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Explore on the Floor

All Ages

2023-04-17 10:00:00 2023-04-17 11:00:00 America/New_York Explore on the Floor Let's play! Preston -

Monday, April 17
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2023-04-17 10:00:00 2023-04-17 11:00:00 America/New_York Explore on the Floor Let's play! Preston -

Let's play!

Let your little one play, discover, and explore in a variety of fun-filled, hands-on learning activity centers.

This program is drop-in.

Cost: Free

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs + Workshops |

TAGS: | #steam | #schoolaged | #preschool |

Preston

Phone: 519-653-3632

Hours
Mon, Mar 18 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Mar 19 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Mar 20 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Mar 21 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Mar 22 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Mar 23 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Mar 24 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

Tue, Mar 19, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 20 to April 21, 2024

Tue, Mar 19, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!

Tue, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Clemens Mill - Community Desk, CM
Changing the world one puppy at a time.

Tue, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.

Tue, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Get your basic Amateur Radio license in this 10-week session!

Tue, Mar 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Thirteen Food and Beverage
With no set book to read, this club is about great conversation and good fun!
This event is full

Wed, Mar 20, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 20 to April 21, 2024

Wed, Mar 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.

Wed, Mar 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you a newcomer trying to get ready for the Canadian workforce? Kinbridge is here to help.

Wed, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Youth chosen in the application process which closes Feb 23 will set priorities and make important funding decisions for community projects.

Wed, Mar 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room
Join other fibre arts enthusiasts as you work on your own project in a social environment.

Thu, Mar 21, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 20 to April 21, 2024

Thu, Mar 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.

Thu, Mar 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
LGBTQ2S+ identifying individuals are invited to explore a different creative project each month in a fun and safe space.
This event is full

Thu, Mar 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.

Thu, Mar 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Join us for our monthly dive into 2SLGBTQ+ narratives!

Fri, Mar 22, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 20 to April 21, 2024

Fri, Mar 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Magazine Lounge
Drawing the Line: Hate Propaganda and the Limits of Free Expression in Canadian History
This event is full

Fri, Mar 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Preston - Fireside Area
Meet with fellow readers to discuss the nuances of a great book.

Fri, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Hespeler - Community Desk, HE
Staff from John Howard Society's Cambridge Career Connections will be onsite to provide support and resources to job seekers.

Fri, Mar 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Join us for a tour of the Hespeler library and learn about our services, programs and events.

Sat, Mar 23, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 20 to April 21, 2024

Sat, Mar 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Makerspace
Calling all photographers and designers.

Sat, Mar 23, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Join artist Michelle Peraza to learn more about mixing oil paint!
This event is full

Sun, Mar 24, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 20 to April 21, 2024

Mon, Mar 25, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 20 to April 21, 2024

Mon, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.

Mon, Mar 25, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Queen's Square
So you know the basics of how to make your SLR-style camera works but would like to learn more?
Registration is now closed

Tue, Mar 26, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 20 to April 21, 2024

Tue, Mar 26, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!

Tue, Mar 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Clemens Mill - Community Desk, CM
Learn about your one-stop-shop to accessing your health records in the Ontario Health West Region.

Tue, Mar 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.

Tue, Mar 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Get your basic Amateur Radio license in this 10-week session!

Wed, Mar 27, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 20 to April 21, 2024

Wed, Mar 27, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.

Wed, Mar 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you a newcomer trying to get ready for the Canadian workforce? Kinbridge is here to help.

Wed, Mar 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
LGBTQ2S+ identifying individuals are invited to explore a different creative project each month in a fun and safe space.

Wed, Mar 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room
Join other fibre arts enthusiasts as you work on your own project in a social environment.

Thu, Mar 28, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 20 to April 21, 2024

Thu, Mar 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.

Fri, Mar 29, All day
Multiple Locations
All Idea Exchange locations will be closed: Friday, March 29 for Good Friday and Sunday, March 31 for Easter Sunday.

Sat, Mar 30, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 20 to April 21, 2024

Sun, Mar 31, All day
Multiple Locations
All Idea Exchange locations will be closed: Friday, March 29 for Good Friday and Sunday, March 31 for Easter Sunday.

Mon, Apr 01, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 20 to April 21, 2024

Mon, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.

Tue, Apr 02, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 20 to April 21, 2024

Tue, Apr 02, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!

Tue, Apr 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.

Tue, Apr 02, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Wed, Apr 03, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 20 to April 21, 2024

Wed, Apr 03, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.

Wed, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Youth chosen in the application process which closes Feb 23 will set priorities and make important funding decisions for community projects.

Wed, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Study Area
From cards to Catan, this is a warm and friendly atmosphere for fans of low-tech table games.

Wed, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Wed, Apr 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room
Join other fibre arts enthusiasts as you work on your own project in a social environment.

Wed, Apr 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Gallery
Why are so many people are now being diagnosed with ADHD?

Thu, Apr 04, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 20 to April 21, 2024

Thu, Apr 04, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Thu, Apr 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.

Thu, Apr 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.

Fri, Apr 05, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 20 to April 21, 2024

Fri, Apr 05, 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.

Sat, Apr 06, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 20 to April 21, 2024

Sat, Apr 06, All day
Preston - Gallery
April 6 - June 22, 2024

Sat, Apr 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Explore the different 3D printers available in the Makerspace.

Sat, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room,Gallery
Join us in the Preston Gallery for the opening reception of Undergrowth

Sat, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Gallery
Readings and music in tribute to Canadian Composers.

Sat, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Sun, Apr 07, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 20 to April 21, 2024

Sun, Apr 07, All day
Preston - Gallery
April 6 - June 22, 2024

Mon, Apr 08, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 20 to April 21, 2024

Mon, Apr 08, All day
Preston - Gallery
April 6 - June 22, 2024

Mon, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.

Mon, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's Play!

Mon, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's Play!

Mon, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for EACH CHILD attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 10:00am

Mon, Apr 08, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for Kindergarten! Complete a registration for EACH CHILD attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 10:00am

Mon, Apr 08, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department ,Learning Commons
Celebrate the eclipse with activities, crafts, and games!

Mon, Apr 08, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room,Riverview Room,Children's Discovery Centre
Mark the occasion of a near-total solar eclipse - a once in a lifetime experience - with kids activities, livestream video, and have an opportunity to view the eclipse safely.

Mon, Apr 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Snacks with arts and games!

Mon, Apr 08, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Enjoy games, activities, crafts, and yummy snacks.

Mon, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.

Mon, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Group activities focused on friendship building and empathy.

Tue, Apr 09, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 20 to April 21, 2024

Tue, Apr 09, All day
Preston - Gallery
April 6 - June 22, 2024

Tue, Apr 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.

Tue, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Read along with stories and have fun playing together in a safe and supported environment for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, families, and allies.

Tue, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for EACH CHILD attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 10:00am

Tue, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…

Tue, Apr 09, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!

Tue, Apr 09, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete a registration for EACH CHILD attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 10:00am

Tue, Apr 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room,Children's Department
We welcome families to join us for an hour of sensory exploration.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 10:00am

Tue, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for Kindergarten! Complete a registration for EACH CHILD attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 10:00am

Tue, Apr 09, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.

Tue, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Explore basic hand sewing techniques that can be used for visible mending.

Tue, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Magazine Lounge
Gaming fun with a retro twist!

Tue, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.

Tue, Apr 09, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Wed, Apr 10, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 20 to April 21, 2024

Wed, Apr 10, All day
Preston - Gallery
April 6 - June 22, 2024

Wed, Apr 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
All the senses are celebrated in this inclusive sensory experience.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 10:00am

Wed, Apr 10, 10:00am - 7:30pm
All Locations
Come and stay and play!

Wed, Apr 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.

Wed, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for EACH CHILD attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 10:00am

Wed, Apr 10, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.

Wed, Apr 10, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!

Wed, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.

Wed, Apr 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Program Room
A high-energy dance party where we will move our bodies and create musical-themed crafts. Complete a registration for EACH CHILD attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 10:00am

Wed, Apr 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room,Youth Services Department
Let's Play!

Wed, Apr 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for Kindergarten! Complete a registration for EACH CHILD attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 10:00am

Wed, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Magazine Lounge
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.

Wed, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Come and explore, create, and share with crafts, robotics, comics, and more.

Wed, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department,Children's Program Room
Join a class of therapy dogs at for the ultimate reading practice program. Complete a registration for EACH CHILD attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 10:00am

Wed, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Youth chosen in the application process which closes Feb 23 will set priorities and make important funding decisions for community projects.

Wed, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Artists of all skill levels are invited to come out for some self-directed still life drawing practice.

Wed, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Rescheduled
Wed, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
New date Wednesday, April 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office
Artists of all skill levels are invited to come out for some self-directed still life drawing practice.

Wed, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room
Join other fibre arts enthusiasts as you work on your own project in a social environment.

Thu, Apr 11, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 20 to April 21, 2024

Thu, Apr 11, All day
Preston - Gallery
April 6 - June 22, 2024

Thu, Apr 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some late-morning fun. Complete a registration for EACH CHILD attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 10:00am

Thu, Apr 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some late-morning fun. Complete a registration for EACH CHILD attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 10:00am

Thu, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's Play!

Thu, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete a registration for EACH CHILD attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 10:00am

Thu, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete a registration for EACH CHILD attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 10:00am

Thu, Apr 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Stretch it out and get your body moving.

Thu, Apr 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
An interactive opportunity to explore a wide range of maker equipment.
This event is full

Thu, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for EACH CHILD attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 10:00am

Thu, Apr 11, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Thu, Apr 11, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Wear your pajamas and bring a stuffie to this evening storytime for families.

Thu, Apr 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.

Thu, Apr 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Learn the basics of soldering and electronics.

Thu, Apr 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get crafty!

Fri, Apr 12, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 20 to April 21, 2024

Fri, Apr 12, All day
Preston - Gallery
April 6 - June 22, 2024

Fri, Apr 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Meet monthly to discuss a pre-selected title, share thoughts, and learn more about the books we love.

Fri, Apr 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 10:00am

Fri, Apr 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's Play!

Fri, Apr 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room,Children's Department
Let your imagination run wild!

Fri, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete a registration for EACH CHILD attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 10:00am

Fri, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Lobby
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.

Fri, Apr 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…

Fri, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Clemens Mill - Community Desk, CM
Staff from John Howard Society's Cambridge Career Connections will be onsite to provide support and resources to job seekers.

Sat, Apr 13, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 20 to April 21, 2024

Sat, Apr 13, All day
Preston - Gallery
April 6 - June 22, 2024

Sat, Apr 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn fundamental concepts about 3D design using Tinkercad.

Sat, Apr 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Use fun techniques to create abstract art pieces. No special skills required!

Sat, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Create an animal sculpture out of polymer clay to celebrate spring!

Sat, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!

Sat, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Sat, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Join us for songs, stories, and learning signs!
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 10:00am

Sat, Apr 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Clemens Mill - Learning Commons
Pokémon fans unite!

Sun, Apr 14, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 20 to April 21, 2024

Sun, Apr 14, All day
Preston - Gallery
April 6 - June 22, 2024

Mon, Apr 15, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 20 to April 21, 2024

Mon, Apr 15, All day
Preston - Gallery
April 6 - June 22, 2024

Mon, Apr 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.

Mon, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's Play!

Mon, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's Play!

Mon, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for EACH CHILD attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 10:00am

Mon, Apr 15, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for Kindergarten! Complete a registration for EACH CHILD attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 10:00am

Mon, Apr 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Snacks with arts and games!

Mon, Apr 15, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Enjoy games, activities, crafts, and yummy snacks.

Mon, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.

Mon, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Enjoy a creative evening in the Gallery Studio with a focus on improving mental health

Mon, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Group activities focused on friendship building and empathy.

Mon, Apr 15, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
You’ve really gotten into SLR photography and would like to take it to the next level?

Rescheduled
Mon, Apr 15, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
New date Monday, February 26, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Queen's Square
So you know the basics of how to make your SLR-style camera works but would like to learn more?

Tue, Apr 16, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 20 to April 21, 2024

Tue, Apr 16, All day
Preston - Gallery
April 6 - June 22, 2024

Tue, Apr 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.

Tue, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Read along with stories and have fun playing together in a safe and supported environment for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, families, and allies.

Tue, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for EACH CHILD attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 10:00am

Tue, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…

Tue, Apr 16, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!

Tue, Apr 16, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete a registration for EACH CHILD attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 10:00am

Tue, Apr 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department ,Children's Program Room
We welcome families to join us for an hour of sensory exploration.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 10:00am

Tue, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for Kindergarten! Complete a registration for EACH CHILD attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 10:00am

Tue, Apr 16, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.

Tue, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Join us for a tour of the Queen's Square library and learn about our services, programs, and events.

Tue, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Makerspace,Third Floor Classroom
Learn how the makerspace can help you customize projects for your wedding.

Tue, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Fun hands-on STEM activities.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 10:00am

Tue, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.

Tue, Apr 16, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Tue, Apr 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Mule Cambridge
With no set book to read, this club is about great conversation and good fun!
This event is full

Wed, Apr 17, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 20 to April 21, 2024

Wed, Apr 17, All day
Preston - Gallery
April 6 - June 22, 2024

Wed, Apr 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
All the senses are celebrated in this inclusive sensory experience.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 10:00am

Wed, Apr 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.

Wed, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for EACH CHILD attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 10:00am

Wed, Apr 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.

Wed, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.

Wed, Apr 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Program Room
A high-energy dance party where we will move our bodies and create musical-themed crafts. Complete a registration for EACH CHILD attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 10:00am

Wed, Apr 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room,Youth Services Department
Let's Play!

Wed, Apr 17, 11:00am - 11:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for Kindergarten! Complete a registration for EACH CHILD attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 10:00am

Wed, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Come and explore, create, and share with crafts, robotics, comics, and more.

Wed, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department,Children's Program Room
Join a class of therapy dogs at for the ultimate reading practice program. Complete a registration for EACH CHILD attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 10:00am

Wed, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Youth chosen in the application process which closes Feb 23 will set priorities and make important funding decisions for community projects.

Wed, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Wed, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room
Join other fibre arts enthusiasts as you work on your own project in a social environment.

Wed, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Coyotes are one of the most despised animals on the continent. Although they are an ‘archpredator’ they are also largely misunderstood.

Wed, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Preston - Fireside Area
Learn about our new database for all things creativity, Creativebug!

Thu, Apr 18, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 20 to April 21, 2024

Thu, Apr 18, All day
Preston - Gallery
April 6 - June 22, 2024

Thu, Apr 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some late-morning fun. Complete a registration for EACH CHILD attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 10:00am

Thu, Apr 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some late-morning fun. Complete a registration for EACH CHILD attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 10:00am

Thu, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's Play!

Thu, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete a registration for EACH CHILD attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 10:00am

Thu, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete a registration for EACH CHILD attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 10:00am

Thu, Apr 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Stretch it out and get your body moving.

Thu, Apr 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
An interactive opportunity to explore a wide range of maker equipment.
This event is full

Thu, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for EACH CHILD attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 10:00am

Thu, Apr 18, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Thu, Apr 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.

Thu, Apr 18, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Wear your pajamas and bring a stuffie to this evening storytime for families.

Thu, Apr 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.

Thu, Apr 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Learn about the variety of devices that our Creative Studios has to help you digitize your analog memories.

Thu, Apr 18, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get crafty!

Thu, Apr 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Join us for our monthly dive into 2SLGBTQ+ narratives!