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Idea Exchange at the Preston Towne Market
All Ages
Thursday, June 15
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Play outside with Idea Exchange at the Preston Towne Market.
Together we will play outside, do some crafts, and learn about what Idea Exchange has to offer.
The Preston Towne Market is located outdoors at Central Park, King St. E. and Argyle St. in the Preston area of Cambridge.
Cost: Free
Preston
Phone: 519-653-3632
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| Wed, Nov 04 | 10:00AM to 8:30PM |
| Thu, Nov 05 | 10:00AM to 8:30PM |
| Fri, Nov 06 | 10:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Sat, Nov 07 | 9:30AM to 5:30PM |
| Sun, Nov 08 | 1:00PM to 5:00PM |
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About the branch
The Preston location features a public library and Cambridge Art Galleries located in the heart of the Preston Towne Centre. Enjoy the fireplace in the winter and visit the community garden in the spring and summer. The Seed Library and Tool Library are specialized collections unique to the Preston location.
Cambridge Public Library supports and inspires its community to explore reading, the arts, innovation, and lifelong learning across five locations and online
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Tue, Nov 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Tue, Nov 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let your imagination run wild!
Tue, Nov 24, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Tue, Nov 24, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Chat with one of our friendly Cambridge Public Library ambassadors and take the "Talk to a Stranger" goodness on the road.
Tue, Nov 24, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Tue, Nov 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Tue, Nov 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
From archaeology to zoology, explore a new field of study each week through hands-on activity stations.
Tue, Nov 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Enjoy a creative evening in the Gallery Studio with a focus on improving mental health.
This event is full
Tue, Nov 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Audiobook Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Tue, Nov 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Start your Dungeons & Dragons adventure at your library.
Registration is now closed
Tue, Nov 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Build, test, and take home a new simple machine each week! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Tue, Nov 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn the steps to starting a project using the laser cutter in the Makerspace.
Tue, Nov 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Play video games, dabble with the instruments in the music hub, and explore the Creative Studios.
Tue, Nov 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Tue, Nov 24, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Tue, Nov 24, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Wear your pyjamas and bring a stuffie to this evening storytime for families.
Wed, Nov 25, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Wed, Nov 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - 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
Wed, Nov 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Wed, Nov 25, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Wed, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Wed, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Wed, Nov 25, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Chat with one of our friendly Cambridge Public Library ambassadors and take the "Talk to a Stranger" goodness on the road.
Wed, Nov 25, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Wed, Nov 25, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Chat with one of our friendly Cambridge Public Library ambassadors and take the "Talk to a Stranger" goodness on the road.
Wed, Nov 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
An interactive opportunity to explore a wide range of maker equipment. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Wed, Nov 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Learn how to create a winter-themed painting in this instructor-led program.
This event is full
Wed, Nov 25, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Hespeler - Community Desk, HE
Chat with one of our friendly Cambridge Public Library ambassadors and take the "Talk to a Stranger" goodness on the road.
Wed, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Get crafty, make something fun, and meet new friends!
Wed, Nov 25, 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.
Wed, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Artists of all skill levels are invited to come out for some self-directed still life drawing practice.
Wed, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.
Wed, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
A fun evening of crafting and connection.
This event is full
Wed, Nov 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room
Join other fibre arts enthusiasts as you work on your own project in a social environment.
Wed, Nov 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Explore the fascinating science behind all things gross, goopy, and gag-worthy. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Thu, Nov 26, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Thu, Nov 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Thu, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Thu, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Thu, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Thu, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…
Thu, Nov 26, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Chat with one of our friendly Cambridge Public Library ambassadors and take the "Talk to a Stranger" goodness on the road.
Thu, Nov 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Clemens Mill - Learning Commons
Gaming fun with a retro twist!
Thu, Nov 26, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Thu, Nov 26, 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.
Thu, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Dig into the exciting world of archaeology!
This event is full
Thu, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Enjoy performances from local musicians while taking the opportunity to showcase your talent on stage.
Thu, Nov 26, 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.
Thu, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Practice reading with a class of future guide dogs.
Thu, Nov 26, 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.
Thu, Nov 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get creative!
Thu, Nov 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Preston - Fireside Area
Join CJ Janzen for an engaging, interactive exploration of visible and non-visible disabilities.
Fri, Nov 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Preston - Fireside Area
Discuss the nuances of a great book with fellow book lovers.
Fri, Nov 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Research in space has a goal to improve the quality of life and the healthspan of older adults.
Fri, Nov 27, 10:00am - 10:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Explore, play, and unwind in a welcoming sensory-friendly space.
Fri, Nov 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Fri, Nov 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Fri, Nov 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Let's play!
Fri, Nov 27, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room
Learn about the free programs and services offered by Hospice Waterloo Region.
Fri, Nov 27, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Fri, Nov 27, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Chat with one of our friendly Cambridge Public Library ambassadors and take the "Talk to a Stranger" goodness on the road.
Fri, Nov 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Learning Commons
Make your evening epic with Nerf blasters and friends. Complete a registration for each person attending the program.
Fri, Nov 27, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Add a little winter magic to your night at the Old Post Office.
Sat, Nov 28, 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.
Sat, Nov 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Makerspace
Learn the basics of using the Makerspace embroidery machine.
This event is full
Sat, Nov 28, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Chat with one of our friendly Cambridge Public Library ambassadors and take the "Talk to a Stranger" goodness on the road.
Sat, Nov 28, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Community Desk, CM
Chat with one of our friendly Cambridge Public Library ambassadors and take the "Talk to a Stranger" goodness on the road.
Sat, Nov 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Gallery
Be among the first to experience Niloo Inalouei: Under Another Sky.
Sun, Nov 29, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A cozy half-hour filled with enchanting tales and imaginative adventures.
Mon, Nov 30, 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
Mon, Nov 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Mon, Nov 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Mon, Nov 30, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Find lasting and meaningful employment.
Mon, Nov 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Hang out with friends and games at the library!
Mon, Nov 30, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Channel your inner actor with drama games and activities!
Mon, Nov 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Turn a favourite picture into a work of art with a DIY paint-by-numbers technique.
Mon, Nov 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Mon, Nov 30, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Queen's Square - Studio
You’ve really gotten into SLR-style photography and would like to take it to the next level?
Tue, Dec 01, 9:30am - 5:35pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Tue, Dec 01, 9:45am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Play Chinese Mahjong—an exciting four-player tile game of strategy, skill, and a little luck.
Tue, Dec 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Tue, Dec 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Tue, Dec 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Contes et jeux pour les p’tits loups.
Tue, Dec 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A high-energy dance party where we will move our bodies and create musical-themed crafts.
Tue, Dec 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Tue, Dec 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Tue, Dec 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let your imagination run wild!
Tue, Dec 01, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Tue, Dec 01, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Tue, Dec 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Tue, Dec 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
From archaeology to zoology, explore a new field of study each week through hands-on activity stations.
Tue, Dec 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Audiobook Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Tue, Dec 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Start your Dungeons & Dragons adventure at your library.
Registration is now closed
Tue, Dec 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Learn the fundamentals of portrait painting while exploring proportion, colour, light, and expressive brushwork.
Tue, Dec 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Build, test, and take home a new simple machine each week! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Tue, Dec 01, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Play video games, dabble with the instruments in the music hub, and explore the Creative Studios.
Tue, Dec 01, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Tue, Dec 01, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Wear your pyjamas and bring a stuffie to this evening storytime for families.
Wed, Dec 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - 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
Wed, Dec 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Wed, Dec 02, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Wed, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Wed, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies.
Wed, Dec 02, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Wed, Dec 02, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
An interactive opportunity to explore a wide range of maker equipment. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Wed, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Get crafty, make something fun, and meet new friends!
Cancelled
Wed, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.
Wed, Dec 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room
Join other fibre arts enthusiasts as you work on your own project in a social environment.
Wed, Dec 02, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Celebrate the holiday season with a joyful storytime for the whole family. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Wed, Dec 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Explore the fascinating science behind all things gross, goopy, and gag-worthy. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
This event is full
Wed, Dec 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Magazine Lounge
Get together for great discussions about amazing books.
Thu, Dec 03, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Thu, Dec 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Thu, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Thu, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Thu, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Thu, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…
Thu, Dec 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Welcome the season with warmth, joy, and wonderful music.
Thu, Dec 03, 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.
Thu, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Dig into the exciting world of archaeology!
This event is full
Thu, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Create beautifully bad gift bags and tags for the holidays!
This event is full
Thu, Dec 03, 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.
Thu, Dec 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get creative!
Thu, Dec 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
A space for 2SLGBTQIA+ readers to share book recommendations.
Fri, Dec 04, 10:00am - 10:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Explore, play, and unwind in a welcoming sensory-friendly space.
Fri, Dec 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Fri, Dec 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Fri, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Fri, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Let's play!
Fri, Dec 04, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten!
Fri, Dec 04, 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.
Fri, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler
Celebrate the festive holiday season in Hespeler Village!
Sat, Dec 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Make a holiday card for someone special.
Sat, Dec 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Get into the festive spirit with an afternoon of heartwarming holiday music.
Sun, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A cozy half-hour filled with enchanting tales and imaginative adventures.
Mon, Dec 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Mon, Dec 07, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Queen's Square - Studio
You’ve really gotten into SLR-style photography and would like to take it to the next level?