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Hespeler Knitting Circle
2023-08-23 10:00:00 2023-08-23 12:00:00 America/New_York Hespeler Knitting Circle Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters. Hespeler -

Wednesday, August 23
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-08-23 10:00:00 2023-08-23 12:00:00 America/New_York Hespeler Knitting Circle Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters. Hespeler -

Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.

Whether you’re an expert, or just starting out, everyone is welcome to participate, or just have some friendly conversation.

Cost: Free

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs + Workshops | Maker Programs |

TAGS: | knitting | crafts | #makerprograms | #Arts | #adult |

Hespeler
Phone: 519-658-4412
Hours
We're closed Monday May 19 due to Victoria Day Closure
We're closed Sunday May 25 due to Summer Sunday Closure
Mon, May 19 Closed
(Victoria Day Closure)
Tue, May 20 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Wed, May 21 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Thu, May 22 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Fri, May 23 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, May 24 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, May 25 Closed
(Summer Sunday Closure)
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About the branch

The Hespeler location is a public library that has a comfortable reading area with fireplace and open children’s area.

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Upcoming events

Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Thu, May 22, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Thu, May 22, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Puppet and Banner Making Workshop - The Grand River Community Play Project
Thu, May 22, 9:30am - 3:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Be a part of the story of the River, created and developed by the people of the River.
Imagination Station - Ages 2 - 5
Thu, May 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let your imagination run wild!
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Thu, May 22, 10:00am - 10:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Math Quest - Ages 6 - 12
Thu, May 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Shapes, patterns, money, time, and fractions were never so much fun!
This event is full
Practice Your English - Online
Thu, May 22, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Retro Gaming - Ages 13+
Thu, May 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Gaming fun with a retro twist!
Rainbow STEAM - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, May 22, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Stories and STEAM activities in a safer and more supportive environment for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, families, and allies.
Circuits for Tweens - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, May 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Explore the world of electrical components and circuits.
This event is full
Bad Art Night
Thu, May 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Create a beautifully bad artwork, all fun and no pressure!
This event is full
Pokémon Tweens Unite - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, May 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
A maker program with trading and games.
Ukulele Meet-Up - with the Hespeler Ukulele Group
Thu, May 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Fri, May 23, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Fri, May 23, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Connections 50+ Presents Cambridge Third Age Learning - with Dr. Leia Minaker
Fri, May 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Building healthy, prosperous, and sustainable cities in the future.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, May 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Fri, May 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some late-morning fun. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Preston Book Club - Ages 18+
Fri, May 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Preston - Main Floor
Meet with fellow readers to discuss the nuances of a great book.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Fri, May 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Fri, May 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Baby Meet-Up - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, May 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Drop-in baby and caregiver meetup.
Math Buddies - Ages 6 - 12
Fri, May 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Partner with teenage volunteers for fun math games and activities. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Sat, May 24, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Sat, May 24, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Planting Day - All Ages
Sat, May 24, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Preston - Community Garden
Enjoy outdoor activities and help us plant our community garden.
Making Mementos of Family History
Sat, May 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn how to utilize the Makerspace to create wonderful family history mementos.
Practice Your English
Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Sunday Summer Closure
Sun, May 25, All day
Multiple Locations
All our locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 18, 2025 through to and including August 31, 2025.
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Mon, May 26, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Mon, May 26, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Community Desk: Kinbridge - Newcomer Employment Workshop
Mon, May 26, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you a newcomer trying to get ready for the Canadian workforce? Kinbridge is here to help.
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-up
Mon, May 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Advanced Photography
Mon, May 26, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Queen's Square - Studio
This is a four-week course running May 26, June 2, 9, 16
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Tue, May 27, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Tue, May 27, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, May 27, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
NFB Movie Screening - Unarchived (2022)
Tue, May 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
View an award-winning cinematic feature film presented by the National Film Board of Canada.
Galt Chess Club
Tue, May 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Ukulele Meet-Up - with the Queen's Square Ukelele Group
Tue, May 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Practice Your English
Tue, May 27, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Youth Advisory Committee - Ages 14 - 18
Tue, May 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Board Room
Teens can join the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC).
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Wed, May 28, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Wed, May 28, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, May 28, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Connections 50+ Hespeler - Healthy Hearing
Wed, May 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
SPECTRUM Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group
Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.
Practice Your English - Family Edition
Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
This event is full
Fibre Arts Meet-Up
Wed, May 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room
Join other fibre arts enthusiasts as you work on your own project in a social environment.
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Thu, May 29, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Thu, May 29, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Practice Your English - Online
Thu, May 29, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Introduction to Charcoal Techniques - with Soroush Dabiri
Thu, May 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Use different types of charcoal to achieve various textures within a single artwork.
Ukulele Meet-Up - with the Hespeler Ukulele Group
Thu, May 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Fri, May 30, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Fri, May 30, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
PD Day Stay and Play - All Ages
Fri, May 30, 10:00am - 4:00pm
All Locations
Come and stay and play!
Make Rainbow Slime with SPECTRUM - All Ages
Fri, May 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Celebrate Pride month with rainbow slime.
Connections 50+ Queen's Square - Fluid Art with Harshita Jain
Fri, May 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Studio
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Art Cart: PD Day - All Ages
Fri, May 30, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Keeping Time - Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman
Sat, May 31, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
March 15 - May 31, 2025
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Sat, May 31, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Introduction to 3D Printing - Ages 13+
Sat, May 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Explore the different 3D printers available in the Makerspace.
This event is full
Dungeons & Dragons - Ages 16+
Sat, May 31, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
An exciting one-shot D&D adventure!
This event is full
Practice Your English
Sat, May 31, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Sunday Summer Closure
Sun, Jun 01, All day
Multiple Locations
All our locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 18, 2025 through to and including August 31, 2025.
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Mon, Jun 02, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Community Desk: Kinbridge - Newcomer Employment Workshop
Mon, Jun 02, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you a newcomer trying to get ready for the Canadian workforce? Kinbridge is here to help.
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-up
Mon, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Advanced Photography
Mon, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Queen's Square - Studio
This is a four-week course running May 26, June 2, 9, 16
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Tue, Jun 03, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Jun 03, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Practice Your English
Tue, Jun 03, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Wed, Jun 04, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Jun 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Board Game Café - Ages 16+
Wed, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Study Area
From cards to Catan, this is a warm and friendly atmosphere for fans of low-tech table games.
SPECTRUM Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group
Wed, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.
Practice Your English - Family Edition
Wed, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
This event is full
Queen's Square Book Club
Wed, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Magazine Lounge
Read with us and have great discussions about amazing books.
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Thu, Jun 05, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Practice Your English - Online
Thu, Jun 05, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Fri, Jun 06, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Connections 50+ Queen's Square - Garden Bugs
Fri, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Studio
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Sat, Jun 07, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Practice Your English
Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Sunday Summer Closure
Sun, Jun 08, All day
Multiple Locations
All our locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 18, 2025 through to and including August 31, 2025.
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Mon, Jun 09, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Community Desk: Kinbridge - Newcomer Employment Workshop
Mon, Jun 09, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you a newcomer trying to get ready for the Canadian workforce? Kinbridge is here to help.
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-up
Mon, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Advanced Photography
Mon, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Queen's Square - Studio
This is a four-week course running May 26, June 2, 9, 16
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Tue, Jun 10, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Jun 10, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Practice Your English
Tue, Jun 10, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Wed, Jun 11, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Jun 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Practice Your English - Family Edition
Wed, Jun 11, 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.
This event is full
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Thu, Jun 12, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Practice Your English - Online
Thu, Jun 12, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Queer Craft Circle - Block Printing with Trevor Waurchen
Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Discover the basics of block printing in a single session!
Silent Book Club
Thu, Jun 12, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Read your book silently alongside other silent readers.
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Fri, Jun 13, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Old Post Office Book Club - Ages 18+
Fri, Jun 13, 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.
Author Evening with Nita Prose
Fri, Jun 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
An evening with the award winning author of The Maid and The Mystery Guest.
Everything Was So Pretty - Stephen Altena
Sat, Jun 14, All day
Preston - Gallery
March 29, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Practice Your English
Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Sunday Summer Closure
Sun, Jun 15, All day
Multiple Locations
All our locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 18, 2025 through to and including August 31, 2025.
Community Desk: Kinbridge - Newcomer Employment Workshop
Mon, Jun 16, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you a newcomer trying to get ready for the Canadian workforce? Kinbridge is here to help.
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-up
Mon, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Advanced Photography
Mon, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Queen's Square - Studio
This is a four-week course running May 26, June 2, 9, 16
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Practice Your English
Tue, Jun 17, 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.
Cancelled
Youth Advisory Committee - Ages 14 - 18
Tue, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Board Room
Teens can join the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC).
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Practice Your English - Family Edition
Wed, Jun 18, 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.
This event is full
Practice Your English - Online
Thu, Jun 19, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
What We Hold - Meera Margaret Singh
Sat, Jun 21, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
June 21, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Opening Reception and Artist Tour: What We Hold - Meera Margaret Singh
Sat, Jun 21, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Queen's Square - Gallery ,Lobby
Join us for the opening reception of What We Hold.
Practice Your English
Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Board Game Café - Ages 16+
Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
A welcoming and friendly atmosphere to play one or more table games.
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