Featured Events
9:30 AM | Port Colborne Public Library 310 King St.
Bookmark Contest
Submit a bookmark design for a chance to be our featured artist for the month. Available in the Children’s Room.
For ages zero to 12. Drop-in. Free.
9:30 AM | Port Colborne Public Library 310 King St.
Scavenger Hunts
Find all of the scavenger hunt items and win a small prize. This program runs in the Children's Room room every day with a new theme each week.
Drop-in. Free.
9:30 AM | Port Colborne Public Library 310 King St.
My Dream Borrow
May 1 to June 30, 2026.
What do you wish you could borrow from your Port Colborne Library? The sky’s the limit this May and June, as your “Dream Borrow” could be the newest addition to our Library of Things collection! Submit your ballot in person at the library, Vale Center or City Hall or by going to https://form.jotform.com/portcolbornelibrary/my-dream-borrow
3:00 PM | Port Colborne Public Library 310 King St.
Lego Club
Mondays
May & June, 2026.
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Complete a challenge, follow a pattern, or use your imagination to make something new – however you like to build, you’re sure to create something amazing at Lego Club!
For ages five+.
Drop-in. Free.
6:00 PM | Port Colborne Public Library 310 King St.
Adult Chess Club
Mondays
April 13, 20 & 27, 2026.
May 4, 11 & 25, 2026.
June 1, 8 & 15, 2026.
Mr. Edwards will be returning to the library to facilitate an adult chess club. The club is open to adults of all experience levels, including those interested in learning how to play the game.
Pre-registration required. Free.
For ages 16+.
10:15 AM | Port Colborne Public Library 310 King St.
Baby Time
Tuesdays
May 12, 19 & 26, 2026.
June 2, 9 & 16, 2026.
10:15 a.m. to 10:45 am.
Meet new friends, sing songs, and enjoy stories with the your little one during this 6-week baby time program.
For ages zero to two and their caregiver. Free.
Pre-registration required.
1:15 PM | Port Colborne Public Library 310 King St.
EarlyON - Baby Massage
Tuesdays
June 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2026.
1:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Discover the joy of connecting with your baby through the art of massage!
Massaging your baby brings with it so many wonderful benefits such as:
- bonding & building trust
- relieves gas, colic and constipation
- promotes relaxation/sleep
Must be available to attend all 4 classes.
Register online using your EarlyON account or email earlyon@portcares.ca
3:00 PM | Port Colborne Public Library 310 King St.
Kid's Craft Cart
Wednesdays
May & June, 2026.
3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Explore new art and craft themes each month, while still having the option to do your own thing. We bring the craft supplies; you bring the creativity.
For families. Drop-in. Free.
10:15 AM | Port Colborne Public Library 310 King St.
Baby Block Party
Thursdays
May & June, 2026.
10:15 to 11:00 a.m.
Come party at the library with soft sensory blocks, perfect for our youngest library users to explore and build.
For babies and toddlers ages zero to four and their caregiver. Free.
Drop-in.