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Niagara College: Newcomer Language Programs

Story Time with Shelly

Saturdays
November 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2024.
December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2024.
10:30 to 11:30 a.m..

Meet us in the Children’s Room for a fun, free, family time.

All ages. Free. No registration required.

PFLAG Niagara

Saturdays
November 23, 2024.
December 7, 2024.
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Wondering what all the fuss is about pronouns? Struggling to keep track of all of the letters in 2S&LGBTQQIA+ and what they mean? Maybe you have questions but aren't sure if you'll say the right thing or use the correct terms, or you want to know more about how you can be a better ally to the community. Pflag Niagara is here for you!

All are welcome to stop by, ask questions, and chat with us.

Drop-in. Free.

Scavenger Hunts

Find all of the scavenger hunt items and win a small prize. This program runs every day with a new theme each week.

Drop-in. Free.

Take & Makes

Pick up a free Take & Make craft kit each week this fall. Available while supplies last.

For all ages. Free.

Documentary Films

Bring a friend or two and join us for an afternoon of film-watching. Enjoy a lively discussion. Presented the last Monday of the month, January to December, 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

2024 Season

Monday, November 25, 2024. 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.

Join us for a screening and discussion of a documentary film:

• As the Crow Flies (2016, 83 min.)
  • Follow a group of Royal Canadian Air Cadets as they undergo seven weeks of training to get their pilot's license in an intense program that normally takes six to eight months.

Pre-registration is required. Contact the library for more information: 905-834-6512. Free.

Lego Club

Mondays
November 4, 18 & 25, 2024.
December 2, 9, 16 23 & 30, 2024.
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+. Free.
Drop-in.

Environmental Speaker Series

Join us this fall for the City of Port Colborne’s Environmental Awareness Speaker Series, presented by the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC). This dynamic series is designed to ignite your passion for conservation, sustainability, energy conservation, and empathy for local watersheds. Our goal is to inspire action and provide valuable insights that you can apply in your daily life and within our community. Whether you're a seasoned environmental advocate or just beginning to explore these topics, you'll leave each session with practical takeaways and a renewed commitment to making a difference. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to a more sustainable future for Port Colborne! This series has been generously sponsored by Jungbunzlauer Canada Inc. 

Pre-registration required. Free. 

• September 23, 2024. 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Conservation in Niagara: Taking Action for Nature
    • Presenter: Natalie Green, Manager of Climate Change & Special Programs, Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority

• October 28, 2024. 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Residential Electrification: Taking Steps for a Sustainable Future
    • Presenter: Tim Lamb, EAC Member & Electrification Advocate

• November 25, 2024. 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Building Empathy for Local Watersheds
    • Presenter: Dr. Julia Baird, Canada Research Chair & Professor at Brock University

Letters to Santa

November 12 to December 6, 2024.

Write your letter to Santa and stop by the library to put your letter in the North Pole mailbox. Santa will write back! Envelopes and letter templates are available at the library. In partnership with Canada Post.

For families. Drop-in. 
Free.