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A collage of artworks in hexagonal frames

Belonging

Juried Community Art Exhibition

2025-01-04 00:00:00 2025-01-04 23:59:00 America/New_York Belonging December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025 Preston - Gallery

Saturday, January 04
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-01-04 00:00:00 2025-01-04 23:59:00 America/New_York Belonging December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025 Preston - Gallery

Preston

Gallery

December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025

This community exhibition explores how art can help create a sense of connection, healing, and belonging. From painting, sculpture, drawing, photography and other media, creators from across Waterloo Region explore and interpret what it means to belong – whether to a community, a culture, a place, or even their self

Explore Belonging.

Belonging is supported by the Waterloo Region Community Foundation





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: | Cambridge Art Galleries |

EVENT TYPE: | Exhibitions + Openings |

TAGS: | Exhibitions | Community | #Arts |

Preston

Phone: 519-653-3632

Hours
Mon, Dec 09 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Dec 10 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Dec 11 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Dec 12 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Dec 13 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Dec 14 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Dec 15 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The Preston location is a public library and art gallery. This location is home to the Preston Community Garden, Seed Library and Tool Library.

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

Wed, Dec 11, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025

Wed, Dec 11, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025

Wed, Dec 11, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025

Wed, Dec 11, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 9, 2024 - January 5, 2025

Wed, Dec 11, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Stop in to make a quick holiday craft worth sharing.

Wed, Dec 11, 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.

Wed, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Queen's Square
Members of the public are welcome to attend Cambridge Public Library Board meetings.

Wed, Dec 11, 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.

Thu, Dec 12, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025

Thu, Dec 12, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025

Thu, Dec 12, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025

Thu, Dec 12, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 9, 2024 - January 5, 2025

Thu, Dec 12, 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.

Thu, Dec 12, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Stop in to make a quick holiday craft worth sharing.

Thu, Dec 12, 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.

Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.

Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Create a sparkly ornament!

Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
LGBTQ2S+ identifying individuals are invited to explore a different creative project each month in a fun and safe space.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Dec 12, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Queen's Square - YA Area
Read your book silently alongside other silent readers.

Thu, Dec 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.

Fri, Dec 13, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025

Fri, Dec 13, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025

Fri, Dec 13, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025

Fri, Dec 13, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 9, 2024 - January 5, 2025

Fri, Dec 13, 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.

Fri, Dec 13, 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.

Fri, Dec 13, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Stop in to make a quick holiday craft worth sharing.

Fri, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.

Sat, Dec 14, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025

Sat, Dec 14, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025

Sat, Dec 14, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025

Sat, Dec 14, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025

Sat, Dec 14, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 9, 2024 - January 5, 2025

Sat, Dec 14, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room
Get in the holiday spirit with winter-themed activities, festive green screen photos, and an opportunity to talk to Santa on the radio.

Sat, Dec 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fairview Seniors Community - Auditorium
Spread winter cheer with an inter-generational musical storytime at Fairview Seniors Community. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.

Sun, Dec 15, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025

Sun, Dec 15, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025

Sun, Dec 15, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025

Sun, Dec 15, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025

Sun, Dec 15, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 9, 2024 - January 5, 2025

Mon, Dec 16, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025

Mon, Dec 16, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025

Mon, Dec 16, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025

Mon, Dec 16, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025

Mon, Dec 16, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 9, 2024 - January 5, 2025

Mon, Dec 16, 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.

Mon, Dec 16, 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.

Mon, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Gallery
Enjoy a creative evening in the Gallery Studio with a focus on improving mental health.
This event is full

Mon, Dec 16, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Queen's Square - Studio
So you know the basics of how to make your SLR-style camera works but would like to learn more?
This event is full

Tue, Dec 17, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025

Tue, Dec 17, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025

Tue, Dec 17, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025

Tue, Dec 17, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025

Tue, Dec 17, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 9, 2024 - January 5, 2025

Tue, Dec 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.

Tue, Dec 17, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!

Tue, Dec 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Warm your heart and get into the holiday season with this ukulele sing-along.

Tue, Dec 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Teens can join the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC).

Wed, Dec 18, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025

Wed, Dec 18, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025

Wed, Dec 18, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025

Wed, Dec 18, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025

Wed, Dec 18, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 9, 2024 - January 5, 2025

Wed, Dec 18, 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.

Wed, Dec 18, 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.

Thu, Dec 19, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025

Thu, Dec 19, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025

Thu, Dec 19, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025

Thu, Dec 19, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025

Thu, Dec 19, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 9, 2024 - January 5, 2025

Thu, Dec 19, 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.

Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Gallery
Draw your pet to create a one-of-a-kind ornament.
This event is full

Thu, Dec 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Join us this December to celebrate the joy of 2SLGBTQIA+ stories.

Thu, Dec 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.

Fri, Dec 20, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025

Fri, Dec 20, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025

Fri, Dec 20, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025

Fri, Dec 20, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025

Fri, Dec 20, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 9, 2024 - January 5, 2025

Fri, Dec 20, 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.

Sat, Dec 21, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025

Sat, Dec 21, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025

Sat, Dec 21, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025

Sat, Dec 21, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025

Sat, Dec 21, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 9, 2024 - January 5, 2025

Sat, Dec 21, 10:00am - 4:00pm
All Locations
School's out! Time to play! Note: Old Post Office program ends at 4:00 pm on Mondays.

Sat, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - YA Area
A welcoming and friendly atmosphere to play one or more table games.

Sun, Dec 22, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025

Sun, Dec 22, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025

Sun, Dec 22, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025

Sun, Dec 22, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025

Sun, Dec 22, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 9, 2024 - January 5, 2025

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.

Mon, Dec 23, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025

Mon, Dec 23, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025

Mon, Dec 23, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025

Mon, Dec 23, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025

Mon, Dec 23, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 9, 2024 - January 5, 2025

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.

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.

Tue, Dec 24, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed December 24, 25, and 26.

Wed, Dec 25, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed December 24, 25, and 26.

Thu, Dec 26, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed December 24, 25, and 26.

Fri, Dec 27, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025

Fri, Dec 27, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025

Fri, Dec 27, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025

Fri, Dec 27, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025

Fri, Dec 27, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 9, 2024 - January 5, 2025

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.

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.

Sat, Dec 28, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025

Sat, Dec 28, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025

Sat, Dec 28, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025

Sat, Dec 28, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025

Sat, Dec 28, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 9, 2024 - January 5, 2025

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.

Sun, Dec 29, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025

Sun, Dec 29, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025

Sun, Dec 29, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025

Sun, Dec 29, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025

Sun, Dec 29, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 9, 2024 - January 5, 2025

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.

Mon, Dec 30, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025

Mon, Dec 30, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025

Mon, Dec 30, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025

Mon, Dec 30, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025

Mon, Dec 30, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 9, 2024 - January 5, 2025

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.

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 and remain closed on January 1 for New Year's Day.

Tue, Dec 31, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025

Tue, Dec 31, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025

Tue, Dec 31, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025

Tue, Dec 31, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025

Tue, Dec 31, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 9, 2024 - January 5, 2025

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.

Tue, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm
All Locations
A New Year's Eve party for the whole family!

Wed, Jan 01, All day
Multiple Locations
All our locations close at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, 31 December for New Year's Eve and remain closed on Wednesday, 1 January for New Year's Day.

Thu, Jan 02, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025

Thu, Jan 02, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025

Thu, Jan 02, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025

Thu, Jan 02, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025

Thu, Jan 02, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 9, 2024 - January 5, 2025

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.

Fri, Jan 03, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025

Fri, Jan 03, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025

Fri, Jan 03, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025

Fri, Jan 03, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025

Fri, Jan 03, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 9, 2024 - January 5, 2025

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.

Sat, Jan 04, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025

Sat, Jan 04, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025

Sat, Jan 04, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025

Sat, Jan 04, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025

Sat, Jan 04, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 9, 2024 - January 5, 2025

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.

Sat, Jan 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
A unique musical experience featuring three local classical musicians.

Sun, Jan 05, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025

Sun, Jan 05, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025

Sun, Jan 05, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025

Sun, Jan 05, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025

Sun, Jan 05, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 9, 2024 - January 5, 2025

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.

Mon, Jan 06, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025

Mon, Jan 06, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025

Mon, Jan 06, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025

Mon, Jan 06, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025

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.

Tue, Jan 07, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025

Tue, Jan 07, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025

Tue, Jan 07, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025

Tue, Jan 07, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025

Wed, Jan 08, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025

Wed, Jan 08, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025

Wed, Jan 08, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025

Wed, Jan 08, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025

Wed, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Magazine Lounge
Read with us and have great discussions about amazing books.

Thu, Jan 09, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025

Thu, Jan 09, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025

Thu, Jan 09, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025

Thu, Jan 09, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025

Fri, Jan 10, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
November 30, 2024 - February 23, 2025

Fri, Jan 10, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
September 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025

Fri, Jan 10, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025

Fri, Jan 10, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025

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.