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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 March 29 to April 4 for public voting. One vote per patron, per category. Voting must take place in person at the library.Winners will be […]
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" - 2.5"-8". The submissions can be sent to us physically via the school van or in person, or participants can submit their design virtually by emailing […]
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 artistry — all wrapped in timeless romance and vintage charm. Enjoy a thoughtfully curated menu reminiscent of an English countryside gathering, and create your own […]
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 […]
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 limited number of copies will be available to borrow at the Reference desk beginning one month prior to the meeting date.This month's selection is The […]
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.
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 at 5:30 pm; Classes start at 6:00 pm Steve Carignan and Margaret Empie: “It’s Time to Grow Up – Growing Trellis Style” For more information, contact: […]
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: SlushiesOpen to teens ages 12-18 and […]
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, and face off in card battles. You may even get to win a cool prize!For kids ages 6-12 years old. There is no registration for this program; […]
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 fun games, exciting experiments and brain-teasing trivia that bring STEM concepts to life.This month's activity: Get ready to dig into science! This month we'll use […]
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.
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 crocheters on hand to offer guidance. New yarn crafters are welcome The group even has resources to help the left-handed yarn crafter. No registration required. […]
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