To use the library's downloadable audiobook service (downloadLibrary), you must download and install free software on your computer.
You can listen to audiobooks on your computer or transfer your...
Skip the waiting list for the newest and hottest books! Most of our high demand titles with lengthy reserve lists have a Bestseller copy that can be checked out for one day. Every day after that it...
Are you part of a book club? Why not take home a Book Club in a Bag!
We have more than 60 book club kits in our collection. Each kit comes in an easy-to-carry tote bag and contains:
Join us for book discussions at Queen's Square Library's Un | Book Club or at our Preston Book Club.
The Un | Book Club
Want to discuss what you’ve been reading, watching or listening...
Are you learning to speak English? Would you like to practice your English speaking skills?
Start your research the easy way! Search hundreds of online encyclopedias, magazines and newspapers all at once using our One Search.
Simply enter your keywords into the One Search box and click Go....
Books and movies intended to give facts, or accounts of real things and events are called nonfiction. All Cambridge Libraries locations and most public libraries organize their nonfiction collections...
From the comfort of your home or office computer you can borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and video using our downloadLibrary service.
To use eBook readers such as the Kobo or Sony Reader with the library's ebook service (downloadLibrary), you must download and install free software on your computer and use that program to transfer...
eBooks and audiobooks are automatically returned once your loan period expires. But did you know that you can usually return them early so someone else can enjoy them sooner?
For step-by-step...
Need to write an exam? We can help with that.
The Queen's Square Library has a small boardroom that can be booked for use to write an exam. If your exam is online, staff can book the necessary...
Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that happens in February. The event encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom. It is organized by the Freedom...
Freegal is a downloadable music service which provides access to the catalogue of artists in Sony Music Entertainment. It includes thousands of artists and hundreds of genres.
Cambridge library...
Going on vacation and don't want to miss the items you have on hold? Now you can put your holds "on ice" and not lose your place in line.
How does freezing a hold work?
Check the “...
Have you ever found the fabulous book that you’ve been waiting for is available but, unfortunately, it’s at another Cambridge Libraries branch?
Can’t find a title that you would love to read? The Interlibrary Loan department -- also known as ILLO -- may be able to help.
If the book or book on CD is at least two years old, we may be...
You can checkout and download Mp3 audiobooks and eBooks directly to your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad from downloadLibrary!
To get started using your iPad or other Apple device with downloadLibrary,...
Let’s Read is a Waterloo Region wide family literacy initiative in partnership with Cambridge Libraries and Galleries, Kitchener Public Library, Waterloo Public Library and many others!...
Babies and tots from birth to 35 months of age can join the Cambridge Libraries. With a My First Library Card, our youngest members can:
borrow up to 15 board & picture books at one time...
Kids between the ages of 3 and 12 can join the Cambridge Libraries. With a Juvenile membership, children can:
borrow all materials except DVDs
use all in-library services including the internet...
Teens between the ages of 13 and 17 can join the Cambridge Libraries. With a Young Adult membership, teens can:
Improve your English reading and writing skills with our adult literacy resources. Available at all Cambridge Libraries, this collection includes:
The Queen’s Square library has a large collection of maps that can be checked out for 3 weeks. There are topographic and road maps for cities across Canada, the United States and many other...
Historical documents on microfilm and microform readers are housed at our Queen's Square Library. Please ask at the second floor Information Desk for assistance. A magnifying glass is advised for...
Cambridge Libraries & Galleries offers a large selection of popular and educational movies for children and adults. These movies are listed in the the library's online catalogue and can be...
One Book, One Community (OBOC) was originally created to promote reading to adults in Waterloo Region, to celebrate books and writing, to promote Canadian authors and books, and to build a sense of...
You don't have to type in your name and library card number every time you sign-in to check your library account online. Simply tell your internet browser to remember it for next time.
Different...
Public photocopiers are available at all Cambridge Libraries locations. Copying is in black and white only. The cost is 25 cents per page.
With Playaways listening to a book is easier than ever.
Playaways are audiobooks that play an entire book at the touch of a button. There is no need for a separate player, and you don’t have...
Crank up your computers and polish your pens!
If you want to save money and energy, then our Power Saving Toolkit is for you.
Keeping track of what you have taken out of the library is simple! All you need to do is:
The Cambridge Libraries have an agreement with neighbouring communities. Cambridge residents may use their Cambridge Libraries card to access to the collections at any location in Hamilton, Brant...
You may renew books and magazines checked out on your card for an additional 3 weeks.
There are 3 ways to renew:
Online: Log into your patron account and click on your Items Currently Checked Out....
You can review any book, audiobook, movie or music CD in the library catalogue and we'll publish it on the website!
Patron RSS Feeds allow you to monitor the items you have checked out and the items you have on hold using an RSS reader. To get your custom feed addresses, click here.
Keep track of titles you would like to remember for another time by adding them to your Save for Later list. This list is similar to a "wish list" on Amazon or other shopping sites.
To add...
Want us to email you when we get a new book on a certain topic or by your favourite author? We can! All you need to do is save searches to your library account. Here’s how:
1. Sign in to your...
Not finding what you want in the Cambridge Libraries catalogue? Get the results you need with these handy search tips. Contact us for more information.
Skip to tips on searching by:
Prefer to do it yourself? All Cambridge Libraries have self-check machines that let you check out your own library materials. All you need is valid library card.
Bestsellers, Books on CD...
Immigrant settlement workers help newcomers learn about our culture, find places to learn English, get health care, find a job, find housing, learn about our schools, apply for identification and...
Listen to these audiobooks from Tumble Book Library with a click of a button anytime, and no library card is required!
Listen online or download your books and listen offline at your convenience.
Listen to the story and read along with these online books from Tumble Book Library on your computer. No library card is required and you can read or listen to any book in the collection whenever you...
Going away on vacation and need to extend the due date of your library materials? Request a vacation loan at the time of checkout.
Most library materials are eligible for vacation loan, except...
