Library Quiz

1. The Welland Public Library traces its origins back to a shareholders meeting that took place on November 27, 1824. Just 3 days later on November 30, 1824, another important event took place in Niagara, do you know what it was?

2. Do you know the original names of our community before it was anointed as Welland in 1858?

3. What year did the library move into its current building at 50 The Boardwalk?

4. What structure near the current library building at 50 The Boardwalk indicates the reason why Welland exists as a city, owing to the fact that a settlement sprang up here due to its construction?

5. Between 1883 and 1929, which American philanthropist donated $56.2 million to construct 2,509 libraries worldwide, including the former library building in Welland?

6. Between what years did WPL operate a Bookmobile service?

7. What year did WPL begin to offer internet access at public computer stations?

8. In 1858, the Welland Library merged with the Welland Mechanics’ Institute. Mechanics’ Institutes were popular in Victorian-era Britain and its colonies, what were they?

9. Besides our two current satellite branches at Seaway Mall and Diamond Trail Public School, at one time WPL operated another satellite branch between the years 1972-2009. Do you know what it was called and where it was located?

10. What is the name of WPL’s current CEO, who has been in this position since 2019?