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Connections 50+ Preston

An Afternoon with Bob Burtt and Life in the Trenches
2025-03-17 14:00:00 2025-03-17 15:00:00 America/New_York Connections 50+ Preston Local author, Bob Burtt, tells stories from his long career in journalism. Preston - Gallery

Monday, March 17
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-17 14:00:00 2025-03-17 15:00:00 America/New_York Connections 50+ Preston Local author, Bob Burtt, tells stories from his long career in journalism. Preston - Gallery

Preston

Gallery

Local author, Bob Burtt, tells stories from his long career in journalism.

Join local author Bob Burtt as he discusses his latest book, Life in the Trenches: Tales from the Golden Age of Journalism.

Copies will be available to purchase from the author.

 

About Connections 50+

As part of our Connections 50+ suite of programming, this older adult-focused program features a variety of entertaining activities such as local musicians, guest speakers, art activities, and much more.

 

 

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: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures + Talks |

TAGS: | Older Adults | Creative Writing | Author |

Preston
Phone: 519-653-3632
Hours
Mon, Feb 24 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Feb 25 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Feb 26 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Feb 27 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Feb 28 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Mar 01 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Mar 02 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Tue, Feb 25, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Tue, Feb 25, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Tue, Feb 25, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Feb 25, 10:00am - 10:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for Kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Feb 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Feb 25, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Baby and Me - Birth - 12 Months
Tue, Feb 25, 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 is now closed
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Tue, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Tue, Feb 25, 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 is now closed
The Art of Math - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Feb 25, 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 is now closed
Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
Tue, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 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 is now closed
Let's Talk - Ages 14 - 21
Tue, Feb 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Make new friends, earn volunteer hours, receive academic and career guidance - and enjoy free food and bus tickets for every session!
Register
Remix... Your Art Into Stickers - Ages 13+
Tue, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Makerspace
Digitize your original artwork to make a page of custom stickers.
Registration is now closed
Galt Chess Club
Tue, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Focus on Leadership - Empowering Women to Lead with Purpose
Tue, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 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 is now closed
Ukulele Meet-Up - with the Queen's Square Ukulele Group
Tue, Feb 25, 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 - Your Rights in the Workplace and Making Disclosures
Tue, Feb 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Learn the basics of what rights apply to workers in Ontario and some strategies for when and how to make disclosures about yourself to an employer.
Practice Your English
Tue, Feb 25, 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.
Registration is now closed
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Wed, Feb 26, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Wed, Feb 26, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Dough Rae Me - Ages 3 - 5
Wed, Feb 26, 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.
This event is full
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Wed, Feb 26, 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 is now closed
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Clemens Mill
Wed, Feb 26, 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, Feb 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Feb 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Music n' Motion - All Ages
Wed, Feb 26, 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, Feb 26, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for Kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Community Desk: - Brain Injury Association of Waterloo-Wellington
Wed, Feb 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Community Desk, HE
Get technology support as part of The Brain Injury Association Waterloo-Wellington's Brain Connect program.
Register
Pokémon Meet-Up - Ages 6 - 14
Wed, Feb 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Pokémon fans unite!
Connections 50+ Hespeler - Painting With Virginia
Wed, Feb 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Painting instructor, Virginia, will teach you how to create a winter landscape painting.
Maker Madness - Ages 8 - 12
Wed, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy this fun crafternoon with us while we make... anything!
Community Desk: - Brain Injury Association of Waterloo-Wellington
Wed, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Preston - Community Desk, PR
Get technology support as part of The Brain Injury Association Waterloo-Wellington's Brain Connect program.
Register
Regular Board Meeting
Wed, Feb 26, 4:45pm - 6:45pm
Queen's Square
Members of the public are welcome to attend Cambridge Public Library Board meetings.
Storytime Art Studio - Ages 8 - 12
Wed, Feb 26, 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.
Practice Your English - Family Edition
Wed, Feb 26, 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, Feb 26, 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.
Macrame Daisy Keychain
Wed, Feb 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Learn some macrame basics and make a cute daisy keychain.
This event is full
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Thu, Feb 27, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Thu, Feb 27, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Thu, Feb 27, 9:30am - 4:25pm
Virtual - 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, Feb 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Sensory Tales - Ages 2 - 8
Thu, Feb 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
All the senses are celebrated in this inclusive sensory experience. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Feb 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Feb 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Let's play!
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Thu, Feb 27, 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.
Homeschool Makers - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Feb 27, 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 is now closed
Practice Your English
Thu, Feb 27, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
NFB Movie Screening - Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story
Thu, Feb 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
View an award-winning cinematic feature film presented by the National Film Board of Canada.
Stenciled Tote Bags
Thu, Feb 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Personalize a tote bag using a variety of stencils, with paint, and permanent markers.
This event is full
Next in Soldering: 4-Digit Clock with Alarm Countdown - Ages 16+
Thu, Feb 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Practice basic soldering skills and connecting electrical components in this two-week program.
Register
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Feb 27, 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, Feb 27, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Fri, Feb 28, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Fri, Feb 28, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Connections 50+ Presents Cambridge Third Age Learning - with Dr. Gary Warrick
Fri, Feb 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Archaeology and Indigenous cultural landscapes in the Grand River Watershed, Ontario.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Fri, Feb 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Storytime - All Ages
Fri, Feb 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends and stay and play.
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Hespeler
Fri, Feb 28, 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, Feb 28, 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.
This event is full
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Fri, Feb 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Baby and Me - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Feb 28, 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 is now closed
Paws for Reading - Ages 5 - 12
Fri, Feb 28, 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 is now closed
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Sat, Mar 01, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Sat, Mar 01, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Makerspace Meet-Up
Sat, Mar 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Old Post Office - Makerspace
Share ideas and discuss your current project while connecting with other makerspace enthusiasts in a social environment.
Queer Craft Circle - Fun Figure Sculpting with Brittany Sostar
Sat, Mar 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
2SLGBTQIA+-identifying individuals are invited to explore a different creative project each month in a fun and safe space.
Practice Your English
Sat, Mar 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Sun, Mar 02, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Sun, Mar 02, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Community Desk: TEAO - Ages 13+
Sun, Mar 02, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Transforming mental health care in Canada, one community at a time.
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Mon, Mar 03, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Mon, Mar 03, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Clemens Mill
Mon, Mar 03, 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.
SLR-Style Photography for Beginners
Mon, Mar 03, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Queen's Square - Studio
This is a four-week course running March 3, 17, 24, and April 7
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Tue, Mar 04, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Tue, Mar 04, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Tue, Mar 04, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Mar 04, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Let's Talk - Ages 14 - 21
Tue, Mar 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Make new friends, earn volunteer hours, receive academic and career guidance - and enjoy free food and bus tickets for every session!
Register
Galt Chess Club
Tue, Mar 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Art + Wellness - Eco Drawing
Tue, Mar 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Enjoy a creative evening in the Gallery Studio with a focus on improving mental health.
Ukulele Meet-Up - with the Queen's Square Ukelele Group
Tue, Mar 04, 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
Tue, Mar 04, 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.
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Wed, Mar 05, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Wed, Mar 05, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Clemens Mill
Wed, Mar 05, 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, Mar 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Board Game Café - Ages 16+
Wed, Mar 05, 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, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.
Practice Your English - Family Edition
Wed, Mar 05, 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, Mar 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room
Join other fibre arts enthusiasts as you work on your own project in a social environment.
Trauma Informed Care Circle - TEAO Canada, Wounds 2 Wings
Wed, Mar 05, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Rebuilding connections through collective care: TEAO Canada's trauma-informed circles blend somatic practices, psycho-education, and breathwork for healing.
Register
Queen's Square Book Club
Wed, Mar 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Magazine Lounge
Read with us and have great discussions about amazing books.
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Thu, Mar 06, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Thu, Mar 06, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Thu, Mar 06, 9:30am - 4:25pm
Virtual - Community Desk, QS
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Introduction to Cricut Maker - Ages 13+
Thu, Mar 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn the basics of our Cricut Maker.
Teen Zine Lab - Ages 12 - 18
Thu, Mar 06, 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - KineSTUDY Room
A self-directed zine Maker program.
Practice Your English
Thu, Mar 06, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Fri, Mar 07, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Fri, Mar 07, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Hespeler
Fri, Mar 07, 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 - with Special Guest Artist, Kari Melhus Mullin
Fri, Mar 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Studio
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Teen Zine Lab - Ages 12 - 18
Fri, Mar 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - KineSTUDY Room
A self-directed zine Maker program.
Tween Nerf Night - Ages 10 - 13
Fri, Mar 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square
Make your evening epic with Nerf blasters and friends. Complete a registration for each tween attending the program.
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Sat, Mar 08, All day
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Sat, Mar 08, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Bee City Seedy Saturday
Sat, Mar 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
rare ECO Centre and Slit Barn
Swap and exchange seeds with fellow gardeners and learn more about Cambridge Bee City.
The Amazing Race Adventure - All Ages
Sat, Mar 08, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Test your skills and knowledge.
Introduction to Cross Stitch
Sat, Mar 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Stitch a vibrant design for spring.
Teen Zine Lab - Ages 12 - 18
Sat, Mar 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Clemens Mill - KineSTUDY Room
A self-directed zine Maker program.
Practice Your English
Sat, Mar 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Belonging - Juried Community Art Exhibition
Sun, Mar 09, 12:00am - 12:59am
Preston - Gallery
December 14, 2024 - March 9, 2025
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Sun, Mar 09, 12:00am - 12:59am
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
The Amazing Race Adventure - All Ages
Sun, Mar 09, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Test your skills and knowledge.
Teen Zine Lab - Ages 12 - 18
Sun, Mar 09, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Clemens Mill - KineSTUDY Room
A self-directed zine Maker program.
Community Desk: TEAO - Ages 13+
Sun, Mar 09, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Transforming mental health care in Canada, one community at a time.
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Clemens Mill
Mon, Mar 10, 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.
Nautical Navigators - All Ages
Mon, Mar 10, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Old Post Office
'Arr you ready to explore everything nautical?
The Yuck Lab - All Ages
Mon, Mar 10, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Preston
Explore the fascinating science behind all things gross, goopy, and gag-worthy.
Loose Parts Art - All Ages
Mon, Mar 10, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Hespeler
Create anything using everything. There are no rules at this creation station.
Carnival Classics - All Ages
Mon, Mar 10, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Station-based classic carnival games.
Sensory Exploratorium - All Ages
Mon, Mar 10, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Feel the textures, hear the sounds, see the colours.
Art Cart: March Break - All Ages
Mon, Mar 10, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Tue, Mar 11, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Tue, Mar 11, 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.
Dinosaur Fun Day - All Ages
Tue, Mar 11, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Old Post Office
An unforgettable dinosaur fun day where young explorers embark on a prehistoric adventure.
Magical Monuments - All Ages
Tue, Mar 11, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Preston
Build mega structures, monuments, and more from around the world.
Pixelated Blocks Adventure - All Ages
Tue, Mar 11, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Hespeler
A pixel perfect adventure awaits.
Outside Inside - All Ages
Tue, Mar 11, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Explore, craft, play, and learn about the natural world.
Oodles of Noodles - All Ages
Tue, Mar 11, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Get your noodle on with wacky games, crafty creations, and endless fun.
Art Cart: March Break - All Ages
Tue, Mar 11, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
BIG Balloon Making Machine Show - All Ages
Tue, Mar 11, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
45 minutes filled with handmade gorgeous illusions, balloon gags, and comedy.
Let's Talk - Ages 14 - 21
Tue, Mar 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Make new friends, earn volunteer hours, receive academic and career guidance - and enjoy free food and bus tickets for every session!
Register
Galt Chess Club
Tue, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Musical Bingo - Ages 14 - 18
Tue, Mar 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler
Can you name that popular tune?
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Wed, Mar 12, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Clemens Mill
Wed, Mar 12, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Community Desk, CM
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Alien Encounters - All Ages
Wed, Mar 12, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Old Post Office
Dive into the mysteries of the universe.
To Infinity and Beyond! - All Ages
Wed, Mar 12, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Preston
A fun-filled day of storytelling, crafts, and games inspired by your favorite characters from Andy's toy box.
Fairies and Friends Funfest - All Ages
Wed, Mar 12, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Hespeler
Dive into a magical world of fairy tales, crafts, and enchanted activities.
Under the Sea - All Ages
Wed, Mar 12, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
20,000 leagues of fun.
Boo Bash - All Ages
Wed, Mar 12, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
A fang-tastic Halloween celebration in March.
Art Cart: March Break - All Ages
Wed, Mar 12, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Sneak Peek: Keeping Time – Artists at Work - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Wed, Mar 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Queen's Square - Gallery
Step into the world of Keeping Time before it officially opens!
Scott Boyd Magic - All Ages
Wed, Mar 12, 11:00am - 11:45am
Clemens Mill - Learning Commons
A magic show that the whole family will enjoy.
Introduction to Monotype Printmaking - Ginny Carnevale
Wed, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Learn how to create a unique monotype print!
Fibre Arts Meet-Up
Wed, Mar 12, 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.
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Thu, Mar 13, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Thu, Mar 13, 9:30am - 4:25pm
Virtual - Community Desk, QS
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Colours of Emotions - All Ages
Thu, Mar 13, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Old Post Office
A journey through the colorful spectrum of feelings and emotions.
You're a Star - All Ages
Thu, Mar 13, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Preston
It's your time to shine through acting, singing, dancing, and more.
Dino-Mite Fun - All Ages
Thu, Mar 13, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Hespeler
Let's ROAR! and have a dino-good time with dinosaur themed activities.
LEGO Extravaganza - All Ages
Thu, Mar 13, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
All-things LEGO.
Storybook Village - All Ages
Thu, Mar 13, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Embark on fun-filled adventures through imaginative play.
Art Cart: March Break - All Ages
Thu, Mar 13, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Dragon's Breath Hula Hoop Circus Show - All Ages
Thu, Mar 13, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Hespeler
A spectacle the whole family will enjoy!
Bad Paint Night
Thu, Mar 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Create a beautifully bad artwork, all fun and no pressure!
Silent Book Club
Thu, Mar 13, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Read your book silently alongside others silent readers.
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Fri, Mar 14, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Old Post Office Book Club - Ages 18+
Fri, Mar 14, 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, Mar 14, 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.
Board Game Adventures - All Ages
Fri, Mar 14, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Old Post Office
Do you and your family love to play board games?
Superheroes Unite - All Ages
Fri, Mar 14, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Preston
Gear up for an unforgettable day of super-powered fun!
Pyjama Palooza - All Ages
Fri, Mar 14, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Hespeler
Wear your pyjamas, bring a stuffie, and let's have a pyjama party.
Wackadoo! - All Ages
Fri, Mar 14, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Play games inspired by your favourite dynamic doggy duo.
World of Sports - All Ages
Fri, Mar 14, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Get in the game!
Art Cart: March Break - All Ages
Fri, Mar 14, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Connections 50+ Queen's Square - Exhibition Preview
Fri, Mar 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Studio
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Scott Boyd Magic
Fri, Mar 14, 11:00am - 11:45am
Preston - Gallery
A magic show that the whole family will enjoy.
Teen Nerf Night - Ages 13 - 18
Fri, Mar 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill
Make your evening epic with Nerf blasters and friends. Complete a registration for each teen attending the program.
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Sat, Mar 15, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Sat, Mar 15, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Opening Reception: Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Sat, Mar 15, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Queen's Square - Gallery ,Lobby
Join us for the opening reception of Keeping Time.
Board Game Café - Ages 16+
Sat, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
A welcoming and friendly atmosphere to play one or more table games.
Kenzie's Little Tree Book Launch and Relative Minors Concert - All Ages
Sat, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
A celebration with books and music!
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Sun, Mar 16, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Sun, Mar 16, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Community Desk: TEAO - Ages 13+
Sun, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Transforming mental health care in Canada, one community at a time.
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Mon, Mar 17, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Mon, Mar 17, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Clemens Mill
Mon, Mar 17, 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.
Connections 50+ Preston - An Afternoon with Bob Burtt and Life in the Trenches
Mon, Mar 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Preston - Gallery
Local author, Bob Burtt, tells stories from his long career in journalism.
SLR-Style Photography for Beginners
Mon, Mar 17, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Queen's Square - Studio
This is a four-week course running March 3, 17, 24, and April 7
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Tue, Mar 18, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Tue, Mar 18, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Tue, Mar 18, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Mar 18, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Let's Talk - Ages 14 - 21
Tue, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Make new friends, earn volunteer hours, receive academic and career guidance - and enjoy free food and bus tickets for every session!
Register
Galt Chess Club
Tue, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Ukulele Meet-Up - with the Queen's Square Ukelele Group
Tue, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Youth Advisory Committee - Ages 14 - 18
Tue, Mar 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Board Room
Teens can join the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC).
UnBook Club - Ages 19+
Tue, Mar 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Foundry Tavern
With no set book to read, this club is about great conversation and good fun!
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Wed, Mar 19, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Wed, Mar 19, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Clemens Mill
Wed, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
SPECTRUM Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group
Wed, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room
Join other fibre arts enthusiasts as you work on your own project in a social environment.
Trauma Informed Care Circle - TEAO Canada, Wounds 2 Wings
Wed, Mar 19, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Rebuilding connections through collective care: TEAO Canada's trauma-informed circles blend somatic practices, psycho-education, and breathwork for healing.
Register
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Thu, Mar 20, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Thu, Mar 20, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Thu, Mar 20, 9:30am - 4:25pm
Virtual - Community Desk, QS
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Ukulele Meet-Up - with the Hespeler Ukulele Group
Thu, Mar 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Fri, Mar 21, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Fri, Mar 21, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Hespeler
Fri, Mar 21, 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.
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Sat, Mar 22, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Sat, Mar 22, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Introduction to Sewing
Sat, Mar 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Makerspace
Learn basic sewing terminology as well as how to set up a sewing machine for your next project.
Dungeons & Dragons - Ages 16+
Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Prepare for an exciting one-shot D&D adventure!
This event is full
DECADE Documentary Film Screening - A World Down Syndrome Day Celebration
Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with a special screening of DECADE, a poignant documentary.
Register
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Sun, Mar 23, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Sun, Mar 23, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Community Desk: TEAO - Ages 13+
Sun, Mar 23, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Transforming mental health care in Canada, one community at a time.
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Mon, Mar 24, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Mon, Mar 24, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Clemens Mill
Mon, Mar 24, 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.
SLR-Style Photography for Beginners
Mon, Mar 24, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Queen's Square - Studio
This is a four-week course running March 3, 17, 24, and April 7
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Tue, Mar 25, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Tue, Mar 25, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Tue, Mar 25, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Mar 25, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Let's Talk - Ages 14 - 21
Tue, Mar 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Make new friends, earn volunteer hours, receive academic and career guidance - and enjoy free food and bus tickets for every session!
Register
Galt Chess Club
Tue, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Ukulele Meet-Up - with the Queen's Square Ukelele Group
Tue, Mar 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Wed, Mar 26, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Wed, Mar 26, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Clemens Mill
Wed, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Connections 50+ Hespeler - Generative AI and Social Media
Wed, Mar 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Explore how AI is shaping social media and how to make smart choices when using it.
Fibre Arts Meet-Up
Wed, Mar 26, 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.
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Thu, Mar 27, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Thu, Mar 27, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Thu, Mar 27, 9:30am - 4:25pm
Virtual - Community Desk, QS
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Retro Gaming - Ages 13+
Thu, Mar 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Clemens Mill - Learning Commons
Gaming fun with a retro twist!
Author Evening with Susanna Kearsley
Thu, Mar 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
An evening with the best-selling author of The Rose Garden and The Vanished Days.
Ukulele Meet-Up - with the Hespeler Ukulele Group
Thu, Mar 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
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