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  • Intro to Conversational French
    Intro to Conversational French
    Multiple Dates
    Feb 20, 2025, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    Seaway Mall Branch, 800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 1M3, Canada
    Join Ginette Giroux from l’ABC Communautaire to learn some conversation French. Through games, songs and vocabulary cards this class is designed for people who have no previous exposure to French.
  • Learn Guitar with Musician David Coruzzi (3 weeks)
    Learn Guitar with Musician David Coruzzi (3 weeks)
    Multiple Dates
    Feb 21, 2025, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Main Branch, 50 The Boardwalk, Welland, ON L3B 6J1, Canada
    These learn to play the guitar sessions are for beginners and those wanting to expand on previous knowledge. Learn chords, notes and strumming leading up to play an easy song. $10/Session
  • Family Yoga
    Family Yoga
    Multiple Dates
    Feb 22, 2025, 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!
  • Photo Preservation with the Welland Museum
    Photo Preservation with the Welland Museum
    Feb 22, 2025, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
    Seaway Mall Branch, 800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 1M3, Canada
    Stephanie Mazza from the Welland Museum will demonstrate how to care for your personal documents and treasures. Bring old photos, if you have some.
  • Yoga for Older Adults
    Yoga for Older Adults
    Multiple Dates
    Feb 24, 2025, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
    Seaway Mall Branch, 800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 1M3, Canada
    Pose and stretch in this yoga program designed for older adults. Presented in partnership with Seaway Mall.
  • Niagara's Mobile Closet
    Niagara's Mobile Closet
    Feb 24, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    Main Branch, 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.
  • Winter Crochet Club
    Winter Crochet Club
    Multiple Dates
    Feb 24, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    Welland, 800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 0C8, Canada
    This is a group for people who enjoy crocheting. Participants will have an opportunity to share their projects, chat with other enthusiasts, get advice and get inspired. Crocheters of all skill levels are welcome to drop in.
  • Return2Hope Counselling Group Therapy Sessions
    Return2Hope Counselling Group Therapy Sessions
    Multiple Dates
    Feb 25, 2025, 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
    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.
  • ESL Conversation CIrcle
    ESL Conversation CIrcle
    Multiple Dates
    Feb 25, 2025, 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.
  • Welland Chess Club
    Welland Chess Club
    Multiple Dates
    Feb 25, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – 7:50 p.m.
    Diamond Trail Branch, 315 Southworth St S, Welland, ON L3B 1Z8, Canada
    Join us for chess at the Diamond Trail branch every Tuesday at 6pm. No registration required. All skill levels. This is an adult program.
  • Live Paint Night with Robin
    Live Paint Night with Robin
    Feb 25, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    Seaway Mall Branch, 800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 1M3, 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
  • Live Paint Night with Robin
    Live Paint Night with Robin
    Multiple Dates
    Feb 25, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    Welland, Seaway Mall Branch
    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
  • TELUS Wise: Cyberbullying Workshop for Pink Shirt Day
    TELUS Wise: Cyberbullying Workshop for Pink Shirt Day
    Feb 26, 2025, 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
    Virtual Event
    Join us on Pink Shirt Day with your child to help raise their awareness about cyberbullying. TELUS Wise footprint is designed to help elementary school students learn how to be good digital citizens and keep their digital footprint clean. Pink Shirt Day is an annual event against bullying.
  • Teen Scene: Love in a jar
    Teen Scene: Love in a jar
    Feb 26, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    Main Branch , Main Branch, 50 The Boardwalk, Welland, ON L3B 6J1, Canada
    (Teens) Elevate the good-old mason jar to make a special gift for yourself or someone you care about!
  • Knitting Club
    Knitting Club
    Multiple Dates
    Feb 26, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    Main Branch, 50 The Boardwalk, Welland, ON L3B 6J1, Canada
    Are you a skilled knitter or looking to learn new skills? Come out to the Knitting Club and share your tips and tricks with others while enjoying a relaxing evening. Please bring your own yarn, needles, and supplies.
  • Community Connections Books and More
    Community Connections Books and More
    Multiple Dates
    Feb 27, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    Seaway Mall Branch, 800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 0C8, Canada
    In collaboration with NHS Outpatient Mental Health, this book club will alternate discussing small portions of selected books and connecting with others through activities.
  • Members Choice Book Club-The Women by Kristin Hannah
    Members Choice Book Club-The Women by Kristin Hannah
    Feb 27, 2025, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
    Seaway Mall Branch, 800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 1M3, Canada
    The Women by Kristin Hannah February pick is the newest book from the popular author Kristin Hannah. When Frances "Frankie McGrath's brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows his path when she hears that women can be heroes too.
  • Scrabble Club
    Scrabble Club
    Multiple Dates
    Mar 03, 2025, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
    Main Branch, 50 The Boardwalk, Welland, ON L3B 6J1, Canada
    Test your word skills at the library! All skill levels are welcome to join this relaxed club for Scrabble aficionados! No registration is 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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