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  • Winter Book Sale
    Winter Book Sale
    Sat, Mar 29
    Main Branch
    Mar 29, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Main Branch, 50 The Boardwalk, Welland, ON L3B 6J1, Canada
    Find books to curl up with at this one-day-only book sale! Bring a grocery tote or box and fill it for $5. WPL totes will be available for purchase ($2 ea.). Alternatively, with the donation of non-perishable food items, fill a WPL tote bag for $1.
  • Ontario Genealogical Society: Family Research Help
    Ontario Genealogical Society: Family Research Help
    Sat, Mar 29
    Seaway Mall Branch
    Mar 29, 2025, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Seaway Mall Branch, 800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 5Z4, Canada
    The Ontario Genealogical Society will be on-site to answer questions and provide direction to those researching their family history.
  • Return2Hope Counselling Group Therapy Sessions
    Return2Hope Counselling Group Therapy Sessions
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Apr 02
    Main Branch
    Apr 02, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 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
    Thu, Apr 03
    Main Branch
    Apr 03, 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.
  • Local Authors and Poets Day
    Local Authors and Poets Day
    Sat, Apr 05
    Main Branch
    Apr 05, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    Main Branch, 50 The Boardwalk, Welland, ON L3B 6J1, Canada
    Meet local authors writing in a variety of genres for children and adults. Authors and poets will read from their works from 12:30-1:30 pm
  • Postcards from the Park (Algonquin) with Photographer Peter Ferguson
    Postcards from the Park (Algonquin) with Photographer Peter Ferguson
    Sat, Apr 05
    Seaway Mall Branch
    Apr 05, 2025, 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Seaway Mall Branch, 800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 5Z4, Canada
    For 21 years Peter had been a successful nature photographer dealing with the flora and fauna found within Algonquin Park. His images have been published in many of the park guides. Today, Peter will present his favourite images and share the stories involved in their creation.
  • Healthy Aging series with Welland McMaster Family Health Team
    Healthy Aging series with Welland McMaster Family Health Team
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Apr 09
    Seaway Mall Branch
    Apr 09, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Seaway Mall Branch, 800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 5Z4, Canada
     The Welland McMaster Family Health Team is holding their Healthy Aging Workshop series at the Seaway Mall branch
  • Pop-Up Produce Market
    Pop-Up Produce Market
    Thu, Apr 10
    Diamond Trail Branch
    Apr 10, 2025, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 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.
  • Ontario Genealogical Society-Family Research Help
    Ontario Genealogical Society-Family Research Help
    Sat, Apr 12
    Seaway Mall Branch
    Apr 12, 2025, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Seaway Mall Branch, 800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 5Z4, Canada
    The Ontario Genealogical Society will be on-site to answer questions and provide direction to those researching their family history.
  • Pop-Up Produce Market
    Pop-Up Produce Market
    Mon, Apr 14
    Main Branch
    Apr 14, 2025, 1:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    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.
  • Evening Book Club- West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge
    Evening Book Club- West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge
    Mon, Apr 14
    MT Bellies
    Apr 14, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    MT Bellies , 871 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 6Y1, Canada
    A cross-country journey from New York to San Diego turns into the adventure of a lifetime for 17-year-old Woody Nickel.
  • Meditation/Journaling with Marcia
    Meditation/Journaling with Marcia
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Apr 15
    Seaway Mall Branch
    Apr 15, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    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
  • Histoire en français/French Storytime
    Histoire en français/French Storytime
    Tue, Apr 22
    Main Branch
    Apr 22, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    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!
  • Celebrating Earth Day with The Niagara Geopark
    Celebrating Earth Day with The Niagara Geopark
    Tue, Apr 22
    Seaway Mall Branch
    Apr 22, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    Seaway Mall Branch, 800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 5Z4, Canada
    Join us this Earth Day for a introduction to The Niagara Geopark, your gateway to exploring the fascinating story of the Niagara region. Home to the iconic Niagara Falls and the stunning Niagara Escarpment UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, this area is brimming with natural wonders.
  • Teen Scene - Air Dry Magnets
    Teen Scene - Air Dry Magnets
    Wed, Apr 23
    Main Branch
    Apr 23, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    Main Branch , Main Branch, 50 The Boardwalk, Welland, ON L3B 6J1, Canada
    (Teens) Get creative at the library! Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll design and craft your own unique fridge magnets using air-dry clay.
  • Infant Massage
    Infant Massage
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Apr 24
    Main Branch
    Apr 24, 2025, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    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
  • Live Paint Night with Robin
    Live Paint Night with Robin
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Apr 29
    Seaway Mall Branch
    Apr 29, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    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
  • Edible Native Gardens with Ontariogreen
    Edible Native Gardens with Ontariogreen
    Sat, May 03
    Seaway Mall Branch
    May 03, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    Seaway Mall Branch, 800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 5Z4, Canada
    The presentation takes a look at native plants, from trees and shrubs to flowers and ferns, that can be made into a variety of dishes and accompaniments to add variety to your cooking endeavours.

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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