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Conquer the Blank Page with Larry Brown

16+
2022-06-25 13:00:00 2022-06-25 15:00:00 America/New_York Conquer the Blank Page with Larry Brown The blank page stares at you, waiting, as you search for that...something to launch, or to continue, your story. Hespeler - Lounge

Saturday, June 25
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-06-25 13:00:00 2022-06-25 15:00:00 America/New_York Conquer the Blank Page with Larry Brown The blank page stares at you, waiting, as you search for that...something to launch, or to continue, your story. Hespeler - Lounge

Hespeler

Lounge

The blank page stares at you, waiting, as you search for that...something to launch, or to continue, your story.

This workshop will help you come up with pages of the elusive something. You will create characters and experiment with dialogue. Scenes will be explored from different points of view. By the end of the workshop you will have stockpiled the raw material for many stories. Suitable for new and experienced writers. Hosted by author and writing instructor Larry Brown.

Cost: Free

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs + Workshops |

TAGS: | #authors |

Hespeler
Phone: 519-658-4412
Hours
We're closed Tuesday July 01 due to Canada Day Closure
We're closed Sunday July 06 due to Summer Sunday Closure
Mon, Jun 30 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Jul 01 Closed
(Canada Day Closure)
Wed, Jul 02 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Jul 03 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Jul 04 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jul 05 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jul 06 Closed
(Summer Sunday Closure)
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The Hespeler location is a public library that has a comfortable reading area with fireplace and open children’s area.

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Upcoming events

What We Hold - Meera Margaret Singh
Thu, Jul 03, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 21, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Jul 03, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Community Desk: Region of Waterloo’s Waste Management - Waste Collection Cart Display
Thu, Jul 03, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Get ready to roll your garbage and organics to the curb in carts starting in March 2026!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Jul 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
STEAM Storytime - All Ages
Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Get ready for kindergarten!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Jul 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
Thu, Jul 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Craft Club - Ages 5 - 12
Thu, Jul 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Get crafty with us this summer!
Art Vibe - Ages 7 - 12
Thu, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Let your creativity run wild!
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy.
Introduction to Cricut Maker - Ages 13+
Thu, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn the basics of our Cricut Maker.
Storytime - All Ages
Thu, Jul 03, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends and stay and play.
What We Hold - Meera Margaret Singh
Fri, Jul 04, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
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Community Desk: Region of Waterloo’s Waste Management - Waste Collection Cart Display
Fri, Jul 04, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Get ready to roll your garbage and organics to the curb in carts starting in March 2026!
Make and Take - All Ages
Fri, Jul 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
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Fri, Jul 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
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Fri, Jul 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Fri, Jul 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Fri, Jul 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
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Sat, Jul 05, All day
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Saturday Stay and Play - All Ages
Sat, Jul 05, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Multiple Locations
Come and stay and play!
Bird Feet - Expressive Sculpture
Sat, Jul 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Create a quirky key chain using birds as inspiration.
Introduction to Laser Cutting
Sat, Jul 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Interested in using the laser cutter at the Old Post Office but have no idea where to start?
This event is full
Sunday Summer Closure
Sun, Jul 06, All day
Multiple Locations
All our locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 18, 2025 through to and including August 31, 2025.
What We Hold - Meera Margaret Singh
Mon, Jul 07, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
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Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Mon, Jul 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Community Desk: Region of Waterloo's Waste Management - Waste Collection Cart Display
Mon, Jul 07, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Preston - Community Desk, PR
Get ready to roll your garbage and organics to the curb in carts starting in March 2026!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Mon, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Babies in the Garden - Birth - 12 Months
Mon, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Mon, Jul 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
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Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
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Hespeler - Children's Program Room
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Connections 50+ Preston - Yahtzee Tournament
Mon, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Preston - Gallery
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Ultimate Gaming Showdown - Ages 7 - 12
Mon, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Drop in for some casual, tournament-style gaming.
Make and Take - All Ages
Mon, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Paper, scissors, glitter, GO!
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Mon, Jul 07, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
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Knit 'n' Chat Meet-up
Mon, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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What We Hold - Meera Margaret Singh
Tue, Jul 08, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
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Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Jul 08, 9:30am - 5:30pm
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Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Community Desk: Region of Waterloo's Waste Management - Waste Collection Cart Display
Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 3:00pm
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Music n' Motion - All Ages
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
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Messy STEAM - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Bubbleology Show
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Mesmerizing bubble tricks!
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Engineering Science Quest - Ages 8 - 12
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
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Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
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Employment Skill Building - Job Search Preparation and Goal Setting
Tue, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Practice Your English
Tue, Jul 08, 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.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Tue, Jul 08, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
What We Hold - Meera Margaret Singh
Wed, Jul 09, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 21, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Cambridge Public Library at the Preston Towne Market - All Ages
Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Sensory Tales - Ages 2 - 8
Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
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Community Desk: Region of Waterloo's Waste Management - Waste Collection Cart Display
Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Preston - Community Desk, PR
Get ready to roll your garbage and organics to the curb in carts starting in March 2026!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
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Preston - Children's Department
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Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's play!
Life in a Dreamhouse - Ages 5 - 10
Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
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Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Teen Drop-In - Ages 14 - 18
Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Chat with friends, use technology or take part in some arts and crafts or gaming fun.
Crochet and Craft Club - Ages 10 - 14
Wed, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Grab your yarn, bring your imagination, and get crafting!
Dig It! - Ages 5 - 10
Wed, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Be an archeologist for a day!
SPECTRUM Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group
Wed, Jul 09, 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, Jul 09, 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, Jul 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.
What We Hold - Meera Margaret Singh
Thu, Jul 10, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
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Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Jul 10, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Community Desk: Region of Waterloo's Waste Management - Waste Collection Cart Display
Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Preston - Community Desk, PR
Get ready to roll your garbage and organics to the curb in carts starting in March 2026!
Community Desk: Region of Waterloo's Waste Management - Waste Collection Cart Display
Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Old Post Office
Get ready to roll your garbage and organics to the curb in carts starting in March 2026!
STEAM Storytime - All Ages
Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Gallery
Get ready for kindergarten!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Craft Club - Ages 5 - 12
Thu, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Get crafty with us this summer!
Art Vibe - Ages 7 - 12
Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Let your creativity run wild!
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy.
Practice Your English - Online
Thu, Jul 10, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
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Learn to Crochet: Granny Squares
Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
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This event is full
Queer Craft Circle - Felt Rainbow with woolwaterneedle
Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
2SLGBTQIA+-identifying individuals are invited to explore a different creative project each month in a fun and safe space.
Storytime - All Ages
Thu, Jul 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends and stay and play.
What We Hold - Meera Margaret Singh
Fri, Jul 11, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 21, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Make and Take - All Ages
Fri, Jul 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Paper, scissors, glitter, GO!
Community Desk: Region of Waterloo's Waste Management - Waste Collection Cart Display
Fri, Jul 11, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Preston - Community Desk, PR
Get ready to roll your garbage and organics to the curb in carts starting in March 2026!
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
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Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Gallery
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Tween Makers: Cricut - Ages 8 - 12
Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
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This event is full
Connections 50+ - Dried Flower Coaster
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Queen's Square - Studio
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Fri, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
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Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
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Market Playtime - All Ages
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Hespeler - Children's Program Room
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Clemens Mill
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Queen's Square - Gallery
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Saturday Stay and Play - All Ages
Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 4:00pm
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This event is full
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Sunday Summer Closure
Sun, Jul 13, All day
Multiple Locations
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What We Hold - Meera Margaret Singh
Mon, Jul 14, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 21, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Mon, Jul 14, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
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Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
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Mon, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Babies in the Garden - Birth - 12 Months
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Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's play!
Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
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Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Ultimate Gaming Showdown - Ages 7 - 12
Mon, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Drop in for some casual, tournament-style gaming.
Make and Take - All Ages
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Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Paper, scissors, glitter, GO!
Take It Outside! - Ages 4 - 10
Mon, Jul 14, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Preston - Community Garden
Where can you play big, get loud, and have tons of messy fun? Outside of course!
NFB Movie Screening - Wilfred Buck
Mon, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:40pm
Preston - Gallery
View an award-winning cinematic feature film presented by the NFB.
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-up
Mon, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
What We Hold - Meera Margaret Singh
Tue, Jul 15, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 21, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Tue, Jul 15, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Jul 15, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A high-energy dance party where we will move our bodies and create musical-themed crafts.
Art Through the Ages - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Gallery
Recreate historical art with your own twist!
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Messy STEAM - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Explore the messy side of STEAM.
Beautiful Blue Bookmarks - Ages 8 - 12
Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
In this two-week program, you will create a one-of-a-kind bookmark using SunPrint paper.
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy.
Game Stop - Ages 6 - 12
Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kick-it old school with some classic games.
The 4 pm Project - Ages 6 - 12
Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston - Gallery
Come explore and create with crafts, games, and hands-on fun!
30-Minute Physics - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Introduce kids to the basic concepts of physics with fast and fun interactive experiments.
Lantern Building Workshop for the Preston Lantern Project - Welcome Preston Arts Collective
Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 8:15pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Contribute to a fast-growing community art exhibition.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Jul 15, 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, Jul 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.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Tue, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
What We Hold - Meera Margaret Singh
Wed, Jul 16, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 21, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Wed, Jul 16, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
Cambridge Public Library at the Preston Towne Market - All Ages
Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Park
Play outside at the Preston Towne Market.
Sensory Tales - Ages 2 - 8
Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
All the senses are celebrated in this inclusive experience.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's play!
Life in a Dreamhouse - Ages 5 - 10
Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Welcome to the magical world of Barbie.
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Teen Drop-In - Ages 14 - 18
Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Chat with friends, use technology or take part in some arts and crafts or gaming fun.
Crochet and Craft Club - Ages 10 - 14
Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Grab your yarn, bring your imagination, and get crafting!
Dig It! - Ages 5 - 10
Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Be an archeologist for a day!
Old Post Office Still Life Drawing - Ages 13+
Wed, Jul 16, 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.
Warhammer Mini Painting for Teens - Ages 13 - 18
Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Enter the world of Warhammer with an introduction to miniature painting.
Practice Your English - Family Edition
Wed, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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.
What We Hold - Meera Margaret Singh
Thu, Jul 17, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 21, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Thu, Jul 17, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Jul 17, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
STEAM Storytime - All Ages
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Gallery
Get ready for kindergarten!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Bubbleology Show
Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Mesmerizing bubble tricks!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Craft Club - Ages 5 - 12
Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Get crafty with us this summer!
Art Vibe - Ages 7 - 12
Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Let your creativity run wild!
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy.
Practice Your English - Online
Thu, Jul 17, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Storytime - All Ages
Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends and stay and play.
What We Hold - Meera Margaret Singh
Fri, Jul 18, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 21, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Fri, Jul 18, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
Make and Take - All Ages
Fri, Jul 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Paper, scissors, glitter, GO!
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Gallery
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Tween Makers: 3D Printers - Ages 8 - 12
Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn about 3D printing and using Tinkercad for 3D design.
This event is full
NFB Summer Reading Club Movie Screening - All Ages
Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
The National Film Board (NFB) has compiled several short films inspired by the 2025 TD Summer Reading Club theme, Around the World.
Boredom Busters - Ages 7 - 12
Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Jump-start the weekend with fun-packed Fridays!
Market Playtime - All Ages
Fri, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Outside adventures on market afternoons.
What We Hold - Meera Margaret Singh
Sat, Jul 19, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 21, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, Jul 19, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
Saturday Stay and Play - All Ages
Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Multiple Locations
Come and stay and play!
Introduction to 3D Printing - Ages 13+
Sat, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Explore the different 3D printers available in the Makerspace.
This event is full
Stories and Songs - All Ages
Sat, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Department
Celebrate creativity and the power of belonging with this fun and interactive journey through art, music, movement, and storytelling.
Batch Scan Your Photos - Ages 13+
Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Learn to scan your old photographs in seconds.
Sun Printing - with Jackie Partridge
Sat, Jul 19, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Experiment and create your own cyanotype prints.
This event is full
Practice Your English
Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Sunday Summer Closure
Sun, Jul 20, All day
Multiple Locations
All our locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 18, 2025 through to and including August 31, 2025.
What We Hold - Meera Margaret Singh
Mon, Jul 21, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 21, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Mon, Jul 21, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Community Desk: Region of Waterloo’s Waste Management - Waste Collection Cart Display
Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 3:30pm
Clemens Mill - Community Desk, CM
Get ready to roll your garbage and organics to the curb in carts starting in March 2026!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Mon, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Babies in the Garden - Birth - 12 Months
Mon, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Community Garden
Relax with your baby in our garden.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Jul 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's play!
Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
Mon, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Ultimate Gaming Showdown - Ages 7 - 12
Mon, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Drop in for some casual, tournament-style gaming.
Make and Take - All Ages
Mon, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Paper, scissors, glitter, GO!
Take It Outside! - Ages 4 - 10
Mon, Jul 21, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Preston - Community Garden
Where can you play big, get loud, and have tons of messy fun? Outside of course!
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-up
Mon, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Art + Wellness
Mon, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Enjoy a creative evening in the Gallery Studio with a focus on improving mental health.
What We Hold - Meera Margaret Singh
Tue, Jul 22, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 21, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Tue, Jul 22, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Jul 22, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Community Desk: Region of Waterloo’s Waste Management - Waste Collection Cart Display
Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 3:30pm
Clemens Mill - Community Desk, CM
Get ready to roll your garbage and organics to the curb in carts starting in March 2026!
Music n' Motion - All Ages
Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A high-energy dance party where we will move our bodies and create musical-themed crafts.
Art Through the Ages - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Gallery
Recreate historical art with your own twist!
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Messy STEAM - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Explore the messy side of STEAM.
Beautiful Blue Bookmarks - Ages 8 - 12
Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
In this two-week program, you will create a one-of-a-kind bookmark using SunPrint paper.
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy.
Game Stop - Ages 6 - 12
Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kick-it old school with some classic games.
The 4 pm Project - Ages 6 - 12
Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston - Gallery
Come explore and create with crafts, games, and hands-on fun!
30-Minute Physics - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Introduce kids to the basic concepts of physics with fast and fun interactive experiments.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Jul 22, 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 - Resumes and Cover Letters
Tue, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
No nonsense information on what resumes and cover letters are for, what they need, and how to get started writing them. If you have one already, please bring it to edit in session.
Practice Your English
Tue, Jul 22, 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.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Tue, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
What We Hold - Meera Margaret Singh
Wed, Jul 23, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 21, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Wed, Jul 23, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
Cambridge Public Library at the Preston Towne Market - All Ages
Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Park
Play outside at the Preston Towne Market.
Sensory Tales - Ages 2 - 8
Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
All the senses are celebrated in this inclusive experience.
Community Desk: Region of Waterloo’s Waste Management - Waste Collection Cart Display
Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 3:30pm
Clemens Mill - Community Desk, CM
Get ready to roll your garbage and organics to the curb in carts starting in March 2026!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's play!
Rumple and Friends - All Ages
Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Preston - Gallery
Experience the power of drama and laughter with Rumple and Friends.
Life in a Dreamhouse - Ages 5 - 10
Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Welcome to the magical world of Barbie.
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Teen Drop-In - Ages 14 - 18
Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Chat with friends, use technology or take part in some arts and crafts or gaming fun.
Crochet and Craft Club - Ages 10 - 14
Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Grab your yarn, bring your imagination, and get crafting!
Dig It! - Ages 5 - 10
Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Be an archeologist for a day!
SPECTRUM Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group
Wed, Jul 23, 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, Jul 23, 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, Jul 23, 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.
What We Hold - Meera Margaret Singh
Thu, Jul 24, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 21, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Thu, Jul 24, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Jul 24, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Community Desk: Region of Waterloo’s Waste Management - Waste Collection Cart Display
Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 3:30pm
Clemens Mill - Community Desk, CM
Get ready to roll your garbage and organics to the curb in carts starting in March 2026!
STEAM Storytime - All Ages
Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Gallery
Get ready for kindergarten!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Craft Club - Ages 5 - 12
Thu, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Get crafty with us this summer!
Art Vibe - Ages 7 - 12
Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Let your creativity run wild!
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy.
Practice Your English - Online
Thu, Jul 24, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Learn to Solder - Ages 16+
Thu, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Learn the basics of soldering and electronics.
Bad Craft Night - Garden Snakes
Thu, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Create a beautifully bad artwork, all fun and no pressure!
Storytime - All Ages
Thu, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends and stay and play.
What We Hold - Meera Margaret Singh
Fri, Jul 25, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 21, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Fri, Jul 25, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
Make and Take - All Ages
Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Paper, scissors, glitter, GO!
Community Desk: Region of Waterloo’s Waste Management - Waste Collection Cart Display
Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 3:30pm
Clemens Mill - Community Desk, CM
Get ready to roll your garbage and organics to the curb in carts starting in March 2026!
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Gallery
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Tween Makers: Laser Cutters - Ages 8 - 12
Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn about our laser cutters and the amazing things you can make with them!
This event is full
Boredom Busters - Ages 7 - 12
Fri, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Jump-start the weekend with fun-packed Fridays!
NFB Summer Reading Club Movie Screening - All Ages
Fri, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
The National Film Board (NFB) has compiled several short films inspired by the 2025 TD Summer Reading Club theme, Around the World.
Market Playtime - All Ages
Fri, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Outside adventures on market afternoons.
What We Hold - Meera Margaret Singh
Sat, Jul 26, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 21, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, Jul 26, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
Saturday Stay and Play - All Ages
Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Multiple Locations
Come and stay and play!
Introduction to Large Format Printing - Ages 13+
Sat, Jul 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Makerspace
Calling all photographers and designers.
Dungeons & Dragons - Ages 16+
Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston - Gallery
Navigate through uncharted territories alongside other courageous adventurers. However, proceed with caution—this game is not for the faint of heart.
This event is full
Practice Your English
Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Sunday Summer Closure
Sun, Jul 27, All day
Multiple Locations
All our locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 18, 2025 through to and including August 31, 2025.
What We Hold - Meera Margaret Singh
Mon, Jul 28, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 21, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Mon, Jul 28, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
Dragonfly Summer - Grand River Community Play Project
Mon, Jul 28, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Multiple Locations
It's a Dragonfly Summer! Stop by and make a dragonfly to wear.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Community Desk: Region of Waterloo’s Waste Management - Waste Collection Cart Display
Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 3:30pm
Hespeler - Community Desk, HE
Get ready to roll your garbage and organics to the curb in carts starting in March 2026!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Babies in the Garden - Birth - 12 Months
Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Community Garden
Relax with your baby in our garden.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Jul 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's play!
Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
Mon, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Ultimate Gaming Showdown - Ages 7 - 12
Mon, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Drop in for some casual, tournament-style gaming.
Make and Take - All Ages
Mon, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Paper, scissors, glitter, GO!
Take It Outside! - Ages 4 - 10
Mon, Jul 28, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Preston - Community Garden
Where can you play big, get loud, and have tons of messy fun? Outside of course!
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-up
Mon, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
What We Hold - Meera Margaret Singh
Tue, Jul 29, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 21, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Tue, Jul 29, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
Dragonfly Summer - Grand River Community Play Project
Tue, Jul 29, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Multiple Locations
It's a Dragonfly Summer! Stop by and make a dragonfly to wear.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Jul 29, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Community Desk: Region of Waterloo’s Waste Management - Waste Collection Cart Display
Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 3:30pm
Hespeler - Community Desk, HE
Get ready to roll your garbage and organics to the curb in carts starting in March 2026!
Music n' Motion - All Ages
Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A high-energy dance party where we will move our bodies and create musical-themed crafts.
Art Through the Ages - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Gallery
Recreate historical art with your own twist!
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Messy STEAM - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Explore the messy side of STEAM.
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy.
Game Stop - Ages 6 - 12
Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kick-it old school with some classic games.
Messy Labs - All Ages
Tue, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Explore different science activities like bubbles, rainbows, exploding bottles, and more.
The 4 pm Project - Ages 6 - 12
Tue, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston - Gallery
Come explore and create with crafts, games, and hands-on fun!
30-Minute Physics - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Introduce kids to the basic concepts of physics with fast and fun interactive experiments.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 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.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Tue, Jul 29, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
What We Hold - Meera Margaret Singh
Wed, Jul 30, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 21, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Wed, Jul 30, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
Dragonfly Summer - Grand River Community Play Project
Wed, Jul 30, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Multiple Locations
It's a Dragonfly Summer! Stop by and make a dragonfly to wear.
Cambridge Public Library at the Preston Towne Market - All Ages
Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Park
Play outside at the Preston Towne Market.
Sensory Tales - Ages 2 - 8
Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
All the senses are celebrated in this inclusive experience.
Community Desk: Region of Waterloo’s Waste Management - Waste Collection Cart Display
Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 3:30pm
Hespeler - Community Desk, HE
Get ready to roll your garbage and organics to the curb in carts starting in March 2026!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's play!
Life in a Dreamhouse - Ages 5 - 10
Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Welcome to the magical world of Barbie.
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Teen Drop-In - Ages 14 - 18
Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Chat with friends, use technology or take part in some arts and crafts or gaming fun.
Crochet and Craft Club - Ages 10 - 14
Wed, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Grab your yarn, bring your imagination, and get crafting!
Dig It! - Ages 5 - 10
Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Be an archeologist for a day!
Practice Your English - Family Edition
Wed, Jul 30, 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, Jul 30, 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.
What We Hold - Meera Margaret Singh
Thu, Jul 31, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 21, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Thu, Jul 31, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
Dragonfly Summer - Grand River Community Play Project
Thu, Jul 31, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Multiple Locations
It's a Dragonfly Summer! Stop by and make a dragonfly to wear.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Jul 31, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Community Desk: Region of Waterloo’s Waste Management - Waste Collection Cart Display
Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 3:30pm
Hespeler - Community Desk, HE
Get ready to roll your garbage and organics to the curb in carts starting in March 2026!
STEAM Storytime - All Ages
Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Gallery
Get ready for kindergarten!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Jul 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
Thu, Jul 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Craft Club - Ages 5 - 12
Thu, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Get crafty with us this summer!
Art Vibe - Ages 7 - 12
Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Let your creativity run wild!
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy.
Practice Your English - Online
Thu, Jul 31, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Open Mic
Thu, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Come together for open mic night in the Creative Studios.
Storytime - All Ages
Thu, Jul 31, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends and stay and play.
What We Hold - Meera Margaret Singh
Fri, Aug 01, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 21, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Fri, Aug 01, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
Dragonfly Summer - Grand River Community Play Project
Fri, Aug 01, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Multiple Locations
It's a Dragonfly Summer! Stop by and make a dragonfly to wear.
Make and Take - All Ages
Fri, Aug 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Paper, scissors, glitter, GO!
Community Desk: Region of Waterloo’s Waste Management - Waste Collection Cart Display
Fri, Aug 01, 10:00am - 3:30pm
Hespeler - Community Desk, HE
Get ready to roll your garbage and organics to the curb in carts starting in March 2026!
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Gallery
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
NFB Summer Reading Club Movie Screening - All Ages
Fri, Aug 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
The National Film Board (NFB) has compiled several short films inspired by the 2025 TD Summer Reading Club theme, Around the World.
Boredom Busters - Ages 7 - 12
Fri, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Jump-start the weekend with fun-packed Fridays!
Market Playtime - All Ages
Fri, Aug 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Outside adventures on market afternoons.
What We Hold - Meera Margaret Singh
Sat, Aug 02, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 21, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, Aug 02, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
Dragonfly Summer - Grand River Community Play Project
Sat, Aug 02, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Multiple Locations
It's a Dragonfly Summer! Stop by and make a dragonfly to wear.
Saturday Stay and Play - All Ages
Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Multiple Locations
Come and stay and play!
Practice Your English
Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
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