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Baby Block Party

Thursdays
March & April, 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.

Pop-Up at PCHS

Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Thursday, April 2, 2026.
10:50 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Are you a PCHS student? Visit the school library during lunch for an activity with the Port Colborne Public Library.

• March's theme: Guerrilla Gardening
• April's theme: Blackout Poetry Day

Drop-in. Free. 

Resume Refresh with PC Works

Thursdays
March 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2026.
April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2026.
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Bring in a paper or digital copy of your resume and get tips on how 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.

Yarn and Yack

Thursdays
January 8 to December 17, 2026.

Join us for a weekly social knitting/crocheting/cross-stitching/embroidery and conversation group.

Free. Drop-in.

Board Game Drop-In

Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Thursday, April 2, 2026.
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Teens are invited to hang out in the auditorium and play the many games available in the Library's LoT collection. 

Drop-in. Free. 

The Easter Bunny is hopping into Port Colborne!

Join us on April 4 at 9 a.m. along West Street near the Pilot House as the Easter Bunny makes a grand entrance aboard a tugboat (Seaway traffic permitting). Come cheer on this one-of-a-kind arrival that embraces our city’s proud marine heritage and kicks off a day full of Easter excitement for the whole family.

After the big arrival, head-on over to the Vale Health & Wellness Centre (550 Elizabeth Street) to take part in Vale Eggstravaganza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a variety of fun, family-friendly activities.

While this event is free for everyone to enjoy, we encourage guests to bring a non-perishable food donation for the Port Cares Food Bank to help support members of our community.

10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Outdoor Egg Hunt (Two age groups/Goodie bags while quantities last)

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Printing Press Keepsake with the Port Colborne Museum

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Easter Crafts with the Port Colborne Public Library

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Face Painting Fun

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Colouring Contest with Port Colborne Junior Optimists

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free Family Bounce and Free Family Gym Presented by the YMCA of Niagara

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Science, discovery, and Easter fun with Dena

12 p.m. to 1 p.m. KPOP Dance Party with Rumi and Zoey

12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Free Community Skate Presented by Port Colborne Quarries Inc. 

2 p.m to 4p.m Free Swimming Presented by the YMCA of Niagara

Please bring your own basket and meet City Staff at the side yard at main entrance to the Vale Health and Wellness Centre for some Easter fun.

*Note, in case of inclement weather the Easter Egg hunt will be cancelled due to space restrictions caused by other activities taking place that day. We apologize for any inconveniences. 

CVITP Program - Income Tax Clinics

Registration opens Monday, February 9 at 9:30 a.m. for the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP).

The CVITP is free tax clinic that assists individuals and families with a modest income and simple tax situation file their income tax. Clinics will run Saturday afternoons from February 28 to April 25th, 2026. 

Space is limited. Registration required.

Call the library at 905-834-6512 to register.

Story Time with Shelly

Saturdays
March 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2026.
April 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2026.
9:45 to 10:45 a.m.

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

All ages.
Drop-in. Free.