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DIY Pencil Case
2023-08-25 13:00:00 2023-08-25 15:00:00 America/New_York DIY Pencil Case Get ready for back-to-school with a fully customized pencil case. Queen's Square - Studio

Friday, August 25
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-08-25 13:00:00 2023-08-25 15:00:00 America/New_York DIY Pencil Case Get ready for back-to-school with a fully customized pencil case. Queen's Square - Studio

Get ready for back-to-school with a fully customized pencil case.

Use embroidery techniques, fabric markers, and paint to make a unique pencil case. Dress for mess.

Cost: Free

 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Kids | Cambridge Art Galleries |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs + Workshops |

TAGS: | diy | crafts | #Arts |

Queen's Square
Phone: 519-621-0460
Hours
Mon, Mar 10 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Mar 11 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Mar 12 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Mar 13 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Mar 14 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Mar 15 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Mar 16 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

Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Wed, Mar 12, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Clemens Mill
Wed, Mar 12, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Community Desk, CM
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Alien Encounters - All Ages
Wed, Mar 12, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Old Post Office
Dive into the mysteries of the universe.
To Infinity and Beyond! - All Ages
Wed, Mar 12, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Preston
A fun-filled day of storytelling, crafts, and games inspired by your favorite characters from Andy's toy box.
Fairies and Friends Funfest - All Ages
Wed, Mar 12, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Hespeler
Dive into a magical world of fairy tales, crafts, and enchanted activities.
Under the Sea - All Ages
Wed, Mar 12, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
20,000 leagues of fun.
Boo Bash - All Ages
Wed, Mar 12, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
A fang-tastic Halloween celebration in March.
Art Cart: March Break - All Ages
Wed, Mar 12, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Sneak Peek: Keeping Time – Artists at Work - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Wed, Mar 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Queen's Square - Gallery
Step into the world of Keeping Time before it officially opens!
Scott Boyd Magic - All Ages
Wed, Mar 12, 11:00am - 11:45am
Clemens Mill - Learning Commons
A magic show that the whole family will enjoy.
Introduction to Monotype Printmaking - Ginny Carnevale
Wed, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Learn how to create a unique monotype print!
Registration is now closed
Fibre Arts Meet-Up
Wed, Mar 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.
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Thu, Mar 13, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Thu, Mar 13, 9:30am - 4:25pm
Virtual - Community Desk, QS
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Colours of Emotions - All Ages
Thu, Mar 13, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Old Post Office
A journey through the colorful spectrum of feelings and emotions.
You're a Star - All Ages
Thu, Mar 13, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Preston
It's your time to shine through acting, singing, dancing, and more.
Dino-Mite Fun - All Ages
Thu, Mar 13, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Hespeler
Let's ROAR! and have a dino-good time with dinosaur themed activities.
LEGO Extravaganza - All Ages
Thu, Mar 13, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
All-things LEGO.
Storybook Village - All Ages
Thu, Mar 13, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Embark on fun-filled adventures through imaginative play.
Art Cart: March Break - All Ages
Thu, Mar 13, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Dragon's Breath Hula Hoop Circus Show - All Ages
Thu, Mar 13, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Hespeler
A spectacle the whole family will enjoy!
Bad Paint Night
Thu, Mar 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Create a beautifully bad artwork, all fun and no pressure!
This event is full
Silent Book Club
Thu, Mar 13, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Read your book silently alongside others silent readers.
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Fri, Mar 14, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Old Post Office Book Club - Ages 18+
Fri, Mar 14, 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.
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Hespeler
Fri, Mar 14, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Hespeler - Community Desk, HE
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Board Game Adventures - All Ages
Fri, Mar 14, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Old Post Office
Do you and your family love to play board games?
Superheroes Unite - All Ages
Fri, Mar 14, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Preston
Gear up for an unforgettable day of super-powered fun!
Pyjama Palooza - All Ages
Fri, Mar 14, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Hespeler
Wear your pyjamas, bring a stuffie, and let's have a pyjama party.
Wackadoo! - All Ages
Fri, Mar 14, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Play games inspired by your favourite dynamic doggy duo.
World of Sports - All Ages
Fri, Mar 14, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Get in the game!
Art Cart: March Break - All Ages
Fri, Mar 14, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Connections 50+ Queen's Square - Exhibition Preview
Fri, Mar 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Studio
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Scott Boyd Magic - All Ages
Fri, Mar 14, 11:00am - 11:45am
Preston - Gallery
A magic show that the whole family will enjoy.
Teen Nerf Night - Ages 13 - 18
Fri, Mar 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill
Make your evening epic with Nerf blasters and friends. Complete a registration for each teen attending the program.
This event is full
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Sat, Mar 15, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Sat, Mar 15, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Opening Reception: Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Sat, Mar 15, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Queen's Square - Gallery ,Lobby
Join us for the opening reception of Keeping Time.
Board Game Café - Ages 16+
Sat, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
A welcoming and friendly atmosphere to play one or more table games.
Kenzie's Little Tree Book Launch and Relative Minors Concert - All Ages
Sat, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
A celebration with books and music!
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Sun, Mar 16, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Sun, Mar 16, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Community Desk: TEAO - Ages 13+
Sun, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Transforming mental health care in Canada, one community at a time.
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Mon, Mar 17, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Mon, Mar 17, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Clemens Mill
Mon, Mar 17, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Community Desk, CM
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Art Cart: St. Patrick's Day - All Ages
Mon, Mar 17, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Queen's Square
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Connections 50+ Preston - An Afternoon with Bob Burtt and Life in the Trenches
Mon, Mar 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Preston - Gallery
Local author, Bob Burtt, tells stories from his long career in journalism.
SLR-Style Photography for Beginners
Mon, Mar 17, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Queen's Square - Studio
This is a four-week course running March 3, 17, 24, and April 7
Registration is now closed
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Tue, Mar 18, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Tue, Mar 18, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Tue, Mar 18, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Mar 18, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Let's Talk - Ages 14 - 21
Tue, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Make new friends, earn volunteer hours, receive academic and career guidance - and enjoy free food and bus tickets for every session!
Register
Galt Chess Club
Tue, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Art + Wellness
Tue, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Youth Advisory Committee - Ages 14 - 18
Tue, Mar 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Board Room
Teens can join the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC).
UnBook Club - Ages 19+
Tue, Mar 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Foundry Tavern
With no set book to read, this club is about great conversation and good fun!
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Wed, Mar 19, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Wed, Mar 19, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Clemens Mill
Wed, Mar 19, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Community Desk, CM
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Mar 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
SPECTRUM Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group
Wed, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.
Fibre Arts Meet-Up
Wed, Mar 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.
Trauma Informed Care Circle - TEAO Canada, Wounds 2 Wings
Wed, Mar 19, 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
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Thu, Mar 20, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Thu, Mar 20, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Thu, Mar 20, 9:30am - 4:25pm
Virtual - Community Desk, QS
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Ukulele Meet-Up - with the Hespeler Ukulele Group
Thu, Mar 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Fri, Mar 21, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Fri, Mar 21, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Hespeler
Fri, Mar 21, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Hespeler - Community Desk, HE
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Connections 50+ Queen's Square - Relaxation Techniques
Fri, Mar 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Studio
Learn skills to help unwind from stress.
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Sat, Mar 22, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Sat, Mar 22, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Introduction to Sewing
Sat, Mar 22, 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
Dungeons & Dragons - Ages 16+
Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Prepare for an exciting one-shot D&D adventure!
This event is full
DECADE Documentary Film Screening - A World Down Syndrome Day Celebration
Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with a special screening of DECADE, a poignant documentary.
Register
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Sun, Mar 23, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Sun, Mar 23, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Community Desk: TEAO - Ages 13+
Sun, Mar 23, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Transforming mental health care in Canada, one community at a time.
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Mon, Mar 24, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Mon, Mar 24, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Clemens Mill
Mon, Mar 24, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Community Desk, CM
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
SLR-Style Photography for Beginners
Mon, Mar 24, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Queen's Square - Studio
This is a four-week course running March 3, 17, 24, and April 7
Registration is now closed
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Tue, Mar 25, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Tue, Mar 25, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Tue, Mar 25, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Mar 25, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Let's Talk - Ages 14 - 21
Tue, Mar 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Make new friends, earn volunteer hours, receive academic and career guidance - and enjoy free food and bus tickets for every session!
Register
Galt Chess Club
Tue, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Wed, Mar 26, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Wed, Mar 26, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Clemens Mill
Wed, Mar 26, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Community Desk, CM
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Mar 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Connections 50+ Hespeler - Generative AI and Social Media
Wed, Mar 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Explore how AI is shaping social media and how to make smart choices when using it.
Printing with Plants - Judy Major-Girardin
Wed, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Learn how to create a unique print using flowers and plants
Fibre Arts Meet-Up
Wed, Mar 26, 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.
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Thu, Mar 27, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Thu, Mar 27, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Queen's Square
Thu, Mar 27, 9:30am - 4:25pm
Virtual - Community Desk, QS
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Retro Gaming - Ages 13+
Thu, Mar 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Clemens Mill - Learning Commons
Gaming fun with a retro twist!
Author Evening with Susanna Kearsley
Thu, Mar 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
An evening with the best-selling author of The Rose Garden and The Vanished Days.
Ukulele Meet-Up - with the Hespeler Ukulele Group
Thu, Mar 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Fri, Mar 28, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Fri, Mar 28, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Connections 50+ Presents Cambridge Third Age Learning - with Professor Heather Keller
Fri, Mar 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Nutrition risk and aging: how to improve your wellbeing.
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Hespeler
Fri, Mar 28, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Hespeler - Community Desk, HE
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Preston Book Club - Ages 18+
Fri, Mar 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Preston - Main Floor
Meet with fellow readers to discuss the nuances of a great book.
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Sat, Mar 29, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Sat, Mar 29, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Sat, Mar 29, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Introduction to Laser Cutting
Sat, Mar 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Interested in using the laser cutter at the Old Post Office but have no idea where to start?
Stories and Songs: Timmy Five Toes the Lonely Left Foot - All Ages
Sat, Mar 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill
Join a fun and interactive journey through art, music, movement, and storytelling—celebrate creativity and the power of belonging!
Stitching Science - Lauren Wright Vartanian
Sun, Mar 30, All day
Old Post Office
October 22, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Sun, Mar 30, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Sun, Mar 30, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Community Desk: TEAO - Ages 13+
Sun, Mar 30, 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, Mar 31, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Mon, Mar 31, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Community Desk: YMCA Immigrant Services - Library Settlement Program at Clemens Mill
Mon, Mar 31, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Community Desk, CM
As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
PD Day Stay and Play - All Ages
Mon, Mar 31, 10:00am - 4:00pm
All Locations
Come and stay and play!
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Tue, Apr 01, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Tue, Apr 01, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Apr 01, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Galt Chess Club
Tue, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Perimenopause Unveiled - Understanding Your Changing Body
Tue, Apr 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Magazine Lounge
Learn about perimenopause symptoms, treatment options, and how to advocate for your health to help you manage symptoms.
Ukulele Meet-Up - with the Queen's Square Ukelele Group
Tue, Apr 01, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Wed, Apr 02, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Wed, Apr 02, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Apr 02, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Makerspace Meet-Up
Wed, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Old Post Office - Makerspace
Share ideas and discuss your current project while connecting with other makerspace enthusiasts in a social environment. 
Board Game Café - Ages 16+
Wed, Apr 02, 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, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.
Fibre Arts Meet-Up
Wed, Apr 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.
Trauma Informed Care Circle - TEAO Canada, Wounds 2 Wings
Wed, Apr 02, 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
Queen's Square Book Club
Wed, Apr 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Magazine Lounge
Read with us and have great discussions about amazing books.
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Thu, Apr 03, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Thu, Apr 03, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Songwriter's Studio with Eric Bolton - Ages 12 - 18
Thu, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Learn to activate your creative thinking and channel it into songwriting.
Ukulele Meet-Up - with the Hespeler Ukulele Group
Thu, Apr 03, 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, Apr 04, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Fri, Apr 04, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Connections 50+ Queen's Square - with Ali Burke
Fri, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Studio
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Poetry Book Launch and Reading - with Fuse
Fri, Apr 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
A captivating evening with local poets.
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Sat, Apr 05, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Sat, Apr 05, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Introduction to Large Format Printing - Ages 13+
Sat, Apr 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Makerspace
Calling all photographers and designers.
Rescheduled
Stories and Songs: Timmy Five Toes the Lonely Left Foot - All Ages
Sat, Apr 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
New date Saturday, March 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill
Join a fun and interactive journey through art, music, movement, and storytelling—celebrate creativity and the power of belonging!
Opening Reception: Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Sat, Apr 05, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Preston - Gallery
Join us for the opening reception of Everything Was So Pretty.
Beginner Sewing: Sew a Tote Bag - Ages 16+
Sat, Apr 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Old Post Office - Makerspace
Learn the basics of sewing while creating an attractive tote bag.
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Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Sun, Apr 06, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Sun, Apr 06, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Community Desk: TEAO - Ages 13+
Sun, Apr 06, 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, Apr 07, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Mon, Apr 07, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Mon, Apr 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
STEAM Storytime - All Ages
Mon, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 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 opens Monday, March 31 2025 at 10:00am
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Mon, Apr 07, 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 opens Monday, March 31 2025 at 10:00am
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Mon, Apr 07, 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 opens Monday, March 31 2025 at 10:00am
Nature Pals - Ages 5 - 10
Mon, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Let's get growing!
NFB Movie Screening - Voices Across the Water (2022)
Mon, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
View an award-winning cinematic feature film presented by the NFB.
SLR-Style Photography for Beginners
Mon, Apr 07, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Queen's Square - Studio
This is a four-week course running March 3, 17, 24, and April 7
Registration is now closed
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Tue, Apr 08, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Tue, Apr 08, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, March 31 2025 at 10:00am
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, March 31 2025 at 10:00am
STEAM for Tots - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stories and fun learning activities that inspire curious little minds.
Art Lab - All Ages
Tue, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Imagine, explore, and discover! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, March 31 2025 at 10:00am
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, March 31 2025 at 10:00am
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Apr 08, 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 opens Monday, March 31 2025 at 10:00am
Galt Chess Club
Tue, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Simple Machines - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Gallery
Enjoy a creative evening in the Gallery Studio with a focus on improving mental health.
DIY for Your Wedding
Tue, Apr 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn to customize projects for your wedding using the Makerspace.
Ukulele Meet-Up - with the Queen's Square Ukelele Group
Tue, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 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, Apr 09, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Wed, Apr 09, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Wed, Apr 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Storytime - All Ages
Wed, Apr 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends and stay and play.
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Apr 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Wed, Apr 09, 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 opens Monday, March 31 2025 at 10:00am
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Wed, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Wed, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, March 31 2025 at 10:00am
Sensory Tales - Ages 2 - 8
Wed, Apr 09, 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 opens Monday, March 31 2025 at 10:00am
Pokémon Allegiance - Ages 5 - 16
Wed, Apr 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
An hour of trading, gaming and more.
Afterschool Sensory Hour - All Ages
Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Drop in for an hour of sensory exploration.
Maker Madness - Ages 8 - 12
Wed, Apr 09, 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, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Have fun with friends paying the world's most popular board game.
Paws for Reading - Ages 5 - 12
Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Join a class of therapy dogs at for the ultimate reading practice program. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Practice Your English - Family Edition
Wed, Apr 09, 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, Apr 09, 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, Apr 10, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Thu, Apr 10, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Imagination Station - Ages 2 - 5
Thu, Apr 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let your imagination run wild!
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Thu, Apr 10, 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 opens Monday, March 31 2025 at 10:00am
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Thu, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, March 31 2025 at 10:00am
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Thu, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Math Quest - Ages 6 - 12
Thu, Apr 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Shapes, patterns, money, time, and fractions were never so much fun!
Practice Your English - Online
Thu, Apr 10, 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, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Stories and STEAM activities in a safe and supported environment for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, families, and allies.
Learn to Solder - Ages 16+
Thu, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Learn the basics of soldering and electronics.
Queer Craft Circle - Fabric Collage with Alisa McRonald
Thu, Apr 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.
Silent Book Club
Thu, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Read your book silently alongside others silent readers.
Pokémon Tweens Unite - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Apr 10, 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, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
How to Win Scholarships for College or University - With BridgesEDU Scholarships
Thu, Apr 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Magazine Lounge
Learn how to find and win funding for post-secondary education with Christopher Grafos from BridgesEDU Scholarships.
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Fri, Apr 11, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Fri, Apr 11, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Apr 11, 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 opens Monday, March 31 2025 at 10:00am
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Fri, Apr 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some late-morning fun. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, March 31 2025 at 10:00am
Old Post Office Book Club - Ages 18+
Fri, Apr 11, 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.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Fri, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Fri, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Math Buddies - Ages 6 - 12
Fri, Apr 11, 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.
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