Child, Youth and Family Registered Programs

SMASH Art Club: Winter Wonderland

Artists will paint with acrylics and watercolours, make things pop with oil pastels and Sharpie art and explore a variety of mediums and styles of art! These all NEW Projects will celebrate winter with favourite wintery animals, scenery and more!

• Dates: 8-week program, Thursdays, starting January 15, 2026
• Time: 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
• Ages: 5 years to 10 years

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The Canada Safety Council Babysitting course covers everything from managing difficult behaviours to essential content on leadership and professional conduct as a babysitter. Aspiring babysitters also learn basic first-aid skills.

• Date: March 7, 2026
• Time: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
• Ages: 12 years to 15 years

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The Home Alone Program is designed to provide children ten years of age (or turning ten this year) and older with the necessary skills and knowledge to be safe and responsible when home alone for short periods of time. It will help them understand how to prevent problems, handle real-life situations, and keep them safe and constructively occupied. 

• Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
• Time: 11:00 am to 1 pm
• Ages: 10 years to 13 years

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In partnership with The Martial Art Center, this 10-week program teaches Goju Ryu Karate, a traditional style of Okinawan martial arts. Goju is a well-balanced system which is great for youth of all ages. At the youth level, the program teaches the fundamentals of Karate, with a focus on improved fitness, coordination, courtesy, self-confidence, and control. Participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and test to advance in belt levels near the end of the session. 

A uniform t-shirt is required and can be purchased from the Center in advance of the first class.

• Dates: 9-week program, Thursdays starting January 16, 2026
• Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (ages 8-13 (grades 3, 4, 5)
• Time: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm (ages 8-13 (grades 6, 7, 8)

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Learning to code on a computer is like learning a language! Young children can pick up these skills very quickly, especially when they think they are just playing and having fun. KIDZ WHO CAN is a local Niagara business that offers workshops for young people, teaching the fundamentals of coding and basic graphic design skills. Children use prompts and activities to express their creativity through storytelling, animation, and visual design, all while creating their own video games and projects! 

Dates: Programs will return in the spring of 2026.

Discover exciting programs for all ages at the Niagara Falls Public Library.

Marine Biology: Whale Tales

Dive into the amazing world of whales! In this exciting hands-on program, young ocean explorers will learn all about the ocean and its largest and most fascinating animals, whales! Each participant will receive their own plush orca, learn whale anatomy, explore the layers of the ocean, and discover how whales communicate. This ocean adventure will conclude with a graduation ceremony for our little marine biologists in training, who are now equipped to advocate for their ocean friends.

• Dates: 6-week program, Tuesdays starting January 13, 2026
• Time: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
• Ages: 5 years to 10 years

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Teen Medical School

This course is an advanced Little Doctor School designed for students interested in exploring a career path in medicine and health. Participants will learn about the human heart, skin, blood, digestion, disease, surgery techniques, how to read an EKG and more! 

• Ages 8 to 13
• Dates: 6-week program, Tuesdays starting February 3, 2026
• Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
• Ages: 11 years to 14 years

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Pre-K Medical Marvels

Our youngest future doctors will use a real stethoscope and other medical instruments, learn how muscles and nerves work together, cast a broken bone, and properly scrub their hands before surgery.

• Dates: 6-week program, Saturdays starting January 17, 2026
• Time: 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
• Ages: 4 years to 6 years

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Magic Explorers - Series 3

A one-of-a-kind program developed to help kids have fun, make friends, and feel special. Where magic meets arts and crafts. Classes include art making, magic tricks, stories and learning the three keys to magic while taking adventures with our Magic Explorer characters!

• Dates:  6-week program, Thursdays starting January 15, 2026
• Time:  5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
• Ages: 5 years to 7 years

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Magic – Orange Wand Course

Get ready to take an amazing adventure into the exciting world of magic. Every lesson, students learn something new that they will want to share with others! Each wand course features completely different magic tricks and activities while all reinforcing the same eight character traits that make “a true magician!”

• Dates: 8-week program, Thursdays starting January 15, 2026
• Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
• Ages: 8 years to 12 years

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Racquetball lessons

Come out and discover the basics of racquetball. You will learn skills, drills, and games from community Racquetball coaches Todd Bright and Tammy Gray. The small group setting will ensure everyone gets plenty of playtime and coaching! All equipment is provided.

Women and Girls Racquetball (ages 8+)

• Location: MacBain Community Centre, 7150 Montrose Road
• Dates: 4-week program, Thursday classes beginning February 12, 2026
• Time: 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm

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Intermediate (9 years to 12 years)

• Location: MacBain Community Centre, 7150 Montrose Road
• Dates: 4-week program, Monday classes starting January 5, 2026
• Time: 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm

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Teen (13 years to 16 years)

• Location: MacBain Community Centre, 7150 Montrose Road
• Dates: 4-week program, Monday classes starting January 5, 2026
• Time: 7:00 pm to 7:45 pm

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Youth Advanced (ages 9+)

• Location: MacBain Community Centre, 7150 Montrose Road
• Dates: 4-week program, Monday classes starting January 5, 2026
• Times: 8:00 pm to 8:45 pm
• Note: Experience required! Court rotation shared with adult lessons

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Offers fun and educational robotics, STEM and coding programs to children! We go beyond robotics, fostering self-confidence, technical mastery, creativity, and spatial awareness. Join us for a journey of fun and endless STEM learning possibilities! 

Cosmic Space Robots

In this beginner-friendly program, students blast off on a space-themed adventure, learning about planets, orbits, and real-life exploration while building satellites, spaceships, and alien crafts using RoboThink’s hardware.  Bring your imagination and get ready for an out-of-this-world experience!

• Dates: 6 weeks, Saturdays starting January 17
• Time: 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
• Ages: 5 years to 9 years

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Expedition Mars

Blast off to Mars! In this program, students become space explorers as they design and build robots to take on interplanetary challenges. From rovers to spacecraft, they’ll discover what it takes to explore the mysterious Red Planet!

• Dates: 6 weeks, Saturdays starting January 17
• Time: 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm
• Ages: 7 years to 14 years

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Beginning Sewing Club

Sewers, with no or limited sewing experience, will choose from a selection of fabrics and zippers to create their own Bunny Zippered Tote. The program will include time for artists to practice sewing, design their project and learn about machine set-up and troubleshooting.

• Dates: 9-week program, Thursdays starting January 15, 2026
• Time:  5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
• Ages: 5 years to 10 years

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Intermediate Sewing Club

Artists will design, sew and appliqué their own zipper pouch featuring a unique appliquéd circle or heart (approx 10” x 12”). This program is for artists who have spent time sewing, can set up their own machine and sew independently (or are enthusiastic beginners over the age of 9).

• Dates: 9-week program, Thursdays starting January 15, 2026
• Time: 6:15 pm to 7:30 pm
• Ages: 9 years to 16 years

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Multi-Sport classes keep children moving and engaged, and send them home with new skills from a different sport in each class. These well-rounded classes provide an amazing foundation for a lifetime of active living, bundling soccer, baseball, basketball, football, hockey, volleyball, golf and tennis into one comprehensive package. Sportball Methodology is designed to support three key areas of early childhood development: sports skills, pro-social skills, and motor skills.

Dates: Fridays – 10-week session starting January 16 (no class March 20)

• Parent and Tot (16 months to 3 years) - 4:30 pm to 5:15 pm
• Multi Sport Jr. (4 years to 6 years) - 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm
• Parent and Tot  (16 months to 3 years) - 6:15 pm to 7:00 pm

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Dates: Sundays – 8-week session starting January 11 (no class Feb 15)

• Parent and Tot (16 months to 3 years) - 9:00 am to 9:45 am
• Parent and Tot (16 months to 2 years) - 9:45 am to 10:30 am
• Multi Sport Jr. (4 years to 6 years) - 10:30 am to 11:30 am

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You can enjoy tennis year-round in an enclosed dome! Small group lessons for all ages are available.

Location: Niagara Falls Racquet Centre at John Allan Park, 6980 Kalar Road, Niagara Falls

Tennis Clubs of Canada, Niagara Falls Racquet Centre

Wednesdays:

• Youth Volleyball (U16) from 3:30 pm to 5:15 pm or 5:30 pm to 7 pm
• Volleyball (16+) from 7:15 pm to 8:45 pm

NEW starting February 2026:

Pre-registration is required for volleyball programs prior to arrival. Walk-ins will only be accepted if spaces are available. 

• Individuals may register for one time slot per night
• Registrations open one week in advance
• Three courts are available with a maximum of 48 participants per time slot
• Participants must rotate and share the space to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to play
• Cancellations: No refunds or rescheduling are permitted within 24 hours. Cancellations made more than 24 hours in advance may be rescheduled or credited to your account.

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In partnership with Alchemy Yoga and Wellness Studio, we have yoga classes for youth of all ages, from infants to teens! Alchemy Yoga strives to provide you with a serene, safe space to get to know your body because that is what Yoga is about! With small class sizes, everyone from all walks of life can feel accepted and authentic here. You Belong!

Dates: 6-week programs, starting the week of January 5, 2026

• Baby and Me (Newborn to 18 months) - Tuesdays, 9:00 am to 9:45 am
• Toddler and Me (19 months to 3 years) - Saturdays, 10:30 am to 10:45 am
• Little Yogi's (4 years to 10 years) - Tuesdays, 6:15 pm to 7:00 pm

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Dates: 6-week programs, starting the week of February 17, 2026

• Baby and Me (Newborn to 18 months) - Tuesdays, 9:00 am to 9:45 am
• Toddler and Me (19 months to 3 years) - Saturdays, 10:00 am to 10:45 am
• Little Yogi's (4 years to 10 years) - Tuesdays, 6:15 pm to 7:00 pm

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