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Maker Madness

Ages 6 - 12
2024-09-18 16:00:00 2024-09-18 16:45:00 America/New_York Maker Madness Enjoy this fun crafternoon with us while we make... anything! Hespeler - Children's Program Room

Wednesday, September 18
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-18 16:00:00 2024-09-18 16:45:00 America/New_York Maker Madness Enjoy this fun crafternoon with us while we make... anything! Hespeler - Children's Program Room

Hespeler

Children's Program Room

Enjoy this fun crafternoon with us while we make... anything!

Try out some new skills with a different hands-on activity each week.

 

 

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: | School Aged | Activities |

Hespeler
Phone: 519-658-4412
Hours
Mon, Dec 16 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Dec 17 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Dec 18 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Dec 19 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Dec 20 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Dec 21 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Dec 22 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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.

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Upcoming events

Setsubun - sacred offerings to the divine divide - Hitoko Okada
Sun, Dec 22, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Sun, Dec 22, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Sun, Dec 22, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Sun, Dec 22, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
A Curious Landscape - Asli Alin
Sun, Dec 22, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 9, 2024 - January 5, 2025
Winter Break Stay and Play - All Ages
Sun, Dec 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
All Locations
School's out! Time to play! Note: Old Post Office program ends at 4:00 pm on Mondays.
Setsubun - sacred offerings to the divine divide - Hitoko Okada
Mon, Dec 23, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Mon, Dec 23, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Mon, Dec 23, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Mon, Dec 23, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
A Curious Landscape - Asli Alin
Mon, Dec 23, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 9, 2024 - January 5, 2025
Community Desk: Welcome YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Clemens Mill
Mon, Dec 23, 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.
Winter Break Stay and Play - All Ages
Mon, Dec 23, 10:00am - 7:00pm
All Locations
School's out! Time to play! Note: Old Post Office program ends at 4:00 pm on Mondays.
Christmas Closure
Tue, Dec 24, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed December 24, 25, and 26 for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day.
Christmas Closure
Wed, Dec 25, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed December 24, 25, and 26 for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day.
Christmas Closure
Thu, Dec 26, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed December 24, 25, and 26 for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day.
Setsubun - sacred offerings to the divine divide - Hitoko Okada
Fri, Dec 27, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Fri, Dec 27, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Fri, Dec 27, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Fri, Dec 27, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
A Curious Landscape - Asli Alin
Fri, Dec 27, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 9, 2024 - January 5, 2025
Winter Break Stay and Play - All Ages
Fri, Dec 27, 10:00am - 4:00pm
All Locations
School's out! Time to play! Note: Old Post Office program ends at 4:00 pm on Mondays.
Community Desk: WRSPC - Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council
Fri, Dec 27, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Learn about resources for how you can help yourself, someone else, and coping with suicide loss.
Setsubun - sacred offerings to the divine divide - Hitoko Okada
Sat, Dec 28, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Sat, Dec 28, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Sat, Dec 28, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Sat, Dec 28, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
A Curious Landscape - Asli Alin
Sat, Dec 28, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 9, 2024 - January 5, 2025
Winter Break Stay and Play - All Ages
Sat, Dec 28, 10:00am - 4:00pm
All Locations
School's out! Time to play! Note: Old Post Office program ends at 4:00 pm on Mondays.
Setsubun - sacred offerings to the divine divide - Hitoko Okada
Sun, Dec 29, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Sun, Dec 29, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Sun, Dec 29, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Sun, Dec 29, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
A Curious Landscape - Asli Alin
Sun, Dec 29, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 9, 2024 - January 5, 2025
Winter Break Stay and Play - All Ages
Sun, Dec 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
All Locations
School's out! Time to play! Note: Old Post Office program ends at 4:00 pm on Mondays.
Setsubun - sacred offerings to the divine divide - Hitoko Okada
Mon, Dec 30, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Mon, Dec 30, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Mon, Dec 30, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Mon, Dec 30, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
A Curious Landscape - Asli Alin
Mon, Dec 30, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 9, 2024 - January 5, 2025
Winter Break Stay and Play - All Ages
Mon, Dec 30, 10:00am - 7:00pm
All Locations
School's out! Time to play! Note: Old Post Office program ends at 4:00 pm on Mondays.
New Year's Eve Early Closure - Closing at 4:30 pm
Tue, Dec 31, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations close at 4:30 pm on December 31 for New Year's Eve.
Setsubun - sacred offerings to the divine divide - Hitoko Okada
Tue, Dec 31, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Tue, Dec 31, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Tue, Dec 31, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Tue, Dec 31, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
A Curious Landscape - Asli Alin
Tue, Dec 31, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 9, 2024 - January 5, 2025
Winter Break Stay and Play - All Ages
Tue, Dec 31, 10:00am - 4:00pm
All Locations
School's out! Time to play! Note: Old Post Office program ends at 4:00 pm on Mondays.
Noon Year's Eve Party - All Ages
Tue, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm
All Locations
A New Year's Eve party for the whole family!
New Year's Day Closure
Wed, Jan 01, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed on January 1 for New Year's Day.
Setsubun - sacred offerings to the divine divide - Hitoko Okada
Thu, Jan 02, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Thu, Jan 02, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Thu, Jan 02, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Thu, Jan 02, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
A Curious Landscape - Asli Alin
Thu, Jan 02, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 9, 2024 - January 5, 2025
Winter Break Stay and Play - All Ages
Thu, Jan 02, 10:00am - 7:00pm
All Locations
School's out! Time to play! Note: Old Post Office program ends at 4:00 pm on Mondays.
Fibre Arts Meet-Up
Thu, Jan 02, 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.
Setsubun - sacred offerings to the divine divide - Hitoko Okada
Fri, Jan 03, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Fri, Jan 03, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Fri, Jan 03, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Fri, Jan 03, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
A Curious Landscape - Asli Alin
Fri, Jan 03, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 9, 2024 - January 5, 2025
Winter Break Stay and Play - All Ages
Fri, Jan 03, 10:00am - 4:00pm
All Locations
School's out! Time to play! Note: Old Post Office program ends at 4:00 pm on Mondays.
Setsubun - sacred offerings to the divine divide - Hitoko Okada
Sat, Jan 04, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Sat, Jan 04, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Sat, Jan 04, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Sat, Jan 04, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
A Curious Landscape - Asli Alin
Sat, Jan 04, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 9, 2024 - January 5, 2025
Winter Break Stay and Play - All Ages
Sat, Jan 04, 10:00am - 4:00pm
All Locations
School's out! Time to play! Note: Old Post Office program ends at 4:00 pm on Mondays.
Live Performance: I Am Okay to Feel - All Ages
Sat, Jan 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
A unique musical experience featuring three local classical musicians.
Setsubun - sacred offerings to the divine divide - Hitoko Okada
Sun, Jan 05, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Sun, Jan 05, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Sun, Jan 05, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Sun, Jan 05, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
A Curious Landscape - Asli Alin
Sun, Jan 05, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 9, 2024 - January 5, 2025
Winter Break Stay and Play - All Ages
Sun, Jan 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
All Locations
School's out! Time to play! Note: Old Post Office program ends at 4:00 pm on Mondays.
Community Desk: TEAO - Ages 13+
Sun, Jan 05, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Transforming mental health care in Canada, one community at a time.
Setsubun - sacred offerings to the divine divide - Hitoko Okada
Mon, Jan 06, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Mon, Jan 06, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Mon, Jan 06, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Mon, Jan 06, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Clemens Mill
Mon, Jan 06, 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.
Setsubun - sacred offerings to the divine divide - Hitoko Okada
Tue, Jan 07, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Tue, Jan 07, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Tue, Jan 07, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Tue, Jan 07, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Tue, Jan 07, 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.
Focus on Leadership - Empowering Women to Lead with Purpose
Tue, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Empowering women to become tomorrow’s leaders by building skills in board governance, networking, and community-driven decision making for lasting impact.
Register
Ukulele Meet-Up - with the Queen's Square Ukulele Group
Tue, Jan 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Setsubun - sacred offerings to the divine divide - Hitoko Okada
Wed, Jan 08, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Wed, Jan 08, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Wed, Jan 08, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Wed, Jan 08, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Clemens Mill
Wed, Jan 08, 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.
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Board Game Café - Ages 16+
Wed, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Study Area
From cards to Catan, this is a warm and friendly atmosphere for fans of low-tech table games.
SPECTRUM Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group
Wed, Jan 08, 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, Jan 08, 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, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Magazine Lounge
Read with us and have great discussions about amazing books.
Setsubun - sacred offerings to the divine divide - Hitoko Okada
Thu, Jan 09, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Thu, Jan 09, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Thu, Jan 09, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Thu, Jan 09, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Thu, Jan 09, 9:30am - 4:25pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Introduction to Digital Embroidery
Thu, Jan 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Old Post Office - Makerspace
In this class, we will go through the basics of using the Makerspace embroidery machine.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Jan 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Silent Book Club
Thu, Jan 09, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Queen's Square - YA Area
Read your book silently alongside others silent readers.
Setsubun - sacred offerings to the divine divide - Hitoko Okada
Fri, Jan 10, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Fri, Jan 10, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Fri, Jan 10, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Fri, Jan 10, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Old Post Office Book Club - Ages 18+
Fri, Jan 10, 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.
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Hespeler
Fri, Jan 10, 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.
Setsubun - sacred offerings to the divine divide - Hitoko Okada
Sat, Jan 11, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Sat, Jan 11, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Sat, Jan 11, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Sat, Jan 11, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Introduction to Laser Cutting
Sat, Jan 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Interested in using the Laser Cutter at the Old Post Office but have no idea where to start?
Setsubun - sacred offerings to the divine divide - Hitoko Okada
Sun, Jan 12, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Sun, Jan 12, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Sun, Jan 12, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Sun, Jan 12, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Community Desk: TEAO - Ages 13+
Sun, Jan 12, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Transforming mental health care in Canada, one community at a time.
Setsubun - sacred offerings to the divine divide - Hitoko Okada
Mon, Jan 13, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Mon, Jan 13, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Mon, Jan 13, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Mon, Jan 13, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Mon, Jan 13, 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 opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 10:00am
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Clemens Mill
Mon, Jan 13, 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.
Families Under the Rainbow - All Ages
Mon, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
In collaboration with SPECTRUM Waterloo Region's Rainbow Community Space.
STEAM Storytime - All Ages
Mon, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…
Baby and Me - Birth - 12 Months
Mon, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 10:00am
Shake, Rattle, and Read - Ages 10 - 24 Months
Mon, Jan 13, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 10:00am
Discover-ology - Ages 5 - 12
Mon, Jan 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
From archaeology to zoology, explore a new field of study each week through hands-on activity stations.
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Mon, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 10:00am
NFB Movie Screening - The Geographies of DAR (2023)
Mon, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
View an award-winning cinematic feature film presented by the NFB.
Setsubun - sacred offerings to the divine divide - Hitoko Okada
Tue, Jan 14, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Tue, Jan 14, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Tue, Jan 14, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Tue, Jan 14, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Tue, Jan 14, 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.
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 10:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for Kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 10:00am
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Baby and Me - Birth - 12 Months
Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 10:00am
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 10:00am
The Art of Math - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Jan 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Have you ever wondered how art and math are related? Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 10:00am
Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
Tue, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 10:00am
Galt Chess Club
Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - YA Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Focus on Leadership - Empowering Women to Lead with Purpose
Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Empowering women to become tomorrow’s leaders by building skills in board governance, networking, and community-driven decision making for lasting impact.
Register
Collaborative Construction - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Jan 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Practice problem solving and team building as we create amazing structures and friendships. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 10:00am
Ukulele Meet-Up - with the Queen's Square Ukulele Group
Tue, Jan 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Employment Skill Building - Job Search Preparation and Goal Setting
Tue, Jan 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Are you feeling stuck in your job search? This session will cover how to get back to basics, frameworks for goal setting, and common challenges making progress on goals.
Practice Your English
Tue, Jan 14, 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.
Setsubun - sacred offerings to the divine divide - Hitoko Okada
Wed, Jan 15, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Wed, Jan 15, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Wed, Jan 15, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Wed, Jan 15, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Dough Rae Me - Ages 3 - 5
Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 10:45am
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.
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 10:00am
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 10:00am
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Clemens Mill
Wed, Jan 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.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Music n' Motion - All Ages
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
A high-energy dance party where we will move our bodies and create musical-themed crafts.
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Wed, Jan 15, 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 opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 10:00am
Pokémon Meet-Up - Ages 6 - 14
Wed, Jan 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Pokémon fans unite!
Maker Madness - Ages 8 - 12
Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy this fun crafternoon with us while we make... anything!
Old Post Office Still Life Drawing - Ages 13+
Wed, Jan 15, 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.
Storytime Art Studio - Ages 8 - 12
Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
An imaginative art program where young artists explore the enchanting world of children's book illustrations.
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 10:00am
Practice Your English - Family Edition
Wed, Jan 15, 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, Jan 15, 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.
Setsubun - sacred offerings to the divine divide - Hitoko Okada
Thu, Jan 16, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Thu, Jan 16, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Thu, Jan 16, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Thu, Jan 16, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Thu, Jan 16, 9:30am - 4:25pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Jan 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Sensory Tales - Ages 2 - 8
Thu, Jan 16, 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.
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 10:00am
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Let's play!
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some late-morning fun. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 10:00am
Homeschool Makers - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Jan 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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 opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 10:00am
Practice Your English
Thu, Jan 16, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Paws for Reading - Ages 5 - 12
Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Join our furry four-legged friends from Lions Club dog guides for the ultimate reading practice program.
Zine Lab
Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Craft your very own mini zine!
Bad Craft Night
Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Create a beautifully bad artwork, all fun and no pressure!
Learn to Solder - Ages 16+
Thu, Jan 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Learn the basics of soldering and electronics.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Jan 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Thu, Jan 16, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Setsubun - sacred offerings to the divine divide - Hitoko Okada
Fri, Jan 17, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Fri, Jan 17, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Fri, Jan 17, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Fri, Jan 17, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Fri, Jan 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Storytime - All Ages
Fri, Jan 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends and stay and play.
PD Day Stay and Play - All Ages
Fri, Jan 17, 10:00am - 4:00pm
All Locations
Come and stay and play!
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Hespeler
Fri, Jan 17, 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.
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some late-morning fun. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 10:00am
Art Cart: Winter - All Ages
Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Connections 50+ Queen's Square - Art with Nicole
Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Studio
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Baby and Me - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Jan 17, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 10:00am
Paws for Reading - Ages 5 - 12
Fri, Jan 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Join a class of therapy dogs for the ultimate reading practice program. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 10:00am
Setsubun - sacred offerings to the divine divide - Hitoko Okada
Sat, Jan 18, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Sat, Jan 18, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Sat, Jan 18, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Introduction to Cricut Maker - Ages 13+
Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn the basics of our Cricut Maker.
Board Game Café - Ages 16+
Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - YA Area
A welcoming and friendly atmosphere to play one or more table games.
Practice Your English
Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Setsubun - sacred offerings to the divine divide - Hitoko Okada
Sun, Jan 19, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Sun, Jan 19, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Sun, Jan 19, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Community Desk: TEAO - Ages 13+
Sun, Jan 19, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Transforming mental health care in Canada, one community at a time.
Setsubun - sacred offerings to the divine divide - Hitoko Okada
Mon, Jan 20, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Mon, Jan 20, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Mon, Jan 20, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Mon, Jan 20, 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 opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 10:00am
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Clemens Mill
Mon, Jan 20, 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.
Families Under the Rainbow - All Ages
Mon, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
In collaboration with SPECTRUM Waterloo Region's Rainbow Community Space.
STEAM Storytime - All Ages
Mon, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…
Baby and Me - Birth - 12 Months
Mon, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 10:00am
Shake, Rattle, and Read - Ages 10 - 24 Months
Mon, Jan 20, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 10:00am
Discover-ology - Ages 5 - 12
Mon, Jan 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
From archaeology to zoology, explore a new field of study each week through hands-on activity stations.
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Mon, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 10:00am
Art and Wellness
Mon, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Enjoy a creative evening in the Gallery Studio with a focus on improving mental health.
Setsubun - sacred offerings to the divine divide - Hitoko Okada
Tue, Jan 21, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Tue, Jan 21, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Tue, Jan 21, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Tue, Jan 21, 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.
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 10:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for Kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 10:00am
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Baby and Me - Birth - 12 Months
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 10:00am
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 10:00am
The Art of Math - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Jan 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Have you ever wondered how art and math are related? Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 10:00am
Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
Tue, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 10:00am
Engineering Science Quest - Ages 8 - 12
Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Our friends from the University of Waterloo bring science to the Old Post Office.
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 10:00am
Galt Chess Club
Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - YA Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Focus on Leadership - Empowering Women to Lead with Purpose
Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Empowering women to become tomorrow’s leaders by building skills in board governance, networking, and community-driven decision making for lasting impact.
Register
Collaborative Construction - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Practice problem solving and team building as we create amazing structures and friendships. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 10:00am
Ukulele Meet-Up - with the Queen's Square Ukulele Group
Tue, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Practice Your English
Tue, Jan 21, 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.
Youth Advisory Committee - Ages 14 - 18
Tue, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Teens can join the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC).
UnBook Club - Ages 19+
Tue, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Thirteen Food & Beverage
With no set book to read, this club is about great conversation and good fun!
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