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Stress Management with Fran Garton

Ages 19+
2023-04-12 19:00:00 2023-04-12 20:00:00 America/New_York Stress Management with Fran Garton Do you feel like stress is taking over your life? Virtual -

Wednesday, April 12
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-12 19:00:00 2023-04-12 20:00:00 America/New_York Stress Management with Fran Garton Do you feel like stress is taking over your life? Virtual -

Do you feel like stress is taking over your life?

It's so easy to let stress and over-commitment take over our lives. In this workshop, Fran will share easy-to-implement strategies to reduce stress and techniques to help manage your time. You'll leave with concrete action you can take today to make tomorrow less stressful and busy.

Cost: Free

AGE GROUP: | Newcomers | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures + Talks |

TAGS: | #stress | #mentalhealth |

Virtual
Phone: 519-621-0460
Hours
We're closed Sunday June 22 due to Summer Sunday Closure
Mon, Jun 16 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Jun 17 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Jun 18 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Jun 19 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Jun 20 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jun 21 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jun 22 Closed
(Summer Sunday Closure)
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Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Craft Club - Ages 5 - 12
Thu, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Get crafty with us this summer!
Art Vibe - Ages 7 - 12
Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Let your creativity run wild!
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy.
Practice Your English - Online
Thu, Jul 10, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Learn to Crochet: Granny Squares
Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Learn basic crochet stitches while making a simple granny square.
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Queer Craft Circle - Felt Rainbow with woolwaterneedle
Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
2SLGBTQIA+-identifying individuals are invited to explore a different creative project each month in a fun and safe space.
Storytime - All Ages
Thu, Jul 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends and stay and play.
What We Hold - Meera Margaret Singh
Fri, Jul 11, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 21, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Make and Take - All Ages
Fri, Jul 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Paper, scissors, glitter, GO!
Community Desk: Region of Waterloo's Waste Management - Waste Collection Cart Display
Fri, Jul 11, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Preston - Community Desk, PR
Get ready to roll your garbage and organics to the curb in carts starting in March 2026!
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Gallery
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Tween Makers: Cricut - Ages 8 - 12
Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Make your own custom mug in the Makerspace using the Cricut Maker 3.
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Connections 50+ - Dried Flower Coaster
Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Studio
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Boredom Busters - Ages 7 - 12
Fri, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Jump-start the weekend with fun-packed Fridays!
NFB Summer Reading Club Movie Screening - All Ages
Fri, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
The National Film Board (NFB) has compiled several short films inspired by the 2025 TD Summer Reading Club theme, Around the World.
Market Playtime - All Ages
Fri, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Outside adventures on market afternoons.
Teen Nerf Night - Ages 13 - 18
Fri, Jul 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill
Make your evening epic with Nerf blasters and friends. Complete a registration for each teen attending the program.
What We Hold - Meera Margaret Singh
Sat, Jul 12, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 21, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Saturday Stay and Play - All Ages
Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Multiple Locations
Come and stay and play!
Introduction to Digital Embroidery
Sat, Jul 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Makerspace
In this class, we will go through the basics of using the Makerspace embroidery machine.
Practice Your English
Sat, Jul 12, 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, Jul 13, All day
Multiple Locations
All our locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 18, 2025 through to and including August 31, 2025.
What We Hold - Meera Margaret Singh
Mon, Jul 14, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 21, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Mon, Jul 14, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Mon, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Babies in the Garden - Birth - 12 Months
Mon, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Community Garden
Relax with your baby in our garden.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Jul 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's play!
Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
Mon, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Ultimate Gaming Showdown - Ages 7 - 12
Mon, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Drop in for some casual, tournament-style gaming.
Make and Take - All Ages
Mon, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Paper, scissors, glitter, GO!
Take It Outside! - Ages 4 - 10
Mon, Jul 14, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Preston - Community Garden
Where can you play big, get loud, and have tons of messy fun? Outside of course!
NFB Movie Screening - Wilfred Buck
Mon, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:40pm
Preston - Gallery
View an award-winning cinematic feature film presented by the NFB.
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-up
Mon, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
What We Hold - Meera Margaret Singh
Tue, Jul 15, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 21, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Tue, Jul 15, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Jul 15, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Music n' Motion - All Ages
Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A high-energy dance party where we will move our bodies and create musical-themed crafts.
Art Through the Ages - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Gallery
Recreate historical art with your own twist!
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Messy STEAM - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Explore the messy side of STEAM.
Beautiful Blue Bookmarks - Ages 8 - 12
Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
In this two-week program, you will create a one-of-a-kind bookmark using SunPrint paper.
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy.
Game Stop - Ages 6 - 12
Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kick-it old school with some classic games.
The 4 pm Project - Ages 6 - 12
Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston - Gallery
Come explore and create with crafts, games, and hands-on fun!
30-Minute Physics - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Introduce kids to the basic concepts of physics with fast and fun interactive experiments.
Lantern Building Workshop for the Preston Lantern Project - Welcome Preston Arts Collective
Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 8:15pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Contribute to a fast-growing community art exhibition.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 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.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Tue, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
What We Hold - Meera Margaret Singh
Wed, Jul 16, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 21, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Wed, Jul 16, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
Cambridge Public Library at the Preston Towne Market - All Ages
Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Park
Play outside at the Preston Towne Market.
Sensory Tales - Ages 2 - 8
Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
All the senses are celebrated in this inclusive experience.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's play!
Life in a Dreamhouse - Ages 5 - 10
Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Welcome to the magical world of Barbie.
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Teen Drop-In - Ages 14 - 18
Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Chat with friends, use technology or take part in some arts and crafts or gaming fun.
Crochet and Craft Club - Ages 10 - 14
Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Grab your yarn, bring your imagination, and get crafting!
Dig It! - Ages 5 - 10
Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Be an archeologist for a day!
Old Post Office Still Life Drawing - Ages 13+
Wed, Jul 16, 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.
Warhammer Mini Painting for Teens - Ages 13 - 18
Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Enter the world of Warhammer with an introduction to miniature painting.
Practice Your English - Family Edition
Wed, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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.
What We Hold - Meera Margaret Singh
Thu, Jul 17, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 21, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Thu, Jul 17, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Jul 17, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
STEAM Storytime - All Ages
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…
Kindergarten Bootcamp - Ages 3 - 5
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Gallery
Get ready for kindergarten!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Bubbleology Show
Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Mesmerizing bubble tricks!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Craft Club - Ages 5 - 12
Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Get crafty with us this summer!
Art Vibe - Ages 7 - 12
Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Let your creativity run wild!
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy.
Practice Your English - Online
Thu, Jul 17, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Storytime - All Ages
Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends and stay and play.
What We Hold - Meera Margaret Singh
Fri, Jul 18, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 21, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Fri, Jul 18, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
Make and Take - All Ages
Fri, Jul 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Paper, scissors, glitter, GO!
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Gallery
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Tween Makers: 3D Printers - Ages 8 - 12
Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn about 3D printing and using Tinkercad for 3D design.
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NFB Summer Reading Club Movie Screening - All Ages
Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
The National Film Board (NFB) has compiled several short films inspired by the 2025 TD Summer Reading Club theme, Around the World.
Boredom Busters - Ages 7 - 12
Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Jump-start the weekend with fun-packed Fridays!
Market Playtime - All Ages
Fri, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Outside adventures on market afternoons.
What We Hold - Meera Margaret Singh
Sat, Jul 19, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 21, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, Jul 19, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
Saturday Stay and Play - All Ages
Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Multiple Locations
Come and stay and play!
Introduction to 3D Printing - Ages 13+
Sat, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Explore the different 3D printers available in the Makerspace.
Stories and Songs - All Ages
Sat, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Department
Celebrate creativity and the power of belonging with this fun and interactive journey through art, music, movement, and storytelling.
Batch Scan Your Photos - Ages 13+
Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Learn to scan your old photographs in seconds.
Sun Printing - with Jackie Partridge
Sat, Jul 19, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Experiment and create your own cyanotype prints.
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Practice Your English
Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
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