Trail Branch, 315 Southworth St S, Welland, ON L3B 1Z8, Canada
    Pay what you can as there are no set prices at this in-library fresh produce market! Please bring your own bag.
  • Mini Math
    Mini Math
    Multiple Dates
    Aug 02, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
    Seaway Mall Branch, 800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 5Z4, Canada
    Let's sort, count, make patterns, solve puzzles and have fun! Try hands-on activities that develop early numeracy skills. Ages 2 to 4 years + Caregiver.
  • Toddler Tales Summer Fun!
    Toddler Tales Summer Fun!
    Aug 06, 2024, 10:10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    Seaway Mall Branch, 800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 1M3, Canada
    Foster a love of reading in this program that develops language abilities. We will explore summer themed stories, rhymes, songs, activities, and bubbles! For ages 1-2 years plus a caregiver. Tuesday at 10:15am. Registration required.

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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