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A Visit to Emancipation Day Celebrations

Summer Outreach Tour '26
2026-07-25 12:00:00 2026-07-25 17:00:00 America/New_York A Visit to Emancipation Day Celebrations If it is happening in Cambridge this summer, your library wants to be there! Soper Park - 120 Shade St, Cambridge, ON N1R 5R1

Saturday, July 25
12:00pm - 5:00pm

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Soper Park

120 Shade St, Cambridge, ON N1R 5R1

If it is happening in Cambridge this summer, your library wants to be there!

Celebrate Emancipation Day with us with live music, kids activities, food vendors, take the "Can We Help You" challenge, try your hand at "Minute to Win It", or get creative with our Cambridge Art Galleries activity.

We are taking some library fun on the road this summer and can't wait to connect and chat!

 

 

AGE GROUP: | Everyone Welcome |

EVENT TYPE: | Program Series |

TAGS: | Summer Outreach Tour |

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Phone: 519-621-0460
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We're closed Sunday August 23 due to Sunday summer closure
Mon, Aug 17 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Aug 18 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Aug 19 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Aug 20 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Aug 21 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Aug 22 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Aug 23 Closed
(Sunday summer closure)
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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.
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!
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 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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
Mario Kart Tournament - Ages 6 - 18
Tue, Sep 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Ready, Set, Go! Test your skills against other opponents in this ultimate Mario Kart Tournament.
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
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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.
Early Years and Child Care Navigator Information Table - All Ages
Wed, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Find information about a variety of early learning and child care programs in Waterloo Region.
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Sep 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Hespeler Book Club - Ages 18+
Wed, Sep 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Indigenous authors from around the world.
Fibre Arts Meet-Up
Wed, Sep 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.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Sep 10, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Community Desk: Langs Outreach Services
Thu, Sep 10, 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 Paint Night – Paint Gazing
Thu, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Create a beautifully bad artwork, all fun and no pressure!
Registration opens Thursday, August 27 2026 at 10:00am
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Sep 10, 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.
Old Post Office Book Club - Ages 18+
Fri, Sep 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.
History Chat with McDougall Cottage - Connections 50+ Queen's Square
Fri, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Magazine Lounge
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
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Community Desk: Extend-A-Family
Fri, Sep 11, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square
Live fully in a community that belongs and where everyone is valued for their contribution.
Second Saturday: Intro to Mahjong - Majestic Tiles with Min Cao
Sat, Sep 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Learn Chinese Mahjong—an exciting four-player tile game of strategy, skill, and a little luck.
Introduction to Sublimation - Ages 13+
Sat, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn how to create projects using sublimation.
Shake, Rattle, and Read - 10 - 24 Months
Mon, Sep 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 8 2026 at 10:00am
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Sep 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Mon, Sep 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Mon, Sep 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 8 2026 at 10:00am
Community Desk: EmployNext - In Motion and Momentum (IM&M+) Workshop
Mon, Sep 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Find lasting and meaningful employment.
Drama Club - Ages 5 - 12
Mon, Sep 14, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Channel your inner actor with drama games and activities!
Make, Do, and Mend - Ages 10 - 13
Mon, Sep 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Unleash your creativity and turn fabric into fun one-of-a-kind creations.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 8 2026 at 10:00am
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-up
Mon, Sep 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
French Film Screening - Saint Omer - Ages 13+
Mon, Sep 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Watch a celebrated French-language feature film in the comfort of the Preston Library's program room.
Intermediate SLR-Style Photography - with Jason Gennings
Mon, Sep 14, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Queen's Square - Studio
In this four-week course, students will learn the difference between a snap shot and great photography.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Sep 15, 9:30am - 5:35pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Mahjong Morning
Tue, Sep 15, 9:45am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Play Chinese Mahjong—an exciting four-player tile game of strategy, skill, and a little luck.
Shake, Rattle, and Read - 10 - 24 Months
Tue, Sep 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 8 2026 at 10:00am
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Sep 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Tue, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
STEAM for Tots - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stories and fun learning activities that inspire curious little minds.
The Imagination Station - All Ages
Tue, Sep 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let your imagination run wild!
Early Years and Child Care Navigator Information Table - All Ages
Tue, Sep 15, 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.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Tue, Sep 15, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 8 2026 at 10:00am
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Tue, Sep 15, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 8 2026 at 10:00am
Discover-ology - Ages 8 - 12
Tue, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
From archaeology to zoology, explore a new field of study each week through hands-on activity stations.
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 8 2026 at 10:00am
Art + Wellness - with Jodie Baker
Tue, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Enjoy a creative evening in the Gallery Studio with a focus on improving mental health.
Registration opens Thursday, August 27 2026 at 10:00am
Mystery Club - Ages 8 - 12
Tue, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Think you can crack the case in this evening of puzzles, riddles, and fun?
Registration opens Tuesday, September 8 2026 at 10:00am
Dungeons & Dragons: Tween Adventures - Ages 10 - 13
Tue, Sep 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Embark on a six-week Dungeons & Dragons campaign designed for new players.
Registration opens Thursday, August 27 2026 at 10:00am
Learn to Solder - Ages 16+
Tue, Sep 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Learn the basics of soldering and electronics.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Sep 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Sep 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.
Registration opens Thursday, August 27 2026 at 10:00am
UnBook Club - Ages 19+
Tue, Sep 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Mule - 60 Main St. Unit 101, Cambridge, ON N1R 1V4
With no set book to read, this club is about great conversation and good fun!
Pyjama Tales - All Ages
Tue, Sep 15, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Wear your pyjamas and bring a stuffie to this evening storytime for families.
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