October - November - December 2026
What's New & Library Updates
Sublimation Printers Now Available - All Branches
Always wanted to put your favourite photo on a shirt? A pillow case? Now you can with our new sublimation printers! Learn how to use them by booking a one-on-one appointment with a librarian. Large scale printing available at Smithville only.
One Book One Niagara 2026 - West Niagara Secondary School
Join us on October 22 at 7:00pm to hear local author, Kristen Ciccarelli, in conversation about her novel, A Dark Forgetting. Stop in from 6:00pm-6:45pm to chat and connect with fellow readers in the community book club. Registration required.
Laminating Services Now Available - All Branches
Laminate 8.5 x 11 paper at $1.00/sheet or 3.68 x 2.18 inch business cards for $0.50/pouch (cash only). Laminating sheets are available for purchase on site. Note laminators are only compatible with 3 mil sheets and 5 mil card pouches.
Vampire Ball Murder Mystery Dinner - Smithville Branch
Boo! Join us on Friday October 30 at 4:30pm for the ultimate immersive literary event! With a few of your most adventurous friends, you can become a character in this dramatic whodunnit story, set in Dracula’s Castle. Dinner and refreshments are provided. Cost is $25 per person (cash only). Non-refundable. Recommended for adults and seniors.
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Featured Programs & Events
Letters to Santa - All Branches
Starting November 2 write a letter to Santa and drop it off at any of our library locations. Mailing deadline is December 7. In partnership with Canada Post.
High-Five a Librarian - All Branches
Wednesday November 18 - All Day
Visit any of our branches to celebrate the awesome staff members who help our library run. Give them a high-five to show you care! Drop-in.
Library Sponsored Free Skate - Community Centre Arena
Friday November 27 - 11:00am
Grab your skates and helmet and head out on the ice for free, courtesy of your favourite library! Don't forget to stop by the library card sign-up table on your way in or out to say hello and get a new library card. Drop-in.
Children's Programs
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten - All Branches
Ongoing
Attention parents and caregivers: join this growing movement to read every child 1,000 books before kindergarten. Reading 20 books per month to your infant/toddler/child teaches vocabulary, introduces the connection between pictures and words and creates lasting bonds. Register at any branch to begin your journey. We‘ll keep a log of the number of books read and offer incentives along the way.
Afterschool Arts & Crafting - Smithville Branch
Thursdays - 4:00pm; September 17 to October 29 (Except October 8) & November 12 to December 17 (Except December 3)
Explore the world of art and crafting while meeting new friends in this afterschool arts and crafts program. See website for craft details. Recommended for ages 6 to 10. Registration required.
Homeschool Activity Time - Multiple Locations
Tuesdays - 1:00pm; Smithville - October 13, November 10 & December 15
Wednesdays - 2:00pm; Wellandport - October 7, November 18 & December 9
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.
3D Print Club - Caistorville Branch
Fridays - 4:00pm; October 23, November 13 & December 4
Using our new multi-coloured 3D printer you’ll learn how to create mind-blowing designs! In October we’ll be learning 3D printing and design basics and in November we’ll put those skills to the test and learn how to make fidget toys. In December we’ll be working our way through the 3D printer escape room challenge. Recommended for ages 8-12. Registration required.
Featured Children's Books - Holiday Reads
Children's Programs
Baby Time Social - Smithville Branch
Mondays - 2:00pm; October 5, November 16 & December 7
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.
Make It Mondays - Smithville Branch
Mondays - 6:30pm; October 19, November 9 & December 14
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.
One-on-One Tutoring - Smithville Branch
Mondays - 3:30pm; November 2 to December 14
Children ages 5-12 can book a one-on-one appointment with a retired teacher to receive help in reading, writing, science or math. Appointments are 45 minutes in length and start at 3:30pm and 4:15pm. By appointment only.
Music & Movement Storytime - Smithville Branch
Tuesdays - 10:30am; September 15 to October 27 & November 10 to December 8
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.
Santa Storytime - Smithville Branch
Tuesday December 15 - 10:30am
Guess who's coming to town early this Christmas? Santa Claus will be joining us for a special storytime and he can’t wait to hear all your Christmas wishes! Santa's helpers, Marion and Wifi, will also be joining to help spread holiday cheer and provide a listening ear. Recommended for ages 3 to 5. Drop-in.
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Tweens & Teens
Dungeons & Dragons - Smithville Branch
Fridays - 3:30pm; October 2 to December 18
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.
Sweet Treats - Smithville Branch
Fridays - 6:00pm; October 9 & November 20
Learn the basics of baking! In October we’ll be making crunchy popcorn balls. In November we’ll be baking candy cake and making mock mint juleps. Recommended for tweens ages 10-13. Cost is $5 per person (cash only). Non-refundable. Registration required.
Featured Teen Books - Autumn Reads
All Ages
Chess Club - Smithville Branch
Fridays - 4:30pm; October 2 to December 18
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.
Harvest Routes - All Branches
Saturday October 3 - 10:30 to 4:00pm
Free events and activities happening all day across the Township of West Lincoln! Stop into each branch for family-friendly crafts and activities. Drop-in. All activities available while supplies last. See website for details.
Needle Felt Poppy Pins - Wellandport Branch
Wednesday October 28 - 3:30pm
Remember the fallen who sacrificed their lives for our freedom this Remembrance Day with handmade, needle felted poppy pins. No experience necessary. All materials provided. Registration required.
Elf on the Shelf - All Branches
December 1 to December 23 - All Day
Can you find Bookie, Page and Writer? Every day until Christmas they will pick a new hiding spot in the library for you to find them. Remember: don’t touch them or they will lose their magic!
Adult Programs
NPCA Guided Hike - Chippawa Creek
Friday October 2 - 1:00pm
Explore nature with an NPCA guided hike around the Chippawa Creek Conservation Area. No parking fee. Registration required.
Smithville Stitchers - Smithville Branch
10:30am to 4:30pm; October 6, 7 & 8;
November 3, 4 & 5 & December 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; October 7 to December 30
Join us every Wednesday afternoon to be a part of our weekly social knitting circle. Drop-in.
Seed Savers Club - Wellandport Branch
Thursdays - 6:30pm; October 8, November 12 & December 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 Workshops - Smithville Branch
Wednesdays - 11:00am; October 7 to December 9 & Saturdays - 11:00am; October 10 to December 12
Swedish weaving is a surface embroidery technique that creates decorative patterns on fabric without the thread showing on the back. Join us for this 10-week course that will take you from beginner to intermediate. Cost is $105 per person (cash only). Non-refundable. All materials provided. Registration required.
Cricut Craft Club - Smithville Branch
Thursdays - 1:00pm; October 15; November 12 & December 10
The craft club is a 2-hour monthly program that teaches a new project each month to showcase the amazing crafting ability of the Cricut Maker 3 and Cricut Design Space. October will feature sublimation coasters, and in November we’re making custom scrapbook covers. In December we’ll be embellishing Christmas stockings. No experience necessary. Cost is $7 per person (cash only). Non-refundable. Registration required.
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. By appointment only.
Adult Programs
Smithville Medical Centre Info Sessions - Smithville Branch
Mondays - 6:00pm; October 19 & November 2; & Wednesday November 18 - 1:30pm
Presented by registered Dietician Dayna Caves from the Smithville Medical Centre. In October we’ll be talking facts in this two part series about perimenopause and menopause and in November we’ll learn more about diabetes and how to make lifestyle changes to prevent high blood sugar. Registration required.
Food Preservation 101 - Wellandport Branch
Wednesdays - 1:30pm; October 14 & November 11
Learn sustainable ways to store seasonal produce with Nancy Lariviere from Ecosphere Permaculture. In these hands-on workshops you’ll learn how to pickle in October, and in November you’ll learn how to ferment. Cost is $3 per person (cash only). Non-refundable. Registration required.
Coffee & Cards - Smithville Branch
Saturdays - 10:30am; October 17 & November 21
Learn how to create handmade cards for any season! In October we’ll be making tag folio cards and in November we’ll be getting a head start on our Christmas cards by making Christmas Quilt cards. Registration required.
Write Now! - Caistorville Branch
Saturdays - 2:30pm; October 24 & November 21
A monthly writing club for exploring new ideas, partaking in group exercises and networking with fellow writers. In October we will be joined by Canadian poet James Deahl for a close examination of Confederation era poetry and how to write your own. In November we welcome author Cheryl Bristow to learn how to write historical fiction. Registration required.
Featured Adult Books - I Read Canadian Day Reads
Adult Programs
Cookbook Clique - Smithville Branch
Saturdays - 2:00pm; October 24 & November 14
Join the clique! Using a different cookbook every month we’ll challenge ourselves to make something new. In October we’ll be making Mexican fish tacos from Jamie Oliver’s cookbook, Jamie’s Friday Night Feast and in November we’ll be taking a page from Jean Paré’s Company’s Coming for Christmas and making profiteroles. Cost is $15 per person, per program (cash only). Non-refundable. Please bring a reusable container large enough to fit two servings. Registration required.
Book Club - Smithville Branch
Mondays - 6:30pm; October 26 & November 23
October’s book club meeting will discuss Autumn by Marc MacDonald and in November we’ll be reading The Testaments by Margaret Atwood. Registration required.
Program Highlights
Congratulations to this year’s TD Summer Reading Club winners!
0-5: Sierra McMillan
6-12: William Chovance
13-17: Name Here
18+: Name Here
A big thank you to this year’s prize sponsors:
Crafting for Christmas - Multiple Locations
Saturdays - 2:00pm;
November 28 - Wellandport Branch,
December 5 - Smithville Branch &
December 12 - Caistorville Branch
Get ready for the holidays in this 3 week craft series leading up to Christmas. We’ll start by making small hand stitched ornaments (Wellandport), follow it up by making mini books to give as unique gifts (Smithville), and finish off with a tabletop winter scene with lights (Caistorville). Space is limited. Registration required.
Mocktail Mixer - Caistorville Branch
Wednesday December 30 - 6:00pm
Make and sample festive mocktail recipes with friends! Mix and taste five delicious recipes that you can use for your new year’s bash. Cost is $3 per person (cash only). Non-refundable. Registration required.
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
Caistorville 20th Anniversary Open House - Caistorville Branch
Saturday September 26 - 10:00am - 1:00pm
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of our beautiful Caistorville Branch with the Friends of the Library! Stop in at 10:30am for storytime with Mayor Ganann and enjoy demos of our new multi-colour 3D printer throughout the morning. Cake and light refreshments will be served. Drop-in.
Calling all artists
Feature your work on our Art Cube in Smithville from December - February. Apply to be our next artist by visiting westlincolnlibrary.ca/art.html and submitting the online form.
Contact the Library to Register for Programs
905-957-3756 or via email at info@westlincolnlibrary.ca.
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Closures
October 12 (Thanksgiving); December 24, 25 & 26 (Christmas Eve, Christmas & Boxing Day); January 1 (New Year’s 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