July - August - September 2026
What's New & Library Updates
Canada Day Celebration - Leisureplex
O Canada! Drop by the Leisureplex any time between 3:00 and 7:00pm on July 1 for some fun Canada Day activities. Stop by the library table to play games, participate in contests and win.
TD Summer Reading Club 2026 (TDSRC) - All Branches
Dive in! Visit any library branch this summer to register and take part in fun weekly programs that explore science, art, reading and technology. We’re also excited to announce that throughout the summer we will be competing with Stettler Public Library, Alberta, in the Sister Library Reading Challenge. Check our social media for weekly updates and to see who reads the most!
For Goodness Cakes - Smithville Branch
Join us on Saturday July 4th from 10:30-11:30am for a live, interactive professional drama by Rumple and Friends about a chef on a quest to bake the “goodest” cake ever made! Recommended for ages 4-12. Drop-in.
Seniors' Forum - West Lincoln Community Centre
Stop by the library’s storefront booth between 10:00am and 2:00pm on Wednesday September 16 and discover your portal to age-friendly programs and services, accessible technologies and volunteer opportunities. Drop-in.
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Featured Programs & Events
Storywalks® - All Branches
Stop by any library location this summer to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. Begins June 29 and ends September 5.
Sponsor Shoutout!
A big thank you to our 2026 TDSRC prize sponsors! Check out page 7 for more details.
Ripley's Aquarium Virtual Visit - Smithville Branch
Tuesday July 14 - 10:15am
Engage in this virtual talk with staff from Ripley's Aquarium of Canada. Join us from the comfort of home or stop by the Smithville branch to watch. Drop-in.
Orange Shirt Day - All Branches
Tuesday September 29
Wear your favourite orange shirt and stop in during open hours to make X-Ray Art. Drop-in.
Children's Programs
Beach Jams - Smithville Branch
Thursdays - 1:30pm; July 2 to September 3
Learn how to play the ukulele in this 10-week course. Recommended for ages 8 to 12. Space is limited. Registration required.
Aloha Storytime - Smithville Branch
Tuesdays - 11:00am; July 7 to August 25
Stop by the library for a high-energy story time followed by an aquatic themed craft in this 8-week preschool program. Recommended for ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. Drop-in.
Seafarer Science - Wellandport Branch
Wednesdays - 3:00pm; July 8 to August 26
Dive in to the science of the sea through engaging experiments and tech. Recommended for ages 7 to 11. Registration required.
Hang 10 - Caistorville Branch
Tuesdays - 6:30pm; July 7 to August 25
Stop by the library for a different drop-in activity every week. Recommended for ages 8 to 12.
Ocean Crafts - Caistorville Branch
Saturdays - 11:00am; July 11 to August 29
Splish-splash time for ocean crafts! Stop by every Saturday this summer for a fun craft and to meet new friends. Recommended for ages 6 to 10. Registration required.
School Bus Storytime & Preschool Social - Smithville Branch
Tuesday August 18 - 11:00am
Hop on the school bus for stories and rides around the parking lot. Afterwards, meet a real teacher and learn all the best tips and tricks to make your child’s first school year a great one. Recommended for children 3-5 and caregivers. Drop-in.
Summer Send-Off - Smithville Branch
Saturday August 22 - 1:30pm
It’s party time! Send the summer off with games, snacks, contests and more in this One Piece pirate-themed bash. Recommended for ages 6 to 12. Drop-in.
Featured Children's Books - Dive In!
Children's Programs
Homeschool Activity Time - Multiple Locations
Wednesdays - 2:00pm; Smithville - September 9; Wellandport - September 16
Gather at the library to meet other homeschool families for stories, social activities, games and a guided craft or science experiment. See website for details. Recommended for ages 4-13. Drop-in.
Baby Time Social - Smithville Branch
Monday September 14 - 2:00pm
Stop in before the library opens and join us in the program room for a story time and infant-friendly activities aimed at babies ages 6 mos. to 23 mos. and their caregivers. Registration required.
Music & Movement Storytime - Smithville Branch
Tuesdays - 10:30am; September 15 to October 27
A story time program for toddlers that incorporates movement games alongside early literacy to help develop better physical awareness, improve gross and fine motor skills and learn how to navigate social movement relationships. Recommended for ages 3 to 5. Drop-in.
TDSRC Dock-In Week - August 4-8
This week only check-in for an extra chance to win! Claim your weekly prizes and enter your name into a draw to win an LED drawing board. For ages 0-12.
Afterschool Arts & Crafts - Smithville Branch
Thursdays - 4:00 pm; September 17 to October 29 (Except October 8)
Explore the world of art and crafting while meeting new friends in this social afterschool arts and crafts program. See website for craft details. Recommended for ages 6 to 10. Registration required.
LEGO Minecraft Build-Off - Caistorville Branch
Saturday September 19 - 2:00pm
Go head-to-head with fellow builders and race to complete a custom Minecraft build! Builders will have 90-minutes to put together their project before judging. Best build will receive a small prize. All materials provided. Recommended for ages 7-11. Registration required.
Make It Mondays - Smithville Branch
Monday September 21 - 6:30pm
A monthly kid-friendly tech literacy program featuring our MakerSpace and GamerSpace equipment. Learn how to use the latest tech to create out of this world projects! See website for individual project details. Recommended for ages 8 to 12. Registration required.
Looking for community service hours?
Volunteer at the Library! Scan or click the QR to sign up.
Tweens & Teens
Sweet Treats- Smithville Branch
Saturdays - 2:00pm; July 11 & August 1
Learn the basics of baking! In July we will be baking lemon blueberry whoopie pies and in August we’ll be making German peach kuchen and iced tea. Recommended for tweens ages 10-13. Cost is $5 per person (cash only). Non-refundable. Registration required.
Dungeons & Dragons - Smithville Branch
Fridays - 3:30pm; July 3 to September 25
Calling all Paladins, Warlocks, Druids and Barbarians! Come to the library Friday afternoons and begin your fantasy adventure. Materials provided. Recommended for teens ages 13 to 17. Registration required.
Featured Teen Books - Back to School
All Ages
Chess Club - Smithville Branch
Fridays - 4:30pm; July 3 to September 25
An intergenerational chess club for all ages and stages. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced player you’ll have fun learning tips and tricks to improve your strategy. Drop-in.
Braiding Sweetgrass - Wellandport Branch
Saturday September 12 - 11:00am
Learn the art of braiding sweetgrass. We will be joined by Louis Harris, a member of the Six Nations, from Heartland Forest to teach Indigenous braiding technique followed by a cleansing of our Healing Garden. Drop-in.
Pirate Treasure Geocaching - All Branches
Saturday July 4 to September 5 - All Day
Find a cache, take out one coin, and place the container back where you found it for the next person to find. Collect three different coloured coins for a small prize and all nine for a big prize! Only one prize per participant. To get started, visit our Seasonal Happenings page for cache coordinates.
Adult Programs
Tech Thursdays - Smithville Branch
Thursdays - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Not sure how to use your new device? Interested in learning how to use our MakerSpace equipment? Contact us for a 30-minute one-on-one appointment with a library staff member. Appointment only.
Smithville Stitchers - Smithville Branch
10:30am to 4:30pm; July 7, 8 & 9;
August 4, 5 & 6 & September 1, 2 & 3
Beginners and skilled quilters are invited to attend this monthly social program. The club runs on the first consecutive Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of the month. Registration required.
Knitting Circle - Smithville Branch
Wednesdays - 1:30pm; July 8 to Sept 23
Join us every Wednesday afternoon to be a part of our weekly social knitting circle. Drop-in.
Walking West Niagara - Multiple Locations
Thursdays - 10:30am; July 9 to September 3
Explore West Niagara’s many trails this summer with weekly group walks. Meeting locations are specified on our website. If weather is inclement, we will meet at the Community Centre walking track. Drop-in.
Seed Savers Club - Wellandport Branch
Thursdays - 6:30pm; July 9, August 13 & September 10
The Seed Savers Club aims to share knowledge about seeds and to foster connections by collecting, growing, and sharing heirloom seeds, plants, and stories. Drop-in.
Swedish Weaving Workshop - Smithville Branch
Saturdays - 10:30am-2:30pm; July 18; August 15 & September 26
Swedish weaving is a surface embroidery technique that creates decorative patterns on fabric without the thread showing on the back. See website for project details. No experience necessary. Cost varies per session (cash only, includes cost of weaving kit). Non-refundable. Registration required. Bring your own lunch.
AI Essentials Certification - All Branches
Appointment Only - July 6 to August 29
Book now and don’t miss this opportunity to get certified in AI Essentials for free! Learn the basics of how AI works and how to use it safely. Educational licenses donated by Zivo. Space is limited. By appointment only.
Meditation for Beginners - Smithville Branch
Monday August 31 - 6:30pm
Learn about the art of meditation and how to make it a daily habit to help you overcome everyday anxiety and stress. Presented by the Paramita Centre. Drop-in.
Adult Programs
Intro to Watercolour - Smithville Branch
Wednesday - 10:30am; Sept 9-23 & Thurs Oct 1
Learn how to watercolour paint with local artist Dianne Massender in this 4-week course. Cost is $35 per person (cash only, includes cost of kit). Non-refundable. Registration required.
Cricut Craft Club - Smithville Branch
Thursday September 10 - 1:00pm
The craft club is a monthly program that uses a new project each month to showcase the amazing crafting ability of the Cricut Maker 3 and Cricut Design Space. September will feature faux leather earrings. No experience necessary. Cost is $7 per person (cash only). Non-refundable. Registration required.
Smithville Medical Centre Info Sessions - Smithville Branch
Tuesday September 15 - 1:30pm
Join Smithville Medical Centre Family Health Team's Registered Dietitian Dayna Caves for an informative session on how to stay at home and age in place. Registration required.
Cookbook Clique - Smithville Branch
Saturday September 12 - 2:00pm
Using a different cookbook every month we’ll challenge ourselves to make something new. In September we’ll be making soba noodle salad from Angela Liddon’s cookbook, Oh She Glows Every Day. Registration required. Cost is $15 per person (cash only). Non-refundable. Please bring a reusable container.
Coffee & Cards - Smithville Branch
Saturday September 19 - 10:30am
Learn how to create handmade cards for any season! In September we’ll be making birdhouse cards. Registration required.
Book Club - Smithville Branch
Monday September 28 - 6:30pm
Book club meeting will discuss The Husbands by Holly Gramazio. Registration required.
Calling all artists
Feature your work on our Art Cube in Smithville from September-November. Apply to be our next artist by visiting westlincolnlibrary.ca/art.html and submitting the online form.
Featured Adult Books - Beach Reads
TD Summer Reading Club 2026 (TDSRC)
Adult Reading Challenge Prize (18+)
Win a Kobo Libra Colour 7 “ eReader and Travel Case
Prize sponsored by The Wayne Schilstra Team.
Teen Reading Challenge Prize (13-17)
Win Sony Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones with Microphone and Alexa Voice Control. Prize sponsored by Crawford Chiropractic.
Children’s Reading Challenge Prize (6-12)
Win a Nintendo Switch Lite and Travel Case.
Prize sponsored by Smithville Pharmacy.
Children’s Reading Challenge Prize (0-5)
Win a Gymnic Rody Max Bounce Horse, weighted Axolotl plushie and a 7-inch Kids Tablet. Prize sponsored by Stanpac.
Weekly Check-In Prizes (0-12)
Check-in every week to update your reading total and claim a weekly prize. Roll the dice and answer a question to win a second weekly prize. Prizes sponsored by The Friends of the Library.
Adult (18+) & Teen (13-17) Reading Challenge
Play Bookopoly! Pick up a game board from any West Lincoln Public Library branch. Complete a property set to get 1 ballot for the grand prize draw. Complete all Chance, Destination, or Community Chest challenge sets to get 2 ballots towards the grand prize draw. Complete a full game board and get a gift bag! Winners will be announced following Labour Day.
Children’s Reading Challenge (0-5) & (6-12) & School vs. School Challenge
Read the most books this summer to claim the grand prize! Bonus: tell us which school you attend to participate in the School vs. School Challenge. The school with the highest percentage of participation will win books for their library. Winners will be announced following Labour Day.
Friends Corner - Let's Be Friends
Membership
Join and support Friends of West Lincoln Public Library with an annual membership. Annual membership fee is $10.00 for the first year. For more information email admin@westlincolnlibrary.ca or visit westlincolnlibrary.ca/friends.html
Roots & Rhythm - Community Centre Parking Lot
Drop by the library’s booth on July 15 and August 19 between 5:00 to 7:00pm to meet the Friends of the Library and discover what your library has to offer.
20th Anniversary Bash - Caistorville branch
Come celebrate the 20th anniversary of our Caistorville branch with the Friends of the Library in September.
Stay tuned for more details.
Contact the Library to Register for Programs
905-957-3756 or via email at info@westlincolnlibrary.ca.
Online registration on Eventbrite.
Scan or click the QR code to check it out!
Closures
July 1 (Canada Day); August 3 (Civic Holiday); September 7 (Labour Day); September 30 (National Truth & Reconciliation Day)
Library Branch Info
Smithville Branch
177 West St, Smithville Box 28
905-957-3756
Monday & Friday: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Caistorville Branch
9549 York St, Canfield
905-692-4290
Tuesday & Wednesday:
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, Monday & Thursday: Closed
Wellandport Branch
5042 Canborough Rd, Wellandport
905-386-6792
Tuesday & Thursday: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday & Saturday:
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, Monday, Friday & Sunday: Closed