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The Downtown BIA Port Colborne Farmers Market has returned for the 2026 season and is featuring 50+ vendors from the region who specialize in Fresh produce, Prepared food, meats and Cheese as well as artisan vendors with Baked goods, flowers and more. Visit the Port Colborne Farmers Market every Friday from 7AM to 12PM.

EarlyON - Play, Learn & Connect

Fridays
May 15, 22 & 29, 2026.
June 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2026.
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  

Come join EarlyON at the Port Colborne Library for a fun playgroup, specifically designed for children ages 0-6 years! Explore, play, learn and connect with a variety of play material, carefully curated for this library partnership. What will we discover today? We can't wait to see you there! 

Drop-in.
Free.
Ages 0 to six.

EarlyON - Play, Learn & Connect

Fridays
May 15 & 29, 2026.
June 12 & 26, 2026. 
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  

Come join EarlyON at the Port Colborne Library for a fun playgroup, specifically designed for children ages 0-6 years! Explore, play, learn and connect with a variety of play material, carefully curated for this library partnership. What will we discover today? We can't wait to see you there! 

Drop-in.
Free.
Ages 0 to six.

Story Time with Shelly

Saturdays
May & June, 2026.
9:45 to 10:45 a.m.

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

All ages.
Drop-in. Free.

Writing Workshop with Yvonne Van Lankveld

Saturday, June 13, 2026.
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Thinking about writing? Maybe a journal, a memoir, some poetry or the next great novel? Come meet a published author who will help you learn the basics of writing and why it makes your brain happy, common mistakes even good writers make, and what it takes to get your work published.

Pre-registration required.
Free.
For ages 16+.

PFLAG Niagara

Saturdays
May 9, 2026.
June 13, 2026.
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

In communities across the country, the pflag Canada network provides peer support, education and advocacy for a Canada that affirms, respects, and values all sexualities, genders, and gender expressions. Volunteers from PFLAG Niagara will be on hand to answer questions and share resources and information – stop by and say, “Hello”!  

Drop-in. Free.

Author Talk with Yvonne Van Lankveld

Saturday, June 13, 2026.
1:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Yvonne’s love of words began in childhood. In her first career as a Registered Nurse, Yvonne’s writing skills earned her acclaim in many clinical settings and professional journals; however, she never lost her passion for writing fiction. Her novels, including The Road to Alright, The Park Street Secrets and Follow Polly’s Lane, focus on human behaviour in the face of adversity.

Pre-registration required.
Free.
For ages 16+.

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.