Fay & Fluffy Storytime Drag stars Fay Slift & Fluffy Soufflé have been performing drag story- times since June 2016. They have performed at some of Toronto’s biggest cultural events, and have also had adventures beyond the city. Their special events focus on culturally diverse books, songs and include lots of laughs to show that ‘Reading is FUN- damental!’ They want to support families with LGBTQ2S parent(s) and gender variant children in a supportive and inclusive environment focused on fun. Everyone is welcome! No registration required. Presented in Partnership with the City of Welland. Mad Science of Niagara Spark your imagination and get ready to be amazed! You’re sure to have loads of fun while learning cool science experi- ments with Mad Science of Ni- agara. No registration required. Presented in Partnership with the Seaway Mall. WomEnchant Chorus Come drum up a storm with the choir of women from WomEn- chant. Never drummed before? That’s OK! Participants of all ages and musical experiences are invited to learn how everyone can make a musical beat. Xtreme Balloons Watch in awe as Jungle Jack creates unique balloon masterpieces. Bet- ter yet, guess what he’s making and you could win the balloon! No reg- istration required. Presented in Part- nership with the City of Welland. Vance Badawey Visits WPL! Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, Vance Badawey will be joining us for two of our March Break programs! See program descriptions for more details. Thank you to The Kiwanis Club of Welland for their continued support. FOLLOW US: Age Date Location Time Family Thur, Mar 19 Civic Square Community Room 2:00pm - 3:00pm MARCH BREAK PROGRAM GUIDE 2020 Registration for March Break programs begins Wednesday, February 19th. All programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Register online at www.wellandlibrary.ca or call 905-734-6210 ext. 2521. Children & Teens Age Date Location Time Family Mon, Mar 16 Seaway Mall Centre Court 1:00pm - 1:50pm Age Date Location Time Family Wed, Mar 18 Main Branch 10:00am - 12:00pm Age Date Location Time Family Fri, Mar 20 Welland Community Wellness Complex Starting at 1:00pm Program Date Location Time Science Storytime Wed, Mar 18 Seaway Mall Branch 10:00am - 11:00am Food Science Fri, Mar 20 Seaway Mall Branch 10:00am-11:00am
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Fay & Fluffy Storytime
Drag stars Fay Slift & Fluffy Soufflé have been performing drag story-times since June 2016. They have performed at some of Toronto’s biggest cultural events, and have also had adventures beyond the city. Their special events focus on culturally diverse books, songs
and include lots of laughs to show that ‘Reading is FUN-damental!’ They want to support families with LGBTQ2S parent(s) and gender variant children in a supportive and inclusive environment focused on fun. Everyone is welcome! No registration required. Presented in Partnership with the City of Welland.
Mad Science of Niagara
Spark your imagination and get ready to be amazed! You’re sure to have loads of fun while learning cool science experi-ments with Mad Science of Ni-agara. No registration required. Presented in Partnership with the Seaway Mall.
WomEnchant Chorus
Come drum up a storm with the choir of women from WomEn-chant. Never drummed before? That’s OK! Participants of all ages and musical experiences are invited to learn how everyone can make a musical beat.
Xtreme Balloons
Watch in awe as Jungle Jack creates unique balloon masterpieces. Bet-ter yet, guess what he’s making and you could win the balloon! No reg-istration required. Presented in Part-nership with the City of Welland.
Vance Badawey Visits WPL!
Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, Vance Badawey will be joining us for two of our March Break programs! See program descriptions for more details.
Thank you to The Kiwanis Club of Welland for their continued support.
FOLLOW US:
Age Date Location Time
Family Thur, Mar 19 Civic Square Community Room 2:00pm - 3:00pm
MARCH BREAKPROGRAM GUIDE 2020
Registration for March Break programs begins Wednesday, February 19th.All programs require registration unless otherwise noted.
Register online at www.wellandlibrary.ca or call 905-734-6210 ext. 2521.
Children & Teens
Age Date Location Time
Family Mon, Mar 16 Seaway Mall Centre Court 1:00pm - 1:50pm
Age Date Location Time
Family Wed, Mar 18 Main Branch 10:00am - 12:00pm
Age Date Location Time
Family Fri, Mar 20 Welland Community Wellness Complex Starting at 1:00pm
Food Science Fri, Mar 20 Seaway Mall Branch 10:00am-11:00am
Home Alone - St. John Ambulance $
This course is designed to help you stay safe when home alone (for short periods of time) and prepare you for unforeseen emer-gencies. Learn how to deal with phone calls and visitors, recognize hazards, and follow home safety procedures. You will learn first aid basics, healthy eating, fire safety, and how/when to use 911.
Maker Monday: Cricut Mugs Learn how to design your very own mug using our brand new Cricut Maker. One mug included per reg-istrant.
Flextangles
What happens when you com-bine math and art? You get some interesting and fun projects! Join us and try something new while being creative with math.
Grow Your Own Veggies!
Families are invited to come and plant a vegetable seed to help get your garden growing.
Leprechaun Houses*
Spread some magic and get ready for Saint Patrick’s Day! Come join us for a morning of fun as you decorate a Leprechaun graham cracker house, listen to some music, and enjoy treats. All materials will be supplied.
Just bring your imagination and your sweet tooth! *Completed food waiver required for participation.
Cricut Canvas Creations
Learn how to use our new Cricut Maker to create a piece of family art on canvas.
Movie at the “Drive In”
We’ve collected big cardboard boxes, gathered craft supplies, and handpicked a great movie! Now we just need you to create your card-board box car for “The Drive In.”
Science Storytime
Join us for a pre-school storytime with rhymes, songs, bubbles, and of course, a sensory science experiment. Watch how ice melts to reveal a treasure inside! Storytime will be read by special guest Vance Badawey, Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre!
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
Age Time Location Fee
8-10 yrs 9:30am - 12:30pm Seaway Mall $34 per person
Age Time Location
Family 2:00pm - 3:00pm Seaway Mall Branch
Age Time Movie Location
All Ages 4:30pm - 6:30pm Abominable Diamond Trail Branch
Age Time Location
0-5 yrs 10:00am - 11:00am Seaway Mall Branch
Age Time Location
8-11 yrs 10:00am - 11:00am Seaway Mall Branch
Age Time Location
Family 5:30pm - 6:30pm Diamond Trail Branch
Age Time Location
5-7 yrs 10:00am - 11:00am Main Branch
TUESDAY, MARCH 17
MONDAY, MARCH 16
Age Time Location
Family (age 4+) 10:00am - 11:00am Main Branch
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18
For more information about our programs, please call the library at 905-734-6210 ext. 2521
or visit www.wellandlibrary.ca
Let’s Play Chess
Work on your chess skills with other enthusiasts and learn something new! Experience required.
Read with the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs
Register for a 10 minute reading session with one of the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs. Whether you’re an advanced reader or not, these dogs love to listen and are happy to lend an ear.
DIY Wood HedgehogsHave lots of fun hammering nails into a piece of wood cut out by the Welland Woodcarvers to create your very own unique hedgehog pet! (No experience necessary).
Hair Braiding 101
Join Tammy Varden, professional stylist, as she shows you how to create a fancy braid. Partners recommended (one braider and one participant with a minimum of shoulder length hair).
Demo Days with Come experience a drone demo and make some slime with the professional demo team from Staples®! All materi-als will be provided .
Dungeons and Dragons
Choose a hero and prepare for an epic adventure! No pre-vious experience required.
STEAM Stations
Dabble at our various tech toy stations. Experiment with Ozo-bot, Sphero, Crayola StikBot, the green screen, and Makey Makey. The best part? Make your own bristle bot to take home and continue the fun.
Games Galore - DROP-IN
Are you ready to play some games? Enjoy a variety of board games including Yardzee - just like Yahtzee except on a much LARGER scale!
Age Time Location
5+ yrs 2:30pm - 3:30pm Main Branch
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18
MAIN BRANCH
50 The BoardwalkWelland, ON L3B 6J1
905-734-6210 ext. 2521
HoursMonday 9 am - 9 pmTuesday 9 am - 9 pmWednesday 9 am - 9 pmThursday 9 am - 9 pmFriday 9 am - 6 pmSaturday 9 am - 5 pmSunday 1pm - 5 pm
HoursMonday 9 am - 8 pmTuesday 9 am - 8 pmWednesday 9 am - 8 pmThursday 9 am - 8 pmFriday 9 am - 8 pmSaturday 9 am - 5 pmSunday Closed
THURSDAY, MARCH 19
Age Time Location
11-16 yrs 5:30pm - 7:30pm Seaway Mall Branch
Age Time Location
Family 4:30pm - 6:00pm Diamond Trail BranchTHURSDAY, MARCH 19
Age Time Location
All Ages 9:30am - 10:30am Main Branch
Age Time Location
7-13 yrs 2:00pm - 4:00pm Seaway Mall Branch
Age Time Location
All Ages 2:00pm - 4:00pm Seaway Mall Branch
Age Time Location
Family 1:30pm - 5:00pm Seaway Mall Branch
Age Time Location
5+ years 10:00am - 11:00am Seaway Mall
ALL PROGRAMS REQUIRE
REGISTRATION UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Food Science*Test your taste buds and make some interesting food experiments with special guest Vance Badawey, Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre!
*Completed Food Waiver required for participants.
Nintendo Switch Tournament
Compete for the top prize in this double elimination one-on-one tournament. We will be playing Super Smash Bros Ultimate. Spots are limited. 1st place: $20 gift card to EB games2nd place: $15 gift card to EB games3rd place: $10 gift card to EB games
Games Galore - DROP IN
Are you ready to play some games? Enjoy a variety of board games including Yardzee - just like Yahtzee except on much LARGER scale!
Babysitting Basics - $
This course teaches new babysitters the skills necessary to care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. It emphasizes safety, dealing with emergencies, and first aid basics. Course materials include a student activity book, a certificate suitable for framing, and a wallet-size certificate. Note: Please bring a doll and a lunch. Registration closes Monday, March 16th.
St. Patrick’s Day Craft TableFeeling crafty? Visit each of our branches to make something different. While supplies last.
LEGO ChallengeDive into our supply of LEGO bricks and let your imagination run wild. Create something small or large, a balloon pow-ered car, or a marble maze...it’s up to you!
Where Will You Go? Green Screen Fun!Bring your imagination to life using our green screen! Change the background and add effects during edit-ing with one of our tablets or bring your own device and we will help you choose an app.
NEW! Osmo KitThe Osmo Little Genius Kit fosters early literacy skills (ABCs), problem-solving (Stories), creativity (Squiggle Magic), imagination (Costume Party), and more. Games are designed for ages 3-5. Ask staff to use in library.
Cardboard ChallengeDrop in and build, create, innovate anything you want from our pile of cardboard and supplies!
Age Time Location
8-12 yrs 10:00am - 11:00am Seaway Mall Branch
Age Time Location
11-15 yrs 1:00pm - 3:00pm Seaway Mall Branch
Craft Date Location
Make Your Own Button Tues, Mar 17 Main BranchShamrock Button Art Tues, Mar 17 Diamond Trail BranchLeprechaun Hats Tues, Mar 17 Seaway Mall Branch
FRIDAY, MARCH 20
SATURDAY, MARCH 21
Age Time Location Fee
11-13 yrs 9:30am - 4:30pm Main Branch $45 per person
Time Date Location
4:00pm-7:30pm Wed, March 18 Diamond Trail Branch
DO-IT-YOURSELF
Time Date Location
9:00am - 9:00pm Mon, March 16 Main Branch9:00am - 9:00pm Tues, March 17 Main Branch3:30pm - 8:00pm Wed, March 18 Diamond Trail Branch3:30pm - 8:00pm Wed, March 19 Diamond Trail Branch9:00am - 8:00pm Fri, March 20 Seaway Mall Branch9:00am - 5:00pm Sat, March 21 Seaway Mall Branch
