Community Desk: ICNA Sisters
Starting with Zero: Islamic Inventions Throughout History
Saturday, October 17
10:00am - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill
Community Desk, CMInteractive Islamic Heritage Month Display by ICNA Sisters Cambridge.
This interactive display explores the impact of Muslim scientists and innovators on the world today. From the numeral system we use to the coffee we enjoy, contributions from the Islamic world influence everyday life in more ways than you might expect.
The display also features a Sunnah table highlighting foods mentioned in the prophetic tradition, along with their subsequently discovered health benefits.
Drop in for a treat and discover fun facts about Islamic history.
About our partner
ICNA Sisters is a group of Canadian Muslim women working to build an exemplary Canadian Muslim community through education, communication and development. ICNA Sisters is a branch of ICNA Canada, a non-profit organization and registered charity.
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
Clemens Mill
| Mon, Sep 14 | 10:00AM to 8:30PM |
| Tue, Sep 15 | 10:00AM to 8:30PM |
| Wed, Sep 16 | 10:00AM to 8:30PM |
| Thu, Sep 17 | 10:00AM to 8:30PM |
| Fri, Sep 18 | 10:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Sat, Sep 19 | 9:30AM to 5:30PM |
| Sun, Sep 20 | 1:00PM to 5:00PM |
The Clemens Mill location shares space with St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School, as the first integrated high school and public community library in Ontario. This location features maker and gaming equipment as well as community greenspace, with a variety of sports and recreation equipment available to borrow from the Active Living collection. The vibrant children’s area welcomes families and showcases the Cambridge Clothing Index (Closet Stories).
Cambridge Public Library supports and inspires its community to explore reading, the arts, innovation, and lifelong learning across five locations and online.