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Idea Exchange | January 21, 2022
With the newer Libby app becoming the most popular and functional option for e-reading, OverDrive has decided to wind down the use of the older... Read More»
Cassidy, Queen's Square | January 1, 2022
2022 has arrived, along with a brand new cycle of virtual programs at Idea Exchange. With new and familiar programming for kids, as well as engaging... Read More»
Leah, Queen's Square | January 1, 2022
Hey Cambridge! Want to know what your friends and neighbours are reading? What about the most-read books that adults, teens and kids were reading in... Read More»
Shannon, Queen's Square | January 1, 2022
Because the flap of the tiniest wing can start a typhoon…
Small things matter. What we think and do today can change the world we live in tomorrow.... Read More»
Jeremy, Old Post Office | December 21, 2021
The Old Post Office and the Makerspace are extremely excited to introduce our newest piece of technology, a large-format printer. The Epson SureColor... Read More»
Shannon, Queen's Square | December 1, 2021
Wow! You’ve been busy volunteers! Despite COVID shutdowns and physical distancing, online learning and work from home. You’ve spent 2021 spreading... Read More»
Shawna, Clemens Mill | December 1, 2021
Considered a Christmas classic, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is more than a look at the growing Victorian Christmas celebrations we know... Read More»
Jennifer, Clemens Mill | December 1, 2021
Long before it was shaped into men or made into candy-studded houses, gingerbread was the term used to describe “preserved ginger” which was simply... Read More»
Cassidy, Queen's Square | December 1, 2021
Snow is falling, the nights are longer, and the holiday season is upon us. Whether you're looking for fun, creative and educational programs, or a... Read More»
Megan, Queen's Square | December 1, 2021
With public spaces reopening and Idea Exchange settling back into regular hours, we’re getting closer to a new version of normal. It’s wonderful to... Read More»