April - May - June 2026
What's New & Library Updates
Yoto Players Coming Soon - All Branches
The ultimate screen-free audio player for kids! Play and learn independently with stories, music and more. Borrow a Yoto Player and Yoto cards from any library location.
WLPL 2026 Reading Challenge - All Branches
Each month we’re challenging you to read outside your comfort zone and discover new books. Pick up a tracking sheet at any library branch or see our website to get started. When finished, you can submit your tracking sheet to be entered into a small prize draw.
Touch a Truck - Community Centre Parking Lot
On Saturday June 13 from 11:00-2:00pm get up close and personal with your favourite trucks, big rigs, construction machines, community vehicles and more! Visit some amazing food trucks and try something new as a family. Drop-in.
Park + Art Gallery Passes - All Branches
2026 passes for the NPCA parks, Ontario Provincial Parks and the Hamilton Art Gallery are now available at all branches. Park passes provides unlimited entry for one vehicle and occupants to participating locations. Art gallery passes allow day access for 4 adults, children are free. See our website for more details.
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Featured Programs & Events
May Days Book Sale - Smithville Branch
We’re having a giant book sale on Thursday May 21 and Saturday May 23 from 10:00-5:00pm, and from 10:00-8:00pm on Friday May 22 in the program room at our Smithville Branch. Come out and support the library while adding to your own!
Free Comic Book Day - All Branches
Saturday May 2 - All Day
Visit any branch during open hours to receive your FREE comic book or comic-themed book while quantities last. For all ages. Drop-in.
Llaverne Week - All Branches
June 8-13 - All Day
Join us the week of June 10th at any branch location as we celebrate our mascot, Llaverne, the Library Llama! 
Enter your name into our draw for your chance to win a small Llaverne plushie! Winners will be drawn end of day June 13th.
Children's Programs
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten - All Branches
Ongoing *New Incentives*
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
Tuesdays - 4:15 pm; March 24 to April 28 (Except April 7) & May 19 to June 23 (Except June 2)
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
Wednesdays - 2:00pm; Smithville - April 15, May 20 & June 17; Wellandport - April 1, May 13 & June 24
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.
Science Explorers - Caistorville Branch
Saturdays - 11:00am; April 18, May 16 & June 20
Explore the fascinating world of science through a different and engaging experiment each month. In April we will make rubber band guitars and explore the science of instruments. May will have us making catapults to take a closer look at physics and in June we will build towers using various materials to put our engineering skills to the test. Recommended for ages 7-11. Registration required.
Featured Children's Books - Autism Awareness
Children's Programs
Baby Time Social - Smithville Branch
Monday April 20, May 11 & June 8 - 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.
Make It Mondays - Smithville Branch
Mondays - 6:30pm; April 20, May 11 & June 15
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.
Music & Movement Storytime - Smithville Branch
Thursdays - 10:30am; January 8 to February 12 & March 5 to April 9 (Except March 19)
A 6-week 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. Registration required.
May the 4th Be With You - Smithville Branch
Monday, May 4 - All Day
Kids! Celebrate Star Wars Day with the Library by visiting during open hours to receive one free Star Wars themed book while quantities last
Tweens & Teens
Buddy Reading - Smithville Branch
Alternating Mondays - 4:30pm; April 13 to June 22
Be a buddy! Teens ages 13-17 can earn volunteer hours by becoming a reading buddy, helping children aged 5-11 improve their reading skills using books and literacy based games. Children of all reading levels welcome. Register to receive reading help or scan the QR code below and complete the form to start volunteering.
Looking for community service hours?
Volunteer at the Library! Scan or click the QR to sign up.
Tweens & Teens
Jellyfish Lamps- Smithville Branch
Friday June 5 - 6:30pm
Learn how to make a hanging, light-up jellyfish lamp. Makes a great gift or accessory for your bedroom. Recommended for tweens ages 10-13. Registration required.
Dungeons & Dragons - Smithville Branch
Fridays - 3:30pm; April 10 to June 26
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 - Pride Month Reads
All Ages
Chess Club - Smithville Branch
Fridays - 4:30pm; April 10 to June 26
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.
Wildflower Seed Bombs - Wellandport Branch
Wednesday April 22 - 3:30pm
Celebrate this Earth Day with seed bombs! Seed bombs are designed to be thrown or scattered in areas needing vegetation. They are a fun and effective way to promote gardening and ecological restoration. Registration required.
Movie Night @ the Library - Smithville Branch
Monday April 13 - 6:00pm
It’s National Canadian Film Day and to celebrate we’re screening the 80's hockey cult classic Youngblood (rated PG-13). Drop-in.
Substance Abuse Presentation - Smithville Branch
Friday April 24 - 6:30pm
In this information session you'll hear first hand accounts from those who have lost loved ones to substance abuse, learn from addictions counsellor, Kait Fretz, and hear statistics from the NRP. In partnership with West Lincoln Community Care. Drop-in.
Adult Programs
Knitting Circle - Smithville Branch
Wednesdays - 1:30pm; April 1 to June 24
Join us every Wednesday afternoon to be a part of our weekly social knitting circle. Drop-in.
Needle Felt Easter Bunnies - Smithville Branch
Thursday April 2 - 2:00pm
Learn how to make a needle felt Easter bunny. No experience necessary. Registration required.
Smithville Stitchers - Smithville Branch
10:30am to 4:30pm; April 7, 8 & 9; May 5, 6 & 7 & June 2, 3 & 4
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.
Seed Savers Club - Wellandport Branch
Thursdays - 6:30pm; April 9, May 14 & June 11
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.
Tech Thursdays - Smithville Branch
Thursdays from 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.
Income Tax Clinics - Smithville Branch
Friday April 10 & 24; Monday April 13, 20 & 27
Get your taxes done for free through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). People with a modest income and a simple tax situation can get their tax returns done by volunteers for no cost. All April clinics run from 3:00-7:00pm. By appointment only.
Cricut Craft Club - Smithville Branch
Thursdays - 1:00pm; April 16; May 14 & June 11
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. April will feature custom bookshelf dividers, and in May we’re making pet placemats. In June we’ll be using our mug press to create personalized mugs. No experience necessary. Cost is $7 per person (cash only). Non-refundable. Registration required.
Adult Programs
Coffee & Cards - Smithville Branch
Saturday April 18 - 10:30am
Learn how to create handmade cards for any season! In April we’ll be making mini book cards. Registration required. Program will resume in September.
Book Club - Smithville Branch
Monday April 27, May 25 & June 29 - 6:30pm
April’s book club meeting will discuss Almeida One by local author, K.S. Mandeville and in May we’ll be reading Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. In June we’ll be observing Indigenous Heritage month by reading and discussing Split Tooth by Tanya Tagaq. Registration required.
Mortgage Education Workshop - Smithville Branch
Saturday May 2 - 11:00am
Gain a clear, straightforward overview of the home buying and mortgage process in Canada - perfect for first‑time buyers, growing families, and anyone looking to better understand their financing options. In partnership with the West Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and Mission 35 Mortgages. Registration required.
Bag Charms Workshop - Smithville Branch
Saturday May 9 - 1:30pm
Jump into the bag charm trend! Learn how to make custom charms that you can clip onto your purse, handbag or outfit. A great gift for mom (or yourself!) this Mother's Day. Registration required.
Featured Adult Books - Canadian Jewish Heritage Month
Smithville Medical Centre Info Session - Smithville Branch
Monday April 13 - 6:30pm; Tuesday May 12 - 1:30pm; Monday June 8 - 6:30pm
Presented by registered dietician Dayna Caves from the Smithville Medical Centre. If you missed the presentation on vitamins and supplements join us in April for a repeat session. In May we’ll be talking facts about hypertension and how to make healthy lifestyles changes to prevent or control high blood pressure. In June we’ll learn more about emotional eating and how to have a healthy relationship with food. Registration required.
Write Now! - Caistorville Branch
Saturdays - 2:30pm; May 23 & June 27
A monthly writing club for exploring new ideas, partaking in group exercises and networking with fellow writers. In May we will be joined by children’s author and Brock University professor Kari-Lynn Winters to discuss and practice writing for children and in June we welcome local author K.S. Mandeville to look at how to write romantic tension. Writers of all experience levels welcome. Please bring your own laptop or notebook. Space is limited. Registration required.
TD Summer Reading Club 2026 (TDSRC)
Save the date! TD Summer Reading Club registration begins on Monday June 22 at all library branches. This year’s reading theme is “Under the Sea”. Grand prizes for each age category will be announced in our next newsletter, so stay tuned!
What is the TD Summer Reading Club? Find out more at: www.tdsummerreadingclub.ca
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
Calling All Artists
Feature your work on our Art Cube in Smithville from June-August. 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.
Online registration on Eventbrite.
Scan or click the QR code to check it out!
Closures
April 3 (Good Friday); April 6 (Easter Monday); May 18 (Victoria Day); July 1 (Canada 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