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Welcoming Week: Tree of Welcome Art Cart
2024-09-21 12:00:00 2024-09-21 15:00:00 America/New_York Welcoming Week: Tree of Welcome Art Cart Extend a hand and celebrate Welcoming Week with us. Queen's Square -

Saturday, September 21
12:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-21 12:00:00 2024-09-21 15:00:00 America/New_York Welcoming Week: Tree of Welcome Art Cart Extend a hand and celebrate Welcoming Week with us. Queen's Square -

Extend a hand and celebrate Welcoming Week with us.

Create a leaf for the Tree of Welcome. Pick a colour, trace your hand, and cut out the shape. Add a message of welcome and decorate your hand to add it to our tree. The Tree of Welcome will remain in the lobby until Thanksgiving weekend.

 

About Welcoming Week

Welcoming Week is an annual opportunity to recognize and celebrate the people, places, and values that help everyone feel welcome and give them a sense of belonging in their local community. This year’s Welcoming Week takes place from September 13 to September 22. Waterloo Region’s Welcoming Week celebrations include community picnics, film screenings, tours, community art projects, information nights, and Canadian Citizenship Ceremonies. The week's goal is to build stronger neighbourhoods and kinder communities through welcoming acts. 

  

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

COST: Free

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

EVENT TYPE: | Self-Guided |

TAGS: | Welcoming Week | Community |

Queen's Square
Phone: 519-621-0460
Hours
Mon, Sep 30 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Oct 01 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Oct 02 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Oct 03 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Oct 04 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Oct 05 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Oct 06 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Queen's Square location is a public library and art gallery. This location features a grand piano for music performances, multiple study and reading areas, and a large children’s department.

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

Fibreworks 20th Anniversary Collection Show
Sat, Oct 05, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 7 - December 1, 2024
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Sat, Oct 05, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Next in Fibre: 20th Anniversary of Fibreworks
Sat, Oct 05, All day
Queen's Square
August 24 - November 10, 2024
Islamic Heritage Month Display - Welcome ICNA Sisters
Sat, Oct 05, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Join us and learn about our Muslim neighbors as they celebrate Islamic Heritage Month.
Introduction to Cricut Maker - Ages 13+
Sat, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn the basics of our Cricut Maker.
This event is full
Practice Your English - Ages 16+
Sat, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Fibreworks 20th Anniversary Collection Show
Sun, Oct 06, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 7 - December 1, 2024
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Sun, Oct 06, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Next in Fibre: 20th Anniversary of Fibreworks
Sun, Oct 06, All day
Queen's Square
August 24 - November 10, 2024
Fibreworks 20th Anniversary Collection Show
Mon, Oct 07, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 7 - December 1, 2024
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Mon, Oct 07, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Next in Fibre: 20th Anniversary of Fibreworks
Mon, Oct 07, All day
Queen's Square
August 24 - November 10, 2024
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Mon, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 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.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Let's Play!
Music n' Motion - All Ages
Mon, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
A high-energy dance party where we will move our bodies and create musical-themed crafts.
Shake, Rattle, and Read - Ages 10 - 24 months
Mon, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's Play!
Community Desk: Welcome Kinbridge! - Newcomer Employment Workshop
Mon, Oct 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.
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Mon, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy.
This event is full
Craft Stop - Ages 5 - 10
Mon, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Make a different craft each week.
Photography for Beginners
Mon, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Learn the basics of SLR-style photography.
This event is full
Creative Oasis: Unplugged and Screen-Free
Mon, Oct 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Drop in and unplug: read, draw, colour, crochet, or do a puzzle in a relaxing atmosphere.
Fibreworks 20th Anniversary Collection Show
Tue, Oct 08, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 7 - December 1, 2024
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Tue, Oct 08, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Next in Fibre: 20th Anniversary of Fibreworks
Tue, Oct 08, All day
Queen's Square
August 24 - November 10, 2024
Community Desk: Welcome YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Tue, Oct 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.
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Oct 08, 10:00am - 10:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for Kindergarten!
Registration is now closed
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Oct 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Art Cart
Tue, Oct 08, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Tue, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects.
Registration is now closed
STEAM Storytime - All Ages
Tue, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Tue, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun!
Registration is now closed
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for Kindergarten!
Registration is now closed
Art Through the Ages - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Explore history from the 1920s-2020s through music, fashion, toys, and more.
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy.
This event is full
Recycle It! - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Discover the art of upcycling while turning your trash into treasure.
Engineering Science Quest - Ages 8 - 12
Tue, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
STEAM fun with our friends from the University of Waterloo.
This event is full
Galt Chess Club
Tue, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - YA Area
Fall adult drop-in chess club.
Learn Morse Code with Cambridge Amateur Radio - Ages 13+
Tue, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn this well-known code used in amateur radio, aviation, and the military.
Register
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Oct 08, 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 - Ages 16+
Tue, Oct 08, 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.
PJ Tales - All Ages
Tue, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler
Wear your pajamas and bring a stuffie to this evening storytime for families.
Fibreworks 20th Anniversary Collection Show
Wed, Oct 09, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 7 - December 1, 2024
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Wed, Oct 09, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Next in Fibre: 20th Anniversary of Fibreworks
Wed, Oct 09, All day
Queen's Square
August 24 - November 10, 2024
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Wed, Oct 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Sensory Tales - All Ages
Wed, Oct 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
All the senses are celebrated in this inclusive sensory experience.
This event is full
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun!
Registration is now closed
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's Play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Oct 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's Play!
Connections 50+ Hespeler - Music Trivia Bingo
Wed, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
This older adult-focused program features a variety of entertaining activities such as local musicians, guest speakers, art activities, and much more.
Maker Madness - Ages 6 - 12
Wed, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy this fun crafternoon with us while we make... anything!
Afternoon Craft Club - Ages 5 - 12
Wed, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Enjoy games, activities, crafts, and yummy snacks.
Practice Your English - Ages 16+
Wed, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 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.
Fibreworks 20th Anniversary Collection Show
Thu, Oct 10, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 7 - December 1, 2024
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Thu, Oct 10, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Next in Fibre: 20th Anniversary of Fibreworks
Thu, Oct 10, All day
Queen's Square
August 24 - November 10, 2024
Community Desk: Welcome YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Thu, Oct 10, 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, Oct 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
The Imagination Station - Ages 2 - 5
Thu, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let your imagination run wild!
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Thu, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's Play!
Homeschool Makers - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
An interactive opportunity to explore a wide range of maker equipment.
This event is full
Homeschool Heroes - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Calling all heroes! This program teaches kids that empathy can make us all heroes.
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Thu, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects.
Registration is now closed
Practice Your English - Ages 16+
Thu, Oct 10, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Families Under the Rainbow - All Ages
Thu, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
In collaboration with SPECTRUM Waterloo Region's Rainbow Community Space.
Learn to Crochet: Mini Pumpkin
Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Get ready for autumn. Learn basic crochet stitches while making a mini crocheted pumpkin.
This event is full
DIY Weaving Workshop
Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Create your own loom and weave a coaster.
Silent Book Club
Thu, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Queen's Square - YA Area
Read your book silently alongside other silent readers.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Next in Soldering: 6-Digit LED Digital Clock - Ages 16+
Thu, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Learn basic soldering skills in this two-week program.
Register
Crafty Kids - All Ages
Thu, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get crafty!
Fibreworks 20th Anniversary Collection Show
Fri, Oct 11, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 7 - December 1, 2024
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Fri, Oct 11, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Next in Fibre: 20th Anniversary of Fibreworks
Fri, Oct 11, All day
Queen's Square
August 24 - November 10, 2024
Old Post Office Book Club - Adults 18+
Fri, Oct 11, 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.
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Fri, Oct 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some late-morning fun.
This event is full
PD Day Stay and Play - All Ages
Fri, Oct 11, 10:00am - 4:00pm
All Locations
Come and stay and play!
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Fri, Oct 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Community Desk: Welcome YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Hespeler
Fri, Oct 11, 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.
Art Cart: Weaving
Fri, Oct 11, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun!
Registration is now closed
Connections 50+ Queen's Square - Advance Care Planning with Hospice Waterloo Region
Fri, Oct 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - YA Area
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Fri, Oct 11, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Community Desk: Welcome WRSPC - Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council
Fri, Oct 11, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Community Desk, CM
Learn about resources for how you can help yourself, someone else, and coping with suicide loss.
Fibreworks 20th Anniversary Collection Show
Sat, Oct 12, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 7 - December 1, 2024
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Sat, Oct 12, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Next in Fibre: 20th Anniversary of Fibreworks
Sat, Oct 12, All day
Queen's Square
August 24 - November 10, 2024
Practice Your English - Ages 16+
Sat, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Thanksgiving Closure
Sun, Oct 13, All day
Multiple Locations
All Idea Exchange locations will be closed October 13 and 14 for Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Closure
Mon, Oct 14, All day
Multiple Locations
All Idea Exchange locations will be closed October 13 and 14 for Thanksgiving.
Community Desk: Welcome Kinbridge! - Newcomer Employment Workshop
Mon, Oct 14, 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.
Craft Stop - Ages 5 - 10
Mon, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Make a different craft each week.
Fibreworks 20th Anniversary Collection Show
Tue, Oct 15, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 7 - December 1, 2024
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Tue, Oct 15, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Next in Fibre: 20th Anniversary of Fibreworks
Tue, Oct 15, All day
Queen's Square
August 24 - November 10, 2024
Community Desk: Welcome YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Tue, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 10:00am - 10:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for Kindergarten!
Registration is now closed
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Oct 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Art Cart
Tue, Oct 15, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Tue, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects.
Registration is now closed
STEAM Storytime - All Ages
Tue, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Tue, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun!
Registration is now closed
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for Kindergarten!
Registration is now closed
Art Through the Ages - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Explore history from the 1920s-2020s through music, fashion, toys, and more.
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy.
This event is full
Paws for Reading - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Oct 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Join our furry four-legged friends from Lions Club dog guides for the ultimate reading practice program.
Recycle It! - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Discover the art of upcycling while turning your trash into treasure.
Galt Chess Club
Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - YA Area
Fall adult drop-in chess club.
Learn Morse Code with Cambridge Amateur Radio - Ages 13+
Tue, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn this well-known code used in amateur radio, aviation, and the military.
Register
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Employment Skill Building - Cover Letters and Networking
Tue, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Join Starling Employment Services (formerly Lutherwood) for this free, open workshop series to build your job searching skills.
Practice Your English - Ages 16+
Tue, Oct 15, 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.
PJ Tales - All Ages
Tue, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler
Wear your pajamas and bring a stuffie to this evening storytime for families.
Youth Advisory Committee - Ages 14 - 18
Tue, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Board Room
Teens can join the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC).
UnBook Club
Tue, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Republik Asian Eatery and Bar
With no set book to read, this club is about great conversation and good fun!
Fibreworks 20th Anniversary Collection Show
Wed, Oct 16, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 7 - December 1, 2024
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Wed, Oct 16, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Next in Fibre: 20th Anniversary of Fibreworks
Wed, Oct 16, All day
Queen's Square
August 24 - November 10, 2024
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Wed, Oct 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Sensory Tales - All Ages
Wed, Oct 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
All the senses are celebrated in this inclusive sensory experience.
This event is full
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun!
Registration is now closed
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's Play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Oct 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's Play!
YEAH! Newcomer Youth Group - with Camino Wellbeing
Wed, Oct 16, 3:15pm - 5:15pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
A place to meet new people, make new connections, and play games, activities, and sports.
Maker Madness - Ages 6 - 12
Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy this fun crafternoon with us while we make... anything!
Afternoon Craft Club - Ages 5 - 12
Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Enjoy games, activities, crafts, and yummy snacks.
Teen Makers to Market - Ages 13 - 18
Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Attention Cambridge teen artists and makers! In this program, learn about turning your creative talents into a business that will prepare you to be a craft market vendor.
Registration is now closed
Collaborative Comics - Ages 13+
Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Whether comics or manga, come together to draw some unscripted, improvised sequential art.
Practice Your English - Ages 16+
Wed, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 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.
Fibreworks 20th Anniversary Collection Show
Thu, Oct 17, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 7 - December 1, 2024
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Thu, Oct 17, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Next in Fibre: 20th Anniversary of Fibreworks
Thu, Oct 17, All day
Queen's Square
August 24 - November 10, 2024
Community Desk: Welcome YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Thu, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
The Imagination Station - Ages 2 - 5
Thu, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let your imagination run wild!
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Thu, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's Play!
Homeschool Makers - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
An interactive opportunity to explore a wide range of maker equipment.
This event is full
Homeschool Heroes - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Calling all heroes! This program teaches kids that empathy can make us all heroes.
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Thu, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects.
Registration is now closed
Retro Gaming - Ages 13 - 18
Thu, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Clemens Mill - Learning Commons
Gaming fun with a retro twist!
Introduction to Laser Cutting
Thu, Oct 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Interested in using a laser cutter but have no idea where to start?
Practice Your English - Ages 16+
Thu, Oct 17, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Families Under the Rainbow - All Ages
Thu, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
In collaboration with SPECTRUM Waterloo Region's Rainbow Community Space.
SPECTRUM Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group
Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.
Queer Craft Circle - Lego Printing with Trevor Waurechen
Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Gallery
LGBTQ2S+ identifying individuals are invited to explore a different creative project each month in a fun and safe space.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Next in Soldering: 6-Digit LED Digital Clock - Ages 16+
Thu, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Learn basic soldering skills in this two-week program.
Register
Queer Reading Circle
Thu, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Fall into 2SLGBTQIA+ stories and more this autumn.
Crafty Kids - All Ages
Thu, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get crafty!
Fibreworks 20th Anniversary Collection Show
Fri, Oct 18, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 7 - December 1, 2024
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Fri, Oct 18, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Next in Fibre: 20th Anniversary of Fibreworks
Fri, Oct 18, All day
Queen's Square
August 24 - November 10, 2024
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Fri, Oct 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some late-morning fun.
This event is full
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Fri, Oct 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Community Desk: Welcome YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Hespeler
Fri, Oct 18, 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.
Connections 50+ Queen's Square - Art with Nicole
Fri, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Studio
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun!
Registration is now closed
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Fri, Oct 18, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Thrills and Chills Author Evening - with Nick Cutter
Fri, Oct 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler
Author Nick Cutter discusses The Queen, a heart-pounding novel of terror.
Fibreworks 20th Anniversary Collection Show
Sat, Oct 19, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 7 - December 1, 2024
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Sat, Oct 19, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Next in Fibre: 20th Anniversary of Fibreworks
Sat, Oct 19, All day
Queen's Square
August 24 - November 10, 2024
Life's a Story - Library of People
Sat, Oct 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - YA Area
Learn about the lives of people in your community with small group conversations.
DIY Weaving Workshop
Sat, Oct 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Create your own loom and weave a coaster.
Board Game Café - Ages 16+
Sat, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - YA Area
A welcoming and friendly atmosphere to play one or more table games.
Practice Your English - Ages 16+
Sat, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Fibreworks 20th Anniversary Collection Show
Sun, Oct 20, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 7 - December 1, 2024
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Sun, Oct 20, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Next in Fibre: 20th Anniversary of Fibreworks
Sun, Oct 20, All day
Queen's Square
August 24 - November 10, 2024
Halloween Crafternoon - Ages 13+
Sun, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Old Post Office - Makerspace
Create some spooky crafts using the equipment in the Makerspace.
Life's a Story - Library of People
Sun, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Learn about the lives of people in your community with small group conversations.
Fibreworks 20th Anniversary Collection Show
Mon, Oct 21, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 7 - December 1, 2024
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Mon, Oct 21, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Next in Fibre: 20th Anniversary of Fibreworks
Mon, Oct 21, All day
Queen's Square
August 24 - November 10, 2024
Halloween Pumpkin Pop-Up Display - Greg Latimer
Mon, Oct 21, All day
Queen's Sqaure
October 21 - November 1, 2024
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Mon, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 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.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Let's Play!
Music n' Motion - All Ages
Mon, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
A high-energy dance party where we will move our bodies and create musical-themed crafts.
Shake, Rattle, and Read - Ages 10 - 24 months
Mon, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's Play!
Beginner Sewing: Sew a Tote Bag - Ages 16+
Mon, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Old Post Office - Makerspace
Learn the basics of sewing while creating an attractive tote bag.
Register
Community Desk: Welcome Kinbridge! - Newcomer Employment Workshop
Mon, Oct 21, 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.
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Mon, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy.
This event is full
Craft Stop - Ages 5 - 10
Mon, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Make a different craft each week.
Art and Wellness
Mon, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Enjoy a creative evening in the Gallery Studio with a focus on improving mental health.
Creative Oasis: Unplugged and Screen-Free
Mon, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Drop in and unplug: read, draw, colour, crochet, or do a puzzle in a relaxing atmosphere.
Fibreworks 20th Anniversary Collection Show
Tue, Oct 22, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 7 - December 1, 2024
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Tue, Oct 22, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Next in Fibre: 20th Anniversary of Fibreworks
Tue, Oct 22, All day
Queen's Square
August 24 - November 10, 2024
Halloween Pumpkin Pop-Up Display - Greg Latimer
Tue, Oct 22, All day
Queen's Sqaure
October 21 - November 1, 2024
Community Desk: Welcome YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Tue, Oct 22, 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, Oct 22, 10:00am - 10:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for Kindergarten!
Registration is now closed
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Oct 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Art Cart
Tue, Oct 22, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Tue, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects.
Registration is now closed
STEAM Storytime - All Ages
Tue, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Tue, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun!
Registration is now closed
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for Kindergarten!
Registration is now closed
Art Through the Ages - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Explore history from the 1920s-2020s through music, fashion, toys, and more.
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy.
This event is full
Recycle It! - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Discover the art of upcycling while turning your trash into treasure.
Galt Chess Club
Tue, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - YA Area
Fall adult drop-in chess club.
Learn Morse Code with Cambridge Amateur Radio - Ages 13+
Tue, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn this well-known code used in amateur radio, aviation, and the military.
Register
Hack Your Gloves - Ages 13+
Tue, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Venture into wearable e-textiles by adding conductive points to your favourite pair of gloves or mitts.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room,Lobby
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Ukulele Fall Concert - with the Ukulele Group
Tue, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Enjoy a fall-inspired performance.
Practice Your English - Ages 16+
Tue, Oct 22, 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.
PJ Tales - All Ages
Tue, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler
Wear your pajamas and bring a stuffie to this evening storytime for families.
Fall Book Sale
Wed, Oct 23, All day
Clemens Mill, Hespeler, Preston, and Queen’s Square
Stock up for sweater weather with great deals at the Fall Book Sale.
Fibreworks 20th Anniversary Collection Show
Wed, Oct 23, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 7 - December 1, 2024
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Wed, Oct 23, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Next in Fibre: 20th Anniversary of Fibreworks
Wed, Oct 23, All day
Queen's Square
August 24 - November 10, 2024
Halloween Pumpkin Pop-Up Display - Greg Latimer
Wed, Oct 23, All day
Queen's Sqaure
October 21 - November 1, 2024
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Wed, Oct 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Sensory Tales - All Ages
Wed, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
All the senses are celebrated in this inclusive sensory experience.
This event is full
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Oct 23, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Wed, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Wed, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun!
Registration is now closed
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's Play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Oct 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's Play!
Connections 50+ Hespeler - Intro to Painting with Virginia
Wed, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Painting instructor, Viriginia, will teach you how to create a fall-inspired painting.
YEAH! Newcomer Youth Group - with Camino Wellbeing
Wed, Oct 23, 3:15pm - 5:15pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
A place to meet new people, make new connections, and play games, activities, and sports.
Maker Madness - Ages 6 - 12
Wed, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Enjoy this fun crafternoon with us while we make... anything!
Afternoon Craft Club - Ages 5 - 12
Wed, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Enjoy games, activities, crafts, and yummy snacks.
Art Lab - Ages 8 - 12
Wed, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Imagine, explore, and discover! Complete one registration for each person attending the program.
Teen Makers to Market - Ages 13 - 18
Wed, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Attention Cambridge teen artists and makers! In this program, learn about turning your creative talents into a business that will prepare you to be a craft market vendor.
This event is full
Mandala Tealight Holders
Wed, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Create your own Mandala-inspired tealight holder.
This event is full
Practice Your English - Ages 16+
Wed, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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.
Cancelled
Stitching Science: Artist-Author Evening - with Lauren Wright Vartanian
Wed, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Lauren discusses her project and book: Stitching Science: Exploring Science from A to Z.
Fall Book Sale
Thu, Oct 24, All day
Clemens Mill, Hespeler, Preston, and Queen’s Square
Stock up for sweater weather with great deals at the Fall Book Sale.
Fibreworks 20th Anniversary Collection Show
Thu, Oct 24, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 7 - December 1, 2024
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Thu, Oct 24, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Next in Fibre: 20th Anniversary of Fibreworks
Thu, Oct 24, All day
Queen's Square
August 24 - November 10, 2024
Halloween Pumpkin Pop-Up Display - Greg Latimer
Thu, Oct 24, All day
Queen's Sqaure
October 21 - November 1, 2024
Community Desk: Welcome YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Thu, Oct 24, 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, Oct 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
The Imagination Station - Ages 2 - 5
Thu, Oct 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let your imagination run wild!
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Thu, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's Play!
Age Friendly Cambridge - City of Cambridge Information Session
Thu, Oct 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
What is Age Friendly and what would an Age Friendly Cambridge look like?
Homeschool Makers - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Oct 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
An interactive opportunity to explore a wide range of maker equipment.
This event is full
Bloxels Builders - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Oct 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Learn to build a video game using Bloxels!
This event is full
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Thu, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects.
Registration is now closed
Tour the Old Post Office - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Oct 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Old Post Office
Learn about the services, programs, and resources available at Old Post Office.
Practice Your English - Ages 16+
Thu, Oct 24, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Families Under the Rainbow - All Ages
Thu, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
In collaboration with SPECTRUM Waterloo Region's Rainbow Community Space.
Bad Craft Night
Thu, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Create a beautifully bad artwork, all fun and no pressure!
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Oct 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Halloween Soundtrack Creation - Ages 13+
Thu, Oct 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Create a spooky soundtrack to take your Halloween night to the next level.
Crafty Kids - All Ages
Thu, Oct 24, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get crafty!
Author Evening - with Ted Barris
Thu, Oct 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Preston - Fireside Area
Ted Barris discusses his 22nd book of non-fiction, Battle of Britain: Canadian Airmen in Their Finest Hour.
Fall Book Sale
Fri, Oct 25, All day
Clemens Mill, Hespeler, Preston, and Queen’s Square
Stock up for sweater weather with great deals at the Fall Book Sale.
Fibreworks 20th Anniversary Collection Show
Fri, Oct 25, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 7 - December 1, 2024
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Fri, Oct 25, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Next in Fibre: 20th Anniversary of Fibreworks
Fri, Oct 25, All day
Queen's Square
August 24 - November 10, 2024
Halloween Pumpkin Pop-Up Display - Greg Latimer
Fri, Oct 25, All day
Queen's Sqaure
October 21 - November 1, 2024
Preston Book Club - Ages 18+
Fri, Oct 25, 10:00am - 11:30am
Preston - Fireside Area
Love to discuss the nuances of a great book?
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Fri, Oct 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some late-morning fun.
This event is full
Connections 50+ Presents Cambridge Third Age Learning - Political Authenticity in Canadian Politics
Fri, Oct 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
I Just Gotta Be Me: Authenticity and Canadian Politics.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Fri, Oct 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Community Desk: Welcome YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Hespeler
Fri, Oct 25, 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.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun!
Registration is now closed
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Fri, Oct 25, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Community Desk: Welcome WRSPC - Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council
Fri, Oct 25, 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.
Fall Book Sale
Sat, Oct 26, All day
Clemens Mill, Hespeler, Preston, and Queen’s Square
Stock up for sweater weather with great deals at the Fall Book Sale.
Fibreworks 20th Anniversary Collection Show
Sat, Oct 26, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 7 - December 1, 2024
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Sat, Oct 26, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Next in Fibre: 20th Anniversary of Fibreworks
Sat, Oct 26, All day
Queen's Square
August 24 - November 10, 2024
Halloween Pumpkin Pop-Up Display - Greg Latimer
Sat, Oct 26, All day
Queen's Sqaure
October 21 - November 1, 2024
Introduction to Digital Embroidery
Sat, Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Makerspace
In this class, we will go through the basics of using the Makerspace embroidery machine.
Halloween Tote Bag - Ages 5 - 10
Sat, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Customize a spooky tote bag to collect all your Halloween goodies.
Practice Your English - Ages 16+
Sat, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Fall Book Sale
Sun, Oct 27, All day
Clemens Mill, Hespeler, Preston, and Queen’s Square
Stock up for sweater weather with great deals at the Fall Book Sale.
Fibreworks 20th Anniversary Collection Show
Sun, Oct 27, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 7 - December 1, 2024
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Sun, Oct 27, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Next in Fibre: 20th Anniversary of Fibreworks
Sun, Oct 27, All day
Queen's Square
August 24 - November 10, 2024
Halloween Pumpkin Pop-Up Display - Greg Latimer
Sun, Oct 27, All day
Queen's Sqaure
October 21 - November 1, 2024
Fibreworks 20th Anniversary Collection Show
Mon, Oct 28, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 7 - December 1, 2024
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Mon, Oct 28, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Next in Fibre: 20th Anniversary of Fibreworks
Mon, Oct 28, All day
Queen's Square
August 24 - November 10, 2024
Halloween Pumpkin Pop-Up Display - Greg Latimer
Mon, Oct 28, All day
Queen's Sqaure
October 21 - November 1, 2024
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Mon, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 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.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Let's Play!
Music n' Motion - All Ages
Mon, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
A high-energy dance party where we will move our bodies and create musical-themed crafts.
Shake, Rattle, and Read - Ages 10 - 24 months
Mon, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's Play!
Community Desk: Welcome Kinbridge! - Newcomer Employment Workshop
Mon, Oct 28, 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.
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Mon, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy.
This event is full
Craft Stop - Ages 5 - 10
Mon, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Make a different craft each week.
Photography for Beginners
Mon, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Learn the basics of SLR-style photography.
This event is full
Creative Oasis: Unplugged and Screen-Free
Mon, Oct 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Drop in and unplug: read, draw, colour, crochet, or do a puzzle in a relaxing atmosphere.
Fibreworks 20th Anniversary Collection Show
Tue, Oct 29, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 7 - December 1, 2024
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Tue, Oct 29, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Next in Fibre: 20th Anniversary of Fibreworks
Tue, Oct 29, All day
Queen's Square
August 24 - November 10, 2024
Halloween Pumpkin Pop-Up Display - Greg Latimer
Tue, Oct 29, All day
Queen's Sqaure
October 21 - November 1, 2024
Community Desk: Welcome YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Tue, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 10:00am - 10:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for Kindergarten!
Registration is now closed
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Oct 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Art Cart
Tue, Oct 29, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Tue, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects.
Registration is now closed
STEAM Storytime - All Ages
Tue, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Tue, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun!
Registration is now closed
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for Kindergarten!
Registration is now closed
Art Through the Ages - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Explore history from the 1920s-2020s through music, fashion, toys, and more.
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy.
This event is full
Recycle It! - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Discover the art of upcycling while turning your trash into treasure.
Engineering Science Quest - Ages 8 - 12
Tue, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
STEAM fun with our friends from the University of Waterloo.
This event is full
Galt Chess Club
Tue, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - YA Area
Fall adult drop-in chess club.
Learn Morse Code with Cambridge Amateur Radio - Ages 13+
Tue, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn this well-known code used in amateur radio, aviation, and the military.
Register
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Employment Skill Building - Interviewing with Confidence
Tue, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Join Starling Employment Services (formerly Lutherwood) for this free, open workshop series to build your job searching skills.
Practice Your English - Ages 16+
Tue, Oct 29, 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.
PJ Tales - All Ages
Tue, Oct 29, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler
Wear your pajamas and bring a stuffie to this evening storytime for families.
Fibreworks 20th Anniversary Collection Show
Wed, Oct 30, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 7 - December 1, 2024
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Wed, Oct 30, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Next in Fibre: 20th Anniversary of Fibreworks
Wed, Oct 30, All day
Queen's Square
August 24 - November 10, 2024
Halloween Pumpkin Pop-Up Display - Greg Latimer
Wed, Oct 30, All day
Queen's Sqaure
October 21 - November 1, 2024
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Wed, Oct 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Sensory Tales - All Ages
Wed, Oct 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
All the senses are celebrated in this inclusive sensory experience.
This event is full
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Oct 30, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Wed, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Wed, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun!
Registration is now closed
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's Play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Oct 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's Play!
YEAH! Newcomer Youth Group - with Camino Wellbeing
Wed, Oct 30, 3:15pm - 5:15pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
A place to meet new people, make new connections, and play games, activities, and sports.
Maker Madness - Ages 6 - 12
Wed, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy this fun crafternoon with us while we make... anything!
Afternoon Craft Club - Ages 5 - 12
Wed, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Enjoy games, activities, crafts, and yummy snacks.
Art Lab - Ages 8 - 12
Wed, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Imagine, explore, and discover! Complete one registration for each person attending the program.
Teen Makers to Market - Ages 13 - 18
Wed, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Attention Cambridge teen artists and makers! In this program, learn about turning your creative talents into a business that will prepare you to be a craft market vendor.
This event is full
Silent Movie Screening - Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror - Ages 13+
Wed, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Enjoy 1922's Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, the original vampire movie, brought to life with the haunting musical accompaniment of the VOC Silent Film Harmonic.
Practice Your English - Ages 16+
Wed, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 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.
Fibreworks 20th Anniversary Collection Show
Thu, Oct 31, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 7 - December 1, 2024
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Thu, Oct 31, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Next in Fibre: 20th Anniversary of Fibreworks
Thu, Oct 31, All day
Queen's Square
August 24 - November 10, 2024
Halloween Pumpkin Pop-Up Display - Greg Latimer
Thu, Oct 31, All day
Queen's Sqaure
October 21 - November 1, 2024
Community Desk: Welcome YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Thu, Oct 31, 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, Oct 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
The Imagination Station - Ages 2 - 5
Thu, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let your imagination run wild!
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Thu, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's Play!
Homeschool Makers - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Oct 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
An interactive opportunity to explore a wide range of maker equipment.
This event is full
Bloxels Builders - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Oct 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Learn to build a video game using Bloxels!
This event is full
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Thu, Oct 31, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects.
Registration is now closed
Practice Your English - Ages 16+
Thu, Oct 31, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Families Under the Rainbow - All Ages
Thu, Oct 31, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
In collaboration with SPECTRUM Waterloo Region's Rainbow Community Space.
SPECTRUM Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group
Thu, Oct 31, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Oct 31, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Crafty Kids - All Ages
Thu, Oct 31, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get crafty!
Fibreworks 20th Anniversary Collection Show
Fri, Nov 01, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 7 - December 1, 2024
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Fri, Nov 01, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Next in Fibre: 20th Anniversary of Fibreworks
Fri, Nov 01, All day
Queen's Square
August 24 - November 10, 2024
Halloween Pumpkin Pop-Up Display - Greg Latimer
Fri, Nov 01, All day
Queen's Sqaure
October 21 - November 1, 2024
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Fri, Nov 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some late-morning fun.
This event is full
PD Day Stay and Play - All Ages
Fri, Nov 01, 10:00am - 4:00pm
All Locations
Come and stay and play!
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Fri, Nov 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Community Desk: Welcome YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Hespeler
Fri, Nov 01, 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.
Connections 50+ Queen's Square - Art with Nicole
Fri, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Studio
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun!
Registration is now closed
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Fri, Nov 01, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Teen Nerf Night - Ages 14 - 18
Fri, Nov 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill
An epic Nerf adventure at the library after-hours. Complete a registration for each person attending the program.
Fibreworks 20th Anniversary Collection Show
Sat, Nov 02, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 7 - December 1, 2024
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Sat, Nov 02, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Next in Fibre: 20th Anniversary of Fibreworks
Sat, Nov 02, All day
Queen's Square
August 24 - November 10, 2024
Introduction to 3D Printing - Ages 13+
Sat, Nov 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Explore the different 3D printers available in the Makerspace.
Practice Your English - Ages 16+
Sat, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Tim Cook: Good Allies
Sat, Nov 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - First Floor, Holds Area
How Canada and the United States fought together to defeat fascism.
Fibreworks 20th Anniversary Collection Show
Sun, Nov 03, 12:00am - 10:59pm
Preston - Gallery
September 7 - December 1, 2024
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Sun, Nov 03, 12:00am - 10:59pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Next in Fibre: 20th Anniversary of Fibreworks
Sun, Nov 03, 12:00am - 10:59pm
Queen's Square
August 24 - November 10, 2024
Fibreworks 20th Anniversary Collection Show
Mon, Nov 04, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 7 - December 1, 2024
Stock-in-Transit - José Luis Torres
Mon, Nov 04, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Next in Fibre: 20th Anniversary of Fibreworks
Mon, Nov 04, All day
Queen's Square
August 24 - November 10, 2024
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Mon, Nov 04, All day
Old Post Office
November 4, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Mon, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 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.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Let's Play!
Music n' Motion - All Ages
Mon, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
A high-energy dance party where we will move our bodies and create musical-themed crafts.
Shake, Rattle, and Read - Ages 10 - 24 months
Mon, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's Play!
Community Desk: Welcome Kinbridge! - Newcomer Employment Workshop
Mon, Nov 04, 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.
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Mon, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy.
This event is full
Craft Stop - Ages 5 - 10
Mon, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Make a different craft each week.
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