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The 4pm Project
All Ages
Tuesday, February 14
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Crafts, robotics, comics and more. Build, paint, draw, and construct. New ideas and activities every week.
Come and explore, create and share. Crafts, robotics, comics and more. Minecraft, Pokémon and Marvel to explore. Build, paint, draw, and construct. New ideas and activities every week.
This program is drop-in.
Cost: Free
Preston
Phone: 519-653-3632
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| Mon, Sep 28 | Closed |
| (Preston location closed for renovations.) | |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 10:00AM to 8:30PM |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 10:00AM to 8:30PM |
| Thu, Oct 01 | 10:00AM to 8:30PM |
| Fri, Oct 02 | 10:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Sat, Oct 03 | 9:30AM to 5:30PM |
| Sun, Oct 04 | 1:00PM to 5:00PM |
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About the branch
The Preston location features a public library and Cambridge Art Galleries located in the heart of the Preston Towne Centre. Enjoy the fireplace in the winter and visit the community garden in the spring and summer. The Seed Library and Tool Library are specialized collections unique to the Preston location.
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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Thu, Oct 01, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Thu, Oct 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Thu, Oct 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Thu, Oct 01, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Clean out your stash of craft supplies and swap them for supplies you can use!
Thu, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Explore a letter, shape, and colour of the day through songs, stories, and fun activities designed to support early learning and development.
Thu, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Thu, Oct 01, 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
Thu, Oct 01, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Registration is now closed
Thu, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
An imaginative art program where young artists explore the enchanting world of children's book illustrations. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Thu, Oct 01, 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.
Thu, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
A fun evening of crafting and connecting.
Registration is now closed
Thu, Oct 01, 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.
Thu, Oct 01, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Help create a delightfully eerie soundscape for library visitors to experience during the Halloween season.
Thu, Oct 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Make stuff for your room!
This event is full
Thu, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
A space for 2SLGBTQIA+ readers to share book recommendations.
Fri, Oct 02, 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
Fri, Oct 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…
Fri, Oct 02, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Clean out your stash of craft supplies and swap them for supplies you can use!
Fri, Oct 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Learn about the free programs and services offered by Hospice Waterloo Region.
Fri, Oct 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
This event is full
Fri, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Fri, Oct 02, 11:15am - 11:45am
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
Fri, Oct 02, 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.
Sat, Oct 03, 9:30am - 11:00am
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Clean out your stash of craft supplies and swap them for supplies you can use!
Sat, Oct 03, 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.
Sat, Oct 03, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Enjoy hands-on fibre and craft-focused activities at Queen's Square and the Old Post Office, including hourly tours of the Next In Fibre Exhibition.
Sat, Oct 03, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Enjoy hands-on fibre and craft-focused activities at Queen's Square and the Old Post Office, including hourly tours of the Next In Fibre Exhibition.
Sun, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A cozy half-hour filled with enchanting tales and imaginative adventures.
Sun, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Thrifting is the new shopping!
Mon, Oct 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Mon, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Mon, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Mon, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - 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
Mon, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Find lasting and meaningful employment.
Mon, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Unleash your creativity and turn fabric into fun one-of-a-kind creations.
Mon, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Channel your inner actor with drama games and activities!
Mon, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Mon, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Watch a celebrated French-language feature film in the comfort of the Preston Library's program room.
Mon, Oct 05, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Queen's Square - Studio
In this four-week course, students will learn the difference between a snap shot and great photography.
Registration is now closed
Mon, Oct 05, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Your vote matters.
This event is full
Tue, Oct 06, 9:30am - 5:35pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Tue, Oct 06, 9:45am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Play Chinese Mahjong—an exciting four-player tile game of strategy, skill, and a little luck.
Tue, Oct 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Tue, Oct 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stories and fun learning activities that inspire curious little minds.
Tue, Oct 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let your imagination run wild!
Tue, Oct 06, 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
Tue, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
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
Tue, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
From archaeology to zoology, explore a new field of study each week through hands-on activity stations.
Tue, Oct 06, 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.
Registration is now closed
Tue, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Learn simple magic tricks step-by-step so you can perform them with confidence and amaze your friends.
Tue, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Enjoy a creative evening in the Gallery Studio with a focus on improving mental health.
Tue, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Audiobook Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Tue, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Embark on a six-week Dungeons & Dragons campaign designed for new players.
This event is full
Tue, Oct 06, 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.
Tue, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Tue, Oct 06, 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.
Tue, Oct 06, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Wear your pyjamas and bring a stuffie to this evening storytime for families.
Wed, Oct 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Wed, Oct 07, 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.
Registration is now closed
Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Wed, Oct 07, 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
Cancelled
Wed, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hespeler
Come and explore, create, and share with crafts, robotics, comics, and more.
Wed, Oct 07, 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.
Wed, Oct 07, 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
Wed, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Create the haunting home decor of your dreams.
This event is full
Cancelled
Wed, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.
Wed, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Practice your chess game.
Wed, Oct 07, 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.
Wed, Oct 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Magazine Lounge
Get together for great discussions about amazing books.
Thu, Oct 08, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Thu, Oct 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Thu, Oct 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Thu, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Thu, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Explore a letter, shape, and colour of the day through songs, stories, and fun activities designed to support early learning and development.
Thu, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Thu, Oct 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Thu, Oct 08, 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
Thu, Oct 08, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Thu, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
An imaginative art program where young artists explore the enchanting world of children's book illustrations. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Thu, Oct 08, 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.
Thu, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Learn how to photograph your artwork to best represent your work to art collectors, arts organizations, galleries, and arts granting agencies.
Thu, Oct 08, 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.
Thu, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Make stuff for your room!
This event is full
Fri, Oct 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Meet monthly to discuss a pre-selected title, share thoughts, and learn more about the books we love.
Fri, Oct 09, 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
Fri, Oct 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…
Fri, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Fri, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Fri, Oct 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
This event is full
Fri, Oct 09, 11:15am - 11:45am
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
Fri, Oct 09, 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.
Fri, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Explore resilience, psychological flexibility, and practical tools for healing in an inspiring evening with authors Kate Robson and Louis Busch.
Sat, Oct 10, 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.
Sat, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
Preston - Main Floor
A walking tour of Preston with discussion of the rich history of Queenston Road and Duke Street.
Sat, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Queen's Square - Lobby
Unwind with pianist Muhsen for a relaxing, global journey of melodies inspired by cultures around the world, played entirely by ear.
Sat, Oct 10, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Explore uncharted lands with fellow adventurers.
This event is full
Sun, Oct 11, All day
Clemens Mill
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed October 11th and 12th for Thanksgiving.
Mon, Oct 12, All day
Clemens Mill
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed October 11th and 12th for Thanksgiving.
Tue, Oct 13, 9:30am - 5:35pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Tue, Oct 13, 9:45am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Play Chinese Mahjong—an exciting four-player tile game of strategy, skill, and a little luck.
Tue, Oct 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Tue, Oct 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Tue, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Tue, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Tue, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stories and fun learning activities that inspire curious little minds.
Tue, Oct 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let your imagination run wild!
Tue, Oct 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
Tue, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
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
Tue, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
From archaeology to zoology, explore a new field of study each week through hands-on activity stations.
Tue, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Tue, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Audiobook Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Tue, Oct 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Embark on a six-week Dungeons & Dragons campaign designed for new players.
This event is full
Tue, Oct 13, 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.
Tue, Oct 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Tue, Oct 13, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Tue, Oct 13, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Wear your pyjamas and bring a stuffie to this evening storytime for families.
Wed, Oct 14, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Wed, Oct 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Wed, Oct 14, 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.
Registration is now closed
Wed, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Find information about a variety of early learning and child care programs in Waterloo Region.
Wed, Oct 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Wed, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Wed, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Wed, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Wed, Oct 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
An interactive opportunity to explore a wide range of maker equipment. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Wed, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Indigenous authors from around the world.
Cancelled
Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hespeler
Come and explore, create, and share with crafts, robotics, comics, and more.
Wed, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Wed, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.
Wed, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
This haunted evening brings chills and thrills: a haunting walk downtown, refreshments, and a ghostly screening.
This event is full
Wed, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Practice your chess game.
Wed, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room
Join other fibre arts enthusiasts as you work on your own project in a social environment.
Wed, Oct 14, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
A ghostly screening of the Ghost Hunters of the Grand River episode featuring the Old Post Office.
Thu, Oct 15, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Thu, Oct 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Thu, Oct 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Explore a letter, shape, and colour of the day through songs, stories, and fun activities designed to support early learning and development.
Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Thu, Oct 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Thu, Oct 15, 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
Thu, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Old Post Office - Makerspace
Learn the basics of using the Makerspace embroidery machine.
This event is full
Thu, Oct 15, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Thu, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
An imaginative art program where young artists explore the enchanting world of children's book illustrations. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Thu, Oct 15, 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.
Thu, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Practice soldering skills and connecting electrical components in this two-week program.
Thu, Oct 15, 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.
Thu, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Thu, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Make stuff for your room!
This event is full
Fri, Oct 16, 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
Fri, Oct 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…
Fri, Oct 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Learn about brain health and aging with Baycrest Academy for Research and Education.
This event is full
Fri, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Fri, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Fri, Oct 16, 11:15am - 11:45am
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
Sat, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:15am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Sat, Oct 17, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Community Desk, CM
Interactive Islamic Heritage Month Display by ICNA Sisters Cambridge.
Sat, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Makerspace
Calling all photographers and designers.
Sun, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A cozy half-hour filled with enchanting tales and imaginative adventures.
Mon, Oct 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Mon, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Mon, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Mon, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - 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
Cancelled
Mon, Oct 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square
Build confidence and make informed money choices with practical, judgment‑free, financial education.
Cancelled
Mon, Oct 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square
Build confidence and make informed money choices with practical, judgment‑free, financial education.
Mon, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Find lasting and meaningful employment.
Mon, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Unleash your creativity and turn fabric into fun one-of-a-kind creations.
Mon, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Channel your inner actor with drama games and activities!
Mon, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Tue, Oct 20, 9:30am - 5:35pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Tue, Oct 20, 9:45am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Play Chinese Mahjong—an exciting four-player tile game of strategy, skill, and a little luck.
Tue, Oct 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Tue, Oct 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Tue, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Tue, Oct 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Learn to scan small stacks of your old photographs in seconds.
Tue, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Tue, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stories and fun learning activities that inspire curious little minds.
Tue, Oct 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let your imagination run wild!
Tue, Oct 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Find information about a variety of early learning and child care programs in Waterloo Region.
Tue, Oct 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
Tue, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
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
Tue, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
From archaeology to zoology, explore a new field of study each week through hands-on activity stations.
Tue, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Tue, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Audiobook Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Tue, Oct 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Embark on a six-week Dungeons & Dragons campaign designed for new players.
This event is full
Tue, Oct 20, 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.
Tue, Oct 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Tue, Oct 20, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Tue, Oct 20, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Wear your pyjamas and bring a stuffie to this evening storytime for families.
Tue, Oct 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
My Thai - 44 Grand Ave S Unit 101, Cambridge, ON N1S 2L6
With no set book to read, this club is about great conversation and good fun!
Wed, Oct 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Wed, Oct 21, 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.
Registration is now closed
Wed, Oct 21, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Wed, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Wed, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Wed, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Wed, Oct 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
An interactive opportunity to explore a wide range of maker equipment. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Cancelled
Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hespeler
Come and explore, create, and share with crafts, robotics, comics, and more.
Wed, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Wed, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Makerspace
Create some spooky crafts using the equipment in the Makerspace.
This event is full
Cancelled
Wed, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.
Wed, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Practice your chess game.
Wed, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room
Join other fibre arts enthusiasts as you work on your own project in a social environment.
Thu, Oct 22, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Thu, Oct 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Thu, Oct 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Explore a letter, shape, and colour of the day through songs, stories, and fun activities designed to support early learning and development.
Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Thu, Oct 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Thu, Oct 22, 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
Thu, Oct 22, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Thu, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
An imaginative art program where young artists explore the enchanting world of children's book illustrations. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Thu, Oct 22, 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.
Thu, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Practice soldering skills and connecting electrical components in this two-week program.
Thu, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Thu, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Make stuff for your room!
This event is full
Thu, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Learn how to find and win funding for post-secondary education with Christopher Grafos from Bridges EDU Scholarships.
Thu, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Helping people rebuild meaningful lives after disruption, disability, and life’s unexpected plot twists.
Fri, Oct 23, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, 23 October 2026 for our Staff Professional Development Day.
Fri, Oct 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Allan Reuter Centre - 507 King St E, Cambridge, ON N3H 3N4
Discuss the nuances of a great book with fellow book lovers.
Cancelled
Fri, Oct 23, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square
Live fully in a community that belongs and where everyone is valued for their contribution.
Sat, Oct 24, 10:00am - 11:15am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Sat, Oct 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Get creative with a maker project of your own or create something new with the Mystery Craft.
Sat, Oct 24, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Interactive Islamic Heritage Month Display by ICNA Sisters Cambridge.
Sat, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn the steps to starting a project using the laser cutter in the Makerspace.
Sun, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A cozy half-hour filled with enchanting tales and imaginative adventures.
Mon, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Part one of a four-part seasonal watercolour painting series.
This event is full
Mon, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Magazine Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Tue, Oct 27, 9:30am - 5:35pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Tue, Oct 27, 9:45am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Play Chinese Mahjong—an exciting four-player tile game of strategy, skill, and a little luck.
Tue, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Celebrate autumn with an evening of glass painting in a relaxing atmosphere.
This event is full
Tue, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Audiobook Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Tue, Oct 27, 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.
Tue, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Enjoy a fall-inspired musical performance.
Tue, Oct 27, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Wed, Oct 28, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Wed, Oct 28, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Wed, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
This event is full
Wed, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Wed, Oct 28, 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.
This event is full
Wed, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
A fun evening of crafting and connecting.
This event is full
Wed, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.
Wed, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room
Join other fibre arts enthusiasts as you work on your own project in a social environment.
Wed, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
A low-stress workshop where scrapbooking meets aesthetic mixed-media collage.
Thu, Oct 29, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Thu, Oct 29, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Thu, Oct 29, 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.
Thu, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Enjoy performances from local musicians while taking the opportunity to showcase your talent on stage.
Thu, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Practise reading with a class of future guide dogs.
Thu, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Fri, Oct 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Old Post Office - River Room
Explore how Hitler’s rise took shape through friendship, rivalry, and ambition in 1920s Munich.
Fri, Oct 30, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room
Older adults can ride transit free one day a week using the GRT pay app.
Fri, Oct 30, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Heritage Reading Room
Learn about the free programs and services offered by Hospice Waterloo Region.
Fri, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Cambridge Public Library is thrilled to present the CPL Reads! conclusion event, with Jared Bland interviewing bestselling author Shari Lapena.
This event is full
Sat, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:15am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Sat, Oct 31, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Explore uncharted lands with fellow adventurers.
This event is full