News and Updates

The library catalogue will be undergoing scheduled maintenance on Sunday, May 25 from 5am to 10am. During this time, there may be intermittent downtime. The old catalogue may also be used for basic searches and account inquiries here: https://search.ideaexchange.org/We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 

Book review by staff member Kathleen, Senior Branch Assistant The Ones We Loved, by Tarisai Ngangura. Toronto, ON: HarperCollins, 2025. 297 pages

All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 18 through to and including August 31.Though our buildings are closed, you can access our online resources such as eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies, and educational materials at any time. If you are not currently a member, sign-up for a free online membership to start borrowing digital materials and accessing online resources.

It’s not just amazing! It’s not just fantastic! It’s spectacular!Get ready for something truly spectacular – the Spectacular! Spring and Summer Adult Reading Club.Experience double the excitement this year with engaging activities, reading challenges, and fantastic prizes until Saturday, August 16. This club is open to all members aged 18 and older. Find it on our Readsquared page.

The Seed Library has grown...Preston has been the host location the Seed Library cabinet for many years. In past seasons, the Seed Library has provided kits of seeds at other locations, including the One Seed, One Community selection.

In 2024, the Cambridge Public Library achieved historic levels of community engagement and access to free services across our locations and online.The launch of our 2024 – 2027 Strategic Plan provided a clear direction. During Year One of the Strategic Plan, we accomplished the following: 

Following the award-winning success of the Multi-Sensory Room at Clemens Mill and with feedback from community members, sensory resources are now available at all locations.

Introducing the UserWay Accessibility WidgetWhile exploring our website recently, you may have noticed a round, purple button with a person-shaped icon at the lower left corner of homepage. This helpful button is our new UserWay Accessibility Widget, which provides new features for visitors to the website get the most out of their library experience online.

From play-based activities to challenging hands-on resources, we invite members to take a broad approach to learning with children. Our Youth Services team has developed several unique collections to foster literacy and learning.The PlaySmarts collection highlights hands-on learning resources with different developmental focuses for kids from birth to age 13. From learning to count to learning to code, this collection will help make any educational experience fun!

One Seed, One Community Cambridge (OSOC Cambridge) is an initiative that unites the Cambridge and North Dumfries community in the shared experience of growing nutritious food and saving seeds.