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Practice Your English: Online!

Ages 16+
2023-02-16 15:45:00 2023-02-16 17:00:00 America/New_York Practice Your English: Online! Meet new friends online and practice your English. Virtual - Zoom 3

Thursday, February 16
3:45pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-16 15:45:00 2023-02-16 17:00:00 America/New_York Practice Your English: Online! Meet new friends online and practice your English. Virtual - Zoom 3

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Meet new friends online and practice your English.

Join us from your kitchen counter or your couch. Meetings are casual and conversational and are run by an experienced group of friendly Idea Exchange volunteers.

This program is delivered through Zoom. Register once per viewing device.

Cost: Free.

Virtual
Phone: 519-621-0460
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We're closed Sunday June 28 due to Sunday summer closure
Mon, Jun 22 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Jun 23 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Jun 24 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Jun 25 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Jun 26 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jun 27 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jun 28 Closed
(Sunday summer closure)
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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?
Cancelled
Connections 50+ Presents Cambridge Third Age Learning - Reimaging Tourism through the Lens of Care
Fri, Jun 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Old Post Office
For avid travellers and lifelong learners.
TD Summer Reading Club 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!
Hespeler Village 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.
This event is full
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.
This event is full
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
Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
Mon, Jun 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Let's play!
Kinder Prep - Ages 3 - 5
Mon, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Kinder Prep - Ages 3 - 5
Mon, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Gallery
Get ready for kindergarten!
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.
Ultimate Gaming Showdown - Ages 7 - 12
Mon, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Calling all gamers!
Art Vibe - Ages 7 - 12
Mon, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Let your creativity run wild!
Drama Club - Ages 5 - 12
Mon, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Preston - Gallery
Channel your inner actor with drama games and activities!
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!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Music 'n' Motion - All Ages
Tue, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A high-energy dance party where we will move our bodies and create musical-themed crafts.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Gallery
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Kinder Prep - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Jun 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Messy STEAM - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Explore the messy side of STEAM.
Storytime - All Ages
Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for the whole family!
Summer Reading Buddies - Ages 7 - 10
Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy.
Art Through the Ages - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Preston - Gallery
Recreate historical art with your own twist!
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.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Tue, Jun 30, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
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.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Thu, Jul 02, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Thu, Jul 02, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Jude Akrey
Thu, Jul 02, All day
Riverview Room
June 15 - July 10
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Thu, Jul 02, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Thu, Jul 02, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Jul 02, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Make and Take - All Ages
Thu, Jul 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Paper, scissors, glitter, GO!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Jul 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Jul 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's play!
Art Vibe - Ages 7 - 12
Thu, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Let your creativity run wild!
Summer Fun Art Club - All Ages
Thu, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
A playful hands-on art experience.
Practice Your English
Thu, Jul 02, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Summer Reading Buddies - Ages 7 - 10
Thu, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Jul 02, 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.
Draw, Paint, and Create - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Jul 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get creative!
Queer Book Society
Thu, Jul 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
A space for 2SLGBTQIA+ readers to share book recommendations.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Fri, Jul 03, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Fri, Jul 03, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Jude Akrey
Fri, Jul 03, All day
Riverview Room
June 15 - July 10
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Fri, Jul 03, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Fri, Jul 03, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Fri, Jul 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Babies in the Garden - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Community Garden
Relax with your baby in the garden.
Community Desk: Extend-A-Family
Fri, Jul 03, 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.
Wearable Art - Ages 6 - 12
Fri, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Express your personal style in this hands-on wearable art program.
Boredom Busters - Ages 7 - 12
Fri, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Jump-start the weekend with fun-packed Fridays!
Hespeler Village Market Playtime - All Ages
Fri, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Outside the Library - Main Entrance
Outside adventures on market afternoons.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, Jul 04, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, Jul 04, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Jude Akrey
Sat, Jul 04, All day
Riverview Room
June 15 - July 10
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Sat, Jul 04, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Sat, Jul 04, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Practice Your English
Sat, Jul 04, 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.
Saturday Stay and Play - All Ages
Sat, Jul 04, 10:00am - 4:30pm
All Locations
Come and stay and play!
Sunday Summer Closure - All locations
Sun, Jul 05, 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, Jul 06, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Jude Akrey
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Riverview Room
June 15 - July 10
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Mon, Jul 06, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
Mon, Jul 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Jul 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Let's play!
Kinder Prep - Ages 3 - 5
Mon, Jul 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Kinder Prep - Ages 3 - 5
Mon, Jul 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Wings Over the Rainforest - All Ages
Mon, Jul 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Preston - Gallery
A talking parrot that performs tricks!
Community Desk: EmployNext - Ready to find your next job?
Mon, Jul 06, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Find lasting and meaningful employment.
Ultimate Gaming Showdown - Ages 7 - 12
Mon, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Calling all gamers!
Art Vibe - Ages 7 - 12
Mon, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Let your creativity run wild!
Drama Club - Ages 5 - 12
Mon, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Preston - Gallery
Channel your inner actor with drama games and activities!
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-up
Mon, Jul 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Tue, Jul 07, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Tue, Jul 07, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Jude Akrey
Tue, Jul 07, All day
Riverview Room
June 15 - July 10
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Tue, Jul 07, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Tue, Jul 07, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Jul 07, 9:30am - 5:35pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Music 'n' Motion - All Ages
Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A high-energy dance party where we will move our bodies and create musical-themed crafts.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Gallery
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Kinder Prep - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Jul 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Messy STEAM - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Explore the messy side of STEAM.
Storytime - All Ages
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for the whole family!
Summer Reading Buddies - Ages 7 - 10
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy.
Art Through the Ages - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Preston - Gallery
Recreate historical art with your own twist!
Teen Makers to Market - Ages 13 - 18
Tue, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn to turn your passion into profit.
Registration is now closed
Collaborative Construction - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Practice problem solving and team building as we create amazing structures and friendships.
Practice Your English
Tue, Jul 07, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Magazine Lounge
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Tue, Jul 07, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Wed, Jul 08, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Wed, Jul 08, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Jude Akrey
Wed, Jul 08, All day
Riverview Room
June 15 - July 10
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Wed, Jul 08, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Wed, Jul 08, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Wed, Jul 08, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Wed, Jul 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Preston Towne Market - All Ages
Wed, Jul 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Park
Play outside at the Preston Towne Market.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Wed, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Wed, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Gallery
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Craft Club - All Ages
Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Get crafty this summer!
Hespeler Book Club - Ages 18+
Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Meet monthly to discuss a pre-selected title, share thoughts, and learn more about the books we love.
Kinder Prep - Ages 3 - 5
Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Pokémon Allegiance - Ages 7 - 12
Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Clemens Mill - Learning Commons
Pokémon fans unite!
Tween Crochet Drop-in - Ages 10 - 13
Wed, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Grab your yarn, bring your imagination, and get crafting.
Practice Your English
Wed, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Thu, Jul 09, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Thu, Jul 09, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Jude Akrey
Thu, Jul 09, All day
Riverview Room
June 15 - July 10
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Thu, Jul 09, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Thu, Jul 09, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Jul 09, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Make and Take - All Ages
Thu, Jul 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Paper, scissors, glitter, GO!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Mad Science - All Ages
Thu, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Dive in to science this summer with highly interactive and fun demonstrations.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's play!
Art Vibe - Ages 7 - 12
Thu, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Let your creativity run wild!
Summer Fun Art Club - All Ages
Thu, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
A playful hands-on art experience.
Practice Your English
Thu, Jul 09, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Summer Reading Buddies - Ages 7 - 10
Thu, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Jul 09, 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.
Draw, Paint, and Create - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get creative!
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Fri, Jul 10, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Fri, Jul 10, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Jude Akrey
Fri, Jul 10, All day
Riverview Room
June 15 - July 10
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Fri, Jul 10, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Fri, Jul 10, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Fri, Jul 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Babies in the Garden - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Community Garden
Relax with your baby in the garden.
Wearable Art - Ages 6 - 12
Fri, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Express your personal style in this hands-on wearable art program.
Boredom Busters - Ages 7 - 12
Fri, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Jump-start the weekend with fun-packed Fridays!
Hespeler Village Market Playtime - All Ages
Fri, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Outside the Library - Main Entrance
Outside adventures on market afternoons.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, Jul 11, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, Jul 11, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Sat, Jul 11, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Sat, Jul 11, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Practice Your English
Sat, Jul 11, 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.
Saturday Stay and Play - All Ages
Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 4:30pm
All Locations
Come and stay and play!
Sunday Summer Closure - All locations
Sun, Jul 12, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 17 through to and including September 6.
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Mon, Jul 13, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Mon, Jul 13, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Mon, Jul 13, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
Mon, Jul 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Let's play!
Kinder Prep - Ages 3 - 5
Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Kinder Prep - Ages 3 - 5
Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Gallery
Get ready for kindergarten!
Community Desk: YWCA Investment Scams - Dollars & Sense: Fraud Prevention and Awareness
Mon, Jul 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS,Large Print Area
Build confidence and make informed money choices with practical, judgment‑free, financial education.
Super Smash Bros. Tournament - Ages 6 - 18
Mon, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Test your skills against other opponents, in this ultimate Super Smash Bros. Tournament.
Ultimate Gaming Showdown - Ages 7 - 12
Mon, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Calling all gamers!
Art Vibe - Ages 7 - 12
Mon, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Let your creativity run wild!
Drama Club - Ages 5 - 12
Mon, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Preston - Gallery
Channel your inner actor with drama games and activities!
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-up
Mon, Jul 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Tue, Jul 14, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Tue, Jul 14, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Tue, Jul 14, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Jul 14, 9:30am - 5:35pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Jul 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Music 'n' Motion - All Ages
Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A high-energy dance party where we will move our bodies and create musical-themed crafts.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Gallery
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Kinder Prep - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Jul 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Messy STEAM - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Explore the messy side of STEAM.
Storytime - All Ages
Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for the whole family!
Summer Reading Buddies - Ages 7 - 10
Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy.
Art Through the Ages - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Preston - Gallery
Recreate historical art with your own twist!
Teen Makers to Market - Ages 13 - 18
Tue, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn to turn your passion into profit.
Fidget Swap - Ages 8 - 12
Tue, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Collect, trade, and squish your way to the ultimate fidget collection with friends.
Collaborative Construction - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Practice problem solving and team building as we create amazing structures and friendships.
Practice Your English
Tue, Jul 14, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Magazine Lounge
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Tue, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Wed, Jul 15, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Wed, Jul 15, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Wed, Jul 15, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Preston Towne Market - All Ages
Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Park
Play outside at the Preston Towne Market.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Gallery
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Craft Club - All Ages
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Get crafty this summer!
Simon Says Juggling and Magic Show - All Ages
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Lounge
A fun-filled show for the whole family!
Kinder Prep - Ages 3 - 5
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Pokémon Allegiance - Ages 7 - 12
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Clemens Mill - Learning Commons
Pokémon fans unite!
Tween Crochet Drop-in - Ages 10 - 13
Wed, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Grab your yarn, bring your imagination, and get crafting.
Practice Your English
Wed, Jul 15, 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.
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Thu, Jul 16, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Thu, Jul 16, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Thu, Jul 16, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Jul 16, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Make and Take - All Ages
Thu, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Paper, scissors, glitter, GO!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's play!
Art Vibe - Ages 7 - 12
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Let your creativity run wild!
Summer Fun Art Club - All Ages
Thu, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
A playful hands-on art experience.
Practice Your English
Thu, Jul 16, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Summer Reading Buddies - Ages 7 - 10
Thu, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy.
Circuits for Tweens - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Explore the world of electrical components and circuits.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Jul 16, 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.
Draw, Paint, and Create - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get creative!
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Fri, Jul 17, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Fri, Jul 17, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Fri, Jul 17, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Fri, Jul 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Babies in the Garden - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Community Garden
Relax with your baby in the garden.
Community Desk: Extend-A-Family
Fri, Jul 17, 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.
Wearable Art - Ages 6 - 12
Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Express your personal style in this hands-on wearable art program.
Boredom Busters - Ages 7 - 12
Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Jump-start the weekend with fun-packed Fridays!
Hespeler Village Market Playtime - All Ages
Fri, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Outside the Library - Main Entrance
Outside adventures on market afternoons.
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, Jul 18, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Sat, Jul 18, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Sat, Jul 18, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Practice Your English
Sat, Jul 18, 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.
Saturday Stay and Play - All Ages
Sat, Jul 18, 10:00am - 4:30pm
All Locations
Come and stay and play!
Sunday Summer Closure - All locations
Sun, Jul 19, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 17 through to and including September 6.
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Mon, Jul 20, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Mina Vedut
Mon, Jul 20, All day
Riverview Room
July 20 - August 14
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Mon, Jul 20, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Mon, Jul 20, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
Mon, Jul 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Let's play!
Kinder Prep - Ages 3 - 5
Mon, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Kinder Prep - Ages 3 - 5
Mon, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Gallery
Get ready for kindergarten!
Community Desk: EmployNext - Ready to find your next job?
Mon, Jul 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Find lasting and meaningful employment.
Ultimate Gaming Showdown - Ages 7 - 12
Mon, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Calling all gamers!
Art Vibe - Ages 7 - 12
Mon, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Let your creativity run wild!
Drama Club - Ages 5 - 12
Mon, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Preston - Gallery
Channel your inner actor with drama games and activities!
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-up
Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Tue, Jul 21, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Mina Vedut
Tue, Jul 21, All day
Riverview Room
July 20 - August 14
The Residue of Starlight - Ella Morton
Tue, Jul 21, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026
Gravitational Waters - Diana Lynn VanderMeulen
Tue, Jul 21, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Jul 21, 9:30am - 5:35pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Jul 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Music 'n' Motion - All Ages
Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A high-energy dance party where we will move our bodies and create musical-themed crafts.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Gallery
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Kinder Prep - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Jul 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Messy STEAM - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Explore the messy side of STEAM.
Storytime - All Ages
Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for the whole family!
Summer Reading Buddies - Ages 7 - 10
Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy.
Art Through the Ages - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Preston - Gallery
Recreate historical art with your own twist!
Teen Makers to Market - Ages 13 - 18
Tue, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn to turn your passion into profit.
Collaborative Construction - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Practice problem solving and team building as we create amazing structures and friendships.
Practice Your English
Tue, Jul 21, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Magazine Lounge
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Tue, Jul 21, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
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