Welland Public Library

Wow! Thank you to the Community Support Team for your continued support of our Little Free Pantry.⁠ Donations like these are what keeps our Little Free Pantry open and available to those in need.⁠
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Located at our Main Branch, the Little Free Pantry offers free non-perishable food and personal care items to anyone in the community who is in need. We are always accepting donations.🥫

Here's what is happening at the Welland Public Library this week, Sept 28–October 3!⁠📅⁠
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➡️From drop-in activities to weekly programs & more, swipe to see our programming for each age group. ⁠
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To view our full events calendar for program times, locations, and registration details, click here: https://welland.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming

There is still time to send us your feedback!

At the beginning of the summer, we asked the community for their input on Welland Public Library, and where we should be setting our sights for the next 15 years. The response was incredible, and that feedback helped shape the first draft of our Community Needs Assessment.

🔗Click here to read through the draft assessment, and tell us what you think by clicking the button "Click to Provide Feedback Online".
https://www.wellandlibrary.ca/community-needs-assessment-feedback-form

📋Feedback form will be available in-branch and on our website from now until October 2, 2026.

MEDIA RELEASE | September 30 is a day to remember, reflect, listen, and learn.

For National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, there will be several opportunities across Welland for our community to come together and learn more about Indigenous histories, experiences, and perspectives.

The day begins with a flag raising at Civic Square at 10 a.m., followed by film screenings at the Welland Museum. Later in the day, the Welland Public Library’s Diamond Trail Branch will host an all-ages program with videos, library materials, and activities from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

These opportunities give us space to honour survivors, their families, and Indigenous communities while continuing to learn about the history and ongoing impacts of residential schools.

Read the full media release for all the details here: https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/welland-marks-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-through-reflection-and-learning/

Bonne Journée des Franco-Ontariens! | Happy Franco-Ontarian Day!

Today, we celebrate the vibrant Francophone community that has helped shape Welland’s history, culture, and identity. As one of Ontario’s designated Francophone communities, we’re proud to celebrate and support French language and culture all year long.

First raised in 1975, the green and white Franco-Ontarian flag has become a lasting symbol of Francophone pride across Ontario.

Browse Welland Public Library's expansive collections of French books, movies, and online resources, including Mauril: a CBC/Radio-Canada language-learning app that uses Canadian content to help you build your French listening skills, all for free with your WPL account.
Learn more here: https://www.wellandlibrary.ca/online-resources #:~:text=and%20much%20more!-,CBC%20Mauril,-View%20More

Join us once a month with your little ones for Histoire en français (French Storytime)
Tuesdays, September 15, October 20, November 17 & December 15 | 2:00–4:00pm | Main Branch
https://welland.librarycalendar.com/event/histoire-en-francaisfrench-storytime-8257

Saturday, September 26 | 9:30am–12:00pm | Chippawa Park (128 Fitch St)

Celebrate local art with Welland Public Library at Art in the Park!🍂🎨

Meet local artists, and explore their work while learning about their creative processes and inspiration.

Bring the whole family and make a morning of it with giant board games starting at 9:45am, followed by story time and crafts for all ages to enjoy. The Bookmobile will be there, so you can hop on to borrow books, games, movies and more!

Swipe to learn more about the local artists that will be in attendance.

See you at the park!🌲
Presented in partnership with the Art Gallery of Welland.
Click here for more information, https://welland.librarycalendar.com/event/art-park-9676

Join us at our Seaway Mall Branch tomorrow from 6:30–7:30pm for Stretch and Sound Class 101! Click here to register: https://welland.librarycalendar.com/event/stretch-and-sound-class-7997

It's time to dig through those wallets & purses!👜
For Library Card Signup Month, we're looking to find out who has the oldest WPL card design.💳️

Comment below or DM us a picture of your older Welland Public Library card (any card that isn't one of our current designs or logo is valid) for a chance to win some Welland Public Library swag!

(Note, for privacy reasons we suggest that you cover the signature & number portion of your card when posting a photo).

Good luck!