Our youth department page is the place to go for information about Storytimes, Educator Resources, book recommendations for young readers, Adventure Pass details, and more.
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Visit our Music Garden behind the library! Colorful instruments now fill green space by State St., creating an area that fosters multi-generational entertainment, encourages creativity, and engages the senses. Create music, play together, and have fun!
Youth & TeenCategories:Children’s Category (ages 12 and under)Teen Category (ages 13-18)Family Category (Guardian/Children teams)Judging and Display:Dioramas will be on display in the Main Display Case by the Service Desk from […]
The Summer Reading Theme for this summer will be Plant a Seed, Read! We challenge you to create a bookmark that captures that theme. Your bookmark must be between 2.5"x5" - […]
Step into the elegance of the Regency era for a charming little book swap brunch.Gather with fellow readers for a delightful afternoon of literary exchange, refined refreshments, and hands-on floral […]
Youth Department. Join us for baby storytime as we sing, read, bounce, and rhyme! It's a great time to cuddle your baby close and have fun while introducing them to […]
The Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library host this monthly morning book discussion which meets at 10:15AM in the Conference Room on the last Tuesday of each month. A […]
Youth Department. Join us for Preschool Storytime as we read, sing, dance, and play. Parents are encouraged to embrace their inner child and dance and sing along with their child/ren. […]
Join us for the Spring 2026 Gardening Classes! These classes are FREE! There is no pre-registration and they are open to the public. Cedar Falls Library Meeting Room Doors open […]
Youth Department. Join us for Toddler Storytime as we read, sing, dance, rhyme, and get silly. Storytime is a great way to introduce your toddler to the joy of reading […]
Youth, Storytime CornerAre you into Pokémon? Come meet other kids who share your interest! During this program, you'll get to talk about all things Pokémon, show off your card collection, […]
Youth Department. Join us for some hands-on learning. Children and their caregivers will navigate sensory stations and discover new ways to learn and play. Ages 0-5 Youth.
Youth. Ages 8-12. Co-Lab, 2nd FloorMeets the first Thursday in the CoLab of the Cedar Falls Public Library. Join us for a hands-on science experience! Each session is packed full of […]
Youth Department. Geared toward toddlers and preschoolers. Get ready to dance and be silly! We'll read books that encourage movement, sing songs, and shake our sillies out! Ages 2+, Youth. […]
Youth Department Enjoy storytime with the whole family! Get ready to read, dance, and sing! Youth, Ages 0-5 Funded by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
CFPL has a Knitting and a Crocheting group aka Sheep Baatiquers that meets in the Co-Lab every first Saturday of the month from 12pm-3pm. Large projects and small, with community knitters and […]
The Cedar Falls Public Library empowers residents through access to free resources, encourages them to explore new thoughts and ideas, and facilitates engagement between individual patrons and organizations throughout the Cedar Valley.
A word from the #pplofcfpl
Now I have been into many libraries in my life but this one tops it all.
ROBERT DEBORD, distinction, fav library resource
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Step One
Grab your Photo ID and proof of residence
Step Two
Come pick out a cool card design
Step Three
Explore all the library has to offer and start your story
