Whether a monthly event or a special experience, Port Colborne Public Library's adult programs provide a chance for you to meet people who share the same interests. For upcoming programs, please check our calendar and newsletter.

Documentary films

Bring a friend or two and join us for an afternoon of film-watching. Enjoy a lively discussion. Presented the last Monday of the month, January to December, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Contact the library for more information: 905-834-6512. Free.

2023 Season

January 30, 2023

  • Arctic Secrets: Delta Discoveries (2016, 60 min.)
  • Big Pacific: Violent (2017, 53 min.)

February 27, 2023

  • Inside Animal Minds: Dogs & Super Senses (2014, 60 min.)
  • Inside Animal Minds: Bird Genius (2014, 60 min.)

March 27, 2023

  • Walt Disney World (2007, 56 min.)
  • A Park for All Seasons: Sleeping Giant Provincial Park (2010, 25 min.)

April 24, 2023

  • Ancient Roads from Christ to Constantine: From Apocalypse to Heresies (2015, 60 min.)
  • Pagans and the Cult of Martyrs (2015, 60 min.)

May 29, 2023

  • Modern Marvels: Golden Gate Bridge (2007, 60 min.)
  • Great Projects: Tale of Two Rivers (2002, 60 min.)

June 26, 2023

  • Native America: From Caves to Cosmos (2018, 55 min.)
  • Native America: Nature to Nations (2018, 55 min.)

July 31, 2023

  • Aurora: Fire in the Sky (2017, 60 min.)
  • Power Surge (2011, 60 min.)

August 28, 2023

  • Statue of Liberty (2001, 50 min.)
  • Empire State Building (2007, 60 min.)

September 25, 2023

  • The Way West: The War for the Black Hills (2010, 90 min.)
  • Park for All Seasons: Banff National Park (2010, 25 min.)

October 30, 2023

  • The Poisoner's Handbook Killer Chemistry (2014, 120 min.)

November 27, 2023

  • Aces: A Story of the First Air War (1993, 93 min.)
  • John McCrae's War, In Flanders Fields (1998, 46 min.)

December 18, 2023

  • Mary of Nazareth (1996, 50 min.)
  • Christmas Unwrapped (2005, 50 min.)

Pop-Up Library is back!

We're popping up around town in May. We hope to see you there!

  • Community Safety Day at Port Fire and Emergency Services
    • Saturday, May 13, 2023. 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • Port Colborne Farmer's Market
    • Friday, May 26, 2023. 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Service Canada

Tuesday May 9, 2023. 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Learn more about the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security. Service Canada will be here to discuss when to apply, how to apply, and the ins and outs of ensuring you receive all the appropriate benefits. Free.

May paint class: on the line

Thursday, May 18, 2023. 1 to 2:30 p.m. & 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

In this acrylic painting workshop, embrace your creative side using vibrant colours, fun patterns, and designs. On the uniquely sized, 10 x 20 " canvas, paint a springtime clothesline blowing carefree in the wind. Explore brushwork techniques to create the illusion of movement and flow.

Pre-registration is required. Contact the library for more information: 905-834-6512. Cost: $15 per person.

Pastel clothes on a clothesline blowing in a breeze

Try something different

Do you like to garden? Check out seeds from our seed library.

Do you like to learn new skills? Do you like to experiment, make and create? Explore our makerspace to see if there is anything you'd like to try.

Check out our digital resources for great e-books, audiobooks, digital magazines, streaming video, online classes, research databases and more.