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A piece by artist Nicole Clouston.

Life in Soil

2024-05-25 10:00:00 2024-05-25 12:00:00 America/New_York Life in Soil Get muddy and create your own soil microbe sculpture! Preston - Community Garden

Saturday, May 25
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-25 10:00:00 2024-05-25 12:00:00 America/New_York Life in Soil Get muddy and create your own soil microbe sculpture! Preston - Community Garden

Preston

Community Garden

Get muddy and create your own soil microbe sculpture!

Learn about the life in soil as we create a living sculpture working with soil and water. Bring your own soil from a memorable place or work with the materials provided. All ages are welcome.

This workshop is part of Idea Exchange, Preston's Planting Day Extravaganza and is offered in conjunction with the current exhibition on display, Mere Phantoms: Undergrowth

Presented by CAGE:

 

 

Accessibility
If you require an accessibility accommodation for this program or event, please tell us how we can meet your needs as soon as possible so arrangements can be organized. If you require a sign language interpreter, please let us know at least two-weeks (10 working weekdays) before the program date. 
  
If you are attending a registered program with a support person, please add your support worker as a guest when you sign up. 

COST: Free

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Kids | Cambridge Art Galleries | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs + Workshops |

TAGS: | Arts |

Preston
Phone: 519-653-3632
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The Preston location features a public library and Cambridge Art Galleries located in the heart of the Preston Towne Centre.  Enjoy the fireplace in the winter and visit the community garden in the spring and summer. The Seed Library and Tool Library are specialized collections unique to the Preston location.


Cambridge Public Library supports and inspires its community to explore reading, the arts, innovation, and lifelong learning across five locations and online

Upcoming events

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Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Wed, May 13, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Wed, May 13, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Anna Boehnke
Wed, May 13, All day
Riverview Room
May 11 - June 5
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Wed, May 13, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Wed, May 13, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Sensory Tales - Ages 2 - 8
Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
All the senses are celebrated in this inclusive sensory experience. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Dough Rae Me - Ages 3 - 5
Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Learn how to make different sensory doughs using everyday ingredients. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Shake, Rattle, and Read - 10 - 24 Months
Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, May 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's play!
Ultimate Makers - Ages 9 - 12
Wed, May 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
An interactive opportunity to explore a wide range of maker equipment. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Hespeler Book Club
Wed, May 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Old stories, new voices.
Create a Mini Dollhouse - Ages 7 - 12
Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Design and build a miniature dollhouse, starting with a cardboard box.
This event is full
Afterschool Sensory Break - All Ages
Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
A calming session of sensory exploration.
SPECTRUM Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group
Wed, May 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.
Practice Your English
Wed, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Fibre Arts Meet-Up
Wed, May 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room
Join other fibre arts enthusiasts as you work on your own project in a social environment.
Learn Morse Code with Cambridge Amateur Radio - Ages 13+
Wed, May 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn this well-known code used in amateur radio, aviation, and the military.
Registration is now closed
Trauma Informed Care Circle - TEAO Canada - Wounds to Wings
Wed, May 13, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Rebuilding connections through collective care: TEAO, Canada's trauma-informed circles, blend somatic practices, psycho-education, and breathwork for healing.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Thu, May 14, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Thu, May 14, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Anna Boehnke
Thu, May 14, All day
Riverview Room
May 11 - June 5
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Thu, May 14, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Thu, May 14, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, May 14, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
STEAM Storytime - All Ages
Thu, May 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Thu, May 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Shake, Rattle, and Read - 10 - 24 Months
Thu, May 14, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Practice Your English
Thu, May 14, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Langs Outreach Services
Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Queen's Square - Glass Study Room
Langs Outreach Team supports people experiencing homelessness with primary care, substance use and addiction support, counseling, system navigation, and community resources.
Integrated Print and Paint Workshop - with Judy Major-Girardin
Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Create unique monoprints with artist Judy Major-Girardin.
This event is full
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, May 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Next in Soldering: 8-Note Electronic Piano or 6-Digit Clock - Ages 16+
Thu, May 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Practice beginner soldering skills and connecting electrical components in this two-week program.
Register
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Fri, May 15, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Fri, May 15, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Anna Boehnke
Fri, May 15, All day
Riverview Room
May 11 - June 5
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Fri, May 15, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Fri, May 15, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Fri, May 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some late-morning fun. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Fri, May 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, May 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Fri, May 15, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, May 16, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, May 16, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Anna Boehnke
Sat, May 16, All day
Riverview Room
May 11 - June 5
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Sat, May 16, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Sat, May 16, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Practice Your English
Sat, May 16, 10:00am - 11:15am
Preston - Fireside Area
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Planting Day - All Ages
Sat, May 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Preston - Community Garden
Enjoy nature activities and help plant the community garden.
Dungeons & Dragons - Ages 16+
Sat, May 16, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Fight through unexplored lands with a group of brave adventurers in an exciting one-shot D&D adventure.
This event is full
Board Game Café - Ages 16+
Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Audiobook Area
From cards to Catan, this is a warm and friendly atmosphere for fans of low-tech table games.
Sunday Summer Closure - All locations
Sun, May 17, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 17 through to and including September 6.
Victoria Day Closure - All locations
Mon, May 18, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed on May 18th for Victoria Day.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Tue, May 19, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Tue, May 19, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Anna Boehnke
Tue, May 19, All day
Riverview Room
May 11 - June 5
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Tue, May 19, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Tue, May 19, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, May 19, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
STEAM for Tots - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stories and fun learning activities that inspire curious little minds.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Tue, May 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, May 19, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Tue, May 19, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some early afternoon fun. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Spring Craft Social - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Are you ready for an exciting crafting evening?
Galt Chess Club
Tue, May 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Audiobook Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Dungeons & Dragons: Teen Adventures - Ages 14 - 18
Tue, May 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Embark on an eight-week Dungeons & Dragons campaign designed for new players.
This event is full
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, May 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Practice Your English
Tue, May 19, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Pyjama Tales - All Ages
Tue, May 19, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Wear your pyjamas and bring a stuffie to this evening storytime for families.
UnBook Club - Ages 19+
Tue, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Sazon Mexican Restaurant
With no set book to read, this club is about great conversation and good fun!
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Wed, May 20, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Wed, May 20, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Anna Boehnke
Wed, May 20, All day
Riverview Room
May 11 - June 5
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Wed, May 20, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Wed, May 20, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Sensory Tales - Ages 2 - 8
Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
All the senses are celebrated in this inclusive sensory experience. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Dough Rae Me - Ages 3 - 5
Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Learn how to make different sensory doughs using everyday ingredients. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Shake, Rattle, and Read - 10 - 24 Months
Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, May 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's play!
Ultimate Makers - Ages 9 - 12
Wed, May 20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
An interactive opportunity to explore a wide range of maker equipment. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Canadian Hearing Services Presentation - Speech and Hearing Month
Wed, May 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Learn more about how Canadian Hearing Services Hearing Care Counsellor can assist with hearing loss.
Create a Mini Dollhouse - Ages 7 - 12
Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Design and build a miniature dollhouse, starting with a cardboard box.
This event is full
Afterschool Sensory Break - All Ages
Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
A calming session of sensory exploration.
Practice Your English
Wed, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Engineering Science Quest: Mini Maker Mayhem - Ages 8 - 12
Wed, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Our friends from the University of Waterloo bring science to the Old Post Office.
Fibre Arts Meet-Up
Wed, May 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room
Join other fibre arts enthusiasts as you work on your own project in a social environment.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Thu, May 21, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Thu, May 21, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Anna Boehnke
Thu, May 21, All day
Riverview Room
May 11 - June 5
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Thu, May 21, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Thu, May 21, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, May 21, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
STEAM Storytime - All Ages
Thu, May 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Thu, May 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Shake, Rattle, and Read - 10 - 24 Months
Thu, May 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Practice Your English
Thu, May 21, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Langs Outreach Services
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Queen's Square - Glass Study Room
Langs Outreach Team supports people experiencing homelessness with primary care, substance use and addiction support, counseling, system navigation, and community resources.
Paws for Reading - Ages 5 - 12
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Join a class of therapy dogs for the ultimate reading practice program.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, May 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Next in Soldering: 8-Note Electronic Piano or 6-Digit Clock - Ages 16+
Thu, May 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Practice beginner soldering skills and connecting electrical components in this two-week program.
Register
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, May 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Fri, May 22, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Fri, May 22, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Anna Boehnke
Fri, May 22, All day
Riverview Room
May 11 - June 5
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Fri, May 22, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Fri, May 22, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Preston Book Club - Ages 18+
Fri, May 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Preston - Fireside Area
Meet with fellow readers to discuss the nuances of a great book.
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Fri, May 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some late-morning fun. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Fri, May 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Connections 50+ Presents Cambridge Third Age Learning - Rush to Danger with author Ted Barris
Fri, May 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room,Riverview Room
Author Ted Barris discusses his book, Rush to Danger, a telling of what medics experience in warfare.
This event is full
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, May 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Fri, May 22, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Community Desk: Extend-A-Family
Fri, May 22, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Live fully in a community that belongs and where everyone is valued for their contribution.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, May 23, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, May 23, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Anna Boehnke
Sat, May 23, All day
Riverview Room
May 11 - June 5
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Sat, May 23, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Sat, May 23, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Practice Your English
Sat, May 23, 10:00am - 11:15am
Preston - Fireside Area
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Introduction to Laser Cutting
Sat, May 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn the steps to starting a project using the laser cutter in the Makerspace.
Sunday Summer Closure - All locations
Sun, May 24, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 17 through to and including September 6.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Mon, May 25, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Mon, May 25, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Anna Boehnke
Mon, May 25, All day
Riverview Room
May 11 - June 5
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Mon, May 25, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Mon, May 25, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Mon, May 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, May 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Mon, May 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Mon, May 25, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Community Desk: EmployNext - Ready to find your next job?
Mon, May 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Find lasting and meaningful employment.
Kids Board Game Café - Ages 5 - 12
Mon, May 25, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Play, snack, and relax with board games.
Make, Do, and Mend - Ages 10 - 13
Mon, May 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Unleash your creativity and turn fabric into fun one-of-a-kind creations.
This event is full
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-up
Mon, May 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
SLR-Style Photography for Beginners
Mon, May 25, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Queen's Square - Studio
This is a four-week course running May 25, June 1, June 8, and June 15.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Tue, May 26, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Tue, May 26, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Anna Boehnke
Tue, May 26, All day
Riverview Room
May 11 - June 5
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Tue, May 26, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Tue, May 26, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, May 26, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, May 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, May 26, 10:00am - 10:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Tue, May 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
STEAM for Tots - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, May 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stories and fun learning activities that inspire curious little minds.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Tue, May 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Early Years and Child Care Navigator Information Table - All Ages
Tue, May 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Find information about a variety of early learning and child care programs in Waterloo Region.
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, May 26, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, May 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Galt Chess Club
Tue, May 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Audiobook Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Introduction to Sublimation - Ages 13+
Tue, May 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn how to create projects using sublimation.
Dungeons & Dragons: Teen Adventures - Ages 14 - 18
Tue, May 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Embark on an eight-week Dungeons & Dragons campaign designed for new players.
This event is full
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, May 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Practice Your English
Tue, May 26, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Pyjama Tales - All Ages
Tue, May 26, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Wear your pyjamas and bring a stuffie to this evening storytime for families.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Wed, May 27, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Wed, May 27, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Anna Boehnke
Wed, May 27, All day
Riverview Room
May 11 - June 5
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Wed, May 27, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Wed, May 27, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Sensory Tales - Ages 2 - 8
Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
All the senses are celebrated in this inclusive sensory experience. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Dough Rae Me - Ages 3 - 5
Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Learn how to make different sensory doughs using everyday ingredients. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, May 27, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Shake, Rattle, and Read - 10 - 24 Months
Wed, May 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Wed, May 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, May 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's play!
Ultimate Makers - Ages 9 - 12
Wed, May 27, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
An interactive opportunity to explore a wide range of maker equipment. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Learn to Play a Ukulele - Connections 50+ Hespeler
Wed, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Create a Mini Dollhouse - Ages 7 - 12
Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Design and build a miniature dollhouse, starting with a cardboard box.
This event is full
Afterschool Sensory Break - All Ages
Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
A calming session of sensory exploration.
SPECTRUM Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group
Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.
Practice Your English
Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Fibre Arts Meet-Up
Wed, May 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room
Join other fibre arts enthusiasts as you work on your own project in a social environment.
Trauma Informed Care Circle - TEAO Canada - Wounds to Wings
Wed, May 27, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Rebuilding connections through collective care: TEAO, Canada's trauma-informed circles, blend somatic practices, psycho-education, and breathwork for healing.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Thu, May 28, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Thu, May 28, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Anna Boehnke
Thu, May 28, All day
Riverview Room
May 11 - June 5
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Thu, May 28, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Thu, May 28, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, May 28, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Hearing Screening - Speech and Hearing Month
Thu, May 28, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Old Post Office - Audio and Video Recording Room 2
Are you curious if your hearing has changed? Adults over 55 are welcome to receive a free hearing screening.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, May 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Thu, May 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
STEAM Storytime - All Ages
Thu, May 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Thu, May 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Shake, Rattle, and Read - 10 - 24 Months
Thu, May 28, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Practice Your English
Thu, May 28, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Langs Outreach Services
Thu, May 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Queen's Square - Glass Study Room
Langs Outreach Team supports people experiencing homelessness with primary care, substance use and addiction support, counseling, system navigation, and community resources.
Open Mic
Thu, May 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Enjoy performances from local musicians while taking the opportunity to showcase your talent on stage.
Bad Paint Night - Growing Gardens
Thu, May 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Create a beautifully bad artwork, all fun and no pressure!
DIY Miniature Succulent Garden
Thu, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
A fun evening of crafting and connecting.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, May 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, May 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Fri, May 29, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Fri, May 29, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Anna Boehnke
Fri, May 29, All day
Riverview Room
May 11 - June 5
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Fri, May 29, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Fri, May 29, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Fri, May 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some late-morning fun. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
PD Day Stay and Play - All Ages
Fri, May 29, 10:00am - 4:30pm
All Locations
Come and stay and play!
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Fri, May 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Slime Party - All Ages
Fri, May 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Get creative and mix up your own custom slime!
Watercolour Landscape Painting - Connections 50+ Queen's Square
Fri, May 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Studio
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Fri, May 29, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, May 30, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, May 30, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Anna Boehnke
Sat, May 30, All day
Riverview Room
May 11 - June 5
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Sat, May 30, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Sat, May 30, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Practice Your English
Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 11:15am
Preston - Fireside Area
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Loom Bracelet Beading Workshop - with Haudenosaunee Artisan Susan Hill
Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Create your own beautiful loom beaded bracelets.
This event is full
Introduction to Cricut Maker - Ages 13+
Sat, May 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn the basics of the Cricut Maker.
Parent Café - with the Adoption Council of Ontario
Sat, May 30, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
The Adoption Council of Ontario (ACO) leads a community gathering designed specifically for adoptive parents, kinship caregivers, and relatives raising children.
Sunday Summer Closure - All locations
Sun, May 31, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 17 through to and including September 6.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Mon, Jun 01, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Mon, Jun 01, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Anna Boehnke
Mon, Jun 01, All day
Riverview Room
May 11 - June 5
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Mon, Jun 01, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Mon, Jun 01, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
SLR-Style Photography for Beginners
Mon, Jun 01, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Queen's Square - Studio
This is a four-week course running May 25, June 1, June 8, and June 15.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Tue, Jun 02, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Tue, Jun 02, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Anna Boehnke
Tue, Jun 02, All day
Riverview Room
May 11 - June 5
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Tue, Jun 02, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Tue, Jun 02, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Jun 02, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Wed, Jun 03, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Wed, Jun 03, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Anna Boehnke
Wed, Jun 03, All day
Riverview Room
May 11 - June 5
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Wed, Jun 03, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Wed, Jun 03, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Out of the Closet: Queer Clothing Upcycle and Exchange - Ages 13+
Wed, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Makerspace
A queer-friendly program for upcycling and trading clothing.
Fibre Arts Meet-Up
Wed, Jun 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room
Join other fibre arts enthusiasts as you work on your own project in a social environment.
Queen's Square Book Club
Wed, Jun 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Magazine Lounge
Get together for great discussions about amazing books.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Thu, Jun 04, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Thu, Jun 04, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Anna Boehnke
Thu, Jun 04, All day
Riverview Room
May 11 - June 5
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Thu, Jun 04, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Thu, Jun 04, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Jun 04, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Langs Outreach Services
Thu, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Queen's Square - Glass Study Room
Langs Outreach Team supports people experiencing homelessness with primary care, substance use and addiction support, counseling, system navigation, and community resources.
Weave Your Pride: Rainbow Looms for All - with Alisa McRonald
Thu, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Celebrate Pride Month weaving your very own pride flag in this colourful, hands-on workshop.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing, learning, and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Queer Book Society
Thu, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
A space for 2SLGBTQIA+ readers to share book recommendations.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Fri, Jun 05, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Fri, Jun 05, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Anna Boehnke
Fri, Jun 05, All day
Riverview Room
May 11 - June 5
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Fri, Jun 05, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Fri, Jun 05, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Community Desk: Extend-A-Family
Fri, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Live fully in a community that belongs and where everyone is valued for their contribution.
Market Playtime - All Ages
Fri, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Outside the Library - Main Entrance
Outside adventures on market afternoons.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, Jun 06, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, Jun 06, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Sat, Jun 06, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Sat, Jun 06, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Preston History Walking Tour
Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Preston - Main Floor
Tour downtown Preston with discussions about the rich history of King Street.
Introduction to Digital Embroidery
Sat, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Makerspace
Learn the basics of using the Makerspace embroidery machine.
Pride Storytime - All Ages
Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A joyful Pride-themed storytime celebrating love, diversity, and being yourself!
Sunday Summer Closure - All locations
Sun, Jun 07, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 17 through to and including September 6.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Mon, Jun 08, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Mon, Jun 08, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Mon, Jun 08, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Mon, Jun 08, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Community Desk: EmployNext - Ready to find your next job?
Mon, Jun 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Find lasting and meaningful employment.
SLR-Style Photography for Beginners
Mon, Jun 08, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Queen's Square - Studio
This is a four-week course running May 25, June 1, June 8, and June 15.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Tue, Jun 09, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Tue, Jun 09, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Tue, Jun 09, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Tue, Jun 09, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Jun 09, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Wed, Jun 10, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Wed, Jun 10, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Wed, Jun 10, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Wed, Jun 10, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Hespeler Book Club
Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Old stories, new voices.
This event is full
SPECTRUM Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group
Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.
Fibre Arts Meet-Up
Wed, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room
Join other fibre arts enthusiasts as you work on your own project in a social environment.
Trauma Informed Care Circle - TEAO Canada - Wounds to Wings
Wed, Jun 10, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Rebuilding connections through collective care: TEAO, Canada's trauma-informed circles, blend somatic practices, psycho-education, and breathwork for healing.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Thu, Jun 11, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Thu, Jun 11, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Thu, Jun 11, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Thu, Jun 11, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Jun 11, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Introduction to Sewing
Thu, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Old Post Office - Makerspace
Learn basic sewing terminology as well as how to set up a sewing machine for your next project.
Langs Outreach Services
Thu, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Queen's Square - Glass Study Room
Langs Outreach Team supports people experiencing homelessness with primary care, substance use and addiction support, counseling, system navigation, and community resources.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing, learning, and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Fri, Jun 12, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Fri, Jun 12, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Fri, Jun 12, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Fri, Jun 12, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Old Post Office Book Club - Ages 18+
Fri, Jun 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Meet monthly to discuss a pre-selected title, share thoughts, and learn more about the books we love.
Market Playtime - All Ages
Fri, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Outside the Library - Main Entrance
Outside adventures on market afternoons.
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