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Winter Carnival

All Ages
2023-12-29 10:00:00 2023-12-29 17:00:00 America/New_York Winter Carnival Winter break means more fun for everyone! All Locations -

Friday, December 29
10:00am - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-12-29 10:00:00 2023-12-29 17:00:00 America/New_York Winter Carnival Winter break means more fun for everyone! All Locations -

Winter break means more fun for everyone!

All locations will have activity stations, games, toys, crafts, and more! There will be something new each day to explore.

 

COST: Free

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs + Workshops |

TAGS: | Crafts |

Multiple Locations
Phone: 519-621-0460
Hours
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Mon, Oct 20 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Oct 21 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Oct 22 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Oct 23 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Oct 24 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Oct 25 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Oct 26 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming events

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Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Mon, Oct 20, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Mon, Oct 20, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Mon, Oct 20, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Mon, Oct 20, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Islamic Heritage Month Display - Unveiling the Golden threads of Islamic History
Mon, Oct 20, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
A cultural display from our Islamic neighbours.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Mon, Oct 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Mon, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some late-morning fun. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Mon, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Mon, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Connections 50+ Preston - Card Game Afternoon
Mon, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Preston - Fireside Area
Connect with other adults while enjoying a fun afternoon of socializing over games of Rummy, Hearts, or even Go Fish!
Special Board Meeting
Mon, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Members of the public are advised that a virtual Special Meeting of the Cambridge Public Library Board will be held on Monday, October 20, 2025 at 5:00PM.
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-Up
Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
SLR-Style Photography for Beginners
Mon, Oct 20, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Learn the basics of good photography!
Registration is now closed
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Tue, Oct 21, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Tue, Oct 21, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Tue, Oct 21, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Tue, Oct 21, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Oct 21, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Islamic Heritage Month Display - Unveiling the Golden threads of Islamic History
Tue, Oct 21, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square
A cultural display from our Islamic neighbours.
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 10:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
The Imagination Station - All Ages
Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let your imagination run wild!
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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
Teen Drop-In: Flower Power - Ages 13 - 18
Tue, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Press a flower from the Preston garden and create art that keeps summer blooming all year long.
The 4 pm Project - Ages 6 - 10
Tue, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Come and explore, create, and share with crafts, robotics, comics, and more. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Galt Chess Club
Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Audiobook Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Engineering Science Quest - Ages 8 - 12
Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Our friends from the University of Waterloo bring science to the Old Post Office.
This event is full
Art + Wellness
Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Enjoy a creative evening in the Gallery Studio with a focus on improving mental health.
Basic Licensing Class with Cambridge Amateur Radio - Ages 13+
Tue, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Get your basic Amateur Radio license in this eight-week program.
Registration is now closed
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Magazine Lounge
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Practice Your English
Tue, Oct 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.
Teen Crochet Circle - Ages 13 - 18
Tue, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Hang out and crochet with other teens. Bring your own project—no instruction provided.
UnBook Club - Ages 19+
Tue, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
MY-THAI Cambridge
With no set book to read, this club is about great conversation and good fun!
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Wed, Oct 22, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Wed, Oct 22, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Wed, Oct 22, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Wed, Oct 22, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Islamic Heritage Month Display - Unveiling the Golden threads of Islamic History
Wed, Oct 22, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
A cultural display from our Islamic neighbours.
Sensory Tales - Ages 2 - 8
Wed, Oct 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 is now closed
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Wed, Oct 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - 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
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Wed, Oct 22, 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 is now closed
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Oct 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's play!
Homeschool Makers - Ages 5 - 10
Wed, Oct 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 is now closed
Teen Drop-In - Ages 13 - 18
Wed, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Chat with friends, use technology, take part in some arts and crafts or have fun gaming.
Afterschool Sensory Break - All Ages
Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Drop in for a calming session of sensory exploration.
Batch Scan Your Photos - Ages 13+
Wed, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Learn to scan your old photographs in seconds.
This event is full
Teen Makers to Market - Ages 13 - 18
Wed, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn to turn your passion into profit.
Registration is now closed
Practice Your English
Wed, Oct 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, Oct 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.
Fall Book Sale
Thu, Oct 23, All day
Multiple Locations
Stock up for sweater weather!
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Thu, Oct 23, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Thu, Oct 23, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Thu, Oct 23, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Thu, Oct 23, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Oct 23, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Thu, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Discover-ology - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
From archaeology to zoology, explore a new field of study each week through hands-on activity stations.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Thu, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Practice Your English
Thu, Oct 23, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Time Traveling Art Club - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Travel through time with colours, brushes, and big imaginations.
Paws for Reading - Ages 5 - 12
Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Join a class of therapy dogs at for the ultimate reading practice program.
Next in Soldering: Sound-Controlled LED Pumpkin Decoration - Ages 16+
Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Practice soldering skills and connecting electrical components in this two-week program.
Register
Draw, Paint, Create - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get creative!
Halloween Craft Spooktacular - Ages 13+
Thu, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Makerspace
Create some spooky crafts using the equipment in the Makerspace.
This event is full
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Fall Book Sale
Fri, Oct 24, All day
Multiple Locations
Stock up for sweater weather!
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Fri, Oct 24, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Fri, Oct 24, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Fri, Oct 24, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Fri, Oct 24, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Connections 50+ Presents Cambridge Third Age Learning - with Colonel Jane Klugman, Highland Fusiliers
Fri, Oct 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
The Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada in Cambridge, the history and their importance to the community.
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Fri, Oct 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some late-morning fun. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Sensory Break - All Ages
Fri, Oct 24, 10:00am - 10:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Sensory play your way!
Registration is now closed
Preston Book Club - Ages 18+
Fri, Oct 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Preston - Fireside Area
Meet with fellow readers to discuss the nuances of a great book.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Oct 24, 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 is now closed
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Fri, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - 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
Art Lab - All Ages
Fri, Oct 24, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Imagine, explore, and discover! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Teen Nerf Night - Ages 13 - 18
Fri, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill
Make your evening epic with Nerf blasters and friends. Complete a registration for each teen attending the program.
Author Evening - with Kath Jonathan and Ann Y.K. Choi
Fri, Oct 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Magazine Lounge
Commemorate Time of Remembrance with two historical novels of unmatched courage, resilience, and sacrifice in times of war.
Fall Book Sale
Sat, Oct 25, All day
Multiple Locations
Stock up for sweater weather!
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, Oct 25, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, Oct 25, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Sat, Oct 25, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Sat, Oct 25, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Community Desk: Olive Branch Mentorship Inc. - Building Confidence, Communication, and Community
Sat, Oct 25, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Community Desk, CM
Building confidence, communication, and community through human-first, connection-based leadership development for young professionals.
Introduction to Sublimation
Sat, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn how to create projects using sublimation.
This event is full
Introduction to Laser Cutting
Sat, Oct 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Old Post Office
Learn the steps to starting a project using the laser cutter in the Makerspace.
Fall Book Sale
Sun, Oct 26, All day
Multiple Locations
Stock up for sweater weather!
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sun, Oct 26, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sun, Oct 26, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Sun, Oct 26, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Sun, Oct 26, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Sunday Storytime - All Ages
Sun, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A cozy half hour of tales and imagination.
Spooky Totes - Ages 5 - 12
Sun, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Decorate a trick-or-treat bag with fun and reflective heat-transfer-vinyl.
This event is full
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Mon, Oct 27, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Mon, Oct 27, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Mon, Oct 27, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Mon, Oct 27, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Mon, Oct 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Mon, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some late-morning fun. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Mon, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Mon, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Teen Drop-In: Creepy Crafting - Ages 13 - 18
Mon, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Craft your own spooky Halloween decorations for the ultimate haunted vibe.
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-Up
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Intermediate SLR-Style Photography
Mon, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Learn the difference between a snapshot and great photography.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Tue, Oct 28, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Tue, Oct 28, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Tue, Oct 28, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Tue, Oct 28, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Oct 28, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Oct 28, 10:00am - 10:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Oct 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Tue, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
The Imagination Station - All Ages
Tue, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let your imagination run wild!
Art Cart - Halloween - All Ages
Tue, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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
The 4 pm Project - Ages 6 - 10
Tue, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Come and explore, create, and share with crafts, robotics, comics, and more. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Galt Chess Club
Tue, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Audiobook Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Basic Mechanics for Kids - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Learn how machines and engines work.
This event is full
Magic: The Gathering - Ages 14+
Tue, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Enter a world of spell slinging and fantasy through the Magic: The Gathering card game.
Basic Licensing Class with Cambridge Amateur Radio - Ages 13+
Tue, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Get your basic Amateur Radio license in this eight-week program.
Registration is now closed
Ukulele Fall Concert - with the Queen's Square Ukulele Group
Tue, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Enjoy a fall-inspired performance.
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Magazine Lounge
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Practice Your English
Tue, Oct 28, 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.
Teen Crochet Circle - Ages 13 - 18
Tue, Oct 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children’s Program Room - Stack 1
Hang out and crochet with other teens. Bring your own project—no instruction provided.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Wed, Oct 29, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Wed, Oct 29, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Wed, Oct 29, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Wed, Oct 29, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Sensory Tales - Ages 2 - 8
Wed, Oct 29, 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
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Wed, Oct 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - 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
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Wed, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Wed, Oct 29, 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 is now closed
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Oct 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Oct 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's play!
Homeschool Makers - Ages 5 - 10
Wed, Oct 29, 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 - Coping with Hearing Loss – the Invisible Disability.
Wed, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Repeating, miscommunicating, misunderstanding are barriers to effective communication and time management.
Teen Drop-In - Ages 13 - 18
Wed, Oct 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Chat with friends, use technology, take part in some arts and crafts or have fun gaming.
Afterschool Sensory Break - All Ages
Wed, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Drop in for a calming session of sensory exploration.
SPECTRUM Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group
Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.
Teen Makers to Market - Ages 13 - 18
Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn to turn your passion into profit.
Registration is now closed
Practice Your English
Wed, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 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.
Classic Horror Movie Screening: House on Haunted Hill - Ages 13+
Wed, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
A special screening of the 1959 classic horror film, House On Haunted Hill.
Trauma Informed Care Circle - TEAO Canada: Wounds to Wings
Wed, Oct 29, 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.
Register
History of the Wrens - with LCdr Donna Murakami
Wed, Oct 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Magazine Lounge
Discover the significant roles these dedicate women made to the war effort.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Thu, Oct 30, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Thu, Oct 30, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Thu, Oct 30, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Thu, Oct 30, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Oct 30, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Oct 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Oct 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Thu, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Discover-ology - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Oct 30, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
From archaeology to zoology, explore a new field of study each week through hands-on activity stations.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Thu, Oct 30, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Practice Your English
Thu, Oct 30, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Time Traveling Art Club - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Travel through time with colours, brushes, and big imaginations.
Open Mic
Thu, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Come together for open mic night in the Creative Studios.
Build It! - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Calling all builders and designers!
Draw, Paint, Create - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get creative!
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Queer Book Society
Thu, Oct 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Share book recommendations with other 2SLGBTQIA+ readers.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Fri, Oct 31, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Fri, Oct 31, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Fri, Oct 31, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Fri, Oct 31, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Fri, Oct 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some late-morning fun. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Sensory Break - All Ages
Fri, Oct 31, 10:00am - 10:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Sensory play your way!
Registration is now closed
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Oct 31, 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 is now closed
Connections 50+ Queen's Square - Halloween Party
Fri, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Studio
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Fri, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - 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
Art Lab - All Ages
Fri, Oct 31, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Imagine, explore, and discover! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, Nov 01, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, Nov 01, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Sat, Nov 01, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Sat, Nov 01, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Dungeons & Dragons - Ages 16+
Sat, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sun, Nov 02, 12:00am - 10:59pm
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sun, Nov 02, 12:00am - 10:59pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Sun, Nov 02, 12:00am - 10:59pm
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Sun, Nov 02, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Sunday Storytime - All Ages
Sun, Nov 02, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A cozy half hour of tales and imagination.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Mon, Nov 03, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Mon, Nov 03, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Mon, Nov 03, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Mon, Nov 03, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Mon, Nov 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Mon, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some late-morning fun. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Mon, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Mon, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-Up
Mon, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Intermediate SLR-Style Photography
Mon, Nov 03, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Learn the difference between a snapshot and great photography.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Tue, Nov 04, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Tue, Nov 04, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Tue, Nov 04, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Tue, Nov 04, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Nov 04, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Nov 04, 10:00am - 10:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Nov 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Tue, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
The Imagination Station - All Ages
Tue, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let your imagination run wild!
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Nov 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Community Desk: Olive Branch Mentorship Inc. - Building Confidence, Communication, and Community
Tue, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Clemens Mill - Community Desk, CM
Building confidence, communication, and community through human-first, connection-based leadership development for young professionals.
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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
The 4 pm Project - Ages 6 - 10
Tue, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Come and explore, create, and share with crafts, robotics, comics, and more. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Galt Chess Club
Tue, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Audiobook Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Basic Mechanics for Kids - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Learn how machines and engines work.
This event is full
Retro Gaming - Ages 13+
Tue, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Gaming fun with a retro twist!
Dungeons & Dragons: Beginner Adventurers - Ages 13 - 18
Tue, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Start your Dungeons and Dragons adventure at the library.
This event is full
Basic Licensing Class with Cambridge Amateur Radio - Ages 13+
Tue, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Get your basic Amateur Radio license in this eight-week program.
Registration is now closed
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Magazine Lounge
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Practice Your English
Tue, Nov 04, 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.
Teen Crochet Circle - Ages 13 - 18
Tue, Nov 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Hang out and crochet with other teens. Bring your own project—no instruction provided.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Wed, Nov 05, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Wed, Nov 05, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Wed, Nov 05, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Wed, Nov 05, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Sensory Tales - Ages 2 - 8
Wed, Nov 05, 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
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Wed, Nov 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - 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
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Wed, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Wed, Nov 05, 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 is now closed
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Nov 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Nov 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's play!
Homeschool Makers - Ages 5 - 10
Wed, Nov 05, 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
Teen Drop-In - Ages 13 - 18
Wed, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Chat with friends, use technology, take part in some arts and crafts or have fun gaming.
Afterschool Sensory Break - All Ages
Wed, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Drop in for a calming session of sensory exploration.
Teen Makers to Market - Ages 13 - 18
Wed, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn to turn your passion into profit.
Registration is now closed
Practice Your English
Wed, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 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.
Queen's Square Book Club
Wed, Nov 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Magazine Lounge
Get together for great discussions about amazing books.
This event is full
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Thu, Nov 06, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Thu, Nov 06, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Thu, Nov 06, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Thu, Nov 06, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Nov 06, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Nov 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Nov 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Thu, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Discover-ology - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Nov 06, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
From archaeology to zoology, explore a new field of study each week through hands-on activity stations.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Thu, Nov 06, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Introduction to Laser Cutting
Thu, Nov 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn the steps to starting a project using the laser cutter in the Makerspace.
Practice Your English
Thu, Nov 06, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Time Traveling Art Club - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Travel through time with colours, brushes, and big imaginations.
Build It! - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Calling all builders and designers!
PaperMache Sculpture
Thu, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Not just for the kids!
Their Memory Lives on Through Us - How to Research Cambridge Veterans with Dan Schmalz
Thu, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Uncover stories of courage and sacrifice of those men and women who have served Canada.
Draw, Paint, Create - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get creative!
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Fri, Nov 07, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Fri, Nov 07, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Fri, Nov 07, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Fri, Nov 07, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Fri, Nov 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some late-morning fun. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Sensory Break - All Ages
Fri, Nov 07, 10:00am - 10:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Sensory play your way!
Registration is now closed
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Nov 07, 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 is now closed
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Fri, Nov 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - 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
Connections 50+ Queen's Square - Organizing Care Workshop
Fri, Nov 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Studio
This workshop is designed for people who organize health care for themselves or for someone else.
Art Lab - All Ages
Fri, Nov 07, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Imagine, explore, and discover! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, Nov 08, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, Nov 08, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Sat, Nov 08, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Sat, Nov 08, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Community Desk: Olive Branch Mentorship Inc. - Building Confidence, Communication, and Community
Sat, Nov 08, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Clemens Mill - Community Desk, CM
Building confidence, communication, and community through human-first, connection-based leadership development for young professionals.
Introduction to Digital Embroidery
Sat, Nov 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Makerspace
In this class, we will go through the basics of using the Makerspace embroidery machine.
When Daylight Comes: the Canadians on D-Day - Exhibition presents by Honouring Bravery
Sat, Nov 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hespeler - Magazine Lounge
A exhibition that will visually marks an important turning point in the Second World War.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sun, Nov 09, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sun, Nov 09, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Sun, Nov 09, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Sun, Nov 09, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
When Daylight Comes: the Canadians on D-Day - Exhibition presents by Honouring Bravery
Sun, Nov 09, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Hespeler - Magazine Lounge
A exhibition that will visually marks an important turning point in the Second World War.
Sunday Storytime - All Ages
Sun, Nov 09, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A cozy half hour of tales and imagination.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Mon, Nov 10, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Mon, Nov 10, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Mon, Nov 10, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Mon, Nov 10, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
When Daylight Comes: the Canadians on D-Day - Exhibition presents by Honouring Bravery
Mon, Nov 10, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Magazine Lounge
A exhibition that will visually marks an important turning point in the Second World War.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Mon, Nov 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Mon, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some late-morning fun. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Mon, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Connections 50+ Preston - Our Lost Great War Soldiers
Mon, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Hear the stories of some of the brave Preston soldiers who lost their lives in World War I.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Mon, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-Up
Mon, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
NFB Movie Screening - Posthumans
Mon, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
View an award-winning cinematic feature film presented by the NFB.
Intermediate SLR-Style Photography
Mon, Nov 10, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Learn the difference between a snapshot and great photography.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Tue, Nov 11, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Tue, Nov 11, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Tue, Nov 11, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Tue, Nov 11, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Nov 11, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Time of Remembrance Reception - Morning of Community and Commemoration
Tue, Nov 11, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Let us come together as a community to honour those who have given their lives.
When Daylight Comes: the Canadians on D-Day - Exhibition presents by Honouring Bravery
Tue, Nov 11, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Magazine Lounge
A exhibition that will visually marks an important turning point in the Second World War.
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Nov 11, 10:00am - 10:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Nov 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Time of Remembrance Reception - Hespeler
Tue, Nov 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler
Let us come together as a community to honour those who have given their lives.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Tue, Nov 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Nov 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
The Imagination Station - All Ages
Tue, Nov 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let your imagination run wild!
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Nov 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Community Desk: Olive Branch Mentorship Inc. - Building Confidence, Communication, and Community
Tue, Nov 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Clemens Mill - Community Desk, CM
Building confidence, communication, and community through human-first, connection-based leadership development for young professionals.
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Nov 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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
The 4 pm Project - Ages 6 - 10
Tue, Nov 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Come and explore, create, and share with crafts, robotics, comics, and more. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Galt Chess Club
Tue, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Audiobook Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Basic Mechanics for Kids - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Learn how machines and engines work.
This event is full
Hack Your Gloves - Ages 13+
Tue, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Venture into wearable e-textiles by adding conductive points to your favourite pair of gloves or mitts.
Dungeons & Dragons: Beginner Adventurers - Ages 13 - 18
Tue, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Start your Dungeons and Dragons adventure at the library.
Basic Licensing Class with Cambridge Amateur Radio - Ages 13+
Tue, Nov 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Get your basic Amateur Radio license in this eight-week program.
Registration is now closed
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Nov 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Nov 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Study Area
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Practice Your English
Tue, Nov 11, 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.
Teen Crochet Circle - Ages 13 - 18
Tue, Nov 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Hang out and crochet with other teens. Bring your own project—no instruction provided.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Wed, Nov 12, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Wed, Nov 12, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Wed, Nov 12, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Wed, Nov 12, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Sensory Tales - Ages 2 - 8
Wed, Nov 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
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Wed, Nov 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - 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
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Wed, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Wed, Nov 12, 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 is now closed
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Nov 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Nov 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's play!
Homeschool Makers - Ages 5 - 10
Wed, Nov 12, 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
Teen Drop-In - Ages 13 - 18
Wed, Nov 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Chat with friends, use technology, take part in some arts and crafts or have fun gaming.
Afterschool Sensory Break - All Ages
Wed, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Drop in for a calming session of sensory exploration.
SPECTRUM Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group
Wed, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 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.
Author Evening with David A. Robertson
Wed, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Award-winning author and public speaker David A. Robertson will share stories and tips from his own learning experiences.
Fibre Arts Meet-Up
Wed, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room
Join other fibre arts enthusiasts as you work on your own project in a social environment.
Trauma Informed Care Circle - TEAO Canada: Wounds to Wings
Wed, Nov 12, 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.
Register
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Thu, Nov 13, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Thu, Nov 13, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Thu, Nov 13, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Thu, Nov 13, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Thu, Nov 13, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Nov 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Thu, Nov 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Thu, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston - Children's Department
Let's play!
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Thu, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Department
Let's play!
Discover-ology - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Nov 13, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
From archaeology to zoology, explore a new field of study each week through hands-on activity stations.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Thu, Nov 13, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Practice Your English
Thu, Nov 13, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.
Time Traveling Art Club - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Travel through time with colours, brushes, and big imaginations.
Build It! - Ages 5 - 10
Thu, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Calling all builders and designers!
Queer Craft Circle
Thu, Nov 13, 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.
Warhammer Mini Painting for Teens - Ages 13 - 18
Thu, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Enter the world of Warhammer with an introduction to miniature painting.
Silent Book Club
Thu, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Read your book silently alongside other silent readers.
Draw, Paint, Create - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get creative!
Ukulele Meet-Up
Thu, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Fri, Nov 14, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Fri, Nov 14, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Fri, Nov 14, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Fri, Nov 14, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Old Post Office Book Club - Ages 18+
Fri, Nov 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Meet monthly to discuss a pre-selected title, share thoughts, and learn more about the books we love.
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Fri, Nov 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some late-morning fun. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Sensory Break - All Ages
Fri, Nov 14, 10:00am - 10:45am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Sensory play your way!
Registration is now closed
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Fri, Nov 14, 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 is now closed
Connections 50+ Queen's Square - Winter Flowers
Fri, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Studio
Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.
Preschool Picassos - All Ages
Fri, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - 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
Art Lab - All Ages
Fri, Nov 14, 11:15am - 11:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Imagine, explore, and discover! Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Sat, Nov 15, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sat, Nov 15, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Sat, Nov 15, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Sat, Nov 15, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Introduction to 3D Printing - Ages 13+
Sat, Nov 15, 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, Nov 16, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Sun, Nov 16, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Sun, Nov 16, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Sun, Nov 16, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Sunday Storytime - All Ages
Sun, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
A cozy half hour of tales and imagination.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Mon, Nov 17, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Mon, Nov 17, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Mon, Nov 17, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Mon, Nov 17, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Mon, Nov 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
PD Day Stay and Play - All Ages
Mon, Nov 17, 10:00am - 4:00pm
All Locations
Come and stay and play!
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Mon, Nov 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Bring your tot for some late-morning fun. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Mon, Nov 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Mon, Nov 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Art Cart - Winter Flowers - All Ages
Mon, Nov 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Mon, Nov 17, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Knit 'n' Chat Meet-Up
Mon, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Intermediate SLR-Style Photography
Mon, Nov 17, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Learn the difference between a snapshot and great photography.
Periods 101 with The Period Purse - Ages 9 - 14
Mon, Nov 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room,Children’s Program Room - Stack 1
Inclusive period education workshop for youth.
How to Talk to Kids About Periods with The Period Purse
Mon, Nov 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Boardroom
Practical tips for discussing periods openly with tweens and teens.
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Tue, Nov 18, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Tue, Nov 18, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Tue, Nov 18, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Tue, Nov 18, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Community Desk: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - Library Settlement Program
Tue, Nov 18, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!
Kindergarten Connections - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Nov 18, 10:00am - 10:45am
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Get ready for kindergarten! Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Stories and Stretches - All Ages
Tue, Nov 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Stretch it out and get your body moving.
Kindness Rocks - All Ages
Tue, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Tue, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
The Imagination Station - All Ages
Tue, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Clemens Mill
Let your imagination run wild!
Art Cart - All Ages
Tue, Nov 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Lobby
Drop in to create a unique craft!
Retro Gaming - Ages 13+
Tue, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Clemens Mill - Learning Commons
Celebrate International Games Month with some retro gaming fun!
Community Desk: Olive Branch Mentorship Inc. - Building Confidence, Communication, and Community
Tue, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Clemens Mill - Community Desk, CM
Building confidence, communication, and community through human-first, connection-based leadership development for young professionals.
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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
The 4 pm Project - Ages 6 - 10
Tue, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room
Come and explore, create, and share with crafts, robotics, comics, and more. Complete one registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Galt Chess Club
Tue, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Audiobook Area
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.
Fun with Fused Glass: Winter Wonderland - Ages 16+
Tue, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
Learn about glass and the fusing process as you create your own winter wonderland creation.
This event is full
Engineering Science Quest - Ages 8 - 12
Tue, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
Our friends from the University of Waterloo bring science to the Old Post Office.
This event is full
Basic Mechanics for Kids - Ages 5 - 12
Tue, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Learn how machines and engines work.
This event is full
Art + Wellness
Tue, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Enjoy a creative evening in the Gallery Studio with a focus on improving mental health.
Dungeons & Dragons: Beginner Adventurers - Ages 13 - 18
Tue, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Start your Dungeons and Dragons adventure at the library.
Basic Licensing Class with Cambridge Amateur Radio - Ages 13+
Tue, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Get your basic Amateur Radio license in this eight-week program.
Registration is now closed
Ukulele Meet-Up
Tue, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Program Room
Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.
Reading Buddies - Ages 5 - 10
Tue, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hespeler - Magazine Lounge
Kids practice their reading with a teenage buddy. Complete a registration for each child attending the program.
Registration is now closed
Practice Your English
Tue, Nov 18, 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.
Teen Crochet Circle - Ages 13 - 18
Tue, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Hang out and crochet with other teens. Bring your own project—no instruction provided.
UnBook Club - Ages 19+
Tue, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
SAZON MEXI/CAN
With no set book to read, this club is about great conversation and good fun!
Cast Shadow - Sofia Eleni Escobar
Wed, Nov 19, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026
You might as well try and hold the sun - Natalie Hunter
Wed, Nov 19, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Sumâq / Sumac / سماق - Behnaz Fatemi
Wed, Nov 19, All day
Preston - Gallery
September 13 - December 7, 2025
Paralèlles: Unseen Feminine Forces
Wed, Nov 19, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
October 4 - December 21, 2025.
Sensory Tales - Ages 2 - 8
Wed, Nov 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
Time for Twos and Threes - Ages 2 - 3
Wed, Nov 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clemens Mill - 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
Totstime - Birth - 36 Months
Wed, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.
Baby Connections - Birth - 12 Months
Wed, Nov 19, 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 is now closed
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Queen's Square - Children's Department
Let's play!
Hespeler Knitting Circle
Wed, Nov 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.
Explore on the Floor - All Ages
Wed, Nov 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hespeler - Youth Services Department
Let's play!
Homeschool Makers - Ages 5 - 10
Wed, Nov 19, 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
Teen Drop-In - Ages 13 - 18
Wed, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hespeler - Lounge
Chat with friends, use technology, take part in some arts and crafts or have fun gaming.
Afterschool Sensory Break - All Ages
Wed, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Drop in for a calming session of sensory exploration.
Film Screening: Design Canada - Ages 13+
Wed, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room
Join other fibre arts enthusiasts as you work on your own project in a social environment.
Teen Drop-In: Dragons 101 - Ages 13 - 18
Wed, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Explore dragon myths and make a take-home treasure with the help of a certified Dracologist.
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