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José Luis Torres, Méandres, 2021. Image courtesy of artist.

Opening Reception: Dérives

José Luis Torres
2023-12-09 12:00:00 2023-12-09 14:30:00 America/New_York Opening Reception: Dérives Join us for the opening reception of José Luis Torres exhibition, Dérives. Preston - Gallery

Saturday, December 09
12:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-12-09 12:00:00 2023-12-09 14:30:00 America/New_York Opening Reception: Dérives Join us for the opening reception of José Luis Torres exhibition, Dérives. Preston - Gallery

Preston

Gallery

Join us for the opening reception of José Luis Torres exhibition, Dérives.

Explore José Luis Torres’ latest installation Dérives at Cambridge Art Galleries, Preston while enjoying some light snacks and refreshments. Then you are welcome to journey over to University of Waterloo Art Gallery for the closing reception of Torres’ exhibition Material Culture.

All are welcome to attend.

AGE GROUP: | Cambridge Art Galleries | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Exhibitions + Openings |

TAGS: | sculpture | architecture | #Arts |

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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
Cancelled
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Wed, Apr 08, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square
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.
This event is full
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
Cancelled
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Apr 09, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square
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.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Mon, Apr 13, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Mon, Apr 13, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
The Keepers - Mads Brimble
Mon, Apr 13, All day
Queen's Square - Outdoor Artist's Garden
November 17, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Mon, Apr 13, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Rafa Cavalheri
Mon, Apr 13, All day
Riverview Room
March 30 - April 24
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Mon, Apr 13, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Mon, Apr 13, 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 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Mon, Apr 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Mon, Apr 13, 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 13, 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
Recipe Swap - Connections 50+ Preston
Mon, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Kids Board Game Café - Ages 5 - 12
Mon, Apr 13, 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 13, 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
French Film Screening - A Difficult Year / Une année difficile
Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Experience a celebrated French-language feature film.
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-up
Mon, Apr 13, 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 14, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Tue, Apr 14, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Tue, Apr 14, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Rafa Cavalheri
Tue, Apr 14, All day
Riverview Room
March 30 - April 24
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Tue, Apr 14, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Cancelled
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Apr 14, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Apr 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stories and fun learning activities that inspire curious little minds.
Free Income Tax Clinics for Seniors (50+)
Tue, Apr 14, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Glass Study Room
Book a free and confidential 30 minute appointment to get your 2025 income taxes filed.
Register
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Tue, Apr 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Apr 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Audiobook Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
DIY for Your Wedding
Tue, Apr 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn to customize projects for your wedding using the Makerspace.
Dungeons & Dragons: Teen Adventures - Ages 14 - 18
Tue, Apr 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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 15, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Wed, Apr 15, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Wed, Apr 15, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Rafa Cavalheri
Wed, Apr 15, All day
Riverview Room
March 30 - April 24
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Wed, Apr 15, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Cancelled
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Wed, Apr 15, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Sensory Tales - Ages 2 - 8
Wed, Apr 15, 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 15, 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 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Shake, Rattle, and Read - 10 - 24 Months
Wed, Apr 15, 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 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Apr 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's play!
Ultimate Makers - Ages 9 - 12
Wed, Apr 15, 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
Create a Mini Dollhouse - Ages 7 - 12
Wed, Apr 15, 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 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
A calming session of sensory exploration.
SPECTRUM Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group
Wed, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.
Practice Your English
Wed, Apr 15, 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 15, 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 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn this well-known code used in amateur radio, aviation, and the military.
This event is full
Trauma Informed Care Circle - TEAO Canada - Wounds to Wings
Wed, Apr 15, 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, Apr 16, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Thu, Apr 16, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Thu, Apr 16, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Rafa Cavalheri
Thu, Apr 16, All day
Riverview Room
March 30 - April 24
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Thu, Apr 16, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Cancelled
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Apr 16, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Apr 16, 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 16, 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 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Thu, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
STEAM Storytime - All Ages
Thu, Apr 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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
Retro Gaming - Ages 13+
Thu, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Clemens Mill - Learning Commons
Gaming fun with a retro twist!
Practice Your English
Thu, Apr 16, 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 16, 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.
Paws for Reading - Ages 5 - 12
Thu, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Join a class of therapy dogs for the ultimate reading practice program.
Learn to Solder - Ages 16+
Thu, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Learn the basics of soldering and electronics.
Queer Craft Circle: Paper Flowers - with Stephen Altena
Thu, Apr 16, 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.
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Apr 16, 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 16, 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
Queer Book Society
Thu, Apr 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
A space for 2SLGBTQIA+ readers to share book recommendations.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Fri, Apr 17, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Fri, Apr 17, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Fri, Apr 17, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Rafa Cavalheri
Fri, Apr 17, All day
Riverview Room
March 30 - April 24
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Fri, Apr 17, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Fri, Apr 17, 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
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Fri, Apr 17, 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
Dried Flower Painting - Connections 50+ Queen's Square
Fri, Apr 17, 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 17, 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 17, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, Apr 18, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, Apr 18, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Sat, Apr 18, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Rafa Cavalheri
Sat, Apr 18, All day
Riverview Room
March 30 - April 24
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Sat, Apr 18, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Practice Your English
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 11:15am
Preston - Fireside Area
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Women in Trades: Information Fair
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Visit one of the community partners in the lobby for more information about apprenticeships, funding, connecting with other women in trades, and organizations supporting the trades.
Introduction to Laser Cutting
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn the steps to starting a project using the laser cutter in the Makerspace.
Women in Trades: Panel Discussion
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Magazine Lounge
Tara Bursey, Executive Director of Workers Arts and Heritage Centre, moderates a panel discussion on women in the trades.
Board Game Café - Ages 16+
Sat, Apr 18, 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, Apr 19, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sun, Apr 19, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Industrial Intimacies - Cal Lane
Sun, Apr 19, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
January 24 - April 19
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Rafa Cavalheri
Sun, Apr 19, All day
Riverview Room
March 30 - April 24
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Sun, Apr 19, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Sunday Storytime - All Ages
Sun, Apr 19, 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, Apr 20, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Mon, Apr 20, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Rafa Cavalheri
Mon, Apr 20, All day
Riverview Room
March 30 - April 24
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Mon, Apr 20, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Mon, Apr 20, 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 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Mon, Apr 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Mon, Apr 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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
Songwriting for Adults with Eric Bolton - Ages 18+
Mon, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
An evening of songwriting with local musician and music instructor Eric Bolton. No experience necessary.
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-up
Mon, Apr 20, 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 21, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Tue, Apr 21, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Rafa Cavalheri
Tue, Apr 21, All day
Riverview Room
March 30 - April 24
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Tue, Apr 21, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Cancelled
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Apr 21, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Apr 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Apr 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Audiobook Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Art + Wellness - with Mia Praught
Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Enjoy a creative evening in the Gallery Studio with a focus on improving mental health.
Youth Hub - Gaming, music making, and more... - with Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. Ages 12 - 17
Tue, Apr 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Play video games, dabble with the instruments in the music hub, and explore the Creative Studios.
Dungeons & Dragons: Teen Adventures - Ages 14 - 18
Tue, Apr 21, 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 21, 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.
UnBook Club - Ages 19+
Tue, Apr 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Choun Kitchen
With no set book to read, this club is about great conversation and good fun!
Pyjama Tales - All Ages
Tue, Apr 21, 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 22, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Wed, Apr 22, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Belonging Community Exhibitions - Rafa Cavalheri
Wed, Apr 22, All day
Riverview Room
March 30 - April 24
Hope Chest - Melissa Johns
Wed, Apr 22, All day
In the Community
February 2 - April 30, 2026
Cancelled
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Wed, Apr 22, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Sensory Tales - Ages 2 - 8
Wed, Apr 22, 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 22, 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 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Shake, Rattle, and Read - 10 - 24 Months
Wed, Apr 22, 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 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Apr 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's play!
Ultimate Makers - Ages 9 - 12
Wed, Apr 22, 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
Create a Mini Dollhouse - Ages 7 - 12
Wed, Apr 22, 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 22, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
A calming session of sensory exploration.
Regular Board Meeting
Wed, Apr 22, 4:45pm - 6:45pm
Queen's Square
Members of the public are welcome to attend Cambridge Public Library Board meetings.
Practice Your English
Wed, Apr 22, 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 22, 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 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn this well-known code used in amateur radio, aviation, and the military.
This event is full
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