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Youth Department. Fable the Fox wants to hear all about your interests! Come on down to CFPL into the Youth department to fill out a “Tell Fable About Yourself” sheet and put it into Fable’s special mailbox. Fable will then team together with their librarian friends to write you back a letter and give you some […]
Pick up an Oreo roster from the teen room any time between February 16th and March 5th and fill it out for a chance to win the grand Oreo prize basket!Library staff will determine their favorites and the teen's roster that is closest to the winning one will win! Rosters are due back to the […]
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 skills that will help them become future readers. After storytime, join us for a free play session. For babies 0-23 months Youth. Sponsored by the […]
Youth Department. Calling all Aldrich Elementary students! Join us for a night at the public library! Complete a scavenger hunt and a craft, meet Fable, play games, and explore the library! For families. The library's Safe Child Policy applies to all programs - children under 11 will need a responsible caregiver present and in the […]
Co-LabCompete in a variety of challenges to be crowned the Chopstick Champion! Challenges will be in the minute-to-win-it style. Do you have what it takes to be the champion of chopsticks?! Open to teens ages 12 - 18 and in grades 7 - 12. Registration required.Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
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. For preschoolers, ages 3-5. Youth Funded by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
CoLab.Youth. Ages 8-12Love sweet treats? Join us at our Sweet Tooth program, where we make and eat our creations! We will make banana pudding cups. Ages 8-12. Registration RequiredCoLab.Youth. Ages 8-12Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
Community Nature Quest Open Studio at the Hearst CenterCome together to create, reflect, and share with others participating in the Community Nature Quest! We will be meeting in the Hearst Center Classroom.Adults 18+Join us for a year long collaboration between the Hearst Center and the Cedar Falls Public Library encouraging creative engagement with our outdoor spaces. Participants […]
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 and to the preliteracy skills that will help them become future readers. For toddlers, ages 2-3. Youth. Funded by the Friends of the Cedar Falls […]
Teen RoomStop by after school to make a craft, enjoy a slushy or seasonal drink, or engage in some other way to relax in the middle of a long week of school. Drop-in style, so come when you can and stay for however long you’d like.THIS week’s enjoyment will be: Cookie DecoratingOpen to teens ages 12-18 […]
Youth Department (Storytime Corner) This is a social program just for tweens (for ages 9-12) that entertains, enriches, and empowers. Tweens are invited to drop in and check it out on the 2nd and 3rd Wednesdays of most months at 3:00-4:00 p.m. This program is held once a month during June and July and then returns to […]
Youth Department. Are you craving coffee and conversations with other adults? Are you looking for potential play date friends for your kids? Then this program is for you! Chill, chat, and connect in the storytime area. We'll have snacks, coffee, and toys out for the kids. For parents of children ages 0-6. Youth. Adult.
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. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
Location: Meeting RoomMovie: The Naked GunRating: PG-13Length: 1 hr 25 minutesAudience: AdultsGenre: Action, Comedy, CrimeSponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
Youth, Co-Lab, 2nd FloorCalling all makers in grades 3-6! Step into the “Fidget Factory” and design your very own collection of stress-busting, focus-boosting toys. Ranging from stress balls to beaded fidgets and more, you’ll leave with a toolkit of creations made by you. Come tinker, twist, squish, and snap your way to fun!Perfect for makers […]
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.
In the Meeting Room.Join us for monthly movie screenings that are fun for the whole family! We'll provide the popcorn, but feel free to bring your own snacks, refreshments, and maybe even a cozy blanket or two. February's movie pick is "The Iron Giant", showtime is at 2:00 pm. The movie runtime is 1 hour and 25 minutes.This […]
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