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Saturday Morning Science: EWWW...That Science is Gross!

Ages 6-12
2023-02-11 11:00:00 2023-02-11 12:00:00 America/New_York Saturday Morning Science: EWWW...That Science is Gross! Discover the magic of colour and the wonder of snot (yes, snot) from the comfort of your living room in these virtual programs. Virtual -

Saturday, February 11
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-11 11:00:00 2023-02-11 12:00:00 America/New_York Saturday Morning Science: EWWW...That Science is Gross! Discover the magic of colour and the wonder of snot (yes, snot) from the comfort of your living room in these virtual programs. Virtual -

Discover the magic of colour and the wonder of snot (yes, snot) from the comfort of your living room in these virtual programs.

Materials are provided. Kits can be picked up from our Queen's Square location; more details sent once you have registered.

Cost: Free

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs + Workshops |

TAGS: | STEM | STEAM | scientists | science | #tween | #schoolaged |

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Phone: 519-621-0460
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Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
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Sat, Nov 01, All day
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Queen's Square - Lobby
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Sun, Nov 02, 12:00am - 10:59pm
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The 4 pm Project - Ages 6 - 10
Tue, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Thu, Nov 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
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Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
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Thu, Nov 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square, Lobby
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Thu, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
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Clemens Mill - Children's Department
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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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This event is full
Library Facility Master Plan Open House
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Old Post Office, Reading Room
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Time Traveling Art Club - Ages 5 - 10
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This event is full
Build It! - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
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PaperMache Sculpture
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Queen's Square - Studio
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Old Post Office - Riverview Room
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Thu, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
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Fri, Nov 07, All day
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Fri, Nov 07, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
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Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
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Registration is now closed
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Registration is now closed
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Hespeler - Children's Program Room
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Registration is now closed
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Registration is now closed
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Art Lab - All Ages
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Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Imagine, explore, and discover! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
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Queen's Square - Lobby
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Queen's Square - Gallery
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Sun, Nov 09, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
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Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
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Queen's Square - Gallery
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Queen's Square - Gallery
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Hespeler - 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
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Mon, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Explore on the Floor - All Ages
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Queen's Square - Children's Department
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Connections 50+ Preston - Our Lost Great War Soldiers
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Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
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Queen's Square - Large Print Area
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Intermediate SLR-Style Photography
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Queen's Square - Studio
Learn the difference between a snapshot and great photography.
Registration is now closed
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Tue, Nov 11, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Tue, Nov 11, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
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Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Tue, Nov 11, All day
Preston - Gallery
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Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Tue, Nov 11, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
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Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Nov 11, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
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Time of Remembrance Reception
Tue, Nov 11, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Come together as a community to remember the courage and sacrifice of those who heeded the call to serve.
When Daylight Comes: the Canadians on D-Day - Exhibition presents by Honouring Bravery
Tue, Nov 11, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Magazine Lounge
A exhibition that will visually marks an important turning point in the Second World War.
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Nov 11, 10:00am - 10:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Nov 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Time of Remembrance Reception - Hespeler
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Hespeler
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Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Tue, Nov 11, 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, Nov 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let your imagination run wild!
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Nov 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Nov 11, 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.
Registration is now closed
The 4 pm Project - Ages 6 - 10
Tue, Nov 11, 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.
Registration is now closed
Galt Chess Club
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Queen's Square - Audiobook Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Basic Mechanics for Kids - Ages 5 - 12
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Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Learn how machines and engines work.
This event is full
Hack Your Gloves - Ages 13+
Tue, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Venture into wearable e-textiles by adding conductive points to your favourite pair of gloves or mitts.
Dungeons & Dragons: Beginner Adventurers - Ages 13 - 18
Tue, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Start your Dungeons and Dragons adventure at the library.
Basic Licensing Class with Cambridge Amateur Radio - Ages 13+
Tue, Nov 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Get your basic Amateur Radio license in this eight-week program.
Registration is now closed
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Nov 11, 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, Nov 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Study Area
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Practice Your English
Tue, Nov 11, 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, Nov 11, 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, Nov 12, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Wed, Nov 12, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Wed, Nov 12, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Wed, Nov 12, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Wed, Nov 12, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Sensory Tales - Ages 2 - 8
Wed, Nov 12, 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.
Registration is now closed
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Wed, Nov 12, 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.
Registration is now closed
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Wed, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Wed, Nov 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.
Registration is now closed
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Nov 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Nov 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's play!
Homeschool Makers - Ages 5 - 10
Wed, Nov 12, 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
Teen Drop-In - Ages 13 - 18
Wed, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 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.
Author Evening with David A. Robertson
Wed, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Award-winning author and public speaker David A. Robertson will share stories and tips from his own learning experiences.
Fibre Arts Meet-Up
Wed, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 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.
Register
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Thu, Nov 13, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Thu, Nov 13, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Thu, Nov 13, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Thu, Nov 13, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Nov 13, 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, Nov 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Nov 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Thu, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Discover-ology - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Nov 13, 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, Nov 13, 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.
Registration is now closed
Practice Your English
Thu, Nov 13, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Time Traveling Art Club - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Travel through time with colours, brushes, and big imaginations.
This event is full
Build It! - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Calling all builders and designers!
Queer Craft Circle
Thu, Nov 13, 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.
Warhammer Mini Painting for Teens - Ages 13 - 18
Thu, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Enter the world of Warhammer with an introduction to miniature painting.
Silent Book Club
Thu, Nov 13, 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, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get creative!
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Nov 13, 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, Nov 14, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Fri, Nov 14, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Fri, Nov 14, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Fri, Nov 14, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Old Post Office Book Club - Ages 18+
Fri, Nov 14, 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, Nov 14, 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
Sensory Break - All Ages
Fri, Nov 14, 10:00am - 10:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Sensory play your way!
Registration is now closed
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Nov 14, 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
Connections 50+ Queen's Square - Winter Flowers
Fri, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Studio
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Fri, Nov 14, 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.
Registration is now closed
Art Lab - All Ages
Fri, Nov 14, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Imagine, explore, and discover! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, Nov 15, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, Nov 15, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Sat, Nov 15, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Sat, Nov 15, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Introduction to 3D Printing - Ages 13+
Sat, Nov 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Explore the different 3D printers available in the Makerspace.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sun, Nov 16, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sun, Nov 16, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Sun, Nov 16, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Sun, Nov 16, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Sunday Storytime - All Ages
Sun, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A cozy half hour of tales and imagination.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Mon, Nov 17, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Mon, Nov 17, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Mon, Nov 17, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Mon, Nov 17, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Mon, Nov 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
PD Day Stay and Play - All Ages
Mon, Nov 17, 10:00am - 4:00pm
All Locations
Come and stay and play!
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Mon, Nov 17, 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.
Registration is now closed
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Mon, Nov 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Nov 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Art Cart - Winter Flowers - All Ages
Mon, Nov 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Mon, Nov 17, 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, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Intermediate SLR-Style Photography
Mon, Nov 17, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Learn the difference between a snapshot and great photography.
Registration is now closed
Periods 101 with The Period Purse - Ages 9 - 14
Mon, Nov 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room,Children’s Program Room - Stack 1
Inclusive period education workshop for youth.
How to Talk to Kids About Periods with The Period Purse
Mon, Nov 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Practical tips for discussing periods openly with tweens and teens.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Tue, Nov 18, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Tue, Nov 18, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Tue, Nov 18, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Tue, Nov 18, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 10:00am - 10:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Nov 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Tue, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
The Imagination Station - All Ages
Tue, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill
Let your imagination run wild!
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Nov 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Retro Gaming - Ages 13+
Tue, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Clemens Mill - Learning Commons
Celebrate International Games Month with some retro gaming fun!
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Nov 18, 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.
Registration is now closed
The 4 pm Project - Ages 6 - 10
Tue, Nov 18, 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.
Registration is now closed
Galt Chess Club
Tue, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Audiobook Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Fun with Fused Glass: Winter Wonderland - Ages 16+
Tue, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Learn about glass and the fusing process as you create your own winter wonderland creation.
This event is full
Engineering Science Quest - Ages 8 - 12
Tue, Nov 18, 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
Basic Mechanics for Kids - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Learn how machines and engines work.
This event is full
Art + Wellness
Tue, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Enjoy a creative evening in the Gallery Studio with a focus on improving mental health.
Dungeons & Dragons: Beginner Adventurers - Ages 13 - 18
Tue, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Start your Dungeons and Dragons adventure at the library.
Basic Licensing Class with Cambridge Amateur Radio - Ages 13+
Tue, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Get your basic Amateur Radio license in this eight-week program.
Registration is now closed
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Magazine Lounge
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Practice Your English
Tue, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Hang out and crochet with other teens. Bring your own project—no instruction provided.
UnBook Club - Ages 19+
Tue, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
SAZON MEXI/CAN
With no set book to read, this club is about great conversation and good fun!
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Wed, Nov 19, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Wed, Nov 19, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Wed, Nov 19, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Wed, Nov 19, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Wed, Nov 19, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Sensory Tales - Ages 2 - 8
Wed, Nov 19, 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.
Registration is now closed
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Wed, Nov 19, 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.
Registration is now closed
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Wed, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Wed, Nov 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.
Registration is now closed
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Nov 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Nov 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's play!
Homeschool Makers - Ages 5 - 10
Wed, Nov 19, 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
Teen Drop-In - Ages 13 - 18
Wed, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Drop in for a calming session of sensory exploration.
Film Screening - Design Canada - Ages 13+
Wed, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
A series of arts and culture-based films on the video wall.
Practice Your English
Wed, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 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.
Teen Drop-In: Dragons 101 - Ages 13 - 18
Wed, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Explore dragon myths and make a take-home treasure with the help of a certified Dracologist.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Thu, Nov 20, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Thu, Nov 20, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Thu, Nov 20, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Thu, Nov 20, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Nov 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Thu, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Discover-ology - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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.
Registration is now closed
Practice Your English
Thu, Nov 20, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Time Traveling Art Club - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Travel through time with colours, brushes, and big imaginations.
This event is full
Build It! - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Calling all builders and designers!
Out of the Closet: Queer Clothing Upcycle and Exchange - Ages 13+
Thu, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Makerspace
A queer-friendly program for upcycling and trading clothing.
Draw, Paint, Create - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get creative!
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Nov 20, 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, Nov 21, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Fri, Nov 21, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Fri, Nov 21, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Fri, Nov 21, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Fri, Nov 21, 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
Sensory Break - All Ages
Fri, Nov 21, 10:00am - 10:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Sensory play your way!
Registration is now closed
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Nov 21, 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
Connections 50+ Queen's Square - Relief Print
Fri, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Studio
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Fri, Nov 21, 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.
Registration is now closed
Art Lab - All Ages
Fri, Nov 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Imagine, explore, and discover! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Murder in the Stacks: A Library Murder Mystery for Teens - Ages 13 - 18
Fri, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square
An interactive after-hours whodunit.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, Nov 22, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, Nov 22, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Sat, Nov 22, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Sat, Nov 22, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Introduction to Cricut Maker - Ages 13+
Sat, Nov 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn the basics of our Cricut Maker.
Cheeky Word Crochet
Sat, Nov 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Learn some basic stitches and have fun!
Board Game Café - Ages 16+
Sat, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Audiobook Area
A friendly and welcoming atmosphere to play one or more table games.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sun, Nov 23, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sun, Nov 23, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Sun, Nov 23, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Sun, Nov 23, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Sunday Storytime - All Ages
Sun, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A cozy half hour of tales and imagination.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Mon, Nov 24, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Mon, Nov 24, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Mon, Nov 24, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Mon, Nov 24, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-Up
Mon, Nov 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Tue, Nov 25, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Tue, Nov 25, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Tue, Nov 25, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Tue, Nov 25, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Nov 25, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Nov 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Galt Chess Club
Tue, Nov 25, 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, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Join a class of therapy dogs at for the ultimate reading practice program.
Magic: The Gathering - Ages 14+
Tue, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Enter a world of spell slinging and fantasy through the Magic: The Gathering card game.
Dungeons & Dragons: Beginner Adventurers - Ages 13 - 18
Tue, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Start your Dungeons and Dragons adventure at the library.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Nov 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Practice Your English
Tue, Nov 25, 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.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Wed, Nov 26, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Wed, Nov 26, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Wed, Nov 26, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Wed, Nov 26, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Wed, Nov 26, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Nov 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Connections 50+ Hespeler - Paint With Us
Wed, Nov 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Painting instructor Virginia, will teach you how to create a fall-themed painting.
SPECTRUM Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group
Wed, Nov 26, 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, Nov 26, 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, Nov 26, 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, Nov 26, 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.
Register
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Thu, Nov 27, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Thu, Nov 27, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Thu, Nov 27, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Thu, Nov 27, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Nov 27, 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, Nov 27, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Open Mic
Thu, Nov 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Come together for open mic night in the Creative Studios.
Bad Sculpture Night
Thu, Nov 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Create a beautifully bad artwork, all fun and no pressure!
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Nov 27, 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, Nov 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Share book recommendations with other 2SLGBTQIA+ readers.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Fri, Nov 28, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Fri, Nov 28, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Fri, Nov 28, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Fri, Nov 28, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Connections 50+ Presents Cambridge Third Age Learning - Rush to Danger with author Ted Barris
Fri, Nov 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Author Ted Barris discusses his book, Rush to Danger, a telling of what medics experience in warfare.
Preston Book Club - Ages 18+
Fri, Nov 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Preston - Fireside Area
Meet with fellow readers to discuss the nuances of a great book.
Glow-in-the-Dark Storytime - All Ages
Fri, Nov 28, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Dim the lights and get glowing!
Music and Lights in the Village
Fri, Nov 28, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Hespeler
Celebrate the festive holiday season in Hespeler Village!
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, Nov 29, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, Nov 29, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Sat, Nov 29, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Sat, Nov 29, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Dungeons & Dragons - Ages 16+
Sat, Nov 29, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Fight through unexplored lands with a group of brave adventurers just like yourself. But beware, for this game is not for the faint of heart.
This event is full
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sun, Nov 30, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sun, Nov 30, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Sun, Nov 30, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Sun, Nov 30, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
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