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STEAM Storytime

All Ages
2022-08-09 10:00:00 2022-08-09 10:30:00 America/New_York STEAM Storytime Join us each week for stories, songs, and STEAM activities on Zoom Virtual - Zoom 1

Tuesday, August 09
10:00am - 10:30am

Add to Calendar 2022-08-09 10:00:00 2022-08-09 10:30:00 America/New_York STEAM Storytime Join us each week for stories, songs, and STEAM activities on Zoom Virtual - Zoom 1

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Join us each week for stories, songs, and STEAM activities on Zoom

Each week activities and stories will be based on the concepts of STEAM : science, technology, engineering, art, or math.

Each participant will need a kit. Kits can be picked up starting June 27 at the Hespeler location.

Cost: Free

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs + Workshops |

TAGS: | #schoolaged | #preschool |

Virtual
Phone: 519-621-0460
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Tue, Apr 21 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Apr 22 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Apr 23 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Apr 24 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Apr 25 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Apr 26 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
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Queen's Square - Children's Department
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Preston - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
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Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
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Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
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Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, May 05, 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
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Tue, May 05, 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
STEAM for Tots - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, May 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stories and fun learning activities that inspire curious little minds.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Tue, May 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, May 05, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Tue, May 05, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some early afternoon fun. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, May 05, 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
Sock Puppet Theatre - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Learn some basics of how to sew as you create your own sock puppet!
Galt Chess Club
Tue, May 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Audiobook Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Youth Hub - Gaming, music making, and more... - with Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. Ages 12 - 17
Tue, May 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Play video games, dabble with the instruments in the music hub, and explore the Creative Studios.
Dungeons & Dragons: Teen Adventures - Ages 14 - 18
Tue, May 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Embark on an eight-week Dungeons & Dragons campaign designed for new players.
This event is full
Practice Your English
Tue, May 05, 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.
Pyjama Tales - All Ages
Tue, May 05, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Wear your pyjamas and bring a stuffie to this evening storytime for families.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Wed, May 06, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Wed, May 06, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging: Made by Many - with Artist in Residence Alisa McRonald
Wed, May 06, All day
Preston - Gallery
Featuring artwork created by the community with Belonging Artist in Residence Alisa McRonald.
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Wed, May 06, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Sensory Tales - Ages 2 - 8
Wed, May 06, 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
Dough Rae Me - Ages 3 - 5
Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - 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
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Shake, Rattle, and Read - 10 - 24 Months
Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, May 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's play!
Ultimate Makers - Ages 9 - 12
Wed, May 06, 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.
Registration is now closed
Create a Mini Dollhouse - Ages 7 - 12
Wed, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Design and build a miniature dollhouse, starting with a cardboard box.
This event is full
Afterschool Sensory Break - All Ages
Wed, May 06, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
A calming session of sensory exploration.
Still Life Drawing - Ages 13+
Wed, May 06, 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.
Practice Your English
Wed, May 06, 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, May 06, 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.
Learn Morse Code with Cambridge Amateur Radio - Ages 13+
Wed, May 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn this well-known code used in amateur radio, aviation, and the military.
Registration is now closed
Queen's Square Book Club
Wed, May 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Magazine Lounge
Get together for great discussions about amazing books.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Thu, May 07, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Thu, May 07, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging: Made by Many - with Artist in Residence Alisa McRonald
Thu, May 07, All day
Preston - Gallery
Featuring artwork created by the community with Belonging Artist in Residence Alisa McRonald.
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Thu, May 07, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, May 07, 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, May 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Thu, May 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - 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
Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
STEAM Storytime - All Ages
Thu, May 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Thu, May 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Shake, Rattle, and Read - 10 - 24 Months
Thu, May 07, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Practice Your English
Thu, May 07, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Langs Outreach Services
Thu, May 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Queen's Square - Glass Study Room
Langs Outreach Team supports people experiencing homelessness with primary care, substance use and addiction support, counseling, system navigation, and community resources.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, May 07, 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.
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, May 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Queer Book Society
Thu, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
A space for 2SLGBTQIA+ readers to share book recommendations.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Fri, May 08, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Fri, May 08, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging: Made by Many - with Artist in Residence Alisa McRonald
Fri, May 08, All day
Preston - Gallery
Featuring artwork created by the community with Belonging Artist in Residence Alisa McRonald.
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Fri, May 08, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Community Desk: Canadian Hearing Services - Speech and Hearing Month
Fri, May 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Curious about the state of your hearing?
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Fri, May 08, 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.
Registration is now closed
Old Post Office Book Club - Ages 18+
Fri, May 08, 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.
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Fri, May 08, 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.
Registration is now closed
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, May 08, 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.
Registration is now closed
Intro to Memoir Writing with Larry Brown - Connections 50+ Queen's Square
Fri, May 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Studio
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Fri, May 08, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Community Desk: Extend-A-Family
Fri, May 08, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Live fully in a community that belongs and where everyone is valued for their contribution.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, May 09, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, May 09, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging: Made by Many - with Artist in Residence Alisa McRonald
Sat, May 09, All day
Preston - Gallery
Featuring artwork created by the community with Belonging Artist in Residence Alisa McRonald.
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Sat, May 09, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Sat, May 09, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Practice Your English
Sat, May 09, 10:00am - 11:15am
Preston - Fireside Area
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Upcycled Book Light - Ages 18+
Sat, May 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Turn a book into a unique accent light.
Introduction to Sewing
Sat, May 09, 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.
Second Saturday: Journaling Joy - Magical May Edition
Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Magazine Lounge
Upcycle old books and magazines into something new for your journal.
Opening Reception: The Residue of Starlight - Featuring an exhibition tour with artist Ella Morton
Sat, May 09, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
An opening reception at the Queen's Square Gallery.
Second Saturday: Wills and Powers of Attorney
Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Protect your family, your assets, and your wishes.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sun, May 10, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sun, May 10, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging: Made by Many - with Artist in Residence Alisa McRonald
Sun, May 10, All day
Preston - Gallery
Featuring artwork created by the community with Belonging Artist in Residence Alisa McRonald.
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Sun, May 10, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Sun, May 10, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Sunday Storytime - All Ages
Sun, May 10, 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, May 11, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Mon, May 11, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Anna Boehnke
Mon, May 11, All day
Riverview Room
May 11 - June 5
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Mon, May 11, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Mon, May 11, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Mon, May 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, May 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Mon, May 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Mon, May 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Mon, May 11, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Community Desk: EmployNext - Ready to find your next job?
Mon, May 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Find lasting and meaningful employment.
Community Desk: Canadian Hearing Services - Speech and Hearing Month
Mon, May 11, 1:05pm - 3:30pm
Preston - Community Desk, PR
Curious about the state of your hearing? Looking for ways to better connection and participation?
Kids Board Game Café - Ages 5 - 12
Mon, May 11, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Play, snack, and relax with board games.
Make, Do, and Mend - Ages 10 - 13
Mon, May 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Unleash your creativity and turn fabric into fun one-of-a-kind creations.
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-up
Mon, May 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Tue, May 12, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Tue, May 12, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Anna Boehnke
Tue, May 12, All day
Riverview Room
May 11 - June 5
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Tue, May 12, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Tue, May 12, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, May 12, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, May 12, 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
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Tue, May 12, 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
STEAM for Tots - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, May 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stories and fun learning activities that inspire curious little minds.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Tue, May 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, May 12, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Tue, May 12, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some early afternoon fun. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, May 12, 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
Galt Chess Club
Tue, May 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Audiobook Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Youth Hub - Gaming, music making, and more... - with Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. Ages 12 - 17
Tue, May 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Play video games, dabble with the instruments in the music hub, and explore the Creative Studios.
Dungeons & Dragons: Teen Adventures - Ages 14 - 18
Tue, May 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Embark on an eight-week Dungeons & Dragons campaign designed for new players.
This event is full
Ukulele Spring Concert - with the Queen's Square Ukulele Group
Tue, May 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Enjoy a Spring inspired performance.
Practice Your English
Tue, May 12, 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.
Pyjama Tales - All Ages
Tue, May 12, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Wear your pyjamas and bring a stuffie to this evening storytime for families.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Wed, May 13, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Wed, May 13, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Anna Boehnke
Wed, May 13, All day
Riverview Room
May 11 - June 5
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Wed, May 13, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Wed, May 13, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Sensory Tales - Ages 2 - 8
Wed, May 13, 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
Dough Rae Me - Ages 3 - 5
Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - 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
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Shake, Rattle, and Read - 10 - 24 Months
Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, May 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's play!
Ultimate Makers - Ages 9 - 12
Wed, May 13, 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.
Registration is now closed
Hespeler Book Club
Wed, May 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Old stories, new voices.
Create a Mini Dollhouse - Ages 7 - 12
Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Design and build a miniature dollhouse, starting with a cardboard box.
This event is full
Afterschool Sensory Break - All Ages
Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
A calming session of sensory exploration.
SPECTRUM Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group
Wed, May 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.
Practice Your English
Wed, May 13, 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, May 13, 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.
Learn Morse Code with Cambridge Amateur Radio - Ages 13+
Wed, May 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn this well-known code used in amateur radio, aviation, and the military.
Registration is now closed
Trauma Informed Care Circle - TEAO Canada - Wounds to Wings
Wed, May 13, 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, May 14, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Thu, May 14, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Anna Boehnke
Thu, May 14, All day
Riverview Room
May 11 - June 5
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Thu, May 14, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Thu, May 14, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, May 14, 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, May 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - 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
Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
STEAM Storytime - All Ages
Thu, May 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Thu, May 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Shake, Rattle, and Read - 10 - 24 Months
Thu, May 14, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Practice Your English
Thu, May 14, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Langs Outreach Services
Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Queen's Square - Glass Study Room
Langs Outreach Team supports people experiencing homelessness with primary care, substance use and addiction support, counseling, system navigation, and community resources.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, May 14, 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.
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Fri, May 15, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Fri, May 15, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Anna Boehnke
Fri, May 15, All day
Riverview Room
May 11 - June 5
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Fri, May 15, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Fri, May 15, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Fri, May 15, 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.
Registration is now closed
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Fri, May 15, 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.
Registration is now closed
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, May 15, 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.
Registration is now closed
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Fri, May 15, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, May 16, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, May 16, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Anna Boehnke
Sat, May 16, All day
Riverview Room
May 11 - June 5
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Sat, May 16, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Sat, May 16, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Practice Your English
Sat, May 16, 10:00am - 11:15am
Preston - Fireside Area
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Planting Day - All Ages
Sat, May 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Preston - Community Garden
Enjoy nature activities and help plant the community garden.
Dungeons & Dragons - Ages 16+
Sat, May 16, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Fight through unexplored lands with a group of brave adventurers in an exciting one-shot D&D adventure.
This event is full
Board Game Café - Ages 16+
Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Audiobook Area
From cards to Catan, this is a warm and friendly atmosphere for fans of low-tech table games.
Sunday Summer Closure - All locations
Sun, May 17, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 17 through to and including September 6.
Victoria Day Closure - All locations
Mon, May 18, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed on May 18th for Victoria Day.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Tue, May 19, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Tue, May 19, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Anna Boehnke
Tue, May 19, All day
Riverview Room
May 11 - June 5
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Tue, May 19, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Tue, May 19, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, May 19, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, May 19, 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
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Tue, May 19, 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
STEAM for Tots - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stories and fun learning activities that inspire curious little minds.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Tue, May 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, May 19, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Tue, May 19, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some early afternoon fun. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, May 19, 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
Spring Craft Social - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Are you ready for an exciting crafting evening?
Galt Chess Club
Tue, May 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Audiobook Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Dungeons & Dragons: Teen Adventures - Ages 14 - 18
Tue, May 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Embark on an eight-week Dungeons & Dragons campaign designed for new players.
This event is full
Practice Your English
Tue, May 19, 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.
Pyjama Tales - All Ages
Tue, May 19, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Wear your pyjamas and bring a stuffie to this evening storytime for families.
UnBook Club - Ages 19+
Tue, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Sazon Mexican Restaurant
With no set book to read, this club is about great conversation and good fun!
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Wed, May 20, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Wed, May 20, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Anna Boehnke
Wed, May 20, All day
Riverview Room
May 11 - June 5
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Wed, May 20, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Wed, May 20, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Sensory Tales - Ages 2 - 8
Wed, May 20, 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
Dough Rae Me - Ages 3 - 5
Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - 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
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Shake, Rattle, and Read - 10 - 24 Months
Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, May 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's play!
Ultimate Makers - Ages 9 - 12
Wed, May 20, 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.
Registration is now closed
Canadian Hearing Services Presentation - Speech and Hearing Month
Wed, May 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Learn more about how Canadian Hearing Services Hearing Care Counsellor can assist with hearing loss.
Create a Mini Dollhouse - Ages 7 - 12
Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Design and build a miniature dollhouse, starting with a cardboard box.
This event is full
Afterschool Sensory Break - All Ages
Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
A calming session of sensory exploration.
Practice Your English
Wed, May 20, 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, May 20, 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, May 21, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Thu, May 21, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Anna Boehnke
Thu, May 21, All day
Riverview Room
May 11 - June 5
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Thu, May 21, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Thu, May 21, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, May 21, 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, May 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - 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
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
STEAM Storytime - All Ages
Thu, May 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Thu, May 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Shake, Rattle, and Read - 10 - 24 Months
Thu, May 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Practice Your English
Thu, May 21, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Langs Outreach Services
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Queen's Square - Glass Study Room
Langs Outreach Team supports people experiencing homelessness with primary care, substance use and addiction support, counseling, system navigation, and community resources.
Paws for Reading - Ages 5 - 12
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Join a class of therapy dogs for the ultimate reading practice program.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, May 21, 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.
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, May 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Fri, May 22, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Fri, May 22, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Anna Boehnke
Fri, May 22, All day
Riverview Room
May 11 - June 5
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Fri, May 22, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Fri, May 22, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Preston Book Club - Ages 18+
Fri, May 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Preston - Fireside Area
Meet with fellow readers to discuss the nuances of a great book.
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Fri, May 22, 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.
Registration is now closed
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Fri, May 22, 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.
Registration is now closed
Connections 50+ Presents Cambridge Third Age Learning - Rush to Danger with author Ted Barris
Fri, May 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room,Riverview Room
Author Ted Barris discusses his book, Rush to Danger, a telling of what medics experience in warfare.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, May 22, 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.
Registration is now closed
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Fri, May 22, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Community Desk: Extend-A-Family
Fri, May 22, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Live fully in a community that belongs and where everyone is valued for their contribution.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, May 23, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, May 23, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Anna Boehnke
Sat, May 23, All day
Riverview Room
May 11 - June 5
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Sat, May 23, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Sat, May 23, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Practice Your English
Sat, May 23, 10:00am - 11:15am
Preston - Fireside Area
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Sunday Summer Closure - All locations
Sun, May 24, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 17 through to and including September 6.
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