Calendar

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

Thursdays
September 19, 2024. 
October 17, 2024.
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The Senior Citizens Advisory Committee advises City Council with respect to establishing policies, services and structures that support and enable seniors to live in security, enjoy good health and continue to participate fully in society. Stop by the library to earn about local programs, services, and resources for older adults.

Drop-in. Free.

Port Colborne Farmers Market every Friday morning.  Over 50 vendors.  Where farm, food and culture meet.

Join Anna Carlsen, M.A. and Katelynn Best as they discuss Victorian mourning practices.

Accompanying this presentation is an optional Victorian Mounring Cemetery Tour at Oakwood Cemetery from 1:30-2:30pm.

FREE ADMISSION 

Scavenger Hunts

Find all of the scavenger hunt items and win a small prize. This program runs in the Children's Room 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, September 23, 2024. 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.

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

• Ever Deadly (2022, 90 min.)
  • An immersive, visceral music and cinema experience featuring Tanya Tagaq, avant-garde Inuk throat singer, and created in collaboration with award-winning filmmaker Chelsea McMullan. This documentary explores Tagaq's transformation of sound with an eye to colonial fallout, natural freedom and Canadian history.

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

Lego Club

Mondays
September 9, 16 & 23, 2024.
October 7, 21, & 28, 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

Resume Refresh with PC Works

Tuesdays
September 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2024.
October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024.
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Bring in a copy of your resume (paper/digital) and get tips to improve it. PC Works will help refresh and optimize your resume to highlight your skills to match your employment goals. Don't have a resume? PC Works can help get you started.

Drop-in. Free.