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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
Mon, Sep 08 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Sep 09 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Sep 10 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Sep 11 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Sep 12 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Sep 13 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Sep 14 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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The Hespeler location is a public library that has a comfortable reading area with fireplace and open children’s area.

Be inspired at Idea Exchange in Cambridge!  Connect with the public libraries and public art galleries of Cambridge. Idea Exchange supports and inspires our community with an environment of discovery for people of all ages.

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Mon, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 10:45am
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Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
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The Imagination Station - All Ages
Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Sock Puppet Theatre - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Tue, Sep 16, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
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Tue, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Bring your tot for some late-morning fun. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
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Wed, Sep 17, 4:45pm - 6:45pm
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Still Life Drawing - Ages 13+
Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
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Wed, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Wed, Sep 17, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
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Thu, Sep 18, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
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Lantern Building Workshop for the Preston Lantern Project - Preston Arts Collective
Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 8:15pm
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Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Thu, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get creative!
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Queer Book Society
Thu, Sep 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Share book recommendations with other 2SLGBTQIA+ readers.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Fri, Sep 19, All day
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Fri, Sep 19, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
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Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Fri, Sep 19, All day
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September 13 - December 7, 2025
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
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
Sensory Break - All Ages
Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Sensory play your way!
This event is full
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Fri, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - 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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Fri, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Studio
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Art Lab - All Ages
Fri, Sep 19, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Imagine, explore, and discover! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Opening Reception: Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Fri, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Preston - Gallery
Join us for the opening reception of Sumâq / Sumac / سماق
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, Sep 20, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
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You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, Sep 20, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Sat, Sep 20, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
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Sat, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Makerspace
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This event is full
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Sat, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
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Dungeons & Dragons - Ages 16+
Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
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This event is full
Board Game Café - Ages 16+
Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Hespeler - Second Floor
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Sun, Sep 21, All day
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Sunday Storytime - All Ages
Sun, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
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Mon, Sep 22, All day
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Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
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Mon, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - 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
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Mon, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Beginner Sewing: Sew a Tote Bag - Ages 16+
Mon, Sep 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Old Post Office - Makerspace
Learn the basics of sewing while creating an attractive tote bag.
Register
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Mon, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-Up
Mon, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
SLR-Style Photography for Beginners
Mon, Sep 22, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Learn the basics of good photography!
Registration is now closed
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Tue, Sep 23, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
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You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Tue, Sep 23, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
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Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Tue, Sep 23, All day
Preston - Gallery
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Tue, Sep 23, 9:30am - 5:30pm
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Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 10:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
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Preston - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
The Imagination Station - All Ages
Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let your imagination run wild!
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Sep 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Retro Gaming - Ages 13+
Tue, Sep 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Clemens Mill - Learning Commons
Gaming fun with a retro twist!
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Mario Kart Tournament - Ages 13 - 18
Tue, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Start your engines!
The 4 pm Project - Ages 6 - 10
Tue, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Come and explore, create, and share with crafts, robotics, comics, and more. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Community Desk: Region of Waterloo - Learn about Light Rail Transit
Tue, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Drop in to our public information session to stay informed, share your thoughts, and discover how you can get involved.
Galt Chess Club
Tue, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Audiobook Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Engineering Science Quest - Ages 8 - 12
Tue, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Our friends from the University of Waterloo bring science to the Old Post Office.
This event is full
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Magazine Lounge
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Practice Your English
Tue, Sep 23, 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.
Teen Crochet Circle - Ages 13 - 18
Tue, Sep 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Hang out and crochet with other teens. Bring your own project—no instruction provided.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Wed, Sep 24, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Wed, Sep 24, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Wed, Sep 24, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Sensory Tales - Ages 2 - 8
Wed, Sep 24, 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
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - 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
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Sep 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's play!
Homeschool Makers - Ages 6 - 12
Wed, Sep 24, 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 - Rainbow Community Talk with Baz Kanold
Wed, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
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Teen Drop-In - Ages 13 - 18
Wed, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Chat with friends, use technology, take part in some arts and crafts or have fun gaming.
Afterschool Sensory Break - All Ages
Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Drop in for a calming session of sensory exploration.
SPECTRUM Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group
Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.
Film Screening: Art Spiegelman: Disaster is My Muse - Ages 13+
Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
A series of arts and culture-based films on the video wall.
Teen Makers to Market - Ages 13 - 18
Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn to turn your passion into profit.
This event is full
Practice Your English
Wed, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 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, Sep 25, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Thu, Sep 25, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Thu, Sep 25, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Discover-ology - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
From archaeology to zoology, explore a new field of study each week through hands-on activity stations.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Thu, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Practice Your English
Thu, Sep 25, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Art Explorers - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Create, explore, and have fun with art from around the world. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Open Mic
Thu, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Come together for open mic night in the Creative Studios.
Bloxels Builders - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Learn to build a video game using Bloxels in this five-week series. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Bad Paint Night - Translucent Painting
Thu, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queens Square - Studio
Create a beautifully bad artwork, all fun and no pressure!
This event is full
Birds of Southern Ontario - Their status, threats, and what we can do to help them
Thu, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Magazine Lounge
Learn about common birds found in Waterloo region throughout the year, hear their sounds, and identify ways you can help address widespread declines in bird populations across North America.
Draw, Paint, Create - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get creative!
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Fri, Sep 26, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Fri, Sep 26, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Fri, Sep 26, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Connections 50+ Presents Cambridge Third Age Learning - Wildlife of Waterloo Region with Paul Gains
Fri, Sep 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Explore fascinating wildlife around our region and the idea 'we are nature'.
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Fri, Sep 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
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
Sensory Break - All Ages
Fri, Sep 26, 10:00am - 10:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Sensory play your way!
This event is full
Preston Book Club - Ages 18+
Fri, Sep 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Preston - Fireside Area
Meet with fellow readers to discuss the nuances of a great book.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Fri, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Art Lab - All Ages
Fri, Sep 26, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Imagine, explore, and discover! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, Sep 27, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, Sep 27, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Sat, Sep 27, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Introduction to Cricut Maker - Ages 13+
Sat, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn the basics of the Cricut Maker.
Journaling Joy
Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Magazine Lounge
Upcycle old books and magazines into something new for your journal.
Harvest Day
Sat, Sep 27, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Preston - Main Floor
Celebrate fall and the harvest season!
Miniature Painting - Flora
Sat, Sep 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Learn miniature painting techniques from artist Sumaira Tazeen Shiekh.
This event is full
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sun, Sep 28, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sun, Sep 28, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Sun, Sep 28, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Sunday Storytime - All Ages
Sun, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A cozy half hour of tales and imagination.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Mon, Sep 29, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Mon, Sep 29, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Mon, Sep 29, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Mon, Sep 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Mon, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - 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
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Mon, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Mon, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-Up
Mon, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Songwriting for Adults
Mon, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
A night of songwriting with local musician and music instructor, Eric Bolton. No experience necessary.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Tue, Sep 30, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Tue, Sep 30, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Tue, Sep 30, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Sep 30, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 10:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Tue, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
The Imagination Station - All Ages
Tue, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let your imagination run wild!
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Sep 30, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
The 4 pm Project - Ages 6 - 10
Tue, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Come and explore, create, and share with crafts, robotics, comics, and more. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Magic: The Gathering - Ages 14+
Tue, Sep 30, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Enter a world of spell slinging and fantasy through the Magic: The Gathering card game.
Galt Chess Club
Tue, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Audiobook Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Paws for Reading - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Join a class of therapy dogs at for the ultimate reading practice program.
Learn to Crochet: Granny Squares
Tue, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Learn basic crochet stitches while making a simple granny square.
Basic Licensing Class with Cambridge Amateur Radio - Ages 13+
Tue, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Get your basic Amateur Radio license in this eight-week program.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Magazine Lounge
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Practice Your English
Tue, Sep 30, 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.
Teen Crochet Circle - Ages 13 - 18
Tue, Sep 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Hang out and crochet with other teens. Bring your own project—no instruction provided.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Wed, Oct 01, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Wed, Oct 01, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Wed, Oct 01, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Sensory Tales - Ages 2 - 8
Wed, Oct 01, 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
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - 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
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Oct 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's play!
Homeschool Makers - Ages 6 - 12
Wed, Oct 01, 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
Teen Drop-In - Ages 13 - 18
Wed, Oct 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Chat with friends, use technology, take part in some arts and crafts or have fun gaming.
Afterschool Sensory Break - All Ages
Wed, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Drop in for a calming session of sensory exploration.
SPECTRUM Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group
Wed, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.
Teen Makers to Market - Ages 13 - 18
Wed, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn to turn your passion into profit.
This event is full
Practice Your English
Wed, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Magazine Lounge
Get together for great discussions about amazing books.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Thu, Oct 02, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Thu, Oct 02, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Thu, Oct 02, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Oct 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Discover-ology - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
From archaeology to zoology, explore a new field of study each week through hands-on activity stations.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Thu, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Introduction to Sewing
Thu, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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
Practice Your English
Thu, Oct 02, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Art Explorers - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Create, explore, and have fun with art from around the world. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Bloxels Builders - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Learn to build a video game using Bloxels in this five-week series. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Learn to Solder - Ages 16+
Thu, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Learn the basics of soldering and electronics.
Cactus Rock Painting
Thu, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Create a fun conversation piece for your space.
Draw, Paint, Create - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Oct 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get creative!
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Oct 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Fri, Oct 03, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Fri, Oct 03, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Fri, Oct 03, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Fri, Oct 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some late-morning fun. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Sensory Break - All Ages
Fri, Oct 03, 10:00am - 10:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Sensory play your way!
This event is full
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Connections 50+ Queen's Square - Exhibition Preview
Fri, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Studio
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Fri, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Art Lab - All Ages
Fri, Oct 03, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Imagine, explore, and discover! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, Oct 04, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, Oct 04, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Sat, Oct 04, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Sat, Oct 04, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Introduction to Laser Cutting
Sat, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn the steps to starting a project using the laser cutter in the Makerspace.
Opening Reception: Paralèlles
Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Queen's Square - Gallery
Join us for the opening reception of Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces.
Member Appreciation Day - Your Library. Your Story.
Sat, Oct 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
All Locations
Visit your favourite Cambridge Public Library location as we celebrate our members with treats and more.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sun, Oct 05, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sun, Oct 05, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Sun, Oct 05, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Sun, Oct 05, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Sunday Storytime - All Ages
Sun, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A cozy half hour of tales and imagination.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Mon, Oct 06, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Mon, Oct 06, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Mon, Oct 06, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Mon, Oct 06, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Mon, Oct 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Mon, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - 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
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Mon, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Mon, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-Up
Mon, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
NFB Movie Screening - A Mother Apart
Mon, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
View an award-winning cinematic feature film presented by the NFB.
SLR-Style Photography for Beginners
Mon, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Learn the basics of good photography!
Registration is now closed
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Tue, Oct 07, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Tue, Oct 07, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Tue, Oct 07, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Tue, Oct 07, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Oct 07, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Oct 07, 10:00am - 10:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Oct 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Tue, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
The Imagination Station - All Ages
Tue, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let your imagination run wild!
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
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Teen Drop-In: Fall Fun - Ages 13 - 18
Tue, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Capture the spirit of fall with fun take-home crafts.
The 4 pm Project - Ages 6 - 10
Tue, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Come and explore, create, and share with crafts, robotics, comics, and more. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
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Galt Chess Club
Tue, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Audiobook Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
NFB Movie Screening - Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance
Tue, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
View an award-winning cinematic feature film presented by the National Film Board of Canada.
Fairy-Lit Bottles: Cozy Autumn Glow
Tue, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Capture the vibrant colours of autumn on a painted glass bottle.
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Basic Licensing Class with Cambridge Amateur Radio - Ages 13+
Tue, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Get your basic Amateur Radio license in this eight-week program.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Magazine Lounge
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
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Practice Your English
Tue, Oct 07, 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.
Teen Crochet Circle - Ages 13 - 18
Tue, Oct 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Hang out and crochet with other teens. Bring your own project—no instruction provided.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Wed, Oct 08, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Wed, Oct 08, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Wed, Oct 08, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Wed, Oct 08, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Sensory Tales - Ages 2 - 8
Wed, Oct 08, 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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Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Wed, Oct 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - 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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Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
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Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Oct 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's play!
Homeschool Makers - Ages 6 - 12
Wed, Oct 08, 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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Teen Drop-In - Ages 13 - 18
Wed, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Chat with friends, use technology, take part in some arts and crafts or have fun gaming.
Afterschool Sensory Break - All Ages
Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Drop in for a calming session of sensory exploration.
Still Life Drawing - Ages 13+
Wed, Oct 08, 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.
Teen Makers to Market - Ages 13 - 18
Wed, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn to turn your passion into profit.
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Practice Your English
Wed, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 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, Oct 09, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Thu, Oct 09, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Thu, Oct 09, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Thu, Oct 09, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Oct 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Thu, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Discover-ology - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
From archaeology to zoology, explore a new field of study each week through hands-on activity stations.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Thu, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
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Practice Your English
Thu, Oct 09, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Art Explorers - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Create, explore, and have fun with art from around the world. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
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Bloxels Builders - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Learn to build a video game using Bloxels in this five-week series. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
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Author Evening with Bonnie Sitter - Memories of Ontario Farmettes
Thu, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Preston - Fireside Area
Onion Skins and Peach Fuzz, a glimpse into the stories of young women who volunteered on Canadian farms during the Second World War.
Queer Craft Circle
Thu, Oct 09, 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.
Silent Book Club
Thu, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Read your book silently alongside other silent readers.
Draw, Paint, Create - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get creative!
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Fri, Oct 10, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Fri, Oct 10, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Fri, Oct 10, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Fri, Oct 10, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Old Post Office Book Club - Ages 18+
Fri, Oct 10, 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.
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Fri, Oct 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
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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PD Day Stay and Play - All Ages
Fri, Oct 10, 10:00am - 4:00pm
All Locations
Come and stay and play!
Sensory Break - All Ages
Fri, Oct 10, 10:00am - 10:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Sensory play your way!
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Connections 50+ Makerspace Visit
Fri, Oct 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Old Post Office - Makerspace
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
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Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Fri, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Art Lab - All Ages
Fri, Oct 10, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Imagine, explore, and discover! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
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Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, Oct 11, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, Oct 11, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Sat, Oct 11, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Sat, Oct 11, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Thanksgiving Closure
Sun, Oct 12, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed Sunday, October 12 and Monday, October 13 for Thanksgiving.
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Sun, Oct 12, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Thanksgiving Closure
Mon, Oct 13, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed Sunday, October 12 and Monday, October 13 for Thanksgiving.
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Mon, Oct 13, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
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