Welland Public Library

Join the Celebration! 🏆✨ It’s time to celebrate! We are hosting a special event to commemorate our Angus Mowat Award of Excellence, and we want our community to be there with us. Thursday, February 26 / 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM / Diamond Trail Branch

Love being surrounded by books and helping your community? We’re looking for a Library Page to help keep our collection organized and accessible for everyone. ⁠ ⁠ 👉 Apply here: wellandlibrary.ca/employment-vol…

Spring is blooming at WPL! 🌷✨ Explore our full March Program Guide filled with activities for every age. From March Break madness to cozy reading corners, find your favourites and register today!

Are you already tuned in to the Olympics? 🏅 If you’re looking for a cozy, quiet spot with comfy seats and big screens to catch all the action, come visit the library and our branches! #WinterOlympics#Olympics2026#MilanoCortina2026

Welland library recognized for innovative way to boost membership wellandtribune.ca/news/niagara-r… @WellandLibrary

WPL will be closed on Monday, February 16 for Family Day.⁠ Please plan your visit accordingly and stock up on reads, games, movies, and anything else you may need in advance!⁠

Reading is my Olympic sport. 🏅 Let the magic of friendly competition inspire your next read! This month, our featured display in the Children’s Section at the Main Branch is packed with books all about teamwork, record-breaking moments, and big dreams.⁠ #WinterOlympics ⁠

We’re proud to announce that WPL has received the Angus Mowat Award for Excellence in 2025 from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Gaming for our proactive mailout initiative. This award recognizes outstanding public library service and innovation across Ontario. ⁠

It’s hard to imagine what everything was like back then, but if you’ve ever wondered what a visit to Niagara Falls looked like in the 1880s, here’s an incredible glimpse. This image shows locals exploring and climbing an “ice mountain” at the Falls in winter, around 1880.

OverDrive online resources offer expert curation from librarians across Ontario, covering a wide range of digital titles. To kick off 2026, mystery lovers can explore "Always Available Mysteries" in Libby and enjoy a curated selection available anytime.

This winter, we’re coming together💙one stitch at a time. Join our Community Quilt Project in support of those receiving dialysis treatment at Welland Hospital. You can donate a 5”× 5” crochet granny square or take part in one of our hands-on sessions to learn how to make one.

Celebrate Family Literacy Day and the joy of mobile libraries with WPL. Between Jan 26 and Feb 1, 2026, families are invited to visit any of our branches to enjoy hands-on activities, share stories, and explore the rich history of bookmobiles and mobile libraries.

Library true stories...⁠

From all the amazing suggestions, we’ve narrowed it down to three finalists. Each captures the spirit of adventure and imagination that our Bookmobile brings to the community.⁠ ⁠ Check out the finalists and cast your vote here:⁠wellandlibrary.ca/bookmobile-name

Maybe Wicked Fever is still with you! #wicked #books

Take a look inside our Bookmobile back in 1973! Pictured: Mr. Little in the blue sweater and Mrs. Cordon in the brown coat.

Happy New Year from WPL! 🎉 Wishing you a year filled with joy, growth, and new stories.

Today is the last day of the year. Leaving old doubts, distractions, and limits behind makes space for curiosity, learning, and connection in 2026. What are you leaving behind?

Make us part of your week! Stop by, explore, and let the library become part of your everyday rhythm. There’s always something new waiting for you! 💙📚

Snowy days + great stories = the perfect combo!