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Paws for Reading

Ages 5-12
2022-10-27 16:30:00 2022-10-27 17:15:00 America/New_York Paws for Reading Practice reading with furry friends from Lions Foundation of Canada. Queen's Square - Children's Department

Thursday, October 27
4:30pm - 5:15pm

Add to Calendar 2022-10-27 16:30:00 2022-10-27 17:15:00 America/New_York Paws for Reading Practice reading with furry friends from Lions Foundation of Canada. Queen's Square - Children's Department

Queen's Square

Children's Department

Practice reading with furry friends from Lions Foundation of Canada.

Children read to the service dogs in-training and then have fun playing games with their reading pal.

Cost: Free

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs + Workshops |

TAGS: | puppies | dog | #schoolaged |

Queen's Square
Phone: 519-621-0460
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We're closed Sunday June 07 due to Sunday summer closure
Mon, Jun 01 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Jun 02 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Jun 03 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Jun 04 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Jun 05 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jun 06 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jun 07 Closed
(Sunday summer closure)
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About the branch

Located in the heart of downtown Galt, Queen’s Square features the largest public library collection in the city as well as the main gallery and studio space for the Cambridge Art Galleries. After exploring the Gallery, relax with a book in the multiple study and reading areas, discover the large children’s department, or take in a special musical performance on the grand piano.


Cambridge Public Library supports and inspires its community to explore reading, the arts, innovation, and lifelong learning across five locations and online.

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Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Community Desk: Extend-A-Family
Fri, Jun 19, 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.
Exam Cram - for High School Students
Fri, Jun 19, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Magazine Lounge
Refuel and refocus with study space and snacks.
Exam Cram - for High School Students
Fri, Jun 19, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Learning Commons
Refuel and refocus with study space and snacks.
Exam Cram - for High School Students
Fri, Jun 19, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Refuel and refocus with study space and snacks.
Exam Cram - for High School Students
Fri, Jun 19, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hespeler - Study Area
Refuel and refocus with study space and snacks.
Exam Cram - for High School Students
Fri, Jun 19, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston - Main Floor
Refuel and refocus with study space and snacks.
Market Playtime - All Ages
Fri, Jun 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Outside the Library - Main Entrance
Outside adventures on market afternoons.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, Jun 20, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, Jun 20, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Jude Akrey
Sat, Jun 20, All day
Riverview Room
June 15 - July 10
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Sat, Jun 20, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Sat, Jun 20, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Practice Your English
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:15am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Cambridge Bee City Festival
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Boathouse, Riverbluffs Park - 251 George Street
Learn more about what the Cambridge community is doing to protect native pollinators.
Exam Cram - for High School Students
Sat, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Magazine Lounge
Refuel and refocus with study space and snacks.
Exam Cram - for High School Students
Sat, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Learning Commons
Refuel and refocus with study space and snacks.
Exam Cram - for High School Students
Sat, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Refuel and refocus with study space and snacks.
Exam Cram - for High School Students
Sat, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hespeler - Study Area
Refuel and refocus with study space and snacks.
Exam Cram - for High School Students
Sat, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston - Main Floor
Refuel and refocus with study space and snacks.
Board Game Café - Ages 16+
Sat, Jun 20, 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, Jun 21, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 17 through to and including September 6.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Mon, Jun 22, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Mon, Jun 22, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Jude Akrey
Mon, Jun 22, All day
Riverview Room
June 15 - July 10
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Mon, Jun 22, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Mon, Jun 22, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Community Desk: EmployNext - Ready to find your next job?
Mon, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Find lasting and meaningful employment.
Exam Cram - for High School Students
Mon, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Magazine Lounge
Refuel and refocus with study space and snacks.
Exam Cram - for High School Students
Mon, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Learning Commons
Refuel and refocus with study space and snacks.
Exam Cram - for High School Students
Mon, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Refuel and refocus with study space and snacks.
Exam Cram - for High School Students
Mon, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Study Area
Refuel and refocus with study space and snacks.
Exam Cram - for High School Students
Mon, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Preston - Main Floor
Refuel and refocus with study space and snacks.
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-up
Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Tue, Jun 23, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Tue, Jun 23, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Jude Akrey
Tue, Jun 23, All day
Riverview Room
June 15 - July 10
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Tue, Jun 23, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Tue, Jun 23, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Jun 23, 9:30am - 5:35pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Exam Cram - for High School Students
Tue, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Magazine Lounge
Refuel and refocus with study space and snacks.
Exam Cram - for High School Students
Tue, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Learning Commons
Refuel and refocus with study space and snacks.
Exam Cram - for High School Students
Tue, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Refuel and refocus with study space and snacks.
Exam Cram - for High School Students
Tue, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Study Area
Refuel and refocus with study space and snacks.
Exam Cram - for High School Students
Tue, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Preston - Main Floor
Refuel and refocus with study space and snacks.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Cancelled
Galt Chess Club
Tue, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Practice Your English
Tue, Jun 23, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Magazine Lounge
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Wed, Jun 24, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Wed, Jun 24, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Jude Akrey
Wed, Jun 24, All day
Riverview Room
June 15 - July 10
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Wed, Jun 24, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Wed, Jun 24, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Wed, Jun 24, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Hearing Screening - with Canadian Hearing Services
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Are you curious if your hearing has changed? Adults over 55 are welcome to receive a free, one-on-one hearing screening.
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Hespeler Village Historical Walking Tour - Connections 50+ Hespeler
Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Take a walk into the historic past of Hespeler Village.
Regular Board Meeting
Wed, Jun 24, 4:45pm - 6:45pm
Preston
Members of the public are welcome to attend Cambridge Public Library Board meetings.
SPECTRUM Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group
Wed, Jun 24, 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, Jun 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, Jun 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, Jun 25, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Thu, Jun 25, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Jude Akrey
Thu, Jun 25, All day
Riverview Room
June 15 - July 10
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Thu, Jun 25, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Thu, Jun 25, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Jun 25, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Practice Your English
Thu, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 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.
Open Mic
Thu, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Enjoy performances from local musicians while taking the opportunity to showcase your talent on stage.
Cancelled
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler
Enjoy singing, learning, and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Fri, Jun 26, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Fri, Jun 26, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Jude Akrey
Fri, Jun 26, All day
Riverview Room
June 15 - July 10
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Fri, Jun 26, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Fri, Jun 26, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Preston Book Club - Ages 18+
Fri, Jun 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Preston - Fireside Area
Love to discuss the nuances of a great book?
Connections 50+ Presents Cambridge Third Age Learning - Reimaging Tourism through the Lens of Care
Fri, Jun 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
For avid travellers and lifelong learners.
Kick-off to Summer Foam Party - All Ages
Fri, Jun 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Clemens Mill Outside
Start the summer with an awesome foam party!
Market Playtime - All Ages
Fri, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Outside the Library - Main Entrance
Outside adventures on market afternoons.
Teen Nerf Night - Ages 13 - 18
Fri, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Learning Commons
Make your evening epic with Nerf blasters and friends. Complete a registration for each teen attending the program.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, Jun 27, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, Jun 27, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Jude Akrey
Sat, Jun 27, All day
Riverview Room
June 15 - July 10
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Sat, Jun 27, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Sat, Jun 27, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Practice Your English
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 11:15am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Introduction to Laser Cutting
Sat, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn the steps to starting a project using the laser cutter in the Makerspace.
Dungeons & Dragons - Ages 16+
Sat, Jun 27, 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
Sunday Summer Closure - All locations
Sun, Jun 28, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 17 through to and including September 6.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Mon, Jun 29, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Mon, Jun 29, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Jude Akrey
Mon, Jun 29, All day
Riverview Room
June 15 - July 10
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Mon, Jun 29, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Mon, Jun 29, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Community Desk: YWCA - Dollars & Sense: Financial Literacy Program
Mon, Jun 29, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Build confidence and make informed money choices with practical, judgment‑free, financial education.
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-up
Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Tue, Jun 30, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Tue, Jun 30, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Jude Akrey
Tue, Jun 30, All day
Riverview Room
June 15 - July 10
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Tue, Jun 30, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Tue, Jun 30, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Jun 30, 9:30am - 5:35pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Collaborative Construction - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Practice problem solving and team building as we create amazing structures and friendships.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Jun 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Cancelled
Galt Chess Club
Tue, Jun 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Practice Your English
Tue, Jun 30, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Magazine Lounge
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Canada Day Closure - All locations
Wed, Jul 01, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed on July 1st for Canada Day.
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