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Introduction to Illustration
2023-11-23 18:00:00 2023-11-23 20:00:00 America/New_York Introduction to Illustration Learn to illustrate! Old Post Office -

Thursday, November 23
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-11-23 18:00:00 2023-11-23 20:00:00 America/New_York Introduction to Illustration Learn to illustrate! Old Post Office -

Learn to illustrate!

Dive into an introductory illustration course covering materials, composition, lines, and end with an activity to get people engaged with collectively illustrating.

Cost: Free

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker Programs |

TAGS: | Makerspace | Maker | DIY |

Old Post Office
Phone: 226-533-2767
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Sat, Feb 07 9:30AM to 5:30PM
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About the branch

The Old Post Office is an award-winning, all-digital public library, offering breathtaking views of the Grand River and free technology programs for all ages. Each floor in this restored heritage building offers a unique area of exploration, including the Creative Studios, Children’s Discovery Centre, Makerspace, and Riverview Reading Room.


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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Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Fri, Feb 06, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Fri, Feb 06, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Fri, Feb 06, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Fri, Feb 06, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Fri, Feb 06, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Fri, Feb 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Fri, Feb 06, 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 is now closed
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Fri, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - 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
Shake, Rattle, and Read - Ages 10 - 24 Months
Fri, Feb 06, 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
Connections 50+ Queen's Square - Greeting Card Making
Fri, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Studio
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Registration is now closed
Baby and Me - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Feb 06, 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
Board Game Club
Fri, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
A shout out to all you board game families. Drop in for an afternoon of board game fun.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, Feb 07, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, Feb 07, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Sat, Feb 07, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Sat, Feb 07, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Sat, Feb 07, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Practice Your English
Sat, Feb 07, 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.
Valentine's Day Felted Cards - with woolwaterneedle
Sat, Feb 07, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Drop in to create a one-of-a-kind Valentine
This event is full
Rescheduled
Introduction to Laser Cutting
Sat, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
New date Saturday, February 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office
Learn the steps to starting a project using the laser cutter in the Makerspace.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sun, Feb 08, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sun, Feb 08, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Sun, Feb 08, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Sun, Feb 08, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Sun, Feb 08, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Sunday Storytime - All Ages
Sun, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A cozy half-hour filled with enchanting tales and imaginative adventures.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Mon, Feb 09, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Mon, Feb 09, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Mon, Feb 09, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Mon, Feb 09, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Mon, Feb 09, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Mon, Feb 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Feb 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Dough Rae Me - All Ages
Mon, Feb 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Learn how to make different sensory doughs using everyday ingredients. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
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Connections 50+ Preston - Canada Revenue Agency Information Session
Mon, Feb 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Teen Drop-In: DIY Valentines - Ages 13 - 18
Mon, Feb 09, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Preston - Fireside Area
Create one-of-a-kind Valentine’s gifts for your favourite people.
Make, Do, and Mend - Ages 7 - 13
Mon, Feb 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Unleash your creativity and turn fabric into fun one-of-a-kind creations.
Registration is now closed
French Film Screening: The Night of the 12th
Mon, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Experience an award-winning French-language feature film.
Film Screening: No Place To Grow Old - Our Housing Crisis Has A Human Cost
Mon, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
An in-person screening and panel discussion about a powerful story about aging and perspective.
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Knit 'n' Chat Meet-up
Mon, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Tue, Feb 10, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Tue, Feb 10, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Tue, Feb 10, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Tue, Feb 10, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Tue, Feb 10, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Feb 10, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Shake, Rattle, and Read - Ages 10 - 24 Months
Tue, Feb 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Feb 10, 10:00am - 10:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Storytime - All Ages
Tue, Feb 10, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Celebrate reading with fun stories and activities.
Cancelled
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Feb 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Baby and Me - Birth - 12 Months
Tue, Feb 10, 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
Retro Gaming - Ages 13+
Tue, Feb 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Clemens Mill - Learning Commons
Gaming fun with a retro twist!
Reading Buddies - Ages 7 - 10
Tue, Feb 10, 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
The Yuck Lab - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Explore the fascinating science behind all things gross, goopy, and gag-worthy.
Recycle It - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Discover the art of upcycling while turning trash into treasure.
Art + Wellness - with Karen Campbell
Tue, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Enjoy a creative evening in the Gallery Studio with a focus on improving mental health.
Galt Chess Club
Tue, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Audiobook Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Introduction to Cricut Maker - Ages 13+
Tue, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn the basics of the Cricut Maker.
This event is full
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Practice Your English
Tue, Feb 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.
Build It! - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Feb 10, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Calling all builders and designers!
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Wed, Feb 11, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Wed, Feb 11, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Wed, Feb 11, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Wed, Feb 11, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Wed, Feb 11, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Wed, Feb 11, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Wed, Feb 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Baby and Me - Birth - 12 Months
Wed, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Music 'n' Motion - All Ages
Wed, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A high-energy dance party where we will move our bodies and create musical-themed crafts.
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Feb 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Wed, Feb 11, 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 is now closed
Homeschool Makers - Ages 5 - 10
Wed, Feb 11, 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
Hespeler Book Club
Wed, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Old stories, new voices.
This event is full
Belonging Artist in Residence: Open Studio Hours - Alisa McRonald
Wed, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Preston - Gallery
Each week from January 5 - March 13, Alisa will be in the studio on select days. Drop by to say hello and see what she is working on.
Cancelled
Teen Drop-In - Ages 13 - 18
Wed, Feb 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hespeler
Chat with friends, use technology, take part in some arts and crafts or have fun gaming.
Afternoon Craft Club - Ages 5 - 12
Wed, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Enjoy games, activities, crafts, and yummy snacks.
Batch Scan Your Photos - Ages 13+
Wed, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Learn to scan your old photographs in seconds.
This event is full
Focus on Leadership - Empowering Women to Lead with Purpose
Wed, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Empowering women to become tomorrow’s leaders by building skills in board governance, networking, and community-driven decision making for lasting impact.
Practice Your English
Wed, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 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.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Thu, Feb 12, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Thu, Feb 12, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Thu, Feb 12, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Thu, Feb 12, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Thu, Feb 12, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Feb 12, 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
Thu, Feb 12, 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 is now closed
Baby and Me - Birth - 12 Months
Thu, Feb 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - 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
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Thu, Feb 12, 11:15am - 11:45am
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
Practice Your English
Thu, Feb 12, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
The Amazing Science Adventure - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
A fun-filled, hands-on science exploration!
This event is full
Rescheduled
DIY Metal Embossing
Thu, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Tuesday, February 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Create texture and pattern in metal.
Reading Buddies - Ages 7 - 10
Thu, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Feb 12, 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.
Author Evening with David Menary - The Galt Arena Century
Thu, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Magazine Lounge
An evening with local author of 100 Years of Galt Arena Gardens: The Most Storied Arena in the World.
This event is full
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Fri, Feb 13, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Fri, Feb 13, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Fri, Feb 13, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Fri, Feb 13, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Fri, Feb 13, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Fri, Feb 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Fri, Feb 13, 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 is now closed
Old Post Office Book Club - Ages 18+
Fri, Feb 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.
Community Desk: Connect My Health - Empower Your Health Journey
Fri, Feb 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Learn more about how you can use ConnectMyHealth to view your health records and truly empower your health journey.
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Fri, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - 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
Shake, Rattle, and Read - Ages 10 - 24 Months
Fri, Feb 13, 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
Connections 50+ Queen's Square - Art Therapy with Karen Campbell
Fri, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Studio
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Baby and Me - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Feb 13, 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
Board Game Club
Fri, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
A shout out to all you board game families. Drop in for an afternoon of board game fun.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, Feb 14, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, Feb 14, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Sat, Feb 14, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Sat, Feb 14, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Sat, Feb 14, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Practice Your English
Sat, Feb 14, 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.
Introduction to Laser Cutting
Sat, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn the steps to starting a project using the laser cutter in the Makerspace.
This event is full
Second Saturday: Thinking about Retirement - Seven Non-Financial Questions to Ask First
Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Queen's Square - Magazine Lounge
Learn why planning for the non-financial side of retirement is just as important as ensuring you are financially sound.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sun, Feb 15, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sun, Feb 15, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Sun, Feb 15, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Sun, Feb 15, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Sun, Feb 15, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Sunday Storytime - All Ages
Sun, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A cozy half-hour filled with enchanting tales and imaginative adventures.
Gwan Move Soca Dancing - Black History Month
Sun, Feb 15, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby,Studio
A celebration of West Indies culture and Black History Month - get ready to move!
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Mon, Feb 16, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Family Day Closure - All locations
Mon, Feb 16, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed on February 16th for Family Day.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Tue, Feb 17, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Tue, Feb 17, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Tue, Feb 17, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Tue, Feb 17, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Yan Gong
Tue, Feb 17, All day
Riverview Room
February 17 - March 13
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Tue, Feb 17, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Feb 17, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Shake, Rattle, and Read - Ages 10 - 24 Months
Tue, Feb 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Feb 17, 10:00am - 10:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Feb 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Feb 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Storytime - All Ages
Tue, Feb 17, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Celebrate reading with fun stories and activities.
Cancelled
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Feb 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Baby and Me - Birth - 12 Months
Tue, Feb 17, 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
Reading Buddies - Ages 7 - 10
Tue, Feb 17, 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
The Yuck Lab - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Feb 17, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Explore the fascinating science behind all things gross, goopy, and gag-worthy.
Intuitive Weaving: Playful Looms and Textures - Alisa McRonald
Tue, Feb 17, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Preston - Gallery
Join Alisa in the Preston Gallery for a fun-filled weaving workshop.
This event is full
Recycle It - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Feb 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Discover the art of upcycling while turning trash into treasure.
Engineering Science Quest - Ages 8 - 12
Tue, Feb 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Our friends from the University of Waterloo bring science and Engineering to the Old Post Office.
This event is full
Galt Chess Club
Tue, Feb 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Audiobook Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Feb 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Practice Your English
Tue, Feb 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.
Build It! - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Feb 17, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Calling all builders and designers!
UnBook Club - Ages 19+
Tue, Feb 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Amici Restaurant
With no set book to read, this club is about great conversation and good fun!
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Wed, Feb 18, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Wed, Feb 18, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Wed, Feb 18, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Wed, Feb 18, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Yan Gong
Wed, Feb 18, All day
Riverview Room
February 17 - March 13
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Wed, Feb 18, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Wed, Feb 18, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Wed, Feb 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Baby and Me - Birth - 12 Months
Wed, Feb 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Music 'n' Motion - All Ages
Wed, Feb 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A high-energy dance party where we will move our bodies and create musical-themed crafts.
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Feb 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Wed, Feb 18, 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 is now closed
Homeschool Makers - Ages 5 - 10
Wed, Feb 18, 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
Belonging Artist in Residence: Open Studio Hours - Alisa McRonald
Wed, Feb 18, 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Preston - Gallery
Each week from January 5 - March 13, Alisa will be in the studio on select days. Drop by to say hello and see what she is working on.
Cancelled
Teen Drop-In - Ages 13 - 18
Wed, Feb 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hespeler
Chat with friends, use technology, take part in some arts and crafts or have fun gaming.
Afternoon Craft Club - Ages 5 - 12
Wed, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Enjoy games, activities, crafts, and yummy snacks.
Focus on Leadership - Empowering Women to Lead with Purpose
Wed, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Empowering women to become tomorrow’s leaders by building skills in board governance, networking, and community-driven decision making for lasting impact.
Practice Your English
Wed, Feb 18, 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.
SPECTRUM Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group
Wed, Feb 18, 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, Feb 18, 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, Feb 18, 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.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Thu, Feb 19, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Thu, Feb 19, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Thu, Feb 19, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Thu, Feb 19, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Yan Gong
Thu, Feb 19, All day
Riverview Room
February 17 - March 13
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Thu, Feb 19, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Feb 19, 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
Thu, Feb 19, 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 is now closed
Baby and Me - Birth - 12 Months
Thu, Feb 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - 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
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Thu, Feb 19, 11:15am - 11:45am
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
Practice Your English
Thu, Feb 19, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
The Amazing Science Adventure - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
A fun-filled, hands-on science exploration!
This event is full
Bad Paint Night
Thu, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Create a beautifully bad artwork, all fun and no pressure!
This event is full
Reading Buddies - Ages 7 - 10
Thu, Feb 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Digitize Your Family Memories - Ages 16+
Thu, Feb 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Learn about the variety of devices that the Creative Studios has to help you digitize your analog memories.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Feb 19, 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.
Queer Book Society
Thu, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
A space for 2SLGBTQIA+ readers to share book recommendations.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Fri, Feb 20, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Fri, Feb 20, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Fri, Feb 20, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Fri, Feb 20, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Yan Gong
Fri, Feb 20, All day
Riverview Room
February 17 - March 13
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Fri, Feb 20, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Fri, Feb 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Fri, Feb 20, 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 is now closed
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Fri, Feb 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - 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
Shake, Rattle, and Read - Ages 10 - 24 Months
Fri, Feb 20, 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
Connections 50+ Old Post Office - Film Screening: Ghosts of the Sea (Les enfants du large)
Fri, Feb 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Enjoy a film screening at the Old Post Office.
Baby and Me - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Feb 20, 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
Board Game Club
Fri, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
A shout out to all you board game families. Drop in for an afternoon of board game fun.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, Feb 21, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, Feb 21, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Sat, Feb 21, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Sat, Feb 21, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Yan Gong
Sat, Feb 21, All day
Riverview Room
February 17 - March 13
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Sat, Feb 21, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Practice Your English
Sat, Feb 21, 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.
Introduction to Digital Embroidery
Sat, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Makerspace
Learn the basics of using the Makerspace embroidery machine.
This event is full
Journaling Joy - Frosty February Edition
Sat, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Magazine Lounge
Drop-in for a group journaling session with prompts, paper cut-outs, and decorative tape. Create something new for your journal.
Dungeons & Dragons - Ages 16+
Sat, Feb 21, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Fight through unexplored lands with a group of brave adventurers just like yourself. But beware, for this game is not for the faint of heart.
This event is full
Board Game Café - Ages 16+
Sat, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Audiobook Area
From cards to Catan, this is a warm and friendly atmosphere for fans of low-tech table games.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sun, Feb 22, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sun, Feb 22, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Sun, Feb 22, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Sun, Feb 22, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Yan Gong
Sun, Feb 22, All day
Riverview Room
February 17 - March 13
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Sun, Feb 22, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Sunday Storytime - All Ages
Sun, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A cozy half-hour filled with enchanting tales and imaginative adventures.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Mon, Feb 23, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Mon, Feb 23, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Mon, Feb 23, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Mon, Feb 23, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Yan Gong
Mon, Feb 23, All day
Riverview Room
February 17 - March 13
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Mon, Feb 23, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Mon, Feb 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Feb 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Dough Rae Me - All Ages
Mon, Feb 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Learn how to make different sensory doughs using everyday ingredients. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Teen Drop-In: Board Game Café - Ages 13 - 18
Mon, Feb 23, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Play, snack, and relax with board games.
Make, Do, and Mend - Ages 7 - 13
Mon, Feb 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Unleash your creativity and turn fabric into fun one-of-a-kind creations.
Registration is now closed
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-up
Mon, Feb 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Tue, Feb 24, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Tue, Feb 24, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Tue, Feb 24, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Tue, Feb 24, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Yan Gong
Tue, Feb 24, All day
Riverview Room
February 17 - March 13
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Tue, Feb 24, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Feb 24, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Shake, Rattle, and Read - Ages 10 - 24 Months
Tue, Feb 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Feb 24, 10:00am - 10:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Feb 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Feb 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Early Years and Child Care Navigator Information Table - All Ages
Tue, Feb 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Find information about a variety of early learning and child care programs in Waterloo Region.
Storytime - All Ages
Tue, Feb 24, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Celebrate reading with fun stories and activities.
Cancelled
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Feb 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Baby and Me - Birth - 12 Months
Tue, Feb 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
Reading Buddies - Ages 7 - 10
Tue, Feb 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
The Yuck Lab - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Explore the fascinating science behind all things gross, goopy, and gag-worthy.
Recycle It - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Discover the art of upcycling while turning trash into treasure.
DIY Metal Embossing
Tue, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Create texture and pattern in metal.
This event is full
Galt Chess Club
Tue, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Audiobook Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Feb 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.
Practice Your English
Tue, Feb 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.
Build It! - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Feb 24, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Calling all builders and designers!
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Wed, Feb 25, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Wed, Feb 25, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Wed, Feb 25, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Wed, Feb 25, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Yan Gong
Wed, Feb 25, All day
Riverview Room
February 17 - March 13
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Wed, Feb 25, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Wed, Feb 25, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Wed, Feb 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Baby and Me - Birth - 12 Months
Wed, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Music 'n' Motion - All Ages
Wed, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A high-energy dance party where we will move our bodies and create musical-themed crafts.
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Feb 25, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Wed, Feb 25, 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 is now closed
Homeschool Makers - Ages 5 - 10
Wed, Feb 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
Connections 50+ Hespeler - Wills and Powers of Attorney
Wed, Feb 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Protect your family, your assets, and your wishes.
Belonging Artist in Residence: Open Studio Hours - Alisa McRonald
Wed, Feb 25, 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Preston - Gallery
Each week from January 5 - March 13, Alisa will be in the studio on select days. Drop by to say hello and see what she is working on.
Cancelled
Teen Drop-In - Ages 13 - 18
Wed, Feb 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hespeler
Chat with friends, use technology, take part in some arts and crafts or have fun gaming.
Afternoon Craft Club - Ages 5 - 12
Wed, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Enjoy games, activities, crafts, and yummy snacks.
Regular Board Meeting
Wed, Feb 25, 4:45pm - 6:45pm
Queen's Square
Members of the public are welcome to attend Cambridge Public Library Board meetings.
Focus on Leadership - Empowering Women to Lead with Purpose
Wed, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Empowering women to become tomorrow’s leaders by building skills in board governance, networking, and community-driven decision making for lasting impact.
Film Screening: Banned Together - Ages 13+
Wed, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
A series of arts and culture-based films on the video wall.
Practice Your English
Wed, Feb 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.
Fibre Arts Meet-Up
Wed, Feb 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.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Thu, Feb 26, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Thu, Feb 26, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Thu, Feb 26, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Thu, Feb 26, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Yan Gong
Thu, Feb 26, All day
Riverview Room
February 17 - March 13
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Thu, Feb 26, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Feb 26, 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
Thu, Feb 26, 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 is now closed
Baby and Me - Birth - 12 Months
Thu, Feb 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - 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
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Feb 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Feb 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Feb 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Thu, Feb 26, 11:15am - 11:45am
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
Practice Your English
Thu, Feb 26, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
The Amazing Science Adventure - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
A fun-filled, hands-on science exploration!
This event is full
Open Mic - Ages 13+
Thu, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Come together for open mic night in the Creative Studios.
Queer Craft Circle: Cartooning the world around you - with Trevor Waurechen
Thu, Feb 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.
Reading Buddies - Ages 7 - 10
Thu, Feb 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Feb 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.
Upcycle Vintage Slides - Ages 13+
Thu, Feb 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Makerspace
Make a fun craft using recycled analog slides.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Fri, Feb 27, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Fri, Feb 27, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Fri, Feb 27, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Fri, Feb 27, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Yan Gong
Fri, Feb 27, All day
Riverview Room
February 17 - March 13
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Fri, Feb 27, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Connections 50+ Presents Cambridge Third Age Learning - Archaeology and Sir John Franklin's 3rd Arctic Expedition
Fri, Feb 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Explore the history of expeditions and catastrophe that are ever present in the brutal terrain of the Arctic.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Fri, Feb 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Fri, Feb 27, 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 is now closed
Preston Book Club - Ages 18+
Fri, Feb 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Preston - Fireside Area
Love to discuss the nuances of a great book?
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Fri, Feb 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - 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
Shake, Rattle, and Read - Ages 10 - 24 Months
Fri, Feb 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
Baby and Me - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Feb 27, 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
Board Game Club
Fri, Feb 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
A shout out to all you board game families. Drop in for an afternoon of board game fun.
Tween Nerf Night - Ages 10 - 13
Fri, Feb 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square
Make your evening epic with Nerf blasters and friends. Complete a registration for each tween attending the program.
This event is full
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, Feb 28, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, Feb 28, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Sat, Feb 28, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Sat, Feb 28, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Yan Gong
Sat, Feb 28, All day
Riverview Room
February 17 - March 13
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Sat, Feb 28, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Stories and Songs: Love the Earth - All Ages
Sat, Feb 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Celebrate creativity and the power of belonging with this fun and interactive journey through art, music, movement, and storytelling.
Introduction to 3D Printing - Ages 13+
Sat, Feb 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Explore the different 3D printers available in the Makerspace.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sun, Mar 01, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sun, Mar 01, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Sun, Mar 01, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Sun, Mar 01, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Yan Gong
Sun, Mar 01, All day
Riverview Room
February 17 - March 13
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Sun, Mar 01, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Sunday Storytime - All Ages
Sun, Mar 01, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A cozy half-hour filled with enchanting tales and imaginative adventures.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Mon, Mar 02, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Mon, Mar 02, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Mon, Mar 02, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Mon, Mar 02, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Yan Gong
Mon, Mar 02, All day
Riverview Room
February 17 - March 13
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Mon, Mar 02, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Belonging Artist in Residence: Open Studio Hours - Alisa McRonald
Mon, Mar 02, 10:30am - 3:30pm
Preston - Gallery
Each week from January 5 - March 13, Alisa will be in the studio on select days. Drop by to say hello and see what she is working on.
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-up
Mon, Mar 02, 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 03, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Tue, Mar 03, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Tue, Mar 03, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Tue, Mar 03, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Yan Gong
Tue, Mar 03, All day
Riverview Room
February 17 - March 13
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Tue, Mar 03, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Mar 03, 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 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Audiobook Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Mar 03, 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, Mar 04, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Wed, Mar 04, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Wed, Mar 04, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Wed, Mar 04, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Yan Gong
Wed, Mar 04, All day
Riverview Room
February 17 - March 13
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Wed, Mar 04, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Wed, Mar 04, 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, Mar 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Cancelled
Teen Drop-In - Ages 13 - 18
Wed, Mar 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hespeler
Chat with friends, use technology, take part in some arts and crafts or have fun gaming.
Focus on Leadership - Empowering Women to Lead with Purpose
Wed, Mar 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Empowering women to become tomorrow’s leaders by building skills in board governance, networking, and community-driven decision making for lasting impact.
SPECTRUM Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group
Wed, Mar 04, 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 04, 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, Mar 04, 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, Mar 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Magazine Lounge
Get together for great discussions about amazing books.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Thu, Mar 05, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Thu, Mar 05, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Thu, Mar 05, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Thu, Mar 05, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Yan Gong
Thu, Mar 05, All day
Riverview Room
February 17 - March 13
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Thu, Mar 05, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Mar 05, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Scrappy Stitching - Alisa McRonald
Thu, Mar 05, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Preston - Gallery
Join Alisa in the Preston Gallery for an evening of fabric collage and embroidery.
This event is full
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Mar 05, 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.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Fri, Mar 06, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Fri, Mar 06, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Fri, Mar 06, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Fri, Mar 06, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Yan Gong
Fri, Mar 06, All day
Riverview Room
February 17 - March 13
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Fri, Mar 06, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, Mar 07, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, Mar 07, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Sat, Mar 07, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Sat, Mar 07, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Yan Gong
Sat, Mar 07, All day
Riverview Room
February 17 - March 13
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Sat, Mar 07, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Author Evening with Kate Quinn and Janie Chang
Sat, Mar 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
An evening with the best-selling authors of The Phoenix Crown.
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