LIBRARY BRIEF: Celebrating 200 Years

WELLAND – Welland Public Library is hosting two events in connection with its 200th anniversary.

First is a 200th Anniversary Commemoration, Time Capsule Activities.  It is scheduled Saturday, November 9, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Main Branch.

Families can drop in and make a craft, spin a wheel for prizes, and write a message to the future for inclusion in the time capsule.

Next is the 200th Anniversary Celebration Day. It is scheduled Wednesday, November 27 at the Main Branch.

Everyone is invited to attend and celebrate. The day will be packed with activities including speeches from public officials and dignitaries, live  classical music, a photo booth for the public and the sealing of the time capsule, with complimentary food and drinks starting at 1 p.m. Watch the library website for more information. 

Best Seller

CAPTION: Stopped by our public library on the weekend to check out a couple of good reads and also to pick up this t-shirt celebrating the library’s 200-year history in the community. It’s navy blue and shows a side view of Civic Square/City Hall and the exterior entrance to the library. I think the image is outstanding. At the bottom left corner are the words: WPL 200 Years. The price is right, just $15. I think this is bound to be a best seller for Welland public library. /Joe Barkovich photo.