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Fall Book Sale
2026-10-16 00:00:00 2026-10-16 23:59:00 America/New_York Fall Book Sale Stock up for sweater weather! Multiple Locations - Lobby

Friday, October 16
All day

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Stock up for sweater weather!

Get your home reading-ready with great deals at the Fall Book Sale.

From books for children and adults to DVDs and CDs, the Cambridge Public Library Book Sale is your best bet for pre-enjoyed materials.

Our Clemens Mill, Hespeler, Preston, and Queen’s Square locations will have items available for $0.50 each, 3 for $1.00, or you may purchase a reusable bag and fill it for $5.00. Select unusual items may be priced separately.

Visit the Old Post Office for Take and Make Kits and special items. Prices as marked.

Teachers, day care providers, and community agencies are eligible to choose items for free. Please speak with library staff for more information.

All items are available AS IS.

 

 

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Phone: 519-621-0460
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We're closed Monday August 03 due to Civic Holiday Closure
We're closed Sunday August 09 due to Sunday summer closure
Mon, Aug 03 Closed
(Civic Holiday Closure)
Tue, Aug 04 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Aug 05 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Aug 06 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Aug 07 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Aug 08 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Aug 09 Closed
(Sunday summer closure)
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Upcoming events

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Sunday Summer Closure - All locations
Sun, Aug 09, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 17 through to and including September 6.
Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
Mon, Aug 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Aug 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Let's play!
Kinder Prep - Ages 3 - 5
Mon, Aug 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Kinder Prep - Ages 3 - 5
Mon, Aug 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Mad Science - All Ages
Mon, Aug 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Preston - Gallery
Dive in to science this summer with highly interactive and fun demonstrations.
Community Desk: YWCA Romance Scams - Dollars & Sense: Fraud Prevention and Awareness
Mon, Aug 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS,Large Print Area
Build confidence and make informed money choices with practical, judgment‑free, financial education.
Community Desk: EmployNext - How to Prepare for a Job Fair
Mon, Aug 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Find lasting and meaningful employment.
Mario Kart Tournament - Ages 6 - 18
Mon, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Ready, Set, Go! Test your skills against other opponents in this ultimate Mario Kart Tournament.
Ultimate Gaming Showdown - Ages 7 - 12
Mon, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Calling all gamers!
Art Vibe - Ages 7 - 12
Mon, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Let your creativity run wild!
Drama Club - Ages 5 - 12
Mon, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Preston - Gallery
Channel your inner actor with drama games and activities!
French Film Screening - The Three Musketeers: D'Artagnan - Ages 13+
Mon, Aug 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Experience a celebrated French-language feature film.
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-up
Mon, Aug 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Aug 11, 9:30am - 5:35pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Aug 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Music 'n' Motion - All Ages
Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A high-energy dance party where we will move our bodies and create musical-themed crafts.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Gallery
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Kinder Prep - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Aug 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Messy STEAM - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Aug 11, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Explore the messy side of STEAM.
Storytime - All Ages
Tue, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for the whole family!
Summer Reading Buddies - Ages 7 - 10
Tue, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy.
Art Through the Ages - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Preston - Gallery
Recreate historical art with your own twist!
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Teen Makers to Market - Ages 13 - 18
Tue, Aug 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office
Learn to turn your passion into profit.
Collaborative Construction - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Practice problem solving and team building as we create amazing structures and friendships.
A Visit to the Gaslight District - Summer Outreach Tour '26
Tue, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
The Gaslight District - The District Square - 64 Grand Ave. S. Cambridge, ON
If it is happening in Cambridge this summer, your library wants to be there!
Ukulele Meet-up
Tue, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Tue, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Wed, Aug 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Preston Towne Market - All Ages
Wed, Aug 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Park
Play outside at the Preston Towne Market.
Early Years and Child Care Navigator Information Table - All Ages
Wed, Aug 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Find information about a variety of early learning and child care programs in Waterloo Region.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Wed, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Wed, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Gallery
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Craft Club - All Ages
Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Get crafty this summer!
Hespeler Book Club - Ages 18+
Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Meet monthly to discuss a pre-selected title, share thoughts, and learn more about the books we love.
Kinder Prep - Ages 3 - 5
Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Pokémon Allegiance - Ages 7 - 12
Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Clemens Mill - Learning Commons
Pokémon fans unite!
Green Screen Escapades - Ages 10 - 12
Wed, Aug 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Have fun making unbelievable photo scenes using simple green screen techniques.
Tween Crochet Drop-in - Ages 10 - 13
Wed, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Grab your yarn, bring your imagination, and get crafting.
Still Life Drawing - Ages 13+
Wed, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Artists of all skill levels are invited to come out for some self-directed still life drawing practice.
Fibre Arts Meet-up
Wed, Aug 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.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Aug 13, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Make and Take - All Ages
Thu, Aug 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Paper, scissors, glitter, GO!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Animal Kingdom - All Ages
Thu, Aug 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Learning Commons
Ambassador animals visit the library!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Aug 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Aug 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's play!
Art Vibe - Ages 7 - 12
Thu, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Let your creativity run wild!
Game On - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Spend your afternoon having fun with tokens, dice, cards, and friends!
DIY Paint by Numbers - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Turn your favourite picture into a work of art: DIY Paint by Numbers style.
Summer Fun Art Club - All Ages
Thu, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
A playful hands-on art experience.
Summer Reading Buddies - Ages 7 - 10
Thu, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy.
Langs Outreach Services
Thu, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Queen's Square - Glass Study Room
Langs Outreach Team supports people experiencing homelessness with primary care, substance use and addiction support, counseling, system navigation, and community resources.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Draw, Paint, and Create - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get creative!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Fri, Aug 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Film Screening: Nechako: It Will Be a Big River Again - Connections 50+ Old Post Office
Fri, Aug 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Babies in the Garden - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Community Garden
Relax with your baby in the garden.
Community Desk: Extend-A-Family
Fri, Aug 14, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Live fully in a community that belongs and where everyone is valued for their contribution.
Wearable Art - Ages 6 - 12
Fri, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Express your personal style in this hands-on wearable art program.
Boredom Busters - Ages 7 - 12
Fri, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Jump-start the weekend with fun-packed Fridays!
Hespeler Village Market Playtime - All Ages
Fri, Aug 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Outside the Library - Main Entrance
Outside adventures on market afternoons.
Saturday Stay and Play - All Ages
Sat, Aug 15, 10:00am - 4:30pm
All Locations
Come and stay and play!
Introduction to Digital Embroidery - Ages 16+
Sat, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Makerspace
Learn the basics of using the Makerspace embroidery machine.
This event is full
Teddy Bear Clinic - All Ages
Sat, Aug 15, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Examine a teddy bear and play doctor for the day with medical students from McMaster University.
A Visit to the Downtown Cambridge BIA Family Fun Day - Summer Outreach Tour '26
Sat, Aug 15, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Street Prominade
If it is happening in Cambridge this summer, your library wants to be there!
Sunday Summer Closure - All locations
Sun, Aug 16, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 17 through to and including September 6.
Teen and Tween Game Masters Workshop - Ages 10 – 18
Mon, Aug 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Learn to run tabletop RPGs with confidence and creativity.
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-up
Mon, Aug 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Aug 18, 9:30am - 5:35pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Early Years and Child Care Navigator Information Table - All Ages
Tue, Aug 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Find information about a variety of early learning and child care programs in Waterloo Region.
Ukulele Meet-up
Tue, Aug 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Wed, Aug 19, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Still Life Drawing - Ages 13+
Wed, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Artists of all skill levels are invited to come out for some self-directed still life drawing practice.
Fibre Arts Meet-up
Wed, Aug 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.
A Visit to the Summer Live! at Forbes Park - Summer Outreach Tour '26
Wed, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Forbes Park - 16 Kribs St, Cambridge, ON N3C 2N2
If it is happening in Cambridge this summer, your library wants to be there!
A Visit to the Summer Live! at Central Park - Summer Outreach Tour '26
Wed, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Central Park, Preston Cenotaph - 615 King St E, Cambridge, ON N3H 3N6
If it is happening in Cambridge this summer, your library wants to be there!
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Aug 20, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Langs Outreach Services
Thu, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Queen's Square - Glass Study Room
Langs Outreach Team supports people experiencing homelessness with primary care, substance use and addiction support, counseling, system navigation, and community resources.
Bad Craft Night - Fairy Door Fabrication
Thu, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Create a beautifully bad artwork, all fun and no pressure!
This event is full
Introduction to Laser Cutting - Ages 16+
Sat, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn the steps to starting a project using the laser cutter in the Makerspace.
Journaling Joy - Adventurous August
Sat, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Magazine Lounge
Upcycle old books and magazines into something new for your journal.
Sunday Summer Closure - All locations
Sun, Aug 23, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 17 through to and including September 6.
Community Desk: YWCA - Dollars & Sense: Financial Literacy Program
Mon, Aug 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Build confidence and make informed money choices with practical, judgment‑free, financial education.
Community Desk: EmployNext - Workplace Wellness
Mon, Aug 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Find lasting and meaningful employment.
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-up
Mon, Aug 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Aug 25, 9:30am - 5:35pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Ukulele Meet-up
Tue, Aug 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Paint With Us - Connections 50+ Hespeler
Wed, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Painting instructor, Virginia, will teach you how to create a summer-themed painting.
This event is full
Still Life Drawing - Ages 13+
Wed, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Artists of all skill levels are invited to come out for some self-directed still life drawing practice.
Upcycle Your Closet - Ages 13+
Wed, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Makerspace
A program for upcycling and trading clothing.
Fibre Arts Meet-up
Wed, Aug 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.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Aug 27, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Langs Outreach Services
Thu, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Queen's Square - Glass Study Room
Langs Outreach Team supports people experiencing homelessness with primary care, substance use and addiction support, counseling, system navigation, and community resources.
Open Mic
Thu, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Enjoy performances from local musicians while taking the opportunity to showcase your talent on stage.
Art + Wellness - with Mia Praught
Thu, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Enjoy a creative evening in the Gallery Studio with a focus on improving mental health.
DIY Embroidered Bookmarks
Thu, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
A fun evening of crafting and connecting.
This event is full
Community Desk: Extend-A-Family
Fri, Aug 28, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Live fully in a community that belongs and where everyone is valued for their contribution.
Introduction to Large Format Printing - Ages 13+
Sat, Aug 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Makerspace
Calling all photographers and designers.
Dungeons & Dragons - Ages 16+
Sat, Aug 29, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Fight through unexplored lands with a group of brave adventurers just like yourself.
Sunday Summer Closure - All locations
Sun, Aug 30, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 17 through to and including September 6.
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-up
Mon, Aug 31, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Sep 01, 9:30am - 5:35pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Sep 01, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Wed, Sep 02, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Sep 02, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Fibre Arts Meet-Up
Wed, Sep 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room
Join other fibre arts enthusiasts as you work on your own project in a social environment.
Queen's Square Book Club
Wed, Sep 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Magazine Lounge
Get together for great discussions about amazing books.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Sep 03, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Langs Outreach Services
Thu, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Queen's Square - Glass Study Room
Langs Outreach Team supports people experiencing homelessness with primary care, substance use and addiction support, counseling, system navigation, and community resources.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Sep 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Queer Book Society
Thu, Sep 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
A space for 2SLGBTQIA+ readers to share book recommendations.
Registration opens Thursday, August 27 2026 at 10:00am
Sunday Summer Closure - All locations
Sun, Sep 06, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 17 through to and including September 6.
Labour Day Closure - All locations
Mon, Sep 07, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed September 7th for Labour Day.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Sep 08, 9:30am - 5:35pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Sep 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
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