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Dinosaur bones model on rock

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Dig it!

Ages 5-10
2023-02-09 18:30:00 2023-02-09 19:00:00 America/New_York Dig it! You can dig, I can dig, we can all DIG IT! Old Post Office -

Thursday, February 09
6:30pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-09 18:30:00 2023-02-09 19:00:00 America/New_York Dig it! You can dig, I can dig, we can all DIG IT! Old Post Office -

You can dig, I can dig, we can all DIG IT!

With this hands-on experience, you can become a digging expert. Learn to create, dig, and find the way an archeologist does.

Registration begins on Monday, January 9 at 10:00 am. Please register the child attending the program.

Cost:  Free

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs + Workshops |

TAGS: | #schoolaged |

Old Post Office
Phone: 226-533-2767
Hours
Mon, Mar 20 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Mar 21 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Mar 22 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Mar 23 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Mar 24 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Mar 25 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Mar 26 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Old Post Office location, opened in 2018, is Canada’s first all-digital library, which includes Creative Studios, Discovery Centre, Makerspace, and Riverview Reading Room.

Be inspired at Idea Exchange in Cambridge!  Connect with the public libraries and public art galleries of Cambridge. Idea Exchange supports and inspires our community with an environment of discovery for people of all ages.

Upcoming events

The Mom Project - Mark Crofton Bell
Sat, Mar 25, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023
Music and Sound: Online Creation Challenge - Ages 13 - 18
Sat, Mar 25, All day
Virtual - Google Forms
Discover what types of music and sounds you can make using free, online creation websites.
To Build What We Become When We Dream - Guest curated by Sarah-Tai Black
Sat, Mar 25, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 4 - May 27, 2023
Introduction to 3D Printing - Teens and Adults
Sat, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Makerspace
Explore the different 3D printers available in the Makerspace.
Registration is now closed
Opening Reception - Mark Crofton Bell: The Mom Project
Sat, Mar 25, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Preston - Gallery
Join us in the Preston gallery for the opening reception of Mark Crofton Bell: The Mom Project.
Dungeons and Dragons ( In Person! ) - Ages 14+
Sat, Mar 25, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Hespeler
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.
Registration is now closed
The Mom Project - Mark Crofton Bell
Sun, Mar 26, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023
Music and Sound: Online Creation Challenge - Ages 13 - 18
Sun, Mar 26, All day
Virtual - Google Forms
Discover what types of music and sounds you can make using free, online creation websites.
To Build What We Become When We Dream - Guest curated by Sarah-Tai Black
Sun, Mar 26, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 4 - May 27, 2023
The Mom Project - Mark Crofton Bell
Mon, Mar 27, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023
Music and Sound: Online Creation Challenge - Ages 13 - 18
Mon, Mar 27, All day
Virtual - Google Forms
Discover what types of music and sounds you can make using free, online creation websites.
To Build What We Become When We Dream - Guest curated by Sarah-Tai Black
Mon, Mar 27, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 4 - May 27, 2023
Library Settlement Program - Ages 18+
Mon, Mar 27, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Clemens Mill
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers
COVID-19 Vaccine Walk-In Community Clinic
Mon, Mar 27, 10:00am - 3:45pm
Hespeler
Walk-ins only. No appointments. All ages welcome (6 months and up)
The Mom Project - Mark Crofton Bell
Tue, Mar 28, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023
Music and Sound: Online Creation Challenge - Ages 13 - 18
Tue, Mar 28, All day
Virtual - Google Forms
Discover what types of music and sounds you can make using free, online creation websites.
To Build What We Become When We Dream - Guest curated by Sarah-Tai Black
Tue, Mar 28, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 4 - May 27, 2023
Library Settlement Program - Ages 18+
Tue, Mar 28, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Clemens Mill
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers
The Mom Project - Mark Crofton Bell
Wed, Mar 29, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023
Music and Sound: Online Creation Challenge - Ages 13 - 18
Wed, Mar 29, All day
Virtual - Google Forms
Discover what types of music and sounds you can make using free, online creation websites.
To Build What We Become When We Dream - Guest curated by Sarah-Tai Black
Wed, Mar 29, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 4 - May 27, 2023
Spring Webinar - Region of Waterloo Arts Fund
Wed, Mar 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Find out all you need to know about the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund before you apply!
The Mom Project - Mark Crofton Bell
Thu, Mar 30, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023
Music and Sound: Online Creation Challenge - Ages 13 - 18
Thu, Mar 30, All day
Virtual - Google Forms
Discover what types of music and sounds you can make using free, online creation websites.
To Build What We Become When We Dream - Guest curated by Sarah-Tai Black
Thu, Mar 30, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 4 - May 27, 2023
Understanding Grief
Thu, Mar 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Bereaved Families of Ontario - Midwestern Region take you through the facts and myths around grief and share practical tips about support.
Conversations for Community Care Black Women's Mental Health
Thu, Mar 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office
A community conversation around the unique needs of Black women and their mental health in our community.
Register
The Mom Project - Mark Crofton Bell
Fri, Mar 31, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023
Music and Sound: Online Creation Challenge - Ages 13 - 18
Fri, Mar 31, All day
Virtual - Google Forms
Discover what types of music and sounds you can make using free, online creation websites.
To Build What We Become When We Dream - Guest curated by Sarah-Tai Black
Fri, Mar 31, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 4 - May 27, 2023
Career and Job Support
Fri, Mar 31, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Clemens Mill
Staff from John Howard Society's Cambridge Career Connections will be onsite to provide support and resources to job seekers.
The Mom Project - Mark Crofton Bell
Sat, Apr 01, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023
To Build What We Become When We Dream - Guest curated by Sarah-Tai Black
Sat, Apr 01, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 4 - May 27, 2023
Creative Cards: Spring!
Sat, Apr 01, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Gallery Studio
Create a personalized spring themed card!
Computer Basics - Ages 18+
Sat, Apr 01, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Queen's Square
Learn different computer basics.
The Mom Project - Mark Crofton Bell
Sun, Apr 02, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023
To Build What We Become When We Dream - Guest curated by Sarah-Tai Black
Sun, Apr 02, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 4 - May 27, 2023
The Mom Project - Mark Crofton Bell
Mon, Apr 03, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023
To Build What We Become When We Dream - Guest curated by Sarah-Tai Black
Mon, Apr 03, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 4 - May 27, 2023
Canceled
Library Settlement Program - Ages 18+
Mon, Apr 03, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Clemens Mill
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers
The Mom Project - Mark Crofton Bell
Tue, Apr 04, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023
To Build What We Become When We Dream - Guest curated by Sarah-Tai Black
Tue, Apr 04, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 4 - May 27, 2023
Library Settlement Program - Ages 18+
Tue, Apr 04, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Clemens Mill
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers
Cambridge Career Connections
Tue, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Meet Cambridge Career Connections online for workshops on topics related to job searching and career development.
Teen Chess Club - Ages 13 - 18
Tue, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Clemens Mill
Hey, teen chess enthusiasts and beginners, drop in for some chess-playing fun.
Fibre Arts Lab: Hello Felt
Tue, Apr 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office
Did you know that felt was first made 8,000 years ago?
Ukulele Spring Concert - All Ages
Tue, Apr 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square
Swing into spring with a ukulele concert.
Practice Your English - Ages 16+
Tue, Apr 04, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
The Mom Project - Mark Crofton Bell
Wed, Apr 05, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023
To Build What We Become When We Dream - Guest curated by Sarah-Tai Black
Wed, Apr 05, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 4 - May 27, 2023
Board Game Café - Ages 14+
Wed, Apr 05, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Hespeler
From cards to Catan, this is a warm and friendly atmosphere for fans of low-tech table games.
The Mom Project - Mark Crofton Bell
Thu, Apr 06, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023
To Build What We Become When We Dream - Guest curated by Sarah-Tai Black
Thu, Apr 06, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 4 - May 27, 2023
Social Insurance Number Clinic
Thu, Apr 06, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Clemens Mill
A Client Service Specialist from Service Canada will be onsite to provide support and resources to the public.
Practice Your English: Online! - Ages 16+
Thu, Apr 06, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
SPECTRUM Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group
Thu, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.
Good Friday and Easter Sunday Closure
Fri, Apr 07, All day
All Locations
All Idea Exchange locations will be closed: Friday, April 7, 2022 for Good Friday and Sunday, April 9, 2022 for Easter Sunday.
The Mom Project - Mark Crofton Bell
Sat, Apr 08, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023
To Build What We Become When We Dream - Guest curated by Sarah-Tai Black
Sat, Apr 08, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 4 - May 27, 2023
Introduction to Laser Cutting
Sat, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office
Interested in using Laser Cutter at the Old Post Office but have no idea where to start?
Practice Your English - Ages 16+
Sat, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Good Friday and Easter Sunday Closure
Sun, Apr 09, All day
All Locations
All Idea Exchange locations will be closed: Friday, April 7, 2022 for Good Friday and Sunday, April 9, 2022 for Easter Sunday.
The Mom Project - Mark Crofton Bell
Mon, Apr 10, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023
To Build What We Become When We Dream - Guest curated by Sarah-Tai Black
Mon, Apr 10, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 4 - May 27, 2023
Library Settlement Program - Ages 18+
Mon, Apr 10, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Clemens Mill
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Mon, Apr 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hespeler
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects.
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Mon, Apr 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects.
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Apr 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Preston
Let's play!
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Mon, Apr 10, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square
Stretch it out and get your body moving!
Kindergarten Connection - Ages 3 - 5
Mon, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Queen's Square
Get ready for Kindergarten!
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
The Mom Project - Mark Crofton Bell
Tue, Apr 11, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023
To Build What We Become When We Dream - Guest curated by Sarah-Tai Black
Tue, Apr 11, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 4 - May 27, 2023
Library Settlement Program - Ages 18+
Tue, Apr 11, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Clemens Mill
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers
Art Lab - All Ages
Tue, Apr 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill
 Imagine, explore, and discover!
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Apr 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hespeler
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Apr 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Kindergarten Connection - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Apr 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Preston
Get ready for Kindergarten!
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Tue, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hespeler
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Tue, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Tue, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square
Let's play!
Kindergarten Connection - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Apr 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Clemens Mill
Get ready for Kindergarten!
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 9:00am
Baby and Parent Meet-Up - Birth-18 months
Tue, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Queen's Square
Hey babies! Looking to meet some friends?
Cambridge Career Connections
Tue, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Meet Cambridge Career Connections online for workshops on topics related to job searching and career development.
Teen Chess Club - Ages 13 - 18
Tue, Apr 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Clemens Mill
Hey, teen chess enthusiasts and beginners, drop in for some chess-playing fun.
The 4pm Project - All Ages
Tue, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston
Crafts, robotics, comics, and more.
Robot Warriors - Ages 8 - 12
Tue, Apr 11, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office
Battle it out with robots.
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Engineering Science Quest: Coding - Ages 8 - 12
Tue, Apr 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Old Post Office
Learn the basics of block coding with Engineering Science Quest (ESQ).
Crafty Corner - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Apr 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office
Make a different craft each week.
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Ukulele Meet-Up - All Ages
Tue, Apr 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Practice Your English - Ages 16+
Tue, Apr 11, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
The Mom Project - Mark Crofton Bell
Wed, Apr 12, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023
To Build What We Become When We Dream - Guest curated by Sarah-Tai Black
Wed, Apr 12, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 4 - May 27, 2023
Baby Connections - Birth-12 Months
Wed, Apr 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Clemens Mill
Get ready for some circle time fun!
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Art Lab - All Ages
Wed, Apr 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square
 Imagine, explore, and discover!
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
STEAM Storytime - All Ages
Wed, Apr 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hespeler
Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun learning activities that will inspire curious little minds to explore science, technology, engineering, art, math, and more!
Baby Connections - Birth-12 Months
Wed, Apr 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hespeler
Get ready for some circle time fun!
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Apr 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Preston
Let's play!
Baby Connections - Birth-12 Months
Wed, Apr 12, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square
Get ready for some circle time fun!
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Ultimate Makers 2.0 - Ages 8 - 10
Wed, Apr 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill
Take your maker skills to the next level.
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Comic Book Club - Ages 8 - 12
Wed, Apr 12, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square
Comic book lovers unite!
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Art Lab - All Ages
Wed, Apr 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office
 Imagine, explore, and discover!
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Sound Recording and Editing
Wed, Apr 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office
A look into the importance of good audio in the overall success of your film.
Building Character Models and Puppets - Ages 8-12
Wed, Apr 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office
Build one-of-a-kind puppets.
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Stress Management with Fran Graton - Ages 19+
Wed, Apr 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Do you feel like stress is taking over your life?
The Mom Project - Mark Crofton Bell
Thu, Apr 13, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023
To Build What We Become When We Dream - Guest curated by Sarah-Tai Black
Thu, Apr 13, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 4 - May 27, 2023
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Apr 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Clemens Mill
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Apr 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hespeler
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Apr 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Apr 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Preston
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Explore on the Floor (in person) - All Ages
Thu, Apr 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill
Let's play!
CTAL: Protecting Pollinators in the Garden - with Bob Wildfong
Thu, Apr 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cedar Hill United Church
Get the Buzz on Bees and pollination, to celebrate Earth Month!
Register
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Apr 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hespeler
Let's play!
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Thu, Apr 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Preston
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects.
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Homeschool STEAM Maker Club - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Old Post Office
This program mixes fairy-tales with STEAM fun.
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Shake, Rattle, and Read - Ages 10 - 24 months
Thu, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square
Come shake, rattle, and read with us!
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Practice Your English: Online! - Ages 16+
Thu, Apr 13, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Ultimate Makers - Ages 5 - 7
Thu, Apr 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill
Your maker journey starts here.
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Migration of Identity
Thu, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Gallery Studio
Through writing and visual arts participants will be guided and invited to explore themes of change, rites of passage, choice, and hope in the context of movement from one way of being to another.
STEAM Storytime - All Ages
Thu, Apr 13, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Queen's Square
Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun learning activities that will inspire curious little minds to explore science, technology, engineering, art, math, and more!
Audio for Film - Ages 8-16
Thu, Apr 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office
What's projected on the screen is not the only reason you feel a movie is funny, sad, or scary - the audio also impacts emotions.
YAC: Youth Advisory Council - Ages 13-18
Thu, Apr 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Clemens Mill
Shape your library while earning volunteer hours.
Queer Literary and Social Circle - Adults
Thu, Apr 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill
An evening of conversation and connection, exploring ideas, stories, poetry (and more) through the lens of our queerness.
The Mom Project - Mark Crofton Bell
Fri, Apr 14, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023
To Build What We Become When We Dream - Guest curated by Sarah-Tai Black
Fri, Apr 14, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 4 - May 27, 2023
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Fri, Apr 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Clemens Mill
Stretch it out and get your body moving!
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Fri, Apr 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Preston
Stretch it out and get your body moving!
Storytime - All Ages
Fri, Apr 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hespeler
Meet new friends and stay and play.
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Fri, Apr 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square
Fun and engaging stories, songs, and activities.
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Old Post Office Book Club
Fri, Apr 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Old Post Office
Meet monthly to discuss a pre-selected title, share thoughts, and learn more about the books we love.
Kindergarten Connection - Ages 3 - 5
Fri, Apr 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hespeler
Get ready for Kindergarten!
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Baby Connections - Birth-12 Months
Fri, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Old Post Office
Get ready for some circle time fun!
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Senior Connections - Ages 55+
Fri, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square
Connect with other seniors while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Baby Connections - Birth-12 Months
Fri, Apr 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Preston
Get ready for some circle time fun!
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Career and Job Support
Fri, Apr 14, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Queen's Square
Staff from John Howard Society's Cambridge Career Connections will be onsite to provide support and resources to job seekers.
The Mom Project - Mark Crofton Bell
Sat, Apr 15, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023
To Build What We Become When We Dream - Guest curated by Sarah-Tai Black
Sat, Apr 15, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 4 - May 27, 2023
Storytime - All Ages
Sat, Apr 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square
Meet new friends and stay and play.
Entrepreneurship for Creatives and Makers - Ages 18+
Sat, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office
Are you a maker or an artist looking to turn your creative passion into a profitable venture?
Computer Basics - Ages 18+
Sat, Apr 15, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Queen's Square
Learn different computer basics.
Practice Your English - Ages 16+
Sat, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
The Mom Project - Mark Crofton Bell
Sun, Apr 16, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023
To Build What We Become When We Dream - Guest curated by Sarah-Tai Black
Sun, Apr 16, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 4 - May 27, 2023
The Mom Project - Mark Crofton Bell
Mon, Apr 17, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023
To Build What We Become When We Dream - Guest curated by Sarah-Tai Black
Mon, Apr 17, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 4 - May 27, 2023
Library Settlement Program - Ages 18+
Mon, Apr 17, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Clemens Mill
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Mon, Apr 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hespeler
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects.
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Mon, Apr 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects.
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Apr 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Preston
Let's play!
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Mon, Apr 17, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square
Stretch it out and get your body moving!
Kindergarten Connection - Ages 3 - 5
Mon, Apr 17, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Queen's Square
Get ready for Kindergarten!
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
The Mom Project - Mark Crofton Bell
Tue, Apr 18, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023
To Build What We Become When We Dream - Guest curated by Sarah-Tai Black
Tue, Apr 18, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 4 - May 27, 2023
Library Settlement Program - Ages 18+
Tue, Apr 18, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Clemens Mill
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers
Art Lab - All Ages
Tue, Apr 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill
 Imagine, explore, and discover!
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Apr 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hespeler
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Apr 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Kindergarten Connection - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Apr 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Preston
Get ready for Kindergarten!
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Tue, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hespeler
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Tue, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Tue, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square
Let's play!
Kindergarten Connection - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Apr 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Clemens Mill
Get ready for Kindergarten!
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 9:00am
Baby and Parent Meet-Up - Birth-18 months
Tue, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Queen's Square
Hey babies! Looking to meet some friends?
Cambridge Career Connections
Tue, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Meet Cambridge Career Connections online for workshops on topics related to job searching and career development.
Teen Chess Club - Ages 13 - 18
Tue, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Clemens Mill
Hey, teen chess enthusiasts and beginners, drop in for some chess-playing fun.
The 4pm Project - All Ages
Tue, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston
Crafts, robotics, comics, and more.
Robot Warriors - Ages 8 - 12
Tue, Apr 18, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office
Battle it out with robots.
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Crafty Corner - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Apr 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office
Make a different craft each week.
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Ukulele Meet-Up - All Ages
Tue, Apr 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Practice Your English - Ages 16+
Tue, Apr 18, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Unbook Chat - Ages 19+
Tue, Apr 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
With no set book to read, this club is about great conversation and good fun!
The Mom Project - Mark Crofton Bell
Wed, Apr 19, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023
To Build What We Become When We Dream - Guest curated by Sarah-Tai Black
Wed, Apr 19, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 4 - May 27, 2023
Baby Connections - Birth-12 Months
Wed, Apr 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Clemens Mill
Get ready for some circle time fun!
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Art Lab - All Ages
Wed, Apr 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square
 Imagine, explore, and discover!
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
STEAM Storytime - All Ages
Wed, Apr 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hespeler
Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun learning activities that will inspire curious little minds to explore science, technology, engineering, art, math, and more!
Baby Connections - Birth-12 Months
Wed, Apr 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hespeler
Get ready for some circle time fun!
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Apr 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Preston
Let's play!
Baby Connections - Birth-12 Months
Wed, Apr 19, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square
Get ready for some circle time fun!
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Ultimate Makers 2.0 - Ages 8 - 10
Wed, Apr 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill
Take your maker skills to the next level.
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Comic Book Club - Ages 8 - 12
Wed, Apr 19, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square
Comic book lovers unite!
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Art Lab - All Ages
Wed, Apr 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office
 Imagine, explore, and discover!
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Building Character Models and Puppets - Ages 8-12
Wed, Apr 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office
Build one-of-a-kind puppets.
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
The Mom Project - Mark Crofton Bell
Thu, Apr 20, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023
To Build What We Become When We Dream - Guest curated by Sarah-Tai Black
Thu, Apr 20, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 4 - May 27, 2023
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Apr 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Clemens Mill
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Social Insurance Number Clinic
Thu, Apr 20, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Clemens Mill
A Client Service Specialist from Service Canada will be onsite to provide support and resources to the public.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Apr 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hespeler
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Apr 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Apr 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Preston
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Explore on the Floor (in person) - All Ages
Thu, Apr 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Apr 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hespeler
Let's play!
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Thu, Apr 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Preston
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects.
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Homeschool STEAM Maker Club - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Apr 20, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Old Post Office
This program mixes fairy-tales with STEAM fun.
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Shake, Rattle, and Read - Ages 10 - 24 months
Thu, Apr 20, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square
Come shake, rattle, and read with us!
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Practice Your English: Online! - Ages 16+
Thu, Apr 20, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Paws for Reading - All Ages
Thu, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office
Practice reading with furry friends from Lions Foundation of Canada.
Ultimate Makers - Ages 5 - 7
Thu, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill
Your maker journey starts here.
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
SPECTRUM Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group
Thu, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.
Queer Craft Circle - Introduction to Japanese Stab Binding
Thu, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 4
Join us for this fun, casual program. Together we will explore a new creative project with a guest artist each month. This workshop is suitable for beginners and all supplies are included.
Decorate Your Own Tote Bag - Ages 18+
Thu, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill
Personalize a tote bag using our Cricut Cutter and Cricut Press.
STEAM Storytime - All Ages
Thu, Apr 20, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Queen's Square
Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun learning activities that will inspire curious little minds to explore science, technology, engineering, art, math, and more!
Digitize your Family Memories - 18+
Thu, Apr 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office
Our Creative Studios has numerous devices to help you digitize your analog memories.
Predators: Life in the Wild - Ages 16+
Thu, Apr 20, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Old Post Office
Journalist Paul Gains presents dozens of photographs and the stories behind them.
The Mom Project - Mark Crofton Bell
Fri, Apr 21, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023
To Build What We Become When We Dream - Guest curated by Sarah-Tai Black
Fri, Apr 21, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 4 - May 27, 2023
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Fri, Apr 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Clemens Mill
Stretch it out and get your body moving!
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Fri, Apr 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Preston
Stretch it out and get your body moving!
Storytime - All Ages
Fri, Apr 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hespeler
Meet new friends and stay and play.
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Fri, Apr 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square
Fun and engaging stories, songs, and activities.
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Kindergarten Connection - Ages 3 - 5
Fri, Apr 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hespeler
Get ready for Kindergarten!
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
PD Day Stay and Play - All Ages
Fri, Apr 21, 10:00am - 5:00pm
All Locations
School's out! Have fun!
Baby Connections - Birth-12 Months
Fri, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Old Post Office
Get ready for some circle time fun!
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Senior Connections - Ages 55+
Fri, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square
Connect with other seniors while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Baby Connections - Birth-12 Months
Fri, Apr 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Preston
Get ready for some circle time fun!
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Career and Job Support
Fri, Apr 21, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Hespeler
Staff from John Howard Society's Cambridge Career Connections will be onsite to provide support and resources to job seekers.
Tween Nerf Night - Ages 10 - 13
Fri, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler
Epic PD Day fun with Nerf blasters and friends.
The Mom Project - Mark Crofton Bell
Sat, Apr 22, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023
To Build What We Become When We Dream - Guest curated by Sarah-Tai Black
Sat, Apr 22, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 4 - May 27, 2023
Community Clean Up - All Ages
Sat, Apr 22, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Multiple Locations
Help keep our city clean with volunteers from Cambridge City Green.
Earth Day - All Ages
Sat, Apr 22, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Preston
Celebrate Earth Day with lots of green activities, and seeds and seedlings to take home.
Storytime - All Ages
Sat, Apr 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square
Meet new friends and stay and play.
Canine First Aid - Ages 13+
Sat, Apr 22, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill
This program provides comprehensive, hands-on canine health and emergency first aid training. Email the presenter to register. See full program description for details.
Introduction to Large Format Printing
Sat, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office
Calling all photographers and designers.
Computer Basics - Ages 18+
Sat, Apr 22, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Queen's Square
Learn different computer basics.
Upcycled Planter - Ages 5 - 10
Sat, Apr 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Old Post Office
Turn a plastic bottle into a mini garden oasis.
An Afternoon with Bob Burtt and Water: Our Sacred Trust
Sat, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Preston
Celebrate Earth Day with author Bob Burtt as he discusses his latest book, Water: Our Sacred Trust.
Practice Your English - Ages 16+
Sat, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
The Mom Project - Mark Crofton Bell
Sun, Apr 23, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023
To Build What We Become When We Dream - Guest curated by Sarah-Tai Black
Sun, Apr 23, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 4 - May 27, 2023
The Mom Project - Mark Crofton Bell
Mon, Apr 24, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023
To Build What We Become When We Dream - Guest curated by Sarah-Tai Black
Mon, Apr 24, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 4 - May 27, 2023
Library Settlement Program - Ages 18+
Mon, Apr 24, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Clemens Mill
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Mon, Apr 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hespeler
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects.
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Mon, Apr 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects.
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Apr 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Preston
Let's play!
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Mon, Apr 24, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square
Stretch it out and get your body moving!
Kindergarten Connection - Ages 3 - 5
Mon, Apr 24, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Queen's Square
Get ready for Kindergarten!
Registration opens Monday, April 3 2023 at 10:00am
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