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Picassos at Home

All Ages
2021-09-17 10:00:00 2021-09-17 10:30:00 America/New_York Picassos at Home Join your friends for some crafting fun on Zoom! Virtual

Friday, September 17
10:00am - 10:30am

Add to Calendar 2021-09-17 10:00:00 2021-09-17 10:30:00 America/New_York Picassos at Home Join your friends for some crafting fun on Zoom! Virtual

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Join your friends for some crafting fun on Zoom!

Please pick up your craft kits at our Hespeler branch and then join us on Zoom every Friday morning. We'll sing and dance and share some stories; then, we'll make the craft together.

Package pick up for Picassos at Home starts September 13th at our Hespeler location. Please call before you pick up your packages and let staff know what weeks you have signed up for.

This program is delivered through Zoom. Please register once per child to help ensure we have enough kits for each participant.

Cost: Free

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs + Workshops |

TAGS: | #expressive arts | #art |

Virtual
Phone: 519-621-0460
Hours
Mon, Aug 01 Closed
(Civic Holiday)
Tue, Aug 02 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Aug 03 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Aug 04 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Aug 05 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Aug 06 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Aug 07 Closed
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Virtual programming means we bring the programs directly to you – it’s all online! Join us virtually from the comfort of home.

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.

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Upcoming events

Sunday Closures 2022
Sun, Aug 07, All day
Multiple Locations
All Idea Exchange locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 22, 2022 through to and including September 4, 2022.
Reading Rewards, Contests, Missions, and More - Ages 5-18
Sun, Aug 07, All day
Multiple Locations
Use your creativity, explore urban natural areas, and discover new stories all summer long with Idea Exchange!
Fibreworks 2022
Mon, Aug 08, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
Omar Badrin, Shaya Ishaq, Poline Harbali, Erin James, Don Kwan, Tina Marais Struthers, Andrew McPhail, Phuong Nguyen, Xan Shian, Heather Shilinglaw, Anie Toole, Lan Florence Yee, and Heather Yip.
Reading Rewards, Contests, Missions, and More - Ages 5-18
Mon, Aug 08, All day
Multiple Locations
Use your creativity, explore urban natural areas, and discover new stories all summer long with Idea Exchange!
ESQ - Golden Spiral Snail - Grades 1 - 3
Mon, Aug 08, 9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual
Discover the golden ratio
Registration is now closed
Artlab - All Ages
Mon, Aug 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hespeler
Let your creativity flow!
This event is full
Totstime - 0 to 36 months
Mon, Aug 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
This event is full
Babies in the Garden - Birth-12 months
Mon, Aug 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Preston - Community Garden
Relax with your baby in our garden.
This event is full
Make and Take - All Ages
Mon, Aug 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Queen's Square
Explore your creativity!
This event is full
Fibreworks 2022
Tue, Aug 09, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
Omar Badrin, Shaya Ishaq, Poline Harbali, Erin James, Don Kwan, Tina Marais Struthers, Andrew McPhail, Phuong Nguyen, Xan Shian, Heather Shilinglaw, Anie Toole, Lan Florence Yee, and Heather Yip.
Reading Rewards, Contests, Missions, and More - Ages 5-18
Tue, Aug 09, All day
Multiple Locations
Use your creativity, explore urban natural areas, and discover new stories all summer long with Idea Exchange!
STEAM Storytime - All Ages
Tue, Aug 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual - Zoom 1
Join us each week for stories, songs, and STEAM activities on Zoom
This event is full
Babytime - 0 to 12 months
Tue, Aug 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square
Cuddle up with your baby for stories and songs!
This event is full
Grooving in the Garden - All Ages
Tue, Aug 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Preston - Community Garden
Have fun dancing, singing and reading stories in the garden.
This event is full
Totstime - Birth to 36 months
Tue, Aug 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
This event is full
Summer Surprise - All ages
Tue, Aug 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Join us each week for a new fun theme!
This event is full
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3-5
Tue, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Preston
Starting school in September?
This event is full
Summer Surprise - All Ages
Tue, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Department
Join us each week for a new fun theme!
This event is full
Summer Surprise - All Ages
Tue, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square
Join us each week for a new fun theme!
This event is full
Pajama Tales - All Ages
Tue, Aug 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Preston
Wear your pajamas and bring a stuffie!
Slime Fission - Ages 6-10
Tue, Aug 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office
Learn about atoms, neutrons, and nuclear fission through the fun medium of slime!
This event is full
Practice Your English
Tue, Aug 09, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Come meet new friends, learn about your community, share about your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Register
Fibreworks 2022
Wed, Aug 10, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
Omar Badrin, Shaya Ishaq, Poline Harbali, Erin James, Don Kwan, Tina Marais Struthers, Andrew McPhail, Phuong Nguyen, Xan Shian, Heather Shilinglaw, Anie Toole, Lan Florence Yee, and Heather Yip.
Reading Rewards, Contests, Missions, and More - Ages 5-18
Wed, Aug 10, All day
Multiple Locations
Use your creativity, explore urban natural areas, and discover new stories all summer long with Idea Exchange!
Library Settlement Worker
Wed, Aug 10, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Queen's Square
Settlement Workers can provide support with citizenship, housing, education, English language assessments, connecting with community resources and much more.
Totstime - Birth – 36 Months
Wed, Aug 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Preston
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
This event is full
Kindergarten Bootcamp - 3-5 years
Wed, Aug 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Department
Starting school in September?
This event is full
ArtLab - All Ages
Wed, Aug 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Imagine, explore and discover!
This event is full
Gardening Buddies - All Ages
Wed, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Preston - Community Garden
Do you like to get dirty?
This event is full
Play Cafe - Kids 6+ with Family
Wed, Aug 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Reserve a table at the Play Café for you and your grownup
Ultimate Makers - Ages 8 - 12
Wed, Aug 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Tweens are invited to check out the latest in innovative maker technology.
This event is full
Stories in Stitch
Wed, Aug 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Join us in the gallery to get inspired by our exhibition Fibreworks 2022 and then make your own beautiful creation.
This event is full
Pajama Tales - All ages
Wed, Aug 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Family storytime is back!
This event is full
Spider-Man Spider-Verse Virtual Trivia Night
Wed, Aug 10, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Virtual
Do you collect Spider-Man stories with the same passion as J. Jonah Jameson? Put your knowledge of your friendly neighbourhood webslinger to the test with Spider-man Spider-verse Virtual Trivia Night!
Fibreworks 2022
Thu, Aug 11, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
Omar Badrin, Shaya Ishaq, Poline Harbali, Erin James, Don Kwan, Tina Marais Struthers, Andrew McPhail, Phuong Nguyen, Xan Shian, Heather Shilinglaw, Anie Toole, Lan Florence Yee, and Heather Yip.
Reading Rewards, Contests, Missions, and More - Ages 5-18
Thu, Aug 11, All day
Multiple Locations
Use your creativity, explore urban natural areas, and discover new stories all summer long with Idea Exchange!
Library Settlement Worker
Thu, Aug 11, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Queen's Square
Settlement Workers can provide support with citizenship, housing, education, English language assessments, connecting with community resources and much more.
Summer Surprise - All Ages
Thu, Aug 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Preston
Join us each week for a new fun theme!
This event is full
Totstime - Birth to 36 months
Thu, Aug 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hespeler - Children's Department
Enjoy this half hour program of story, song and movement.
This event is full
Summer Surprise - All Ages
Thu, Aug 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Fun themes, games, crafts and more!
This event is full
Baby and Me - Birth to 12 months
Thu, Aug 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Come and join us for some circle time fun!
This event is full
CTAL: Indigenous Bodies Then with Dr. Myriam Nafte
Thu, Aug 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
This lecture discusses what happened at the Royal Ontario Museum that led to dramatic changes in both ethics and laws regarding archaeological practices and the rights of the Indigenous dead.
Register
Make and Take - All Ages
Thu, Aug 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Crafts, stories and more!
This event is full
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Thu, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Starting school in September?
This event is full
Summer Reading Club Virtual Reporting - All Ages
Thu, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Earn extra points for Summer Reading Club!
Practice Your English
Thu, Aug 11, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Come meet new friends, learn about your community, share about your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Register
Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group
Thu, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Join us for this caring and supportive group
STEAM Storytime - All Ages
Thu, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Join us each week for stories, songs, and STEAM
This event is full
Stranger Things Virtual Trivia Night
Thu, Aug 11, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Virtual
🎵 "Chrissy wake up, I don't like this...Chrissy wake up! Hey! Hello?" 🎵 Time to wake up and put your knowledge of Hawkins, Eddie, and all things Upside Down to the test with Stranger Things trivia!
Fibreworks 2022
Fri, Aug 12, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
Omar Badrin, Shaya Ishaq, Poline Harbali, Erin James, Don Kwan, Tina Marais Struthers, Andrew McPhail, Phuong Nguyen, Xan Shian, Heather Shilinglaw, Anie Toole, Lan Florence Yee, and Heather Yip.
Reading Rewards, Contests, Missions, and More - Ages 5-18
Fri, Aug 12, All day
Multiple Locations
Use your creativity, explore urban natural areas, and discover new stories all summer long with Idea Exchange!
STEAM Storytime - All Ages
Fri, Aug 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Preston
Come for songs, rhymes, stories, and fun learning activities.
This event is full
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Fri, Aug 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Fun for the whole family!
This event is full
Summer Reading Club Virtual Reporting - All Ages
Fri, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual - Zoom
Earn extra points for Summer Reading Club!
NFB Film Friday - All Ages
Fri, Aug 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Preston
The National Film Board has compiled a list of films suitable for the 2022 TD Summer Reading Club.
Kindergarten Bootcamp - 3-5 years
Fri, Aug 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Get ready to start school
This event is full
Summer at the Market - All Ages
Fri, Aug 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hespeler Market
We’ll learn about nature together, then make a fun craft.
Fibreworks 2022
Sat, Aug 13, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
Omar Badrin, Shaya Ishaq, Poline Harbali, Erin James, Don Kwan, Tina Marais Struthers, Andrew McPhail, Phuong Nguyen, Xan Shian, Heather Shilinglaw, Anie Toole, Lan Florence Yee, and Heather Yip.
Reading Rewards, Contests, Missions, and More - Ages 5-18
Sat, Aug 13, All day
Multiple Locations
Use your creativity, explore urban natural areas, and discover new stories all summer long with Idea Exchange!
STEAM Stay & Play - All Ages
Sat, Aug 13, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Preston
Drop by the children’s area for fun!
Play & Stay - All Ages
Sat, Aug 13, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Department
Do you want to join in on all the fun at Idea Exchange but can’t commit to a specific time?
Stay and Play - All Ages
Sat, Aug 13, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Fun drop-in activity stations
Old Post Office Tours
Sat, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Old Post Office
From laser cutters to multimedia technology, Idea Exchange Old Post Office is Canada’s first all-digital library.
This event is full
Sunday Closures 2022
Sun, Aug 14, All day
Multiple Locations
All Idea Exchange locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 22, 2022 through to and including September 4, 2022.
Reading Rewards, Contests, Missions, and More - Ages 5-18
Sun, Aug 14, All day
Multiple Locations
Use your creativity, explore urban natural areas, and discover new stories all summer long with Idea Exchange!
Fibreworks 2022
Mon, Aug 15, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
Omar Badrin, Shaya Ishaq, Poline Harbali, Erin James, Don Kwan, Tina Marais Struthers, Andrew McPhail, Phuong Nguyen, Xan Shian, Heather Shilinglaw, Anie Toole, Lan Florence Yee, and Heather Yip.
Reading Rewards, Contests, Missions, and More - Ages 5-18
Mon, Aug 15, All day
Multiple Locations
Use your creativity, explore urban natural areas, and discover new stories all summer long with Idea Exchange!
ESQ - Seismic Shake - Grades 4-6
Mon, Aug 15, 9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual
Engineering and earthquakes
Artlab - All Ages
Mon, Aug 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hespeler
Let your creativity flow!
This event is full
Totstime - 0 to 36 months
Mon, Aug 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
This event is full
Babies in the Garden - Birth-12 months
Mon, Aug 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Preston - Community Garden
Relax with your baby in our garden.
This event is full
Make and Take - All Ages
Mon, Aug 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Queen's Square
Explore your creativity!
This event is full
Dungeons and Dragons - Ages 13+
Mon, Aug 15, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Virtual
Are you lacking a little adventure in your life? Have you heard people talking about role-playing games like, 'Dungeons and Dragons', and wondered what it's all about?
Register
Fibreworks 2022
Tue, Aug 16, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
Omar Badrin, Shaya Ishaq, Poline Harbali, Erin James, Don Kwan, Tina Marais Struthers, Andrew McPhail, Phuong Nguyen, Xan Shian, Heather Shilinglaw, Anie Toole, Lan Florence Yee, and Heather Yip.
Reading Rewards, Contests, Missions, and More - Ages 5-18
Tue, Aug 16, All day
Multiple Locations
Use your creativity, explore urban natural areas, and discover new stories all summer long with Idea Exchange!
STEAM Storytime - All Ages
Tue, Aug 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual - Zoom 1
Join us each week for stories, songs, and STEAM activities on Zoom
This event is full
Babytime - 0 to 12 months
Tue, Aug 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square
Cuddle up with your baby for stories and songs!
This event is full
Grooving in the Garden - All Ages
Tue, Aug 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Preston - Community Garden
Have fun dancing, singing and reading stories in the garden.
This event is full
Totstime - Birth to 36 months
Tue, Aug 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
This event is full
Summer Surprise - All ages
Tue, Aug 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Join us each week for a new fun theme!
This event is full
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3-5
Tue, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Preston
Starting school in September?
This event is full
Summer Surprise - All Ages
Tue, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Department
Join us each week for a new fun theme!
This event is full
Summer Surprise - All Ages
Tue, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square
Join us each week for a new fun theme!
This event is full
Pajama Tales - All Ages
Tue, Aug 16, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Preston
Wear your pajamas and bring a stuffie!
This event is full
Practice Your English
Tue, Aug 16, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Come meet new friends, learn about your community, share about your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Register
Fibreworks 2022
Wed, Aug 17, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
Omar Badrin, Shaya Ishaq, Poline Harbali, Erin James, Don Kwan, Tina Marais Struthers, Andrew McPhail, Phuong Nguyen, Xan Shian, Heather Shilinglaw, Anie Toole, Lan Florence Yee, and Heather Yip.
Reading Rewards, Contests, Missions, and More - Ages 5-18
Wed, Aug 17, All day
Multiple Locations
Use your creativity, explore urban natural areas, and discover new stories all summer long with Idea Exchange!
Library Settlement Worker
Wed, Aug 17, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Queen's Square
Settlement Workers can provide support with citizenship, housing, education, English language assessments, connecting with community resources and much more.
Totstime - Birth – 36 Months
Wed, Aug 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Preston
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
This event is full
Kindergarten Bootcamp - 3-5 years
Wed, Aug 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Department
Starting school in September?
This event is full
ArtLab - All Ages
Wed, Aug 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Imagine, explore and discover!
This event is full
Gardening Buddies - All Ages
Wed, Aug 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Preston - Community Garden
Do you like to get dirty?
This event is full
Play Cafe - Kids 6+ with Family
Wed, Aug 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Reserve a table at the Play Café for you and your grownup
Ultimate Makers - Ages 8 - 12
Wed, Aug 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Tweens are invited to check out the latest in innovative maker technology.
This event is full
COVID-19 Vaccine Walk-In Community Clinic
Wed, Aug 17, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Old Post Office
Walk-ins only. No appointments. Don’t miss this opportunity to get vaccinated. Moderna or Pfizer (adults 30+), Pfizer (age 5-29), and fourth doses (18+ who received their last booster 140+ days ago).
Pajama Tales - All ages
Wed, Aug 17, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Family storytime is back!
This event is full
Fibreworks 2022
Thu, Aug 18, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
Omar Badrin, Shaya Ishaq, Poline Harbali, Erin James, Don Kwan, Tina Marais Struthers, Andrew McPhail, Phuong Nguyen, Xan Shian, Heather Shilinglaw, Anie Toole, Lan Florence Yee, and Heather Yip.
Reading Rewards, Contests, Missions, and More - Ages 5-18
Thu, Aug 18, All day
Multiple Locations
Use your creativity, explore urban natural areas, and discover new stories all summer long with Idea Exchange!
Library Settlement Worker
Thu, Aug 18, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Queen's Square
Settlement Workers can provide support with citizenship, housing, education, English language assessments, connecting with community resources and much more.
Summer Surprise - All Ages
Thu, Aug 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Preston
Join us each week for a new fun theme!
This event is full
Totstime - Birth to 36 months
Thu, Aug 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hespeler - Children's Department
Enjoy this half hour program of story, song and movement.
This event is full
Summer Surprise - All Ages
Thu, Aug 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Fun themes, games, crafts and more!
This event is full
Baby and Me - Birth to 12 months
Thu, Aug 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Come and join us for some circle time fun!
This event is full
Make and Take - All Ages
Thu, Aug 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Crafts, stories and more!
This event is full
Gaming: Mario Kart Tournament - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Aug 18, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Call Clemens Mill branch to secure a timeslot and find out if you have what it takes to win!
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Thu, Aug 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Starting school in September?
This event is full
Summer Reading Club Virtual Reporting - All Ages
Thu, Aug 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Earn extra points for Summer Reading Club!
Practice Your English
Thu, Aug 18, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Come meet new friends, learn about your community, share about your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Register
COVID-19 Vaccine Walk-In Community Clinic
Thu, Aug 18, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Hespeler
Walk-ins only. No appointments. Don’t miss this opportunity to get vaccinated. Moderna or Pfizer (adults 30+), Pfizer (age 5-29), and fourth doses (18+ who received their last booster 140+ days ago).
STEAM Storytime - All Ages
Thu, Aug 18, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Join us each week for stories, songs, and STEAM
This event is full
Fibreworks 2022
Fri, Aug 19, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
Omar Badrin, Shaya Ishaq, Poline Harbali, Erin James, Don Kwan, Tina Marais Struthers, Andrew McPhail, Phuong Nguyen, Xan Shian, Heather Shilinglaw, Anie Toole, Lan Florence Yee, and Heather Yip.
Reading Rewards, Contests, Missions, and More - Ages 5-18
Fri, Aug 19, All day
Multiple Locations
Use your creativity, explore urban natural areas, and discover new stories all summer long with Idea Exchange!
STEAM Storytime - All Ages
Fri, Aug 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Preston
Come for songs, rhymes, stories, and fun learning activities.
This event is full
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Fri, Aug 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Fun for the whole family!
This event is full
Summer Reading Club Virtual Reporting - All Ages
Fri, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual - Zoom
Earn extra points for Summer Reading Club!
Kindergarten Bootcamp - 3-5 years
Fri, Aug 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Get ready to start school
This event is full
Summer at the Market - All Ages
Fri, Aug 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hespeler Market
We’ll learn about nature together, then make a fun craft.
Fibreworks 2022
Sat, Aug 20, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
Omar Badrin, Shaya Ishaq, Poline Harbali, Erin James, Don Kwan, Tina Marais Struthers, Andrew McPhail, Phuong Nguyen, Xan Shian, Heather Shilinglaw, Anie Toole, Lan Florence Yee, and Heather Yip.
Reading Rewards, Contests, Missions, and More - Ages 5-18
Sat, Aug 20, All day
Multiple Locations
Use your creativity, explore urban natural areas, and discover new stories all summer long with Idea Exchange!
STEAM Stay & Play - All Ages
Sat, Aug 20, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Preston
Drop by the children’s area for fun!
Play & Stay - All Ages
Sat, Aug 20, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Department
Do you want to join in on all the fun at Idea Exchange but can’t commit to a specific time?
Stay and Play - All Ages
Sat, Aug 20, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Fun drop-in activity stations
Basic Licensing Class with Cambridge Amateur Radio - Ages 13+
Sat, Aug 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Get your basic Amateur Radio license!
Register
Old Post Office Tours
Sat, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Old Post Office
From laser cutters to multimedia technology, Idea Exchange Old Post Office is Canada’s first all-digital library.
Sunday Closures 2022
Sun, Aug 21, All day
Multiple Locations
All Idea Exchange locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 22, 2022 through to and including September 4, 2022.
Reading Rewards, Contests, Missions, and More - Ages 5-18
Sun, Aug 21, All day
Multiple Locations
Use your creativity, explore urban natural areas, and discover new stories all summer long with Idea Exchange!
Fibreworks 2022
Mon, Aug 22, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
Omar Badrin, Shaya Ishaq, Poline Harbali, Erin James, Don Kwan, Tina Marais Struthers, Andrew McPhail, Phuong Nguyen, Xan Shian, Heather Shilinglaw, Anie Toole, Lan Florence Yee, and Heather Yip.
Reading Rewards, Contests, Missions, and More - Ages 5-18
Mon, Aug 22, All day
Multiple Locations
Use your creativity, explore urban natural areas, and discover new stories all summer long with Idea Exchange!
ESQ - To Infinity and Beyond! - Grades 7-9
Mon, Aug 22, 9:00am - 10:00am
Ever wonder what it’s like to be an astronaut?
Fibreworks 2022
Tue, Aug 23, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
Omar Badrin, Shaya Ishaq, Poline Harbali, Erin James, Don Kwan, Tina Marais Struthers, Andrew McPhail, Phuong Nguyen, Xan Shian, Heather Shilinglaw, Anie Toole, Lan Florence Yee, and Heather Yip.
Reading Rewards, Contests, Missions, and More - Ages 5-18
Tue, Aug 23, All day
Multiple Locations
Use your creativity, explore urban natural areas, and discover new stories all summer long with Idea Exchange!
Practice Your English
Tue, Aug 23, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Come meet new friends, learn about your community, share about your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Register
Fibreworks 2022
Wed, Aug 24, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
Omar Badrin, Shaya Ishaq, Poline Harbali, Erin James, Don Kwan, Tina Marais Struthers, Andrew McPhail, Phuong Nguyen, Xan Shian, Heather Shilinglaw, Anie Toole, Lan Florence Yee, and Heather Yip.
Reading Rewards, Contests, Missions, and More - Ages 5-18
Wed, Aug 24, All day
Multiple Locations
Use your creativity, explore urban natural areas, and discover new stories all summer long with Idea Exchange!
Library Settlement Worker
Wed, Aug 24, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Queen's Square
Settlement Workers can provide support with citizenship, housing, education, English language assessments, connecting with community resources and much more.
Play Cafe - Kids 6+ with Family
Wed, Aug 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Reserve a table at the Play Café for you and your grownup
COVID-19 Vaccine Walk-In Community Clinic
Wed, Aug 24, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Old Post Office
Walk-ins only. No appointments. Don’t miss this opportunity to get vaccinated. Moderna or Pfizer (adults 30+), Pfizer (age 5-29), and fourth doses (18+ who received their last booster 140+ days ago).
Cambridge Gaming Community - All Ages
Wed, Aug 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
An all-ages. drop-in event for people that love board games, video gaming and having fun!
Fibreworks 2022
Thu, Aug 25, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
Omar Badrin, Shaya Ishaq, Poline Harbali, Erin James, Don Kwan, Tina Marais Struthers, Andrew McPhail, Phuong Nguyen, Xan Shian, Heather Shilinglaw, Anie Toole, Lan Florence Yee, and Heather Yip.
Reading Rewards, Contests, Missions, and More - Ages 5-18
Thu, Aug 25, All day
Multiple Locations
Use your creativity, explore urban natural areas, and discover new stories all summer long with Idea Exchange!
Library Settlement Worker
Thu, Aug 25, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Queen's Square
Settlement Workers can provide support with citizenship, housing, education, English language assessments, connecting with community resources and much more.
Summer Surprise - All Ages
Thu, Aug 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Fun themes, games, crafts and more!
This event is full
Practice Your English
Thu, Aug 25, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Come meet new friends, learn about your community, share about your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Register
COVID-19 Vaccine Walk-In Community Clinic
Thu, Aug 25, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Hespeler
Walk-ins only. No appointments. Don’t miss this opportunity to get vaccinated. Moderna or Pfizer (adults 30+), Pfizer (age 5-29), and fourth doses (18+ who received their last booster 140+ days ago).
Adventures in Memoir Writing with Larry Brown - 16+
Thu, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler
You've had the experiences, now get them down on paper.
Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group
Thu, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Join us for this caring and supportive group
Fibreworks 2022
Fri, Aug 26, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
Omar Badrin, Shaya Ishaq, Poline Harbali, Erin James, Don Kwan, Tina Marais Struthers, Andrew McPhail, Phuong Nguyen, Xan Shian, Heather Shilinglaw, Anie Toole, Lan Florence Yee, and Heather Yip.
Reading Rewards, Contests, Missions, and More - Ages 5-18
Fri, Aug 26, All day
Multiple Locations
Use your creativity, explore urban natural areas, and discover new stories all summer long with Idea Exchange!
Summer at the Market - All Ages
Fri, Aug 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hespeler Market
We’ll learn about nature together, then make a fun craft.
Fibreworks 2022
Sat, Aug 27, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
Omar Badrin, Shaya Ishaq, Poline Harbali, Erin James, Don Kwan, Tina Marais Struthers, Andrew McPhail, Phuong Nguyen, Xan Shian, Heather Shilinglaw, Anie Toole, Lan Florence Yee, and Heather Yip.
Reading Rewards, Contests, Missions, and More - Ages 5-18
Sat, Aug 27, All day
Multiple Locations
Use your creativity, explore urban natural areas, and discover new stories all summer long with Idea Exchange!
Basic Licensing Class with Cambridge Amateur Radio - Ages 13+
Sat, Aug 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Get your basic Amateur Radio license!
Register
Old Post Office Tours
Sat, Aug 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Old Post Office
From laser cutters to multimedia technology, Idea Exchange Old Post Office is Canada’s first all-digital library.
Sunday Closures 2022
Sun, Aug 28, All day
Multiple Locations
All Idea Exchange locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 22, 2022 through to and including September 4, 2022.
Reading Rewards, Contests, Missions, and More - Ages 5-18
Sun, Aug 28, All day
Multiple Locations
Use your creativity, explore urban natural areas, and discover new stories all summer long with Idea Exchange!
Fibreworks 2022
Mon, Aug 29, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
Omar Badrin, Shaya Ishaq, Poline Harbali, Erin James, Don Kwan, Tina Marais Struthers, Andrew McPhail, Phuong Nguyen, Xan Shian, Heather Shilinglaw, Anie Toole, Lan Florence Yee, and Heather Yip.
Reading Rewards, Contests, Missions, and More - Ages 5-18
Mon, Aug 29, All day
Multiple Locations
Use your creativity, explore urban natural areas, and discover new stories all summer long with Idea Exchange!
Fibreworks 2022
Tue, Aug 30, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
Omar Badrin, Shaya Ishaq, Poline Harbali, Erin James, Don Kwan, Tina Marais Struthers, Andrew McPhail, Phuong Nguyen, Xan Shian, Heather Shilinglaw, Anie Toole, Lan Florence Yee, and Heather Yip.
Reading Rewards, Contests, Missions, and More - Ages 5-18
Tue, Aug 30, All day
Multiple Locations
Use your creativity, explore urban natural areas, and discover new stories all summer long with Idea Exchange!
Fibreworks 2022
Wed, Aug 31, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
Omar Badrin, Shaya Ishaq, Poline Harbali, Erin James, Don Kwan, Tina Marais Struthers, Andrew McPhail, Phuong Nguyen, Xan Shian, Heather Shilinglaw, Anie Toole, Lan Florence Yee, and Heather Yip.
Reading Rewards, Contests, Missions, and More - Ages 5-18
Wed, Aug 31, All day
Multiple Locations
Use your creativity, explore urban natural areas, and discover new stories all summer long with Idea Exchange!
Fibreworks 2022
Thu, Sep 01, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
Omar Badrin, Shaya Ishaq, Poline Harbali, Erin James, Don Kwan, Tina Marais Struthers, Andrew McPhail, Phuong Nguyen, Xan Shian, Heather Shilinglaw, Anie Toole, Lan Florence Yee, and Heather Yip.
Reading Rewards, Contests, Missions, and More - Ages 5-18
Thu, Sep 01, All day
Multiple Locations
Use your creativity, explore urban natural areas, and discover new stories all summer long with Idea Exchange!
Fibreworks 2022
Fri, Sep 02, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
Omar Badrin, Shaya Ishaq, Poline Harbali, Erin James, Don Kwan, Tina Marais Struthers, Andrew McPhail, Phuong Nguyen, Xan Shian, Heather Shilinglaw, Anie Toole, Lan Florence Yee, and Heather Yip.
Reading Rewards, Contests, Missions, and More - Ages 5-18
Fri, Sep 02, All day
Multiple Locations
Use your creativity, explore urban natural areas, and discover new stories all summer long with Idea Exchange!
Fibreworks 2022
Sat, Sep 03, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
Omar Badrin, Shaya Ishaq, Poline Harbali, Erin James, Don Kwan, Tina Marais Struthers, Andrew McPhail, Phuong Nguyen, Xan Shian, Heather Shilinglaw, Anie Toole, Lan Florence Yee, and Heather Yip.
Reading Rewards, Contests, Missions, and More - Ages 5-18
Sat, Sep 03, All day
Multiple Locations
Use your creativity, explore urban natural areas, and discover new stories all summer long with Idea Exchange!
Basic Licensing Class with Cambridge Amateur Radio - Ages 13+
Sat, Sep 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Get your basic Amateur Radio license!
Register
Sunday Closures 2022
Sun, Sep 04, All day
Multiple Locations
All Idea Exchange locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 22, 2022 through to and including September 4, 2022.
Reading Rewards, Contests, Missions, and More - Ages 5-18
Sun, Sep 04, All day
Multiple Locations
Use your creativity, explore urban natural areas, and discover new stories all summer long with Idea Exchange!
Reading Rewards, Contests, Missions, and More - Ages 5-18
Mon, Sep 05, All day
Multiple Locations
Use your creativity, explore urban natural areas, and discover new stories all summer long with Idea Exchange!
Labour Day Closure
Mon, Sep 05, All day
All Locations
All Idea Exchange locations will be closed Monday, September 5 for Labour Day.
Fibreworks 2022
Tue, Sep 06, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
Omar Badrin, Shaya Ishaq, Poline Harbali, Erin James, Don Kwan, Tina Marais Struthers, Andrew McPhail, Phuong Nguyen, Xan Shian, Heather Shilinglaw, Anie Toole, Lan Florence Yee, and Heather Yip.
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