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Practice Your English

Ages 16+

Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Join us for casual conversation and connection led by experienced and friendly Idea Exchange volunteers.

These weekly sessions cover various topics, featuring group activities and one-on-one or one-on-two practice in a fun and helpful environment.

Cost: Free

AGE GROUP: | Newcomers |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs + Workshops |

TAGS: | ESL | conversation | circles | #learnenglish |

Queen's Square
Phone: 519-621-0460
Hours
Mon, May 05 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Tue, May 06 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Wed, May 07 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Thu, May 08 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Fri, May 09 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, May 10 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, May 11 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Queen's Square location is a public library and art gallery. This location features a grand piano for music performances, multiple study and reading areas, and a large children’s department.

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

Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Fri, May 09, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Fri, May 09, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, May 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Fri, May 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some late-morning fun. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Old Post Office Book Club - Ages 18+
Fri, May 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Meet monthly to discuss a pre-selected title, share thoughts, and learn more about the books we love.
The Flames of Change Photo Exhibit - How Galt Burned and Rose from the Ashes
Fri, May 09, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
On exhibit from Tuesday, April 28 to Monday, May 12.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Fri, May 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Fri, May 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Baby Meet-Up - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, May 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Drop-in baby and caregiver meetup.
Connections 50+ Queen's Square - Art Therapy
Fri, May 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Studio
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Math Buddies - Ages 6 - 12
Fri, May 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Partner with teenage volunteers for fun math games and activities. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Sat, May 10, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Sat, May 10, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
The Flames of Change Photo Exhibit - How Galt Burned and Rose from the Ashes
Sat, May 10, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
On exhibit from Tuesday, April 28 to Monday, May 12.
Introduction to Sewing
Sat, May 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Makerspace
Learn basic sewing terminology as well as how to set up a sewing machine for your next project.
This event is full
Practice Your English
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Sun, May 11, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Sun, May 11, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
The Flames of Change Photo Exhibit - How Galt Burned and Rose from the Ashes
Sun, May 11, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
On exhibit from Tuesday, April 28 to Monday, May 12.
Community Desk: TEAO - Ages 13+
Sun, May 11, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Transforming mental health care in Canada, one community at a time.
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Mon, May 12, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Mon, May 12, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Community Desk: Kinbridge - Newcomer Employment Workshop
Mon, May 12, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you a newcomer trying to get ready for the Canadian workforce? Kinbridge is here to help.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Mon, May 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
The Flames of Change Photo Exhibit - How Galt Burned and Rose from the Ashes
Mon, May 12, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
On exhibit from Tuesday, April 28 to Monday, May 12.
STEAM Storytime - All Ages
Mon, May 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Mon, May 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some late-morning fun. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Mon, May 12, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Connections 50+ Preston - Preston History Walk
Mon, May 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Preston - Main Floor
Connect with other adults as we undertake a walking tour of downtown Preston.
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Mon, May 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage reading buddy. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Nature Pals - Ages 5 - 10
Mon, May 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Let's get growing!
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-up
Mon, May 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Intermediate SLR-Style Photography
Mon, May 12, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Queen's Square - Studio
This is a four-week course running April 14, 28, May 5, 12.
Registration is now closed
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Tue, May 13, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Tue, May 13, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 10:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Tue, May 13, 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 is now closed
STEAM for Tots - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stories and fun learning activities that inspire curious little minds.
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Art Lab - All Ages
Tue, May 13, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Imagine, explore, and discover! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, May 13, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Kids practice their reading with a teenage reading buddy. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Engineering Science Quest - Ages 8 - 12
Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Our friends from the University of Waterloo bring science to the Old Post Office.
This event is full
Simple Machines - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Explore levers, pulleys, wheels, and gears, in this fun and interactive STEAM based craft program.
Galt Chess Club
Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Art + Wellness - with Ali Burke
Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Enjoy a creative evening in the Gallery Studio with a focus on improving mental health.
Ukulele Meet-Up - with the Queen's Square Ukelele Group
Tue, May 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Practice Your English
Tue, May 13, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Pyjama Tales - All Ages
Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Wear your pyjamas and bring a stuffie to this evening storytime for families.
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Wed, May 14, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Wed, May 14, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Wed, May 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Storytime - All Ages
Wed, May 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends and stay and play.
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some late-morning fun. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Wed, May 14, 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 is now closed
Sensory Tales - Ages 2 - 8
Wed, May 14, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
All the senses are celebrated in this inclusive sensory experience. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Community Desk: CCRW - Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work
Wed, May 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Gain assistance for people with disabilities and businesses in breaking down barriers to employment.
Pokémon Allegiance - Ages 5 - 16
Wed, May 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
An hour of trading, gaming and more.
Afterschool Sensory Hour - All Ages
Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Drop in for an hour of sensory exploration.
Maker Madness - Ages 8 - 12
Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy this fun crafternoon with us while we make... anything!
Tween Chess Club - Ages 8 - 12
Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Have fun with friends paying the world's most popular board game.
SPECTRUM Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group
Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.
Paws for Reading - Ages 5 - 12
Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Join a class of therapy dogs at for the ultimate reading practice program.
Practice Your English - Family Edition
Wed, May 14, 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.
Fibre Arts Meet-Up
Wed, May 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room
Join other fibre arts enthusiasts as you work on your own project in a social environment.
Enhancing Your Photos - Ages 13+
Wed, May 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Make your photos come to life using basic Photoshop skills.
This event is full
Trauma Informed Care Circle - TEAO Canada, Wounds 2 Wings
Wed, May 14, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Rebuilding connections through collective care: TEAO Canada's trauma-informed circles blend somatic practices, psycho-education, and breathwork for healing.
Register
Cancelled
Queen's Square Book Club
Wed, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square
Read with us and have great discussions about amazing books.
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Thu, May 15, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Thu, May 15, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Imagination Station - Ages 2 - 5
Thu, May 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let your imagination run wild!
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Thu, May 15, 10:00am - 10:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Thu, May 15, 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 is now closed
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Math Quest - Ages 6 - 12
Thu, May 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Shapes, patterns, money, time, and fractions were never so much fun!
This event is full
Practice Your English - Online
Thu, May 15, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Rainbow STEAM - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Stories and STEAM activities in a safer and more supportive environment for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, families, and allies.
Fairy-Lit Bottles: Welcome Spring
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
An evening of glass painting in a relaxing atmosphere.
This event is full
Printing with Plants - Judy Major-Girardin
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Learn how to create a unique print using flowers and plants
This event is full
Pokémon Tweens Unite - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, May 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
A maker program with trading and games.
Ukulele Meet-Up - with the Hespeler Ukulele Group
Thu, May 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Fri, May 16, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Fri, May 16, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, May 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Fri, May 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some late-morning fun. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Fri, May 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Fri, May 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Baby Meet-Up - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, May 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Drop-in baby and caregiver meetup.
Connections 50+ Queen's Square - with Kari Mullin
Fri, May 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Studio
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Math Buddies - Ages 6 - 12
Fri, May 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Partner with teenage volunteers for fun math games and activities. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Sat, May 17, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Sat, May 17, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Introduction to Digital Embroidery
Sat, May 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Makerspace
Learn the basics of using the embroidery machine in the Makerspace.
This event is full
Practice Your English
Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Board Game Café - Ages 16+
Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
A welcoming and friendly atmosphere to play one or more table games.
Sunday Summer Closure
Sun, May 18, All day
Multiple Locations
All our locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 18, 2025 through to and including August 31, 2025.
Victoria Day Closure
Mon, May 19, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed on May 19 for Victoria Day.
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Tue, May 20, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Tue, May 20, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, May 20, 10:00am - 10:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, May 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Tue, May 20, 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 is now closed
STEAM for Tots - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stories and fun learning activities that inspire curious little minds.
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Art Lab - All Ages
Tue, May 20, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Imagine, explore, and discover! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, May 20, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Kids practice their reading with a teenage reading buddy. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Simple Machines - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Explore levers, pulleys, wheels, and gears, in this fun and interactive STEAM based craft program.
Art + Wellness
Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Enjoy a creative evening in the Gallery Studio with a focus on improving mental health.
Galt Chess Club
Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Ukulele Spring Concert - with Queen's Square Ukulele Group
Tue, May 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square
Swing by for fun filled evening of music.
Practice Your English
Tue, May 20, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Pyjama Tales - All Ages
Tue, May 20, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Wear your pyjamas and bring a stuffie to this evening storytime for families.
UnBook Club - Ages 19+
Tue, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Choun Kitchen
With no set book to read, this club is about great conversation and good fun!
Youth Advisory Committee - Ages 14 - 18
Tue, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Teens can join the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC).
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Wed, May 21, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Wed, May 21, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Wed, May 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Storytime - All Ages
Wed, May 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends and stay and play.
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some late-morning fun. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Wed, May 21, 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 is now closed
Sensory Tales - Ages 2 - 8
Wed, May 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
All the senses are celebrated in this inclusive sensory experience. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Pokémon Allegiance - Ages 5 - 16
Wed, May 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
An hour of trading, gaming and more.
Afterschool Sensory Hour - All Ages
Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Drop in for an hour of sensory exploration.
Maker Madness - Ages 8 - 12
Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy this fun crafternoon with us while we make... anything!
Tween Chess Club - Ages 8 - 12
Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Have fun with friends paying the world's most popular board game.
Practice Your English - Family Edition
Wed, May 21, 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.
Fibre Arts Meet-Up
Wed, May 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room
Join other fibre arts enthusiasts as you work on your own project in a social environment.
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Thu, May 22, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Thu, May 22, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Imagination Station - Ages 2 - 5
Thu, May 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let your imagination run wild!
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Thu, May 22, 10:00am - 10:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Thu, May 22, 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 is now closed
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Math Quest - Ages 6 - 12
Thu, May 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Shapes, patterns, money, time, and fractions were never so much fun!
This event is full
Practice Your English - Online
Thu, May 22, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Retro Gaming - Ages 13+
Thu, May 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Gaming fun with a retro twist!
Rainbow STEAM - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, May 22, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Stories and STEAM activities in a safer and more supportive environment for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, families, and allies.
Circuits for Tweens - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, May 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Explore the world of electrical components and circuits.
This event is full
Bad Art Night
Thu, May 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Create a beautifully bad artwork, all fun and no pressure!
Pokémon Tweens Unite - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, May 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
A maker program with trading and games.
Ukulele Meet-Up - with the Hespeler Ukulele Group
Thu, May 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Fri, May 23, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Fri, May 23, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Connections 50+ Presents Cambridge Third Age Learning - with Dr. Leia Minaker
Fri, May 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Building healthy, prosperous, and sustainable cities in the future.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, May 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Fri, May 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some late-morning fun. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Preston Book Club - Ages 18+
Fri, May 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Preston - Main Floor
Meet with fellow readers to discuss the nuances of a great book.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Fri, May 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Fri, May 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Baby Meet-Up - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, May 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Drop-in baby and caregiver meetup.
Math Buddies - Ages 6 - 12
Fri, May 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Partner with teenage volunteers for fun math games and activities. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Sat, May 24, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Sat, May 24, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Planting Day - All Ages
Sat, May 24, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Preston - Community Garden
Enjoy outdoor activities and help us plant our community garden.
Making Mementos of Family History
Sat, May 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn how to utilize the Makerspace to create wonderful family history mementos.
Practice Your English
Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Sunday Summer Closure
Sun, May 25, All day
Multiple Locations
All our locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 18, 2025 through to and including August 31, 2025.
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Mon, May 26, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Mon, May 26, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Community Desk: Kinbridge - Newcomer Employment Workshop
Mon, May 26, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you a newcomer trying to get ready for the Canadian workforce? Kinbridge is here to help.
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-up
Mon, May 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Tue, May 27, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Tue, May 27, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, May 27, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
NFB Movie Screening - Unarchived (2022)
Tue, May 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
View an award-winning cinematic feature film presented by the National Film Board of Canada.
Galt Chess Club
Tue, May 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Ukulele Meet-Up - with the Queen's Square Ukelele Group
Tue, May 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Practice Your English
Tue, May 27, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Wed, May 28, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Wed, May 28, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, May 28, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Connections 50+ Hespeler - Healthy Hearing
Wed, May 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
SPECTRUM Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group
Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.
Practice Your English - Family Edition
Wed, May 28, 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.
Fibre Arts Meet-Up
Wed, May 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room
Join other fibre arts enthusiasts as you work on your own project in a social environment.
Trauma Informed Care Circle - TEAO Canada, Wounds 2 Wings
Wed, May 28, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Rebuilding connections through collective care: TEAO Canada's trauma-informed circles blend somatic practices, psycho-education, and breathwork for healing.
Register
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Thu, May 29, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Thu, May 29, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Practice Your English - Online
Thu, May 29, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Introduction to Charcoal Techniques - with Soroush Dabiri
Thu, May 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Use different types of charcoal to achieve various textures within a single artwork.
Ukulele Meet-Up - with the Hespeler Ukulele Group
Thu, May 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Fri, May 30, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Fri, May 30, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
PD Day Stay and Play - All Ages
Fri, May 30, 10:00am - 4:00pm
All Locations
Come and stay and play!
Make Rainbow Slime with SPECTRUM - All Ages
Fri, May 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Celebrate Pride month with rainbow slime.
Connections 50+ Queen's Square - Fluid Art with Harshita Jain
Fri, May 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Studio
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Art Cart: PD Day - All Ages
Fri, May 30, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Sat, May 31, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Sat, May 31, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Introduction to 3D Printing - Ages 13+
Sat, May 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Explore the different 3D printers available in the Makerspace.
Dungeons & Dragons - Ages 16+
Sat, May 31, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
An exciting one-shot D&D adventure!
This event is full
Practice Your English
Sat, May 31, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Sunday Summer Closure
Sun, Jun 01, All day
Multiple Locations
All our locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 18, 2025 through to and including August 31, 2025.
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Mon, Jun 02, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Community Desk: Kinbridge - Newcomer Employment Workshop
Mon, Jun 02, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you a newcomer trying to get ready for the Canadian workforce? Kinbridge is here to help.
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-up
Mon, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Tue, Jun 03, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Jun 03, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Practice Your English
Tue, Jun 03, 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.
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Wed, Jun 04, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Jun 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Board Game Café - Ages 16+
Wed, Jun 04, 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.
SPECTRUM Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group
Wed, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.
Practice Your English - Family Edition
Wed, Jun 04, 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.
Queen's Square Book Club
Wed, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Read with us and have great discussions about amazing books.
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Thu, Jun 05, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Practice Your English - Online
Thu, Jun 05, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Fri, Jun 06, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Sat, Jun 07, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Practice Your English
Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Sunday Summer Closure
Sun, Jun 08, All day
Multiple Locations
All our locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 18, 2025 through to and including August 31, 2025.
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