History
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Mary Misner is hired as gallery director.
The first “gala ball” is held to raise money for the fibre art collection. In the previous two years, a “dream auction” had been held. The gala ball... Read More»
The Cambridge Public Library introduces a new library automation system and unveils plans for a $2 million expansion for the Library & Gallery (... Read More»
In response to the growth of the Hespeler community the size of the library was doubled to 10,000 square feet. Ground floor access, a program room... Read More»
Renovation and expansion of the Library & Gallery (Galt) are completed. New space to house a climate controlled art gallery, a studio and greatly... Read More»
Dial up to the library catalogue is launched.
The Clemens Mill branch opened at the corner of the Franklin and Saginaw Parkway, sharing space with St. Benedict Secondary School on September 2.... Read More»
The Cambridge Repertory Cinema, a joint project of the Toronto International Film Festival and the Cambridge Library and Gallery, opens in April at... Read More»
The Cambridge Public Library website is launched on Jan. 2, after work had begun in November 1999. CPL installs 12 more workstations at all 4... Read More»
The Preston Branch on King Street underwent its first renovation since it opened in that location in 1973. The Library was closed to the public for... Read More»