News and Updates

Introducing the Sensory Collection After the success and feedback from community members regarding our award-winning Multi-Sensory Room at Clemens Mill, we are excited to expand our sensory resources to all of our locations.

Main floor and lower level washrooms are currently unavailable. We regret that we currently do not know when service will be restored.We will update this post when we have more information.We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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.

We are excited to report that Canada geese and mallard ducks have returned to the Old Post Office Green Roof for another nesting season in 2025.A mama duck settled on her nest at the end of March. A few days later, a mama goose began laying eggs, one day at a time in her nest nearby. Like last year, we will livestream the action on the Cambridge Public Library - Idea Exchange YouTube channel, so join us in the countdown to hatching.

Key achievements in 2024In 2024, we completed Year One of the Strategic Plan 2024-2027, which included the following:

This spring, grow the garden of your dreams with help from Cambridge Public Library.

By Ashlyn GregoryIn their exhibition Keeping Time, on display in the Queen’s Square Gallery from March 15 – May 31, 2025, Laura Peturson and Andrew Ackerman create an enchanting environment that invites viewers to consider the passage of time. Inspired by the woods surrounding their home in Callander, Ontario, the artists use the remnants of children’s forts as a foundation from which to examine natural life cycles and the aging of children.

The Garden Tool Collection at our Preston location is always a great option if you are looking for a tool to help prepare and maintain your garden.