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Earth Day

All Ages

2023-04-22 10:00:00 2023-04-22 14:00:00 America/New_York Earth Day Celebrate Earth Day with lots of green activities, and seeds and seedlings to take home. Preston -

Saturday, April 22
10:00am - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-22 10:00:00 2023-04-22 14:00:00 America/New_York Earth Day Celebrate Earth Day with lots of green activities, and seeds and seedlings to take home. Preston -

Celebrate Earth Day with lots of green activities, and seeds and seedlings to take home.

Go green for Earth Day with family activities, free seeds and seedlings that support native pollinators from the Seed Library, and more.

Also, join the Cambridge City Green Community Clean-Up from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm.

Cost: Free

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events |

TAGS: | gardening | Earth Day | #tween | #schoolaged | #preschool | #baby |

Preston

Phone: 519-653-3632

Hours
Mon, May 29 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Tue, May 30 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Wed, May 31 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Jun 01 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Jun 02 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jun 03 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jun 04 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The Preston location is a public library and art gallery. This location is home to the Preston Community Garden, Seed Library and Tool Library.

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

Sat, Jun 03, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023

Sat, Jun 03, All day
Preston - Main Floor
May 29 to September 24, 2023

Sat, Jun 03, All day
Hespeler
May 1 to September 24, 2023

Sat, Jun 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square
Meet new friends and stay and play.

Sat, Jun 03, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a rainbow flag for Pride month.

Sat, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Registration is now closed

Sat, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office
Join us for an afternoon of competitive gaming.

Sat, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Gallery Studio
Come out to create crafts in an inclusive and welcoming environment.

Mon, Jun 05, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023

Mon, Jun 05, All day
Preston - Main Floor
May 29 to September 24, 2023

Mon, Jun 05, All day
Hespeler
May 1 to September 24, 2023

Mon, Jun 05, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Clemens Mill
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers

Tue, Jun 06, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023

Tue, Jun 06, All day
Preston - Main Floor
May 29 to September 24, 2023

Tue, Jun 06, All day
Hespeler
May 1 to September 24, 2023

Tue, Jun 06, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Queen's Square
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers

Tue, Jun 06, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Explore your relationship with food for a healthier future.
Register

Tue, Jun 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office
Learn garment sewing techniques as you sew your own bucket hat.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Jun 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.

Tue, Jun 06, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Tue, Jun 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Gallery Studio
Zest Artist Collective share information about past work, their collaborative process and their shared cross-disciplinary approach to art-making.

Wed, Jun 07, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023

Wed, Jun 07, All day
Preston - Main Floor
May 29 to September 24, 2023

Wed, Jun 07, All day
Hespeler
May 1 to September 24, 2023

Wed, Jun 07, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Clemens Mill
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers

Wed, Jun 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square
Staff-led tutorial on how to use your smartphone.

Wed, Jun 07, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Hespeler
From cards to Catan, this is a warm and friendly atmosphere for fans of low-tech table games.

Thu, Jun 08, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023

Thu, Jun 08, All day
Preston - Main Floor
May 29 to September 24, 2023

Thu, Jun 08, All day
Hespeler
May 1 to September 24, 2023

Thu, Jun 08, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Clemens Mill
A Client Service Specialist from Service Canada will be onsite to provide support and resources to the public.

Thu, Jun 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cedar Hill United Church
We all know that music and mood are connected, but can playing an instrument contribute to our sense of well-being?
Register

Thu, Jun 08, 11:00am - 6:30pm
Queen's Square
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers

Thu, Jun 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston
Play outside with Idea Exchange at the Preston Towne Market.

Thu, Jun 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, Jun 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill
An evening of conversation exploring 2SLGBTQ+ literature through the lens of our queerness.

Fri, Jun 09, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023

Fri, Jun 09, All day
Preston - Main Floor
May 29 to September 24, 2023

Fri, Jun 09, All day
Hespeler
May 1 to September 24, 2023

Fri, Jun 09, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Queen's Square
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers

Fri, Jun 09, 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.

Fri, Jun 09, 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.

Fri, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hespeler
Play outside with Idea Exchange at the Hespeler Village Market.

Fri, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill
An after-hours evening of Nerf and music to celebrate Pride Month.

Sat, Jun 10, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023

Sat, Jun 10, All day
Preston - Main Floor
May 29 to September 24, 2023

Sat, Jun 10, All day
Hespeler
May 1 to September 24, 2023

Sat, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Mon, Jun 12, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023

Mon, Jun 12, All day
Preston - Main Floor
May 29 to September 24, 2023

Mon, Jun 12, All day
Hespeler
May 1 to September 24, 2023

Mon, Jun 12, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Clemens Mill
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers

Mon, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Drop in to create a unique collage.

Mon, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Hespeler
Drop in to make a bead creation.

Tue, Jun 13, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023

Tue, Jun 13, All day
Preston - Main Floor
May 29 to September 24, 2023

Tue, Jun 13, All day
Hespeler
May 1 to September 24, 2023

Tue, Jun 13, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Queen's Square
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers

Tue, Jun 13, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Explore your relationship with food for a healthier future.
Register

Tue, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hespeler
Learn how to use the Cricut Maker.
This event is full

Tue, Jun 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Preston
Stop Abuse - Restore Respect

Tue, Jun 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.

Tue, Jun 13, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Wed, Jun 14, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023

Wed, Jun 14, All day
Preston - Main Floor
May 29 to September 24, 2023

Wed, Jun 14, All day
Hespeler
May 1 to September 24, 2023

Wed, Jun 14, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Clemens Mill
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers

Thu, Jun 15, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023

Thu, Jun 15, All day
Preston - Main Floor
May 29 to September 24, 2023

Thu, Jun 15, All day
Hespeler
May 1 to September 24, 2023

Thu, Jun 15, 11:00am - 6:30pm
Queen's Square
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers

Thu, Jun 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston
Play outside with Idea Exchange at the Preston Towne Market.

Thu, Jun 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, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.

Thu, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Gallery Studio
LGBTQ2S+ identifying individuals are invited to explore a different creative project each month in a fun and safe space.

Thu, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill
Get into Pride as we give toy dolls fantastic drag makeovers!

Thu, Jun 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office
A fun night of gaming and socializing in the Creative Studios Theatre.

Thu, Jun 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Preston - Gallery
Diet culture is everywhere and it’s affecting our youth.

Fri, Jun 16, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023

Fri, Jun 16, All day
Preston - Main Floor
May 29 to September 24, 2023

Fri, Jun 16, All day
Hespeler
May 1 to September 24, 2023

Fri, Jun 16, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Queen's Square
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers

Fri, Jun 16, 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.

Fri, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hespeler
Play outside with Idea Exchange at the Hespeler Village Market.

Sat, Jun 17, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 25 - June 17, 2023

Sat, Jun 17, All day
Preston - Main Floor
May 29 to September 24, 2023

Sat, Jun 17, All day
Hespeler
May 1 to September 24, 2023

Sat, Jun 17, 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.
This event is full

Sat, Jun 17, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Create a personalized Father's Day card.

Sat, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Sat, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Preston
Craft your own pair of paper book earrings.

Mon, Jun 19, All day
Preston - Main Floor
May 29 to September 24, 2023

Mon, Jun 19, All day
Hespeler
May 1 to September 24, 2023

Mon, Jun 19, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Clemens Mill
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers

Mon, Jun 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Drop in to make a pair of binoculars and use them to participate in a scavenger hunt.

Tue, Jun 20, All day
Preston - Main Floor
May 29 to September 24, 2023

Tue, Jun 20, All day
Hespeler
May 1 to September 24, 2023

Tue, Jun 20, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Explore your relationship with food for a healthier future.
Register

Tue, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hespeler
Learn how to use the Cricut Maker.
This event is full

Tue, Jun 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Participez à la projection gratuite de Je pleure dans ma tête (Les traumas par les mots) suivie de conversations pour déballer nos perceptions.

Tue, Jun 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room
This powerful documentary explores the psychological scars of war and highlights the importance of understanding in successfully integrating refugee children into Quebec’s schools.

Tue, Jun 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.

Wed, Jun 21, All day
Preston - Main Floor
May 29 to September 24, 2023

Wed, Jun 21, All day
Hespeler
May 1 to September 24, 2023

Wed, Jun 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
To celebrate Pride Month we are bringing Queer Craft Circle to Clemens Mill!

Wed, Jun 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Learn the ins and outs to get your film production project certified as Canadian Content.

Thu, Jun 22, All day
Preston - Main Floor
May 29 to September 24, 2023

Thu, Jun 22, All day
Hespeler
May 1 to September 24, 2023

Thu, Jun 22, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Clemens Mill
A Client Service Specialist from Service Canada will be onsite to provide support and resources to the public.

Thu, Jun 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston
Play outside with Idea Exchange at the Preston Towne Market.

Thu, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill
Wrap up Pride Month with Margaret DeRosia's debut author event.

Thu, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Gallery Studio
Come out to create crafts in an inclusive and welcoming environment.

Thu, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Light up your summer nights with this unique painting experience!

Fri, Jun 23, All day
Preston - Main Floor
May 29 to September 24, 2023

Fri, Jun 23, All day
Hespeler
May 1 to September 24, 2023

Fri, Jun 23, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 23 to September 10, 2023

Fri, Jun 23, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Queen's Square
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers

Fri, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Preston
Staff from John Howard Society's Cambridge Career Connections will be onsite to provide support and resources to job seekers.

Fri, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hespeler
Play outside with Idea Exchange at the Hespeler Village Market.

Fri, Jun 23, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Queen's Square - Gallery
Join us to celebrate the opening of Amanda McCavour: Wanderings and Traces.

Sat, Jun 24, All day
Preston - Main Floor
May 29 to September 24, 2023

Sat, Jun 24, All day
Hespeler
May 1 to September 24, 2023

Sat, Jun 24, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 23 to September 10, 2023

Sat, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
Queen's Square
A book club focused on the history of Cambridge and a historical fiction novel.

Sat, Jun 24, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Hespeler
We're celebrating 100 years in Hespeler.

Sat, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Makerspace
Interested in using a laser cutter but have no idea where to start?

Sat, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Mon, Jun 26, All day
Preston - Main Floor
May 29 to September 24, 2023

Mon, Jun 26, All day
Hespeler
May 1 to September 24, 2023

Mon, Jun 26, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 23 to September 10, 2023

Mon, Jun 26, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Clemens Mill
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers

Tue, Jun 27, All day
Preston - Main Floor
May 29 to September 24, 2023

Tue, Jun 27, All day
Hespeler
May 1 to September 24, 2023

Tue, Jun 27, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 23 to September 10, 2023

Tue, Jun 27, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Queen's Square
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers

Tue, Jun 27, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Inspired by the hanging sculptures of Amanda McCavour, drop in to create your own mobile.

Tue, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hespeler
Learn how to use the Cricut Maker.

Tue, Jun 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.

Wed, Jun 28, All day
Preston - Main Floor
May 29 to September 24, 2023

Wed, Jun 28, All day
Hespeler
May 1 to September 24, 2023

Wed, Jun 28, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 23 to September 10, 2023

Wed, Jun 28, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Clemens Mill
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers

Wed, Jun 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Gallery Studio
Learn how to take the best possible photographs no matter what camera you use.

Thu, Jun 29, All day
Preston - Main Floor
May 29 to September 24, 2023

Thu, Jun 29, All day
Hespeler
May 1 to September 24, 2023

Thu, Jun 29, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 23 to September 10, 2023

Thu, Jun 29, 11:00am - 6:30pm
Queen's Square
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers

Thu, Jun 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Drop in to create your own customized bookmark in anticipation of Summer Reading Club.

Thu, Jun 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston
Play outside with Idea Exchange at the Preston Towne Market.

Thu, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.

Fri, Jun 30, All day
Preston - Main Floor
May 29 to September 24, 2023

Fri, Jun 30, All day
Hespeler
May 1 to September 24, 2023

Fri, Jun 30, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 23 to September 10, 2023

Fri, Jun 30, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Queen's Square
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers

Fri, Jun 30, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Clemens Mill
Kick off the summer with water games, relay races, beach bowling, and more!

Fri, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Drop in to create your own customized bookmark in anticipation of Summer Reading Club.

Fri, Jun 30, 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.

Fri, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hespeler
Play outside with Idea Exchange at the Hespeler Village Market.

Sat, Jul 01, All day
All Locations
All Idea Exchange locations will be closed on Saturday, July 1, 2023 for Canada Day.

Mon, Jul 03, All day
All Locations
All Idea Exchange locations will be closed on Monday, July 3, 2023 as a substitute holiday for the Canada Day holiday.