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Stories and Stretches

All Ages
2024-07-23 10:30:00 2024-07-23 11:00:00 America/New_York Stories and Stretches Stretch it out and get your body moving. Hespeler - Youth Services Department

Tuesday, July 23
10:30am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2024-07-23 10:30:00 2024-07-23 11:00:00 America/New_York Stories and Stretches Stretch it out and get your body moving. Hespeler - Youth Services Department

Hespeler

Youth Services Department

Stretch it out and get your body moving.

Come enjoy this unique program with its combination of stories, movement activities, and fun!

 

 

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: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs + Workshops |

TAGS: | Storytime | School Aged | Preschool |

Hespeler
Phone: 519-658-4412
Hours
We're closed Sunday July 14
Mon, Jul 08 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Jul 09 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Jul 10 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Jul 11 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Jul 12 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jul 13 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jul 14 Closed
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About the branch

The Hespeler location is a public library that has a comfortable reading area with fireplace and open children’s area.

Be inspired at Idea Exchange in Cambridge!  Connect with the public libraries and public art galleries of Cambridge. Idea Exchange supports and inspires our community with an environment of discovery for people of all ages.

Upcoming events

Sunday Closures 2024
Sun, Jul 14, All day
All Locations
All Idea Exchange locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 19, 2024 through to and including September 1, 2024.
Shallows - Judy Major-Girardin
Mon, Jul 15, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 11 - August 10, 2024
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Mon, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Community Desk: Welcome YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Clemens Mill
Mon, Jul 15, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Community Desk, CM
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Mon, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Chess Club - All Ages
Mon, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Have fun with friends playing the world's most popular board game.
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Mon, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for Kindergarten!
Make and Take - All Ages
Mon, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Paper, scissors, glitter, GO!
Critters and Crafts - Ages 6 - 10
Mon, Jul 15, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Preston - Community Garden
Explore the garden while participating in nature crafts and activities.
Art and Wellness - With Ali Burke
Mon, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Enjoy a creative evening in the Gallery Studio with a focus on improving mental health.
Shallows - Judy Major-Girardin
Tue, Jul 16, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 11 - August 10, 2024
Community Desk: Welcome YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Tue, Jul 16, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Art Lab - All Ages
Tue, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Imagine, explore, and discover!
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Art Through the Ages - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Gallery
Come learn about and recreate historical art with your own twist!
Art Cart
Tue, Jul 16, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for Kindergarten!
Sciensational Sssnakes! - All Ages
Tue, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Come see and learn about snakes, turtles and more!
Pokémon Allegiance - Ages 6 - 12
Tue, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Learning Commons
Pokémon fans unite!
Maker Madness - Ages 6 - 12
Tue, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy this fun crafternoon with us while we make... anything!
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for Kindergarten!
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Practice Your English: Hespeler - Ages 16+
Tue, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Enjoy this evening of stories for families.
Shallows - Judy Major-Girardin
Wed, Jul 17, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 11 - August 10, 2024
Messy STEAM - Ages 5 – 8
Wed, Jul 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Explore the messy side of STEAM.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Wed, Jul 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Community Desk: Welcome YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Clemens Mill
Wed, Jul 17, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Clemens Mill - Community Desk, CM
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Idea Exchange at the Preston Towne Market - All Ages
Wed, Jul 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Preston
Play outside at the Preston Towne Market.
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Jul 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Magazine Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Art Lab - All Ages
Wed, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Imagine, explore, and discover!
Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
Wed, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Wed, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Gallery
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
The Imagination Station - Ages 2 - 7
Wed, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let your imagination run wild!
Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
Wed, Jul 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Bringing the Inside Out - All Ages
Wed, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Will we be inside or out?
Build It! - Ages 5 - 10
Wed, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Calling all builders and designers!
Life in a Dreamhouse - Ages 5 - 10
Wed, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department ,Children's Program Room
Welcome to the magical world of Barbie.
Introduction to Laser Cutting
Wed, Jul 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Old Post Office - Makerspace,Third Floor Classroom
Interested in using the Laser Cutter at the Old Post Office but have no idea where to start?
Collaborative Comics - Ages 13+
Wed, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Whether it's comics or manga, come together to draw some unscripted, improvised sequential art.
Practice Your English: Clemens Mill - Family Edition
Wed, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Fibre Arts Meet-Up
Wed, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room
Meet other fibre arts enthusiasts as you work on your own project in a social environment.
Shallows - Judy Major-Girardin
Thu, Jul 18, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 11 - August 10, 2024
Community Desk: Welcome YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Thu, Jul 18, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Jul 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Sensory Tales - All Ages
Thu, Jul 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
All the senses are celebrated in this inclusive sensory experience.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's Play!
Babies in the Garden - Birth - 12 Months
Thu, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Community Garden
Relax with your baby in our garden.
Fire Safety Storytime - All Ages
Thu, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hespeler
In this special edition of Totstime, we will learn about fire safety from the Cambridge Fire Department.
Ultimate Makers - Ages 7 - 12
Thu, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom,Children's Program Room
Take your maker skills to the next level.
Rainbow Storytime - All Ages
Thu, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
We are happy to host Rainbow Storytime in collaboration with SPECTRUM Waterloo Region's Rainbow Community Space!
Nature's Art - All Ages
Thu, Jul 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Exploring creativity in nature using a variety of art techniques and mediums.
Practice Your English: Virtual - Ages 16+
Thu, Jul 18, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Queer Craft Circle: Plexiglass Etching with Alyssa Pisciotto
Thu, Jul 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
2SLGBTQIA+-identifying individuals are invited to explore a different creative project each month in a fun and safe space.
This event is full
Queer Reading Circle
Thu, Jul 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Join us this summer as we dive into 2SLGBTQIA+ narratives!
T-H-I-R-T-E-E-N - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Jul 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Swifties unite!
Shallows - Judy Major-Girardin
Fri, Jul 19, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 11 - August 10, 2024
Sensory Break - Ages 3 - 5
Fri, Jul 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room,Sensory Room
We welcome families to join us for an hour of sensory exploration.
Storytime - All Ages
Fri, Jul 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends and stay and play.
Community Desk: Welcome YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Hespeler
Fri, Jul 19, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Hespeler - Community Desk, HE
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
STEAM Storytime - All Ages
Fri, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…
Explore on the Floor: Fun in the Garden - All Ages
Fri, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Community Garden
Let's Play!
Pete Moss: Nature Songs - All Ages
Fri, Jul 19, 11:00am - 11:45am
Preston - Main Floor
Sing along with nature-themed songs and stories.
Sensory Break - Ages 5 - 7
Fri, Jul 19, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room,Sensory Room
We welcome families to join us for an hour of sensory exploration.
Make and Take - All Ages
Fri, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Paper, scissors, glitter, GO!
Ultimate Gaming Showdown - Ages 10 - 18
Fri, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Clemens Mill - Gaming Station
Drop in for some casual, tournament-style gaming.
NFB Movie Minutes - All Ages
Fri, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Old Post Office Discovery Centre
Screen short films this summer with the TD SRC theme: To the Stars!
Idea Exchange at the Hespeler Village Market - All Ages
Fri, Jul 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hespeler
Play outside at the Hespeler Village Market.
Teen Nerf Night - Ages 10 - 18
Fri, Jul 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill
Make your summer epic with Nerf blasters and friends. Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the program.
This event is full
Shallows - Judy Major-Girardin
Sat, Jul 20, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 11 - August 10, 2024
Stay and Play - All Ages
Sat, Jul 20, 10:00am - 4:30pm
All Locations
Come and stay and play!
Introduction to Digital Embroidery
Sat, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Makerspace
In this class, we will go through the basics of using the Makerspace embroidery machine.
Art Cart: Flowers - All Ages
Sat, Jul 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Creating with Flowers
Sat, Jul 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Make beautiful art using pressed flowers in this fun workshop.
This event is full
Practice Your English: Queen's Square - Ages 16+
Sat, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Sunday Closures 2024
Sun, Jul 21, All day
All Locations
All Idea Exchange locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 19, 2024 through to and including September 1, 2024.
Shallows - Judy Major-Girardin
Mon, Jul 22, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 11 - August 10, 2024
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Mon, Jul 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Community Desk: Welcome YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Clemens Mill
Mon, Jul 22, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Community Desk, CM
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Mon, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Chess Club - All Ages
Mon, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Have fun with friends playing the world's most popular board game.
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Mon, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for Kindergarten!
Make and Take - All Ages
Mon, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Paper, scissors, glitter, GO!
Felt Galaxy Mobiles - Ages 8 - 12
Mon, Jul 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Practice simple hand sewing techniques while making an outer space themed hanging mobile.
Critters and Crafts - Ages 6 - 10
Mon, Jul 22, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Preston - Community Garden
Explore the garden while participating in nature crafts and activities.
Shallows - Judy Major-Girardin
Tue, Jul 23, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 11 - August 10, 2024
Community Desk: Welcome YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Tue, Jul 23, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Art Lab - All Ages
Tue, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Imagine, explore, and discover!
Kittens in the Dreamhouse: A Mini-Escape Room - Ages 8 - 18
Tue, Jul 23, 10:30am - 5:00pm
Hespeler - Community Desk, HE
Help Barbie find the missing kittens before Ken returns!
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Art Through the Ages - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Gallery
Come learn about and recreate historical art with your own twist!
Art Cart
Tue, Jul 23, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for Kindergarten!
Sciensational Sssnakes! - All Ages
Tue, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Come see and learn about snakes, turtles and more!
Pokémon Allegiance - Ages 6 - 12
Tue, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Learning Commons
Pokémon fans unite!
Maker Madness - Ages 6 - 12
Tue, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy this fun crafternoon with us while we make... anything!
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for Kindergarten!
Fun and Games - Ages 5 – 12
Tue, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Create your own game for your next game night.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Practice Your English: Hespeler - Ages 16+
Tue, Jul 23, 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.
Game Makers
Tue, Jul 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Makerspace
Explore how the Makerspace can help take your game night to the next level!
Pyjama Tales - All Ages
Tue, Jul 23, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Enjoy this evening of stories for families.
Shallows - Judy Major-Girardin
Wed, Jul 24, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 11 - August 10, 2024
Messy STEAM - Ages 5 – 8
Wed, Jul 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Explore the messy side of STEAM.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Wed, Jul 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Community Desk: Welcome YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Clemens Mill
Wed, Jul 24, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Clemens Mill - Community Desk, CM
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Idea Exchange at the Preston Towne Market - All Ages
Wed, Jul 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Preston
Play outside at the Preston Towne Market.
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Jul 24, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Magazine Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Kittens in the Dreamhouse: A Mini-Escape Room - Ages 8 - 18
Wed, Jul 24, 10:30am - 5:00pm
Hespeler - Community Desk, HE
Help Barbie find the missing kittens before Ken returns!
Art Lab - All Ages
Wed, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Imagine, explore, and discover!
Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
Wed, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Wed, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Gallery
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
The Imagination Station - Ages 2 - 7
Wed, Jul 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let your imagination run wild!
Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
Wed, Jul 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Community Desk: Welcome Kinbridge! - Newcomer Employment Workshop
Wed, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you a newcomer trying to get ready for the Canadian workforce? Kinbridge is here to help.
Bringing the Inside Out - All Ages
Wed, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Will we be inside or out?
Build It! - Ages 5 - 10
Wed, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Calling all builders and designers!
Life in a Dreamhouse - Ages 5 - 10
Wed, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department ,Children's Program Room
Welcome to the magical world of Barbie.
Old Post Office Artists' Drawing Social - Ages 13+
Wed, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Artists of all skill levels are invited to come out for some self-directed, still life drawing practice.
Practice Your English: Clemens Mill - Family Edition
Wed, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Fibre Arts Meet-Up
Wed, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room
Meet other fibre arts enthusiasts as you work on your own project in a social environment.
Shallows - Judy Major-Girardin
Thu, Jul 25, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 11 - August 10, 2024
Community Desk: Welcome YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Thu, Jul 25, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Jul 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Sensory Tales - All Ages
Thu, Jul 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
All the senses are celebrated in this inclusive sensory experience.
Kittens in the Dreamhouse: A Mini-Escape Room - Ages 8 - 18
Thu, Jul 25, 10:30am - 5:00pm
Hespeler - Community Desk, HE
Help Barbie find the missing kittens before Ken returns!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's Play!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Babies in the Garden - Birth - 12 Months
Thu, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Community Garden
Relax with your baby in our garden.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room,Youth Services Department
Let's Play!
Ultimate Makers - Ages 7 - 12
Thu, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room,Creative Hub Classroom
Take your maker skills to the next level.
Rainbow Storytime - All Ages
Thu, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
We are happy to host Rainbow Storytime in collaboration with SPECTRUM Waterloo Region's Rainbow Community Space!
Nature's Art - All Ages
Thu, Jul 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Exploring creativity in nature using a variety of art techniques and mediums.
Practice Your English: Virtual - Ages 16+
Thu, Jul 25, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
SPECTRUM Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group
Thu, Jul 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.
Bad Craft Night
Thu, Jul 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Create a beautifully bad artwork, all fun and no pressure!
Learn to Solder - Ages 16+
Thu, Jul 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Learn the basics of soldering and electronics.
T-H-I-R-T-E-E-N - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Jul 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Swifties unite!
Employment Skill Building - Welcome Starling (formerly Lutherwood)
Thu, Jul 25, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Preston - Gallery
Join Starling Employment Services (formerly Lutherwood) for this free, open workshop series to build your job searching skills.
Shallows - Judy Major-Girardin
Fri, Jul 26, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 11 - August 10, 2024
Sensory Break - Ages 3 - 5
Fri, Jul 26, 10:00am - 10:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room,Sensory Room
We welcome families to join us for an hour of sensory exploration.
Storytime - All Ages
Fri, Jul 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends and stay and play.
Community Desk: Welcome YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Hespeler
Fri, Jul 26, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Hespeler - Community Desk, HE
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
STEAM Storytime - All Ages
Fri, Jul 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…
Explore on the Floor: Fun in the Garden - All Ages
Fri, Jul 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Community Garden
Let's Play!
NFB Movie Minutes - All Ages
Fri, Jul 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler Children's Department
Screen short films this summer with the TD SRC theme: To the Stars!
Sensory Break - Ages 5 - 7
Fri, Jul 26, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room,Sensory Room
We welcome families to join us for an hour of sensory exploration.
Make and Take - All Ages
Fri, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Paper, scissors, glitter, GO!
Ultimate Gaming Showdown - Ages 10 - 18
Fri, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Clemens Mill - Gaming Station
Drop in for some casual, tournament-style gaming.
Idea Exchange at the Hespeler Village Market - All Ages
Fri, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hespeler
Play outside at the Hespeler Village Market.
STEAM Club - Ages 8 - 12
Fri, Jul 26, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Introducing our new STEAM club!
Shallows - Judy Major-Girardin
Sat, Jul 27, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 11 - August 10, 2024
Stay and Play - All Ages
Sat, Jul 27, 10:00am - 4:30pm
All Locations
Come and stay and play!
Introduction to Cricut Maker - Ages 13+
Sat, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Makerspace,Third Floor Classroom
Learn the basics of our Cricut Maker.
Mission Control - All Ages
Sat, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
This is mission control, we are ready for takeoff in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
Practice Your English: Queen's Square - Ages 16+
Sat, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Sunday Closures 2024
Sun, Jul 28, All day
All Locations
All Idea Exchange locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 19, 2024 through to and including September 1, 2024.
Shallows - Judy Major-Girardin
Mon, Jul 29, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 11 - August 10, 2024
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Mon, Jul 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Community Desk: Welcome YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Clemens Mill
Mon, Jul 29, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Community Desk, CM
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Mon, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Chess Club - All Ages
Mon, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Have fun with friends playing the world's most popular board game.
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Mon, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for Kindergarten!
Make and Take - All Ages
Mon, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Paper, scissors, glitter, GO!
Nature in Blue - Ages 8 - 12
Mon, Jul 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Make a silhouette image of your favorite summer flora using this camera-less photography technique.
Critters and Crafts - Ages 6 - 10
Mon, Jul 29, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Preston - Community Garden
Explore the garden while participating in nature crafts and activities.
Shallows - Judy Major-Girardin
Tue, Jul 30, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 11 - August 10, 2024
Community Desk: Welcome YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Tue, Jul 30, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Art Lab - All Ages
Tue, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Imagine, explore, and discover!
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Art Through the Ages - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Gallery
Come learn about and recreate historical art with your own twist!
Art Cart
Tue, Jul 30, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for Kindergarten!
Bubbleology Show - All Ages
Tue, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Mesmerizing bubble tricks!
Pokémon Allegiance - Ages 6 - 12
Tue, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Learning Commons
Pokémon fans unite!
Maker Madness - Ages 6 - 12
Tue, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy this fun crafternoon with us while we make... anything!
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for Kindergarten!
Fun and Games - Ages 5 – 12
Tue, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Create your own game for your next game night.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Practice Your English: Hespeler - Ages 16+
Tue, Jul 30, 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, Jul 30, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Enjoy this evening of stories for families.
Shallows - Judy Major-Girardin
Wed, Jul 31, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 11 - August 10, 2024
Messy STEAM - Ages 5 – 8
Wed, Jul 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Explore the messy side of STEAM.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Wed, Jul 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Community Desk: Welcome YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Clemens Mill
Wed, Jul 31, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Clemens Mill - Community Desk, CM
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Idea Exchange at the Preston Towne Market - All Ages
Wed, Jul 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Preston
Play outside at the Preston Towne Market.
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Jul 31, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Magazine Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Art Lab - All Ages
Wed, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Imagine, explore, and discover!
Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
Wed, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Wed, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Gallery
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
The Imagination Station - Ages 2 - 7
Wed, Jul 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let your imagination run wild!
Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
Wed, Jul 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Community Desk: Welcome Kinbridge! - Newcomer Employment Workshop
Wed, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you a newcomer trying to get ready for the Canadian workforce? Kinbridge is here to help.
Bringing the Inside Out - All Ages
Wed, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Will we be inside or out?
Build It! - Ages 5 - 10
Wed, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Calling all builders and designers!
Life in a Dreamhouse - Ages 5 - 10
Wed, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department ,Children's Program Room
Welcome to the magical world of Barbie.
Collaborative Comics - Ages 13+
Wed, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Whether it's comics or manga, come together to draw some unscripted, improvised sequential art.
Practice Your English: Clemens Mill - Family Edition
Wed, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Fibre Arts Meet-Up
Wed, Jul 31, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room
Meet other fibre arts enthusiasts as you work on your own project in a social environment.
Shallows - Judy Major-Girardin
Thu, Aug 01, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 11 - August 10, 2024
Community Desk: Welcome YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Thu, Aug 01, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Aug 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Sensory Tales - All Ages
Thu, Aug 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
All the senses are celebrated in this inclusive sensory experience.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's Play!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Babies in the Garden - Birth - 12 Months
Thu, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Community Garden
Relax with your baby in our garden.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Aug 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room,Youth Services Department
Let's Play!
Ultimate Makers - Ages 7 - 12
Thu, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room,Creative Hub Classroom
Take your maker skills to the next level.
Rainbow Storytime - All Ages
Thu, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
We are happy to host Rainbow Storytime in collaboration with SPECTRUM Waterloo Region's Rainbow Community Space!
Practice Your English: Virtual - Ages 16+
Thu, Aug 01, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
T-H-I-R-T-E-E-N - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Aug 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Swifties unite!
Shallows - Judy Major-Girardin
Fri, Aug 02, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 11 - August 10, 2024
Sensory Break - Ages 3 - 5
Fri, Aug 02, 10:00am - 10:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room,Sensory Room
We welcome families to join us for an hour of sensory exploration.
Storytime - All Ages
Fri, Aug 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends and stay and play.
Community Desk: Welcome YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Hespeler
Fri, Aug 02, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Hespeler - Community Desk, HE
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
STEAM Storytime - All Ages
Fri, Aug 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…
Explore on the Floor: Fun in the Garden - All Ages
Fri, Aug 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Community Garden
Let's Play!
Sensory Break - Ages 5 - 7
Fri, Aug 02, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room,Sensory Room
We welcome families to join us for an hour of sensory exploration.
Make and Take - All Ages
Fri, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Paper, scissors, glitter, GO!
Ultimate Gaming Showdown - Ages 10 - 18
Fri, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Clemens Mill - Gaming Station
Drop in for some casual, tournament-style gaming.
Idea Exchange at the Hespeler Village Market - All Ages
Fri, Aug 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hespeler
Play outside at the Hespeler Village Market.
STEAM Club - Ages 8 - 12
Fri, Aug 02, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Introducing our new STEAM club!
Shallows - Judy Major-Girardin
Sat, Aug 03, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 11 - August 10, 2024
Stay and Play - All Ages
Sat, Aug 03, 10:00am - 4:30pm
All Locations
Come and stay and play!
Introduction to Laser Cutting
Sat, Aug 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Makerspace,Third Floor Classroom
Interested in using the Laser Cutter at the Old Post Office but have no idea where to start?
Practice Your English: Queen's Square - Ages 16+
Sat, Aug 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Sunday Closures 2024
Sun, Aug 04, All day
All Locations
All Idea Exchange locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 19, 2024 through to and including September 1, 2024.
Civic Holiday Closure
Mon, Aug 05, All day
Multiple Locations
All Idea Exchange locations will be closed August 5 for the Civic Holiday.
Shallows - Judy Major-Girardin
Tue, Aug 06, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 11 - August 10, 2024
Community Desk: Welcome YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Tue, Aug 06, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Art Lab - All Ages
Tue, Aug 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Imagine, explore, and discover!
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Art Through the Ages - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Gallery
Come learn about and recreate historical art with your own twist!
Art Cart
Tue, Aug 06, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Aug 06, 11:00am - 11:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for Kindergarten!
Pokémon Allegiance - Ages 6 - 12
Tue, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Learning Commons
Pokémon fans unite!
Maker Madness - Ages 6 - 12
Tue, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy this fun crafternoon with us while we make... anything!
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for Kindergarten!
Fun and Games - Ages 5 – 12
Tue, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Create your own game for your next game night.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Practice Your English: Hespeler - Ages 16+
Tue, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Enjoy this evening of stories for families.
Shallows - Judy Major-Girardin
Wed, Aug 07, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 11 - August 10, 2024
Messy STEAM - Ages 5 – 8
Wed, Aug 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Explore the messy side of STEAM.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Wed, Aug 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Community Desk: Welcome YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Clemens Mill
Wed, Aug 07, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Clemens Mill - Community Desk, CM
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Idea Exchange at the Preston Towne Market - All Ages
Wed, Aug 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Preston
Play outside at the Preston Towne Market.
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Aug 07, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Magazine Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Art Lab - All Ages
Wed, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Imagine, explore, and discover!
Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
Wed, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Wed, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Gallery
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
The Imagination Station - Ages 2 - 7
Wed, Aug 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let your imagination run wild!
Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
Wed, Aug 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Community Desk: Welcome Kinbridge! - Newcomer Employment Workshop
Wed, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you a newcomer trying to get ready for the Canadian workforce? Kinbridge is here to help.
Bringing the Inside Out - All Ages
Wed, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Will we be inside or out?
Build It! - Ages 5 - 10
Wed, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Calling all builders and designers!
Life in a Dreamhouse - Ages 5 - 10
Wed, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department ,Children's Program Room
Welcome to the magical world of Barbie.
Practice Your English: Clemens Mill - Family Edition
Wed, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Fibre Arts Meet-Up
Wed, Aug 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room
Meet other fibre arts enthusiasts as you work on your own project in a social environment.
Queen's Square Book Club
Wed, Aug 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Magazine Lounge
Read with us and have great discussions about amazing books.
Shallows - Judy Major-Girardin
Thu, Aug 08, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 11 - August 10, 2024
Community Desk: Welcome YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Thu, Aug 08, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Aug 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Sensory Tales - All Ages
Thu, Aug 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
All the senses are celebrated in this inclusive sensory experience.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's Play!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Babies in the Garden - Birth - 12 Months
Thu, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Community Garden
Relax with your baby in our garden.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Aug 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room,Youth Services Department
Let's Play!
Ultimate Makers - Ages 7 - 12
Thu, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room,Creative Hub Classroom
Take your maker skills to the next level.
Rainbow Storytime - All Ages
Thu, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
We are happy to host Rainbow Storytime in collaboration with SPECTRUM Waterloo Region's Rainbow Community Space!
Sciensational Sssnakes! - All Ages
Thu, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Come see and learn about snakes, turtles and more!
Practice Your English: Virtual - Ages 16+
Thu, Aug 08, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
SPECTRUM Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group
Thu, Aug 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.
T-H-I-R-T-E-E-N - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Aug 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Swifties unite!
Employment Skill Building - Welcome Starling (formerly Lutherwood)
Thu, Aug 08, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Preston - Gallery
Join Starling Employment Services (formerly Lutherwood) for this free, open workshop series to build your job searching skills.
Shallows - Judy Major-Girardin
Fri, Aug 09, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 11 - August 10, 2024
Sensory Break - Ages 3 - 5
Fri, Aug 09, 10:00am - 10:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room,Sensory Room
We welcome families to join us for an hour of sensory exploration.
Storytime - All Ages
Fri, Aug 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends and stay and play.
Community Desk: Welcome YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Hespeler
Fri, Aug 09, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Hespeler - Community Desk, HE
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
STEAM Storytime - All Ages
Fri, Aug 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…
NFB Movie Minutes - All Ages
Fri, Aug 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston
Screen short films this summer with the TD SRC theme: To the Stars!
Explore on the Floor: Fun in the Garden - All Ages
Fri, Aug 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Community Garden
Let's Play!
Sensory Break - Ages 5 - 7
Fri, Aug 09, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room,Sensory Room
We welcome families to join us for an hour of sensory exploration.
Make and Take - All Ages
Fri, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Paper, scissors, glitter, GO!
Ultimate Gaming Showdown - Ages 10 - 18
Fri, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Clemens Mill - Gaming Station
Drop in for some casual, tournament-style gaming.
Idea Exchange at the Hespeler Village Market - All Ages
Fri, Aug 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hespeler
Play outside at the Hespeler Village Market.
STEAM Club - Ages 8 - 12
Fri, Aug 09, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Introducing our new STEAM club!
Shallows - Judy Major-Girardin
Sat, Aug 10, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 11 - August 10, 2024
Stay and Play - All Ages
Sat, Aug 10, 10:00am - 4:30pm
All Locations
Come and stay and play!
In Living Colour: A Fresh Leaf Indigo Dye Workshop - with Hitoko Okada
Sat, Aug 10, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Experiment with fresh leaf indigo dye and play with pattern making on silk scarves using simple shibori resists.
This event is full
Introduction to Large Format Printing - Ages 13+
Sat, Aug 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Makerspace,Third Floor Classroom
Calling all photographers and designers.
Queer Craft Circle: Sketching
Sat, Aug 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
LGBTQ2S+ identifying individuals are invited to explore a different creative project each month in a fun and safe space.
Mario Kart Tournament - Ages 6 - 18
Sat, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Ready! Set! Go! For an afternoon of competitive gaming.
Practice Your English: Queen's Square - Ages 16+
Sat, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Sunday Closures 2024
Sun, Aug 11, All day
All Locations
All Idea Exchange locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 19, 2024 through to and including September 1, 2024.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Mon, Aug 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Community Desk: Welcome YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Clemens Mill
Mon, Aug 12, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Community Desk, CM
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Mon, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Chess Club - All Ages
Mon, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Have fun with friends playing the world's most popular board game.
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Mon, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for Kindergarten!
Make and Take - All Ages
Mon, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Paper, scissors, glitter, GO!
Summer Sun Prints - Ages 8 - 12
Mon, Aug 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Learn about the photographic process of making cyanotypes!
Critters and Crafts - Ages 6 - 10
Mon, Aug 12, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Preston - Community Garden
Explore the garden while participating in nature crafts and activities.
Art and Wellness - With Jodie Baker
Mon, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Enjoy a creative evening in the Gallery Studio with a focus on improving mental health.
Community Desk: Welcome YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Tue, Aug 13, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Art Lab - All Ages
Tue, Aug 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Imagine, explore, and discover!
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Art Through the Ages - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Gallery
Come learn about and recreate historical art with your own twist!
Art Cart
Tue, Aug 13, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Aug 13, 11:00am - 11:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for Kindergarten!
Pokémon Allegiance - Ages 6 - 12
Tue, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Learning Commons
Pokémon fans unite!
Maker Madness - Ages 6 - 12
Tue, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy this fun crafternoon with us while we make... anything!
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for Kindergarten!
Fun and Games - Ages 5 – 12
Tue, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Create your own game for your next game night.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Practice Your English: Hespeler - Ages 16+
Tue, Aug 13, 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, Aug 13, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Enjoy this evening of stories for families.
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