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Art Lab

All Ages
2023-07-07 10:00:00 2023-07-07 10:30:00 America/New_York Art Lab Imagine, explore, and discover! Hespeler -

Friday, July 07
10:00am - 10:30am

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Imagine, explore, and discover!

Science meets art in this hands-on program. Please dress to get messy.

Cost: Free

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs + Workshops |

TAGS: | #preschool | #Arts |

Hespeler
Phone: 519-658-4412
Hours
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We're closed Sunday July 26 due to Sunday summer closure
Mon, Jul 20 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Jul 21 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Jul 22 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Jul 23 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Jul 24 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jul 25 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jul 26 Closed
(Sunday summer closure)
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About the branch

Nestled in historic Hespeler village, the Hespeler Library is a fusion of the old and the new. This 100-year-old Carnegie library is encased in a modern glass structure and boasts a comfortable reading area with a fireplace as well as a spacious and welcoming children’s area. The environmentally responsible building features recycled white oak floors and a ceramic treatment on the glass to reduce sunlight intensity.


Cambridge Public Library supports and inspires its community to explore reading, the arts, innovation, and lifelong learning across five locations and online.

Upcoming events

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Flames of Change
Tue, Jul 21, All day
Hespeler - Magazine Lounge
Since the first settlers arrived, fire has been a constant threat to the growing Hespeler community.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Jul 21, 9:30am - 5:35pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Jul 21, 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 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A high-energy dance party where we will move our bodies and create musical-themed crafts.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Gallery
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Kinder Prep - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Jul 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Messy STEAM - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Explore the messy side of STEAM.
Storytime - All Ages
Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for the whole family!
Summer Reading Buddies - Ages 7 - 10
Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy.
Art Through the Ages - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Preston - Gallery
Recreate historical art with your own twist!
Cancelled
Teen Makers to Market - Ages 13 - 18
Tue, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office
Learn to turn your passion into profit.
Tween Makers: Cricut Mugs - Ages 8 - 12
Tue, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Create a mug using the Cricut Maker 3 in the Makerspace.
Registration is now closed
Collaborative Construction - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Practice problem solving and team building as we create amazing structures and friendships.
Ukulele Meet-up
Tue, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Practice Your English
Tue, Jul 21, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Magazine Lounge
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Tue, Jul 21, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Flames of Change
Wed, Jul 22, All day
Hespeler - Magazine Lounge
Since the first settlers arrived, fire has been a constant threat to the growing Hespeler community.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Wed, Jul 22, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Wed, Jul 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Preston Towne Market - All Ages
Wed, Jul 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Park
Play outside at the Preston Towne Market.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Wed, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Wed, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Gallery
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Craft Club - All Ages
Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Get crafty this summer!
Seed Saving 101 - Connections 50+ Hespeler
Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Learn about Sunnyhill Homestead, home to a national free seed library.
Kinder Prep - Ages 3 - 5
Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Pokémon Allegiance - Ages 7 - 12
Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Clemens Mill - Learning Commons
Pokémon fans unite!
Tween Crochet Drop-in - Ages 10 - 13
Wed, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Grab your yarn, bring your imagination, and get crafting.
Practice Your English
Wed, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Fibre Arts Meet-up
Wed, Jul 22, 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.
Flames of Change
Thu, Jul 23, All day
Hespeler - Magazine Lounge
Since the first settlers arrived, fire has been a constant threat to the growing Hespeler community.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Jul 23, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Make and Take - All Ages
Thu, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Paper, scissors, glitter, GO!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Wings Over the Rainforest - All Ages
Thu, Jul 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
A talking parrot that performs tricks!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Jul 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Jul 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's play!
Art Vibe - Ages 7 - 12
Thu, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Let your creativity run wild!
Game On - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Spend your afternoon having fun with tokens, dice, cards, and friends!
Summer Fun Art Club - All Ages
Thu, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
A playful hands-on art experience.
Introduction to Sewing
Thu, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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
Thu, Jul 23, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Summer Reading Buddies - Ages 7 - 10
Thu, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy.
Langs Outreach Services
Thu, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Queen's Square - Glass Study Room
Langs Outreach Team supports people experiencing homelessness with primary care, substance use and addiction support, counseling, system navigation, and community resources.
Bad Paint Night - Repaint a Classic
Thu, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Put your own twist on a classic artwork.
This event is full
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Draw, Paint, and Create - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get creative!
Flames of Change
Fri, Jul 24, All day
Hespeler - Magazine Lounge
Since the first settlers arrived, fire has been a constant threat to the growing Hespeler community.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Fri, Jul 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Babies in the Garden - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Community Garden
Relax with your baby in the garden.
Wearable Art - Ages 6 - 12
Fri, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Express your personal style in this hands-on wearable art program.
Boredom Busters - Ages 7 - 12
Fri, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Jump-start the weekend with fun-packed Fridays!
Hespeler Village Market Playtime - All Ages
Fri, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Outside the Library - Main Entrance
Outside adventures on market afternoons.
Flames of Change
Sat, Jul 25, All day
Hespeler - Magazine Lounge
Since the first settlers arrived, fire has been a constant threat to the growing Hespeler community.
Practice Your English
Sat, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:15am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Saturday Stay and Play - All Ages
Sat, Jul 25, 10:00am - 4:30pm
All Locations
Come and stay and play!
A Visit to Emancipation Day Celebrations - Summer Outreach Tour '26
Sat, Jul 25, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Soper Park - 120 Shade St, Cambridge, ON N1R 5R1
If it is happening in Cambridge this summer, your library wants to be there!
A Visit to the Cambridge Multicultural Festival - Summer Outreach Tour '26
Sat, Jul 25, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Forbes Park - 16 Kribs St, Cambridge, ON N3C 2N2
If it is happening in Cambridge this summer, your library wants to be there!
Sunday Summer Closure - All locations
Sun, Jul 26, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 17 through to and including September 6.
Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
Mon, Jul 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Let's play!
Kinder Prep - Ages 3 - 5
Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Kinder Prep - Ages 3 - 5
Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Gallery
Get ready for kindergarten!
Animal Kingdom - All Ages
Mon, Jul 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Ambassador animals visit the library!
Community Desk: YWCA - Dollars & Sense: Financial Literacy Program
Mon, Jul 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Build confidence and make informed money choices with practical, judgment‑free, financial education.
Ultimate Gaming Showdown - Ages 7 - 12
Mon, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Calling all gamers!
Art Vibe - Ages 7 - 12
Mon, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Let your creativity run wild!
Drama Club - Ages 5 - 12
Mon, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Preston - Gallery
Channel your inner actor with drama games and activities!
Teen Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot - Ages 14 - 18
Mon, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Players of all experience levels are welcome at this beginner-friendly session.
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-up
Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
The Finance and Lifestyle of Filmmaking - Panel Discussion
Mon, Jul 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
The Tri-Cities Film Network presents an insightful panel discussion, diving into the financial realities and daily lifestyles of various film and video production sectors.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Jul 28, 9:30am - 5:35pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Jul 28, 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 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A high-energy dance party where we will move our bodies and create musical-themed crafts.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Gallery
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Kinder Prep - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Jul 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Messy STEAM - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Explore the messy side of STEAM.
Storytime - All Ages
Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for the whole family!
Summer Reading Buddies - Ages 7 - 10
Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy.
Art Through the Ages - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Preston - Gallery
Recreate historical art with your own twist!
Cancelled
Teen Makers to Market - Ages 13 - 18
Tue, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office
Learn to turn your passion into profit.
Collaborative Construction - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Practice problem solving and team building as we create amazing structures and friendships.
A Visit to the Gaslight District - Summer Outreach Tour '26
Tue, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
The Gaslight District - The District Square - 64 Grand Ave. S. Cambridge, ON
If it is happening in Cambridge this summer, your library wants to be there!
Ukulele Meet-up
Tue, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Practice Your English
Tue, Jul 28, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Magazine Lounge
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Tue, Jul 28, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Wed, Jul 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Preston Towne Market - All Ages
Wed, Jul 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Park
Play outside at the Preston Towne Market.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Gallery
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Craft Club - All Ages
Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Get crafty this summer!
Mad Science - All Ages
Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Dive in to science this summer with highly interactive and fun demonstrations.
Kinder Prep - Ages 3 - 5
Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Pokémon Allegiance - Ages 7 - 12
Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Clemens Mill - Learning Commons
Pokémon fans unite!
Tween Crochet Drop-in - Ages 10 - 13
Wed, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Grab your yarn, bring your imagination, and get crafting.
Practice Your English
Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Fibre Arts Meet-up
Wed, Jul 29, 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.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Jul 30, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Make and Take - All Ages
Thu, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Paper, scissors, glitter, GO!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Jul 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Jul 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's play!
Art Vibe - Ages 7 - 12
Thu, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Let your creativity run wild!
Game On - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Spend your afternoon having fun with tokens, dice, cards, and friends!
Summer Fun Art Club - All Ages
Thu, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
A playful hands-on art experience.
Practice Your English
Thu, Jul 30, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Summer Reading Buddies - Ages 7 - 10
Thu, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy.
Langs Outreach Services
Thu, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Queen's Square - Glass Study Room
Langs Outreach Team supports people experiencing homelessness with primary care, substance use and addiction support, counseling, system navigation, and community resources.
Open Mic
Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Enjoy performances from local musicians while taking the opportunity to showcase your talent on stage.
Remix...Your Art into Stickers - Ages 13+
Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Makerspace
Make custom stickers!
This event is full
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Draw, Paint, and Create - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get creative!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Fri, Jul 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Babies in the Garden - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Community Garden
Relax with your baby in the garden.
Community Desk: Extend-A-Family
Fri, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Live fully in a community that belongs and where everyone is valued for their contribution.
Wearable Art - Ages 6 - 12
Fri, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Express your personal style in this hands-on wearable art program.
Boredom Busters - Ages 7 - 12
Fri, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Jump-start the weekend with fun-packed Fridays!
Hespeler Village Market Playtime - All Ages
Fri, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Outside the Library - Main Entrance
Outside adventures on market afternoons.
Saturday Stay and Play - All Ages
Sat, Aug 01, 10:00am - 4:30pm
All Locations
Come and stay and play!
Sunday Summer Closure - All locations
Sun, Aug 02, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 17 through to and including September 6.
Civic Holiday Closure - All locations
Mon, Aug 03, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed August 3rd for the Civic Holiday.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Aug 04, 9:30am - 5:35pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Aug 04, 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, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A high-energy dance party where we will move our bodies and create musical-themed crafts.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Gallery
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Kinder Prep - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Aug 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Messy STEAM - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Explore the messy side of STEAM.
Storytime - All Ages
Tue, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for the whole family!
Summer Reading Buddies - Ages 7 - 10
Tue, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy.
Art Through the Ages - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Preston - Gallery
Recreate historical art with your own twist!
Cancelled
Teen Makers to Market - Ages 13 - 18
Tue, Aug 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office
Learn to turn your passion into profit.
Tween Makers: Cricut Zipper Pouch - Ages 8 - 12
Tue, Aug 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Design a zippered pouch using iron-on vinyl and the Cricut Maker 3 in the Makerspace.
This event is full
Collaborative Construction - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Practice problem solving and team building as we create amazing structures and friendships.
Ukulele Meet-up
Tue, Aug 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Tue, Aug 04, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Wed, Aug 05, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Wed, Aug 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Preston Towne Market - All Ages
Wed, Aug 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Park
Play outside at the Preston Towne Market.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Wed, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Wed, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Gallery
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Simon Says Juggling and Magic Show - All Ages
Wed, Aug 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Enjoy a fun-filled show for the whole family!
Craft Club - All Ages
Wed, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Get crafty this summer!
Kinder Prep - Ages 3 - 5
Wed, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Pokémon Allegiance - Ages 7 - 12
Wed, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Clemens Mill - Learning Commons
Pokémon fans unite!
Tween Crochet Drop-in - Ages 10 - 13
Wed, Aug 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Grab your yarn, bring your imagination, and get crafting.
Fibre Arts Meet-up
Wed, Aug 05, 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.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Aug 06, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Make and Take - All Ages
Thu, Aug 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Paper, scissors, glitter, GO!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Aug 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Aug 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's play!
Art Vibe - Ages 7 - 12
Thu, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Let your creativity run wild!
Game On - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Spend your afternoon having fun with tokens, dice, cards, and friends!
Summer Fun Art Club - All Ages
Thu, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
A playful hands-on art experience.
Summer Reading Buddies - Ages 7 - 10
Thu, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy.
Cancelled
Langs Outreach Services
Thu, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Queen's Square
Langs Outreach Team supports people experiencing homelessness with primary care, substance use and addiction support, counseling, system navigation, and community resources.
Abstract Painting - with Trevor Waurechen
Thu, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Discover how colour and shape can communicate mood, feeling, and more.
This event is full
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Draw, Paint, and Create - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get creative!
Queer Book Society
Thu, Aug 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
A space for 2SLGBTQIA+ readers to share book recommendations.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Fri, Aug 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Babies in the Garden - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Community Garden
Relax with your baby in the garden.
Wearable Art - Ages 6 - 12
Fri, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Express your personal style in this hands-on wearable art program.
Boredom Busters - Ages 7 - 12
Fri, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Jump-start the weekend with fun-packed Fridays!
Hespeler Village Market Playtime - All Ages
Fri, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Outside the Library - Main Entrance
Outside adventures on market afternoons.
A Visit to the Galt Farmer's Market - Summer Outreach Tour '26
Sat, Aug 08, 7:00am - 1:00pm
Galt Farmers Market - 40 Dickson St, Cambridge, ON
If it is happening in Cambridge this summer, your library wants to be there!
Saturday Stay and Play - All Ages
Sat, Aug 08, 10:00am - 4:30pm
All Locations
Come and stay and play!
Introduction to Cricut Maker - Ages 13+
Sat, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn the basics of the Cricut Maker.
Dungeons & Dragons - Ages 16+
Sat, Aug 08, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Fight through unexplored lands with a group of brave adventurers just like yourself.
Sunday Summer Closure - All locations
Sun, Aug 09, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 17 through to and including September 6.
Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
Mon, Aug 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Aug 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Let's play!
Kinder Prep - Ages 3 - 5
Mon, Aug 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Kinder Prep - Ages 3 - 5
Mon, Aug 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Mad Science - All Ages
Mon, Aug 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Preston - Gallery
Dive in to science this summer with highly interactive and fun demonstrations.
Community Desk: YWCA Romance Scams - Dollars & Sense: Fraud Prevention and Awareness
Mon, Aug 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS,Large Print Area
Build confidence and make informed money choices with practical, judgment‑free, financial education.
Mario Kart Tournament - Ages 6 - 18
Mon, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Ready, Set, Go! Test your skills against other opponents in this ultimate Mario Kart Tournament.
Ultimate Gaming Showdown - Ages 7 - 12
Mon, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Calling all gamers!
Art Vibe - Ages 7 - 12
Mon, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Let your creativity run wild!
Drama Club - Ages 5 - 12
Mon, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Preston - Gallery
Channel your inner actor with drama games and activities!
French Film Screening - The Three Musketeers: D'Artagnan - Ages 13+
Mon, Aug 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Experience a celebrated French-language feature film.
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-up
Mon, Aug 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Aug 11, 9:30am - 5:35pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Aug 11, 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, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A high-energy dance party where we will move our bodies and create musical-themed crafts.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Gallery
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Kinder Prep - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Aug 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Messy STEAM - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Aug 11, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Explore the messy side of STEAM.
Storytime - All Ages
Tue, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for the whole family!
Summer Reading Buddies - Ages 7 - 10
Tue, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy.
Art Through the Ages - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Preston - Gallery
Recreate historical art with your own twist!
Cancelled
Teen Makers to Market - Ages 13 - 18
Tue, Aug 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office
Learn to turn your passion into profit.
Collaborative Construction - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Practice problem solving and team building as we create amazing structures and friendships.
A Visit to the Gaslight District - Summer Outreach Tour '26
Tue, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
The Gaslight District - The District Square - 64 Grand Ave. S. Cambridge, ON
If it is happening in Cambridge this summer, your library wants to be there!
Ukulele Meet-up
Tue, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Tue, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Wed, Aug 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Preston Towne Market - All Ages
Wed, Aug 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Park
Play outside at the Preston Towne Market.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Wed, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Wed, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Gallery
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Craft Club - All Ages
Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Get crafty this summer!
Hespeler Book Club - Ages 18+
Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Meet monthly to discuss a pre-selected title, share thoughts, and learn more about the books we love.
Kinder Prep - Ages 3 - 5
Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Pokémon Allegiance - Ages 7 - 12
Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Clemens Mill - Learning Commons
Pokémon fans unite!
Green Screen Escapades - Ages 10 - 12
Wed, Aug 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Have fun making unbelievable photo scenes using simple green screen techniques.
Tween Crochet Drop-in - Ages 10 - 13
Wed, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Grab your yarn, bring your imagination, and get crafting.
Still Life Drawing - Ages 13+
Wed, Aug 12, 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.
Fibre Arts Meet-up
Wed, Aug 12, 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.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Aug 13, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Make and Take - All Ages
Thu, Aug 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Paper, scissors, glitter, GO!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Animal Kingdom - All Ages
Thu, Aug 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Learning Commons
Ambassador animals visit the library!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Aug 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Aug 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's play!
Art Vibe - Ages 7 - 12
Thu, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Let your creativity run wild!
Game On - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Spend your afternoon having fun with tokens, dice, cards, and friends!
DIY Paint by Numbers - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Turn your favourite picture into a work of art: DIY Paint by Numbers style.
Summer Fun Art Club - All Ages
Thu, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
A playful hands-on art experience.
Summer Reading Buddies - Ages 7 - 10
Thu, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy.
Langs Outreach Services
Thu, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Queen's Square - Glass Study Room
Langs Outreach Team supports people experiencing homelessness with primary care, substance use and addiction support, counseling, system navigation, and community resources.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Draw, Paint, and Create - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get creative!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Fri, Aug 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Film Screening: Nechako: It Will Be a Big River Again - Connections 50+ Old Post Office
Fri, Aug 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Babytime - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Babies in the Garden - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Community Garden
Relax with your baby in the garden.
Community Desk: Extend-A-Family
Fri, Aug 14, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Live fully in a community that belongs and where everyone is valued for their contribution.
Wearable Art - Ages 6 - 12
Fri, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Express your personal style in this hands-on wearable art program.
Boredom Busters - Ages 7 - 12
Fri, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Jump-start the weekend with fun-packed Fridays!
Hespeler Village Market Playtime - All Ages
Fri, Aug 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Outside the Library - Main Entrance
Outside adventures on market afternoons.
Saturday Stay and Play - All Ages
Sat, Aug 15, 10:00am - 4:30pm
All Locations
Come and stay and play!
Introduction to Digital Embroidery
Sat, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Makerspace
Learn the basics of using the Makerspace embroidery machine.
Teddy Bear Clinic - All Ages
Sat, Aug 15, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Examine a teddy bear and play doctor for the day with medical students from McMaster University.
A Visit to the Downtown Cambridge BIA Family Fun Day - Summer Outreach Tour '26
Sat, Aug 15, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Street Prominade
If it is happening in Cambridge this summer, your library wants to be there!
Sunday Summer Closure - All locations
Sun, Aug 16, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 17 through to and including September 6.
Teen and Tween Game Masters Workshop - Ages 10 – 18
Mon, Aug 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Learn to run tabletop RPGs with confidence and creativity.
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-up
Mon, Aug 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Aug 18, 9:30am - 5:35pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Ukulele Meet-up
Tue, Aug 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Wed, Aug 19, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Still Life Drawing - Ages 13+
Wed, Aug 19, 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.
Fibre Arts Meet-up
Wed, Aug 19, 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.
A Visit to the Summer Live! at Forbes Park - Summer Outreach Tour '26
Wed, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Forbes Park - 16 Kribs St, Cambridge, ON N3C 2N2
If it is happening in Cambridge this summer, your library wants to be there!
A Visit to the Summer Live! at Central Park - Summer Outreach Tour '26
Wed, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Central Park, Preston Cenotaph - 615 King St E, Cambridge, ON N3H 3N6
If it is happening in Cambridge this summer, your library wants to be there!
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Aug 20, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Langs Outreach Services
Thu, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Queen's Square - Glass Study Room
Langs Outreach Team supports people experiencing homelessness with primary care, substance use and addiction support, counseling, system navigation, and community resources.
Bad Craft Night - Fairy Door Fabrication
Thu, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Create a beautifully bad artwork, all fun and no pressure!
This event is full
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