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  • Crochet Club
    Crochet Club
    Plusieurs dates
    lun. 05 mai
    Seaway Mall
    05 mai 2025, 18:00 – 19:30
    Seaway Mall , 800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 5Z4, Canada
    Participants will have an opportunity to share their projects, chat with other enthusiasts, get advice, and get inspired.
  • Return2Hope Counselling Group Therapy Sessions
    Return2Hope Counselling Group Therapy Sessions
    Plusieurs dates
    mer. 07 mai
    07 mai 2025, 11:00 – 12:30
    Main Branch, 50 The Boardwalk, Welland, ON L3B 6J1, Canada
    Are you interested in learning more about proven strategies for self-care and mental wellbeing in a safe and supportive group environment? If so, you are invited to join our weekly group therapy sessions led by a counsellor from The Hope Centre’s Return2Hope program.
  • Infant Massage
    Infant Massage
    Plusieurs dates
    jeu. 08 mai
    Main Branch
    08 mai 2025, 13:30 – 15:00
    Main Branch , 50 The Boardwalk Welland, Ontario L3B 6J1
    Massaging your baby brings wonderful benefits, including bonding with baby, relieving gas, colic and constipation, and promotes relaxation/sleep. Join Christina McNicol, RECE and infant massage instructor from EarlyON by Port Cares to learn massage techniques. *Limited Class Size
  • ESL Conversation CIrcle
    ESL Conversation CIrcle
    Plusieurs dates
    jeu. 08 mai
    Main Branch
    08 mai 2025, 14:00 – 15:00
    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.
  • Pop-Up Produce Market
    Pop-Up Produce Market
    lun. 12 mai
    Main Branch
    12 mai 2025, 13:15 – 15:00
    Main Branch, 50 The Boardwalk, Welland, ON L3B 6J1, Canada
    Pay what you can as there are no set prices at this in-library fresh produce market! Please bring your own bag.
  • Tactile & Visual Communication - for individuals that are deafblind or additional disabilities
    Tactile & Visual Communication - for individuals that are deafblind or additional disabilities
    12 mai 2025, 18:30 – 19:30
    Main Branch , 50 The Boardwalk Welland, Ontario L3B 6J1
    Dive into the fascinating world of tactile communication with an interactive simulation and engaging hands- on activities. Experience Braille firsthand - Feel the patterns, learn how this writing system works and create a tactile name tag! This workshop is for individuals who have complex needs.
  • Histoire en français/French Storytime
    Histoire en français/French Storytime
    20 mai 2025, 10:00 – 11:00
    Main Branch , 50 The Boardwalk, Welland, ON L3B 6J1, Canada
    (0-6 yrs) 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! Once upon a time…join us for storytime in French with EarlyOn at the library! This is a Drop-in Class. No Registration is required!
  • Meditation/Journaling with Marcia
    Meditation/Journaling with Marcia
    Plusieurs dates
    mar. 20 mai
    Seaway Mall Branch
    20 mai 2025, 13:00 – 14:00
    Seaway Mall Branch, 800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 5Z4, Canada
    Meditation and journaling are two beneficial relaxation practices. When combined, these practices can be especially effective in cultivating mindfulness, reducing stress, and promoting overall well-being. Please bring a journal and a pen. Fee $5.00/person
  • Teen Scene - Glow Up!
    Teen Scene - Glow Up!
    mer. 21 mai
    Main Branch
    21 mai 2025, 18:00 – 19:00
    Main Branch , Main Branch, 50 The Boardwalk, Welland, ON L3B 6J1, Canada
    (Teens) Light up your space with a DIY ping pong ball tealight where you'll transform simple ping pong balls into stylish, glowing decorations. These are perfect for adding a cozy vibe to your room!
  • Early Literacy with Babies (2 Part Series)
    Early Literacy with Babies (2 Part Series)
    Plusieurs dates
    jeu. 22 mai
    22 mai 2025, 13:30 – 14:30
    Main Branch, 50 The Boardwalk Welland, Ontario L3B 6J1
    Join our two-part, interactive series to learn about development, enjoy activities together, discover tips, resources & supports. Don't miss the opportunity to connect with other parents and learn how to weave literacy into your baby's daily routines.
  • Pop-Up Produce Market
    Pop-Up Produce Market
    jeu. 22 mai
    Diamond Trail Branch
    22 mai 2025, 17:30 – 19:00
    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.
  • Niagara's Mobile Closet
    Niagara's Mobile Closet
    lun. 26 mai
    Main Branch, by City Hall
    26 mai 2025, 11:00 – 13:00
    Main Branch, by City Hall, 50 The Boardwalk, Welland, ON L3B 6J1, Canada
    Niagara's Mobile Closet returns to WPL with their completely free shopping experience for those with clothing and show accessibility barriers. Several community support organizations offering resources and information will also be on site.
  • Live Paint Night with Robin
    Live Paint Night with Robin
    Plusieurs dates
    mar. 27 mai
    Seaway Mall Branch
    27 mai 2025, 18:00 – 19:30
    Seaway Mall Branch, 800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 5Z4, Canada
    Our live paint class continues! Join artist Robin Nisbet as she instructs a live step-by-step paint on canvas class. This class is for all skill levels and supplies will be provided. Fee: $5.00/person
  • Members Choice Book Club-The Nightengale
    Members Choice Book Club-The Nightengale
    29 mai 2025, 14:00 – 15:30
    Welland, Seaway Mall Branch
    The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah is an emotional and beautifully written story about two sisters navigating love, loss, and survival in WWII France.
  • So You Want to Be a Writer with Yvonne  Van Lankveld
    So You Want to Be a Writer with Yvonne  Van Lankveld
    31 mai 2025, 14:30 – 15:30
    Seaway Mall Branch, 800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 5Z4, Canada
    Thinking about writing? Maybe a journal, a memoir, some poetry or the next great novel? Come meet published author Yvonne Van Lankveld, who will help you learn the basics of writing and why it makes your brain happy, common mistakes even good writers make - and what it takes to get published.
  • SJA New Parent & Grandparent Safety Workshop
    SJA New Parent & Grandparent Safety Workshop
    07 juin 2025, 09:30 – 12:30
    Main Branch , 50 The Boardwalk Welland, Ontario L3B 6J1
    This new SJA workshop focuses on accident and injury prevention, first aid, choking and CPR techniques used on newborns, infants and young children. Learn essential emergency skills including CPR and choking that could save the life of your family's youngest members! Fee is $55/person (includes kit)
  • Histoire en français/French Storytime
    Histoire en français/French Storytime
    17 juin 2025, 10:00 – 11:00
    Main Branch , 50 The Boardwalk, Welland, ON L3B 6J1, Canada
    (0-6 yrs) 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! Once upon a time…join us for storytime in French with EarlyOn at the library! This is a Drop-in Class. No Registration is required!
  • TDSRC Launch
    TDSRC Launch
    sam. 21 juin
    All Branches
    21 juin 2025, 10:00 – 16:30
    All Branches, 50 The Boardwalk, Welland, ON L3B 6J1, Canada
    The TD Summer Reading Club (TDSRC) is back! Visit any of our branches to register for the TDSRC. All branches will have drop-in activities, scavenger hunts, and more to kick off your child's summer reading success! Thank you to Staples Welland for their continued support.

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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