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Mud and Microbes
2023-10-18 18:00:00 2023-10-18 20:00:00 America/New_York Mud and Microbes Create your own microbial sculpture with bio artist Nicole Clouston. Queen's Square -

Wednesday, October 18
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-18 18:00:00 2023-10-18 20:00:00 America/New_York Mud and Microbes Create your own microbial sculpture with bio artist Nicole Clouston. Queen's Square -

Create your own microbial sculpture with bio artist Nicole Clouston.

Using mud from the Grand River, we will create living sculptures that become more colourful over time.

During this workshop, we will consider how lively the world around us is, even in unexpected places. Learn how to take care of a microbial sculpture.

AGE GROUP: | Cambridge Art Galleries | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs + Workshops |

TAGS: | #Arts |

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Located in the heart of downtown Galt, Queen’s Square features the largest public library collection in the city as well as the main gallery and studio space for the Cambridge Art Galleries. After exploring the Gallery, relax with a book in the multiple study and reading areas, discover the large children’s department, or take in a special musical performance on the grand piano.


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Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, Mar 28, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, Mar 28, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Sat, Mar 28, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Sat, Mar 28, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Sat, Mar 28, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Community Desk: Connect My Health - Empower Your Health Journey
Sat, Mar 28, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room
Learn more about how you can use ConnectMyHealth to view your health records and truly empower your health journey.
Power Up Your Tech Skills: Connections 50+ - Fraud Prevention in a Digital World
Sat, Mar 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Learn to spot, stop, and report digital fraud with practical tips from Waterloo Regional Police experts.
Queer Craft Circle: Perler Bead Keychains - with Brittany Sostar
Sat, Mar 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
2SLGBTQIA+-identifying individuals are invited to explore a different creative project each month in a fun and safe space.
Power Up Your Tech Skills: Connections 50+ - Tech 1-on-1
Sat, Mar 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Experiencing a tech issue? Book a tech 1-on-1 appointment and library staff can help.
Stories and Songs - Three Ducks and a Goose - All Ages
Sat, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Celebrate creativity and the power of belonging with this fun and interactive journey through art, music, movement, and storytelling.
Introduction to Sublimation - Ages 13+
Sat, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn how to create projects using sublimation.
This event is full
Power Up Your Tech Skills: Connections 50+ - Tech 1-on-1
Sat, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Experiencing a tech issue? Book a tech 1-on-1 appointment and library staff can help.
Power Up Your Tech Skills: Connections 50+ - Tech 1-on-1
Sat, Mar 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Experiencing a tech issue? Book a tech 1-on-1 appointment and library staff can help.
This event is full
Power Up Your Tech Skills: Connections 50+ - Curious About AI? A Gentle Introduction for Seniors
Sat, Mar 28, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Discover how AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot can help older adults save time, stay connected, and make everyday tasks easier - no tech experience needed.
Power Up Your Tech Skills: Connections 50+ - Tech 1-on-1
Sat, Mar 28, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Old Post Office
Experiencing a tech issue? Book a tech 1-on-1 appointment and library staff can help.
Power Up Your Tech Skills: Connections 50+ - Tech 1-on-1
Sat, Mar 28, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Experiencing a tech issue? Book a tech 1-on-1 appointment and library staff can help.
Power Up Your Tech Skills: Connections 50+ - Tech 1-on-1
Sat, Mar 28, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Old Post Office
Experiencing a tech issue? Book a tech 1-on-1 appointment and library staff can help.
This event is full
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sun, Mar 29, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sun, Mar 29, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Sun, Mar 29, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Sun, Mar 29, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Sun, Mar 29, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Mon, Mar 30, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Mon, Mar 30, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Mon, Mar 30, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Mon, Mar 30, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Rafa Cavalheri
Mon, Mar 30, All day
Riverview Room
March 30 - April 24
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Mon, Mar 30, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-up
Mon, Mar 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Tue, Mar 31, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Tue, Mar 31, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Tue, Mar 31, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Tue, Mar 31, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Rafa Cavalheri
Tue, Mar 31, All day
Riverview Room
March 30 - April 24
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Tue, Mar 31, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Mar 31, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Galt Chess Club
Tue, Mar 31, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Audiobook Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
DIY Paint-By-Number
Tue, Mar 31, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
A fun evening of crafting and connecting.
This event is full
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Mar 31, 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.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Wed, Apr 01, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Wed, Apr 01, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Wed, Apr 01, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Wed, Apr 01, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Rafa Cavalheri
Wed, Apr 01, All day
Riverview Room
March 30 - April 24
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Wed, Apr 01, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Wed, Apr 01, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Apr 01, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
SPECTRUM Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group
Wed, Apr 01, 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 01, 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 to Wings
Wed, Apr 01, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Rebuilding connections through collective care: TEAO, Canada's trauma-informed circles, blend somatic practices, psycho-education, and breathwork for healing.
Queen's Square Book Club
Wed, Apr 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Magazine Lounge
Get together for great discussions about amazing books.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Thu, Apr 02, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Thu, Apr 02, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Thu, Apr 02, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Thu, Apr 02, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Rafa Cavalheri
Thu, Apr 02, All day
Riverview Room
March 30 - April 24
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Thu, Apr 02, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Apr 02, 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, Apr 02, 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, Apr 02, 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.
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Fri, Apr 03, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Good Friday and Easter Sunday Closure - All locations
Fri, Apr 03, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed Friday, April 3rd for Good Friday and Sunday, April 5th for Easter Sunday.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, Apr 04, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, Apr 04, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Sat, Apr 04, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Sat, Apr 04, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Rafa Cavalheri
Sat, Apr 04, All day
Riverview Room
March 30 - April 24
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Sat, Apr 04, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Sun, Apr 05, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Good Friday and Easter Sunday Closure - All locations
Sun, Apr 05, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed Friday, April 3rd for Good Friday and Sunday, April 5th for Easter Sunday.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Mon, Apr 06, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Mon, Apr 06, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Mon, Apr 06, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Mon, Apr 06, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Rafa Cavalheri
Mon, Apr 06, All day
Riverview Room
March 30 - April 24
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Mon, Apr 06, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Mon, Apr 06, 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 opens Monday, March 30 2026 at 10:00am
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Apr 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Mon, Apr 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Mon, Apr 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, March 30 2026 at 10:00am
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Mon, Apr 06, 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 30 2026 at 10:00am
Kids Board Game Café - Ages 5 - 12
Mon, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Play, snack, and relax with board games.
Make, Do, and Mend - Ages 10 - 13
Mon, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Unleash your creativity and turn fabric into fun one-of-a-kind creations.
Registration opens Monday, March 30 2026 at 10:00am
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-up
Mon, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Tue, Apr 07, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Tue, Apr 07, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Tue, Apr 07, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Tue, Apr 07, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Rafa Cavalheri
Tue, Apr 07, All day
Riverview Room
March 30 - April 24
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Tue, Apr 07, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Apr 07, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Apr 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Apr 07, 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 30 2026 at 10:00am
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Tue, Apr 07, 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 30 2026 at 10:00am
STEAM for Tots - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stories and fun learning activities that inspire curious little minds.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Tue, Apr 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Apr 07, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, March 30 2026 at 10:00am
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Tue, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some early afternoon fun. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, March 30 2026 at 10:00am
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Apr 07, 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 opens Monday, March 30 2026 at 10:00am
Fibre Arts for Kids - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Learn the basics of fibre arts.
Registration opens Monday, March 30 2026 at 10:00am
Galt Chess Club
Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Audiobook Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Dungeons & Dragons: Teen Adventures - Ages 14 - 18
Tue, Apr 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Embark on an eight-week Dungeons & Dragons campaign designed for new players.
This event is full
Practice Your English
Tue, Apr 07, 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 07, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Wear your pyjamas and bring a stuffie to this evening storytime for families.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Wed, Apr 08, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Wed, Apr 08, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Wed, Apr 08, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Wed, Apr 08, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Rafa Cavalheri
Wed, Apr 08, All day
Riverview Room
March 30 - April 24
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Wed, Apr 08, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Wed, Apr 08, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Sensory Tales - Ages 2 - 8
Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
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 30 2026 at 10:00am
Dough Rae Me - Ages 3 - 5
Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Learn how to make different sensory doughs using everyday ingredients. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, March 30 2026 at 10:00am
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Apr 08, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Shake, Rattle, and Read - 10 - 24 Months
Wed, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, March 30 2026 at 10:00am
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Wed, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Apr 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's play!
Ultimate Makers - Ages 9 - 12
Wed, Apr 08, 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 opens Monday, March 30 2026 at 10:00am
Hespeler Book Club
Wed, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Old stories, new voices.
This event is full
Create a Mini Dollhouse - Ages 7 - 12
Wed, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Design and build a miniature dollhouse, starting with a cardboard box.
Registration opens Monday, March 30 2026 at 10:00am
Afterschool Sensory Break - All Ages
Wed, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
A calming session of sensory exploration.
Engineering Science Quest: AI Activity Buddy - Ages 8 - 12
Wed, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Our friends from the University of Waterloo bring science to the Old Post Office.
Registration opens Monday, March 30 2026 at 10:00am
Upcycle Your Closet - Ages 13+
Wed, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Makerspace
A program for upcycling and trading clothing.
Practice Your English
Wed, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 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.
Learn Morse Code with Cambridge Amateur Radio - Ages 13+
Wed, Apr 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn this well-known code used in amateur radio, aviation, and the military.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Thu, Apr 09, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Thu, Apr 09, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Thu, Apr 09, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Thu, Apr 09, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Rafa Cavalheri
Thu, Apr 09, All day
Riverview Room
March 30 - April 24
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Thu, Apr 09, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Apr 09, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Thu, Apr 09, 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 30 2026 at 10:00am
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Thu, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
STEAM Storytime - All Ages
Thu, Apr 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Thu, Apr 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Shake, Rattle, and Read - 10 - 24 Months
Thu, Apr 09, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, March 30 2026 at 10:00am
Practice Your English
Thu, Apr 09, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Langs Outreach Services
Thu, Apr 09, 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.
Upcycled Breezy Flower Mobiles
Thu, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Create a beautiful egg carton flower mobile using upcycled and natural materials in honour of Earth Month.
Paper to Print: refine your draft artist statement - With Instructor Lyla Rye
Thu, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 1
This workshop explores the process of editing to shape your statement, truly reflecting how you think and work.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Apr 09, 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.
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration opens Monday, March 30 2026 at 10:00am
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Fri, Apr 10, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Fri, Apr 10, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Fri, Apr 10, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Fri, Apr 10, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Rafa Cavalheri
Fri, Apr 10, All day
Riverview Room
March 30 - April 24
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Fri, Apr 10, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Fri, Apr 10, 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 30 2026 at 10:00am
Old Post Office Book Club - Ages 18+
Fri, Apr 10, 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.
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Fri, Apr 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - 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 opens Monday, March 30 2026 at 10:00am
Creative Bookbinding - Connections 50+ Queen's Square
Fri, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Studio
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Apr 10, 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 30 2026 at 10:00am
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Fri, Apr 10, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Poetry Open Mic - First time performers welcome
Fri, Apr 10, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Hespeler
It's Poetry Month in Canada - a great time for an Open Mic.
Register
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, Apr 11, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, Apr 11, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Sat, Apr 11, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Sat, Apr 11, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Rafa Cavalheri
Sat, Apr 11, All day
Riverview Room
March 30 - April 24
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Sat, Apr 11, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Practice Your English
Sat, Apr 11, 10:00am - 11:15am
Preston - Fireside Area
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Introduction to Cricut Maker - Ages 13+
Sat, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn the basics of the Cricut Maker.
Second Saturday: Poetry Meet-up - It’s National Poetry Month
Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Leave free-verse behind and join us for a playful romp into poetic form.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sun, Apr 12, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sun, Apr 12, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Sun, Apr 12, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Sun, Apr 12, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Rafa Cavalheri
Sun, Apr 12, All day
Riverview Room
March 30 - April 24
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Sun, Apr 12, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Sunday Storytime - All Ages
Sun, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A cozy half-hour filled with enchanting tales and imaginative adventures.
Emerging Artists Concert - By Wilfrid Laurier University Piano Majors
Sun, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
A delightful hour of music in the Queen's Square foyer.
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