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Conquer the Blank Page with Larry Brown

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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
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Wed, Jan 07 10:00AM to 8:30PM
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Fri, Jan 09 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jan 10 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jan 11 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Fri, Jan 09, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Fri, Jan 09, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Fri, Jan 09, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Cancelled
Community Desk: Region of Waterloo’s Waste Management - Waste Collection Cart Display
Fri, Jan 09, All day
Clemens Mill
Get ready to roll your garbage and organics to the curb in carts starting in March.
Old Post Office Book Club - Ages 18+
Fri, Jan 09, 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.
Connections 50+ Queen's Square - Art for Wellness with Karen Campbell
Fri, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Studio
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Registration is now closed
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, Jan 10, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, Jan 10, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Sat, Jan 10, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Second Saturday - Stop Worrying
Sat, Jan 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Reclaiming Materials: Tips and Tricks - Alisa McRonald
Sat, Jan 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Preston - Gallery
Join Alisa in the Preston Gallery and learn how to reclaim everyday materials to use in your creative projects.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sun, Jan 11, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sun, Jan 11, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Sun, Jan 11, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Mon, Jan 12, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Mon, Jan 12, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Mon, Jan 12, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Community Desk: Region of Waterloo’s Waste Management QS - Waste Collection Cart Display
Mon, Jan 12, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
Get ready to roll your garbage and organics to the curb in carts starting in March!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Mon, Jan 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Community Desk: Kinbridge - Newcomer Outreach Program
Mon, Jan 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you a newcomer trying to get ready for the Canadian workforce, or to connect with your local community and learn about the programs and services available to you? Kinbridge is here to help.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Jan 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Dough Rae Me - All Ages
Mon, Jan 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Learn how to make different sensory doughs using everyday ingredients. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Belonging Artist in Residence: Open Studio Hours - Alisa McRonald
Mon, Jan 12, 10:30am - 3:30pm
Preston - Gallery
Each week from January 5 - March 13, Alisa will be in the studio on select days. Drop by to say hello and see what she is working on.
Connections 50+ Preston - Preston History Talk
Mon, Jan 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Enjoy a virtual history tour from the comfort of the library.
Art + Wellness: Teen Edition - Ages 13 - 18
Mon, Jan 12, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
De-stress with relaxing arts and crafts.
Make, Do, and Mend - Ages 7 - 13
Mon, Jan 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Unleash your creativity and turn fabric into fun one-of-a-kind creations.
This event is full
French Film Screening: Jeanne du Barry
Mon, Jan 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Experience an award-winning French-language feature film.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Tue, Jan 13, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Tue, Jan 13, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Tue, Jan 13, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Community Desk: Region of Waterloo’s Waste Management QS - Waste Collection Cart Display
Tue, Jan 13, All day
Queen's Square
Get ready to roll your garbage and organics to the curb in carts starting in March!
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Jan 13, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
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Shake, Rattle, and Read - Ages 10 - 24 Months
Tue, Jan 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Jan 13, 10:00am - 10:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Storytime - All Ages
Tue, Jan 13, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Celebrate reading with fun stories and activities.
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Jan 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Baby and Me - Birth - 12 Months
Tue, Jan 13, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Reading Buddies - Ages 7 - 10
Tue, Jan 13, 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.
This event is full
The Yuck Lab - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Explore the fascinating science behind all things gross, goopy, and gag-worthy.
Recycle It - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Discover the art of upcycling while turning trash into treasure.
Dungeons & Dragons: Tween Adventurers - Ages 10 – 13
Tue, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Embark on a four-week Dungeons & Dragons campaign designed for new players.
This event is full
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Jan 13, 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.
Practice Your English
Tue, Jan 13, 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.
Build It! - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Jan 13, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Calling all builders and designers!
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Wed, Jan 14, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Wed, Jan 14, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Wed, Jan 14, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Community Desk: Region of Waterloo’s Waste Management QS - Waste Collection Cart Display
Wed, Jan 14, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
Get ready to roll your garbage and organics to the curb in carts starting in March!
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Wed, Jan 14, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Wed, Jan 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Baby and Me - Birth - 12 Months
Wed, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Music 'n' Motion - All Ages
Wed, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A high-energy dance party where we will move our bodies and create musical-themed crafts.
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Jan 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Wed, Jan 14, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Homeschool Makers - Ages 5 - 10
Wed, Jan 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
An interactive opportunity to explore a wide range of maker equipment. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Cancelled
Teen Drop-In - Ages 13 - 18
Wed, Jan 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hespeler
Chat with friends, use technology, take part in some arts and crafts or have fun gaming.
Afternoon Craft Club - Ages 5 - 12
Wed, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Enjoy games, activities, crafts, and yummy snacks.
Film Screening: David Lynch: The Art Life - Ages 13+
Wed, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
A series of arts and culture-based films on the video wall.
Practice Your English
Wed, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Fibre Arts Meet-Up
Wed, Jan 14, 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.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Thu, Jan 15, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Thu, Jan 15, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Thu, Jan 15, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Community Desk: Region of Waterloo’s Waste Management QS - Waste Collection Cart Display
Thu, Jan 15, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
Get ready to roll your garbage and organics to the curb in carts starting in March!
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Jan 15, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Sensory Tales - Ages 2 - 8
Thu, Jan 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
All the senses are celebrated in this inclusive sensory experience. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Baby and Me - Birth - 12 Months
Thu, Jan 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Thu, Jan 15, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some late-morning fun. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Practice Your English
Thu, Jan 15, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
The Amazing Science Adventure - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
A fun-filled, hands-on science exploration!
This event is full
Introduction to Audio and Audio Recording - Ages 16+
Thu, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Learn the basics of audio and audio recording.
Reading Buddies - Ages 7 - 10
Thu, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Jan 15, 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.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Fri, Jan 16, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Fri, Jan 16, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Fri, Jan 16, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Community Desk: Region of Waterloo’s Waste Management QS - Waste Collection Cart Display
Fri, Jan 16, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
Get ready to roll your garbage and organics to the curb in carts starting in March!
Community Desk: Child Mental Health Lab - Maplewood Center, University of Guelph
Fri, Jan 16, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Learn more about the research being done into children's mental health - and how your family can participate.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Fri, Jan 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
PD Day Stay and Play - All Ages
Fri, Jan 16, 10:00am - 4:00pm
All Locations
Come and stay and play!
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Fri, Jan 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Community Desk: Connect My Health - Empower Your Health Journey
Fri, Jan 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Community Desk, CM
Learn more about how you can use ConnectMyHealth to view your health records and truly empower your health journey.
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Fri, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Shake, Rattle, and Read - Ages 10 - 24 Months
Fri, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Connections 50+ Queen's Square - Still Life Drawing
Fri, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Studio
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Baby and Me - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Jan 16, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Art Cart - Winter Magic - All Ages
Fri, Jan 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Board Game Club
Fri, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
A shout out to all you board game families. Drop in for an afternoon of board game fun.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, Jan 17, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, Jan 17, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Sat, Jan 17, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Community Desk: Region of Waterloo’s Waste Management QS - Waste Collection Cart Display
Sat, Jan 17, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
Get ready to roll your garbage and organics to the curb in carts starting in March!
Practice Your English
Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 11:15am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sun, Jan 18, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sun, Jan 18, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Sun, Jan 18, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Community Desk: Region of Waterloo’s Waste Management QS - Waste Collection Cart Display
Sun, Jan 18, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
Get ready to roll your garbage and organics to the curb in carts starting in March!
Sunday Storytime - All Ages
Sun, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A cozy half-hour filled with enchanting tales and imaginative adventures.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Mon, Jan 19, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Mon, Jan 19, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Mon, Jan 19, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Community Desk: Region of Waterloo’s Waste Management QS - Waste Collection Cart Display
Mon, Jan 19, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
Get ready to roll your garbage and organics to the curb in carts starting in March!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Mon, Jan 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Community Desk: Kinbridge - Newcomer Outreach Program
Mon, Jan 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you a newcomer trying to get ready for the Canadian workforce, or to connect with your local community and learn about the programs and services available to you? Kinbridge is here to help.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Jan 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Dough Rae Me - All Ages
Mon, Jan 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Learn how to make different sensory doughs using everyday ingredients. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Belonging Artist in Residence: Open Studio Hours - Alisa McRonald
Mon, Jan 19, 10:30am - 3:30pm
Preston - Gallery
Each week from January 5 - March 13, Alisa will be in the studio on select days. Drop by to say hello and see what she is working on.
Exam Cram - For High School Students
Mon, Jan 19, 3:00pm - 8:00pm
All Locations
Refuel and refocus with study space and snacks.
Make, Do, and Mend - Ages 7 - 13
Mon, Jan 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Unleash your creativity and turn fabric into fun one-of-a-kind creations.
This event is full
Author Evening with Paul Langan
Mon, Jan 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Preston - Fireside Area
Local author Paul Langan discusses his most recent publication, Forgotten History and Stories of the Railway - Galt, Preston, Hespeler & Area.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Tue, Jan 20, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Tue, Jan 20, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Tue, Jan 20, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Community Desk: Region of Waterloo’s Waste Management QS - Waste Collection Cart Display
Tue, Jan 20, All day
Queen's Square
Get ready to roll your garbage and organics to the curb in carts starting in March!
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Jan 20, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Shake, Rattle, and Read - Ages 10 - 24 Months
Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 10:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Storytime - All Ages
Tue, Jan 20, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Celebrate reading with fun stories and activities.
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Jan 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Baby and Me - Birth - 12 Months
Tue, Jan 20, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Exam Cram - For High School Students
Tue, Jan 20, 3:00pm - 8:00pm
All Locations
Refuel and refocus with study space and snacks.
Reading Buddies - Ages 7 - 10
Tue, Jan 20, 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.
This event is full
The Yuck Lab - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Explore the fascinating science behind all things gross, goopy, and gag-worthy.
Recycle It - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Discover the art of upcycling while turning trash into treasure.
Dungeons & Dragons: Tween Adventurers - Ages 10 – 13
Tue, Jan 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Embark on a four-week Dungeons & Dragons campaign designed for new players.
This event is full
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Jan 20, 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.
Practice Your English
Tue, Jan 20, 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.
Build It! - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Jan 20, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Calling all builders and designers!
UnBook Club - Ages 19+
Tue, Jan 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bombay Sizzler
With no set book to read, this club is about great conversation and good fun!
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Wed, Jan 21, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Wed, Jan 21, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Wed, Jan 21, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Community Desk: Region of Waterloo’s Waste Management QS - Waste Collection Cart Display
Wed, Jan 21, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
Get ready to roll your garbage and organics to the curb in carts starting in March!
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Wed, Jan 21, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Wed, Jan 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Baby and Me - Birth - 12 Months
Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Music 'n' Motion - All Ages
Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A high-energy dance party where we will move our bodies and create musical-themed crafts.
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Wed, Jan 21, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Homeschool Makers - Ages 5 - 10
Wed, Jan 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
An interactive opportunity to explore a wide range of maker equipment. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Cancelled
Teen Drop-In - Ages 13 - 18
Wed, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hespeler
Chat with friends, use technology, take part in some arts and crafts or have fun gaming.
Exam Cram - For High School Students
Wed, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 8:00pm
All Locations
Refuel and refocus with study space and snacks.
Afternoon Craft Club - Ages 5 - 12
Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Enjoy games, activities, crafts, and yummy snacks.
Focus on Leadership - Empowering Women to Lead with Purpose
Wed, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Empowering women to become tomorrow’s leaders by building skills in board governance, networking, and community-driven decision making for lasting impact.
Practice Your English
Wed, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
SPECTRUM Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group
Wed, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.
Fibre Arts Meet-Up
Wed, Jan 21, 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.
Trauma Informed Care Circle - TEAO Canada - Wounds to Wings
Wed, Jan 21, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Rebuilding connections through collective care: TEAO, Canada's trauma-informed circles, blend somatic practices, psycho-education, and breathwork for healing.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Thu, Jan 22, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Thu, Jan 22, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Thu, Jan 22, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Community Desk: Region of Waterloo’s Waste Management QS - Waste Collection Cart Display
Thu, Jan 22, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
Get ready to roll your garbage and organics to the curb in carts starting in March!
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Jan 22, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Sensory Tales - Ages 2 - 8
Thu, Jan 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
All the senses are celebrated in this inclusive sensory experience. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Baby and Me - Birth - 12 Months
Thu, Jan 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Thu, Jan 22, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some late-morning fun. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Exam Cram - For High School Students
Thu, Jan 22, 3:00pm - 8:00pm
All Locations
Refuel and refocus with study space and snacks.
Practice Your English
Thu, Jan 22, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
The Amazing Science Adventure - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office, Riverview Room
A fun-filled, hands-on science exploration!
This event is full
Bad Sculpture Night
Thu, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Create a beautifully bad artwork, all fun and no pressure!
This event is full
Reading Buddies - Ages 7 - 10
Thu, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Jan 22, 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, Jan 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
A space for 2SLGBTQIA+ readers to share book recommendations.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Fri, Jan 23, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Fri, Jan 23, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Fri, Jan 23, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Community Desk: Region of Waterloo’s Waste Management QS - Waste Collection Cart Display
Fri, Jan 23, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
Get ready to roll your garbage and organics to the curb in carts starting in March!
Connections 50+ Presents Cambridge Third Age Learning - There is no Such Thing as a Dead Heat
Fri, Jan 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Explore why we are no closer to eradicating the dead heat then we were in the 1880's.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Fri, Jan 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Fri, Jan 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Preston Book Club - Ages 18+
Fri, Jan 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Preston - Fireside Area
Love to discuss the nuances of a great book?
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Fri, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Shake, Rattle, and Read - Ages 10 - 24 Months
Fri, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Baby and Me - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Jan 23, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Exam Cram - For High School Students
Fri, Jan 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
All Locations
Refuel and refocus with study space and snacks.
Board Game Club
Fri, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
A shout out to all you board game families. Drop in for an afternoon of board game fun.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, Jan 24, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, Jan 24, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Sat, Jan 24, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Sat, Jan 24, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Practice Your English
Sat, Jan 24, 10:00am - 11:15am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Family Literacy Day - All Ages
Sat, Jan 24, 10:00am - 4:00pm
All Locations
A day filled with scavenger hunts, games, and plenty of foodie fun!
Introduction to Sewing
Sat, Jan 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Makerspace
Learn basic sewing terminology as well as how to set up a sewing machine for your next project.
This event is full
Opening Reception: Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Sat, Jan 24, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Queen's Square - Gallery ,Lobby
Join us for the opening reception of Cal Lane: Industrial Intimacies
Exam Cram - For High School Students
Sat, Jan 24, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
All Locations
Refuel and refocus with study space and snacks.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sun, Jan 25, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sun, Jan 25, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Sun, Jan 25, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Sun, Jan 25, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Exam Cram - For High School Students
Sun, Jan 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
All Locations
Refuel and refocus with study space and snacks.
Sunday Storytime - All Ages
Sun, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A cozy half-hour filled with enchanting tales and imaginative adventures.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Mon, Jan 26, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Mon, Jan 26, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Mon, Jan 26, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Mon, Jan 26, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Mon, Jan 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Community Desk: Kinbridge - Newcomer Outreach Program
Mon, Jan 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you a newcomer trying to get ready for the Canadian workforce, or to connect with your local community and learn about the programs and services available to you? Kinbridge is here to help.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Jan 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Dough Rae Me - All Ages
Mon, Jan 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Learn how to make different sensory doughs using everyday ingredients. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Belonging Artist in Residence: Open Studio Hours - Alisa McRonald
Mon, Jan 26, 10:30am - 3:30pm
Preston - Gallery
Each week from January 5 - March 13, Alisa will be in the studio on select days. Drop by to say hello and see what she is working on.
Exam Cram - For High School Students
Mon, Jan 26, 1:00pm - 8:00pm
All Locations
Refuel and refocus with study space and snacks.
Teen Mario Kart Tournament - Ages 13 - 18
Mon, Jan 26, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Start your engines!
Make, Do, and Mend - Ages 7 - 13
Mon, Jan 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Unleash your creativity and turn fabric into fun one-of-a-kind creations.
This event is full
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Tue, Jan 27, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Tue, Jan 27, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Tue, Jan 27, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Tue, Jan 27, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Jan 27, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Shake, Rattle, and Read - Ages 10 - 24 Months
Tue, Jan 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Jan 27, 10:00am - 10:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Early Years and Child Care Navigator Information Table - All Ages
Tue, Jan 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Find information about a variety of early learning and child care programs in Waterloo Region.
Storytime - All Ages
Tue, Jan 27, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Celebrate reading with fun stories and activities.
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Jan 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Exam Cram - For High School Students
Tue, Jan 27, 1:00pm - 8:00pm
All Locations
Refuel and refocus with study space and snacks.
Baby and Me - Birth - 12 Months
Tue, Jan 27, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Reading Buddies - Ages 7 - 10
Tue, Jan 27, 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.
This event is full
The Yuck Lab - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Explore the fascinating science behind all things gross, goopy, and gag-worthy.
Recycle It - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Discover the art of upcycling while turning trash into treasure.
Engineering Science Quest - Ages 8 - 12
Tue, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Our friends from the University of Waterloo bring science and Engineering to the Old Post Office.
This event is full
Art + Wellness - with Alexandra Burke
Tue, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square
Enjoy a creative evening in the Gallery Studio with a focus on improving mental health.
Dungeons & Dragons: Tween Adventurers - Ages 10 – 13
Tue, Jan 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Embark on a four-week Dungeons & Dragons campaign designed for new players.
This event is full
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Jan 27, 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.
Practice Your English
Tue, Jan 27, 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.
Build It! - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Jan 27, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Calling all builders and designers!
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Wed, Jan 28, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Wed, Jan 28, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Wed, Jan 28, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Wed, Jan 28, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Wed, Jan 28, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Wed, Jan 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Baby and Me - Birth - 12 Months
Wed, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Music 'n' Motion - All Ages
Wed, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A high-energy dance party where we will move our bodies and create musical-themed crafts.
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Jan 28, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Warhammer Mini Painting for Teens - Ages 13 - 18
Wed, Jan 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Enter the world of Warhammer with an introduction to miniature painting.
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Wed, Jan 28, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Exam Cram - For High School Students
Wed, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 8:00pm
All Locations
Refuel and refocus with study space and snacks.
Homeschool Makers - Ages 5 - 10
Wed, Jan 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
An interactive opportunity to explore a wide range of maker equipment. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Connections 50+ Hespeler - Coping with Hearing Loss – the Invisible Disability
Wed, Jan 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Repeating, miscommunication, misunderstanding are barriers to effective communication and time management.
Cancelled
Teen Drop-In - Ages 13 - 18
Wed, Jan 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hespeler
Chat with friends, use technology, take part in some arts and crafts or have fun gaming.
Afternoon Craft Club - Ages 5 - 12
Wed, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Enjoy games, activities, crafts, and yummy snacks.
Focus on Leadership - Empowering Women to Lead with Purpose
Wed, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Empowering women to become tomorrow’s leaders by building skills in board governance, networking, and community-driven decision making for lasting impact.
Practice Your English
Wed, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Fibre Arts Meet-Up
Wed, Jan 28, 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.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Thu, Jan 29, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Thu, Jan 29, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Thu, Jan 29, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Thu, Jan 29, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Jan 29, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Sensory Tales - Ages 2 - 8
Thu, Jan 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
All the senses are celebrated in this inclusive sensory experience. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Baby and Me - Birth - 12 Months
Thu, Jan 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Thu, Jan 29, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some late-morning fun. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Practice Your English
Thu, Jan 29, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
The Amazing Science Adventure - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
A fun-filled, hands-on science exploration!
This event is full
Open Mic - Ages 13+
Thu, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Come together for open mic night in the Creative Studios.
DIY Seasonal Door Sign
Thu, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
A fun evening of crafting and connecting.
This event is full
Queer Craft Circle - with Alyssa Pisciotto
Thu, Jan 29, 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.
Reading Buddies - Ages 7 - 10
Thu, Jan 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Jan 29, 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.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Fri, Jan 30, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Fri, Jan 30, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Fri, Jan 30, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Fri, Jan 30, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Fri, Jan 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Fri, Jan 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Fri, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Shake, Rattle, and Read - Ages 10 - 24 Months
Fri, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Connections 50+ Queen's Square - Well-being with Wellness Practitioner Jodie
Fri, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Gallery
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Baby and Me - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Jan 30, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Board Game Club
Fri, Jan 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
A shout out to all you board game families. Drop in for an afternoon of board game fun.
Teen Nerf Night - Ages 13 - 18
Fri, Jan 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill
Make your evening epic with Nerf blasters and friends. Complete a registration for each teen attending the program.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, Jan 31, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, Jan 31, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Sat, Jan 31, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Sat, Jan 31, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Practice Your English
Sat, Jan 31, 10:00am - 11:15am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Introduction to Large Format Printing - Ages 13+
Sat, Jan 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Makerspace
Calling all photographers and designers.
Dungeons & Dragons - Ages 16+
Sat, Jan 31, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Fight through unexplored lands with a group of brave adventurers just like yourself. But beware, for this game is not for the faint of heart.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sun, Feb 01, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sun, Feb 01, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Sun, Feb 01, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Sun, Feb 01, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Sunday Storytime - All Ages
Sun, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A cozy half-hour filled with enchanting tales and imaginative adventures.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Mon, Feb 02, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Mon, Feb 02, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Mon, Feb 02, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Mon, Feb 02, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Mon, Feb 02, 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
Mon, Feb 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Dough Rae Me - All Ages
Mon, Feb 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Learn how to make different sensory doughs using everyday ingredients. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
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Belonging Artist in Residence: Open Studio Hours - Alisa McRonald
Mon, Feb 02, 10:30am - 3:30pm
Preston - Gallery
Each week from January 5 - March 13, Alisa will be in the studio on select days. Drop by to say hello and see what she is working on.
Make, Do, and Mend - Ages 7 - 13
Mon, Feb 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Unleash your creativity and turn fabric into fun one-of-a-kind creations.
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Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Tue, Feb 03, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Tue, Feb 03, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Tue, Feb 03, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Tue, Feb 03, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Feb 03, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Shake, Rattle, and Read - Ages 10 - 24 Months
Tue, Feb 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
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Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Feb 03, 10:00am - 10:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
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Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Storytime - All Ages
Tue, Feb 03, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Celebrate reading with fun stories and activities.
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Feb 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Baby and Me - Birth - 12 Months
Tue, Feb 03, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
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Reading Buddies - Ages 7 - 10
Tue, Feb 03, 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.
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The Yuck Lab - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Explore the fascinating science behind all things gross, goopy, and gag-worthy.
Punch Needle: Colour, Shape and Loop - Alisa McRonald
Tue, Feb 03, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Preston - Gallery
Join Alisa in the Preston Gallery and try your hand at punch needle.
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Recycle It - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Discover the art of upcycling while turning trash into treasure.
Dungeons & Dragons: Tween Adventurers - Ages 10 – 13
Tue, Feb 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Embark on a four-week Dungeons & Dragons campaign designed for new players.
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Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Feb 03, 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.
Practice Your English
Tue, Feb 03, 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.
Build It! - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Feb 03, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Calling all builders and designers!
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Wed, Feb 04, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Wed, Feb 04, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Wed, Feb 04, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Wed, Feb 04, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Wed, Feb 04, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Wed, Feb 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
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Baby and Me - Birth - 12 Months
Wed, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
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Music 'n' Motion - All Ages
Wed, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A high-energy dance party where we will move our bodies and create musical-themed crafts.
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Feb 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Wed, Feb 04, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
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Homeschool Makers - Ages 5 - 10
Wed, Feb 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
An interactive opportunity to explore a wide range of maker equipment. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
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Cancelled
Teen Drop-In - Ages 13 - 18
Wed, Feb 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hespeler
Chat with friends, use technology, take part in some arts and crafts or have fun gaming.
Afternoon Craft Club - Ages 5 - 12
Wed, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Enjoy games, activities, crafts, and yummy snacks.
Focus on Leadership - Empowering Women to Lead with Purpose
Wed, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Empowering women to become tomorrow’s leaders by building skills in board governance, networking, and community-driven decision making for lasting impact.
Film Screening: Through A Lens Darkly - Ages 13+
Wed, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
A series of arts and culture-based films on the video wall.
Practice Your English
Wed, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
SPECTRUM Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group
Wed, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.
Fibre Arts Meet-Up
Wed, Feb 04, 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.
Trauma Informed Care Circle - TEAO Canada - Wounds to Wings
Wed, Feb 04, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Rebuilding connections through collective care: TEAO, Canada's trauma-informed circles, blend somatic practices, psycho-education, and breathwork for healing.
Queen's Square Book Club
Wed, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Magazine Lounge
Get together for great discussions about amazing books.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Thu, Feb 05, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Thu, Feb 05, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Thu, Feb 05, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Thu, Feb 05, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Feb 05, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Sensory Tales - Ages 2 - 8
Thu, Feb 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
All the senses are celebrated in this inclusive sensory experience. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
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Baby and Me - Birth - 12 Months
Thu, Feb 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Thu, Feb 05, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some late-morning fun. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
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Introduction to Sublimation - Ages 13+
Thu, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn how to create projects using sublimation.
Practice Your English
Thu, Feb 05, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
The Amazing Science Adventure - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
A fun-filled, hands-on science exploration!
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Reading Buddies - Ages 7 - 10
Thu, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Circuits for Kids - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Explore the world of electrical components and circuits.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Feb 05, 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.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Fri, Feb 06, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Fri, Feb 06, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Fri, Feb 06, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Fri, Feb 06, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Fri, Feb 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Fri, Feb 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Fri, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Shake, Rattle, and Read - Ages 10 - 24 Months
Fri, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Connections 50+ Queen's Square - Greeting Card Making
Fri, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Studio
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Baby and Me - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Feb 06, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Board Game Club
Fri, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
A shout out to all you board game families. Drop in for an afternoon of board game fun.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, Feb 07, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, Feb 07, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Sat, Feb 07, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Sat, Feb 07, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Practice Your English
Sat, Feb 07, 10:00am - 11:15am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Valentine's Day Felted Cards - with woolwaterneedle
Sat, Feb 07, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Drop in to create a one-of-a-kind Valentine
Rescheduled
Introduction to Laser Cutting
Sat, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
New date Saturday, February 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office
Learn the steps to starting a project using the laser cutter in the Makerspace.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sun, Feb 08, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sun, Feb 08, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Sun, Feb 08, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Sun, Feb 08, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Sunday Storytime - All Ages
Sun, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A cozy half-hour filled with enchanting tales and imaginative adventures.
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