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Curious Kids: A STEAM Program - Eclipse Edition
Curious Kids: A STEAM Program - Eclipse Edition
Co-LabCurious kids is a new monthly STEAM program where we will explore different STEAM related activities. We will meet on the 1st and 2nd Thursday of the month in the Co-Lab. There will be a total solar eclipse on April 8th. At this week's Curious Kids we will be learning about eclipses with a book and […]
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Music & Movement Storytime
Music & Movement Storytime
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! Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
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Storytimes Around the World: Middle East/Ramadan
Storytimes Around the World: Middle East/Ramadan
Youth Department. In collaboration with the UNI's International Engagement Office, join us for Family Storytime as we read, sing, dance, and learn about other cultures. For this session, we'll welcome a guest reader who'll share about their culture and bring a special craft or activity. For youth, ages 3-8. Youth Sponsored by the Friends of […]
Knitting and a Crocheting Group AKA Sheep Baatiquers
Knitting and a Crocheting Group AKA Sheep Baatiquers
CFPL has a Knitting and a Crocheting group aka Sheep Baatiquers that meets in the Co-Lab every first Saturday of the month from 12am-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 […]
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Sewing and Quilting Group
Sewing and Quilting Group
Co-Lab. CFPL has a quilting group that meets every second and fourth Monday of the month from 10am-1pm. Large projects and small, with community quilters on hand to offer guidance. New quilters are welcome. No registration required; tools and machines, along with some patterns, are available. Stop by to see what's going on or join […]
Canceled: Sprout Storytime for Babies:
Canceled: Sprout Storytime for Babies:
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. For babies 0-23 months Kids. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
Chess Club
Chess Club
Meeting Room.Checkmate boredom and join the Cedar Fall Public Library for Chess Club! Open to all ages, but a firm grasp of chess is expected from all players. No registration required.The library's Safe Child Policy applies to all programs - children under 11 will need a responsible caregiver present and in the room with them […]
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Canceled: Sapling Storytime
Canceled: Sapling Storytime
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.Kids Sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library.
Spring Gardening Class: Seasonal Challenges, Colors, Shapes, & Sizes in the Garden
Spring Gardening Class: Seasonal Challenges, Colors, Shapes, & Sizes in the Garden
Join us for Spring 2024 Gardening Class : Seasonal Challenges, Colors, Shapes, & Sizes in the GardenTeachers: Gaylord StaufferThis class is FREE and open to the public. There is no pre-registration and it is open to the public.Doors open at 5:30 pm each night. Class starts at 6:00 pm and runs for about 1 hour […]
CFPL Stammtisch
CFPL Stammtisch
Are you a serious language learner of German (at whatever level) or native-speaker (die geduldig mit Anfaenger sind)? Would you like an opportunity to converse with others auf Deutsch? Come to the CFPL Stammtisch for conversation and mingling. On occasion, we will screen German-language videos and/or enjoy other cultural activities. Every second Tuesday of each month. […]
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Canceled: Seedling Storytime for Toddlers
Canceled: Seedling Storytime for Toddlers
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. KidsSponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public […]
Canceled: Tween Time
Canceled: Tween Time
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 Wednesday of most months at 3-4 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
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Curious Kids: A STEAM Program
Curious Kids: A STEAM Program
Co-Lab Curious kids is a new monthly STEAM program where we explore different STEAM related activities. We will meet on the 1st and 2nd Thursday of the month in the Co-Lab. This week is free building time. Kids will explore their creativity by building with recycled materials. Legos will also be available to build with. Kids grades […]
Curious Kids: A STEAM Program
Curious Kids: A STEAM Program
Co-Lab Curious kids is a new monthly STEAM program where we will explore different STEAM related activities. We will meet on the 1st and 2nd Thursday of the month in the Co-Lab. On the 1st Thursday of the month, we could be programming with Bee Bots or using engineering skills to take on Lego Challenges. Each […]
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Music & Movement Storytime
Music & Movement Storytime
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! Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
Teen Crafternoon
Teen Crafternoon
CoLab.Get your creative on! Each month we'll be making a unique craft perfect for gifting to a friend or sibling or to just keep for yourself! No registration required, but supplies are limited. First come, first served. This month's craft is: SlimeSponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.Teens
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Grove Storytime
Grove Storytime
Youth DepartmentEnjoy storytime with the whole family! Get ready to read, dance, and sing!Youth, Ages 0-5
House Histories: A Primer
House Histories: A Primer
Meeting Room. Learn the fundamentals of researching a house history from Cedar Falls Historical Society Collections Manager & Curator Julie Huffman-klinkowitz. Julie will share her methodology, review the resources available, and the pitfalls one should avoid to construct a house history.
Anime Club
Anime Club
Teen Room. Open to all teens ages 12-18 who are in grades 7-12! New to anime? Are you a seasoned pro? Join us in watching some anime while indulging in Japanese snacks!No registration required.Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.Teens
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Teen High Tea
Teen High Tea
Co-LabYou are cordially invited to an afternoon of high tea with Cedar Falls Public Library!Teens will join us for the first hour (2 - 3pm) in learning some of the history of tea, tasting a variety of tea, and making their own cucumber sandwiches. From 3 - 4pm, families, friends, and loved ones are invited […]
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Sprout Storytime for Babies
Sprout Storytime for Babies
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. For babies 0-23 months Kids. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
3 events,
Sapling Storytime
Sapling Storytime
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.Kids Sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library.
Little Illustrators
Little Illustrators
Youth Department Calling all little artists! Learn about creating illustrations with Ms. Chelsea! Illustrations are the pictures you see in storybooks. These pictures may have been painted, drawn, carefully crafted using recycled materials, and much more! Some noted illustrators include Eric Carle, Mo Willems, Jan Brett, and Jerry Pinkney. In Little Illustrators, you'll use the art […]
Spring Gardening Class: Plants vs Weeds & How to Tell the Difference
Spring Gardening Class: Plants vs Weeds & How to Tell the Difference
Join us for Spring 2024 Gardening Class : Plants vs Weeds & How to Tell the DifferenceTeachers: Margaret Empie and Steve CarignanThis class is FREE and open to the public. There is no pre-registration and it is open to the public.Doors open at 5:30 pm each night. Class starts at 6:00 pm and runs for about 1 hour […]
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Seedling Storytime for Toddlers
Seedling Storytime for Toddlers
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. KidsSponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public […]
Tween Time
Tween Time
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 Wednesday of most months at 3-4 p.m. This program will not be held in May. It will resume in the summer, meeting once a month in […]
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Drop-in D.I.Y Bracelets
Drop-in D.I.Y Bracelets
Join us at the Youth Department for a drop-in program! Beading stations will be set up for kids to create and take home their own beaded bracelets! No registration needed. For ages 6-12. Sponsored by Friends of the Cedar Falls Library.
Teen Night
Teen Night
Teen Room.Join us after hours for an evening of fun! This month's program will be a treat yourself night! We'll be making bath bombs and salts, rolling beeswax candles, and doing other activities and crafts that promote selfcare!Library doors will be locked, so we ask that attendees be prompt. Teens will only be let in […]
3 events,
Music & Movement Storytime
Music & Movement Storytime
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! Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
Movie Matinee: The Holdovers
Movie Matinee: The Holdovers
Location: Meeting RoomMovie: The HoldoversRating: RLength: 2 hr. 13 minutesAudience: AdultsSponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
Special Storytime on Kindness!
Special Storytime on Kindness!
Youth Department. Join us for a special storytime! We'll have lots of fun reading books, rhyming, and dancing while learning about how to be kind! Afterward, join us for super fun crafts! For families with kiddos ages 5-8. Youth. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
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Grove Storytime
Grove Storytime
Youth DepartmentEnjoy storytime with the whole family! Get ready to read, dance, and sing!Youth, Ages 0-5
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7th-9th Grade Book Discussion
7th-9th Grade Book Discussion
7th-9th graders are invited to join us for a monthly book discussion in the Teen Room. In April, we'll be discussing “Simon Sort of Says” by Erin Bow, (an author originally from Iowa!). Content notice for the book: Though this book does not contain violence, it deals with the aftermath of violence including PTSD.Registration Required, contact the […]
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Sewing and Quilting Group
Sewing and Quilting Group
Co-Lab. CFPL has a quilting group that meets every second and fourth Monday of the month from 10am-1pm. Large projects and small, with community quilters on hand to offer guidance. New quilters are welcome. No registration required; tools and machines, along with some patterns, are available. Stop by to see what's going on or join […]
Sprout Storytime for Babies
Sprout Storytime for Babies
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. For babies 0-23 months Kids. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
5th/6th Grade Book Club
5th/6th Grade Book Club
Youth DepartmentFifth and sixth graders are invited to join us for a discussion and activity on this month’s book, The Stonekeeper (Amulet book 1) by Kazu Kibuishi. To register and arrange a pickup for the book, please email the youth desk at youth@cedarfallslibrary.org or call the youth desk at 319-859-3282. Registration Required.
Chess Club
Chess Club
Meeting Room.Checkmate boredom and join the Cedar Fall Public Library for Chess Club! Open to all ages, but a firm grasp of chess is expected from all players as there will be no formal chess instruction. No registration required.The library's Safe Child Policy applies to all programs - children under 11 will need a responsible […]
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Sapling Storytime
Sapling Storytime
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.Kids Sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library.
Teen Seed Bombs
Teen Seed Bombs
Co-Lab.Join us in making seed bombs for Earth Day! Get your hands dirty now so you can easily toss the seed bombs later - no digging required!Open to all teens ages 12-18 who are in grades 7-12! No registration required.Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
3rd/4th Grade Book Club
3rd/4th Grade Book Club
Youth DepartmentJoin our book discussion! We’ll go through some questions and have an activity based on this month’s book, Guinea Dog by Patrick Jennings. Please register by calling the Youth Desk at 319-859-3282 or dropping by in person to sign up and grab the book. Registration Required.
Spring Gardening Class: Keeping Bees & Raising Honey
Spring Gardening Class: Keeping Bees & Raising Honey
Join us for Spring 2024 Gardening Class : Keeping Bees & Raising HoneyTeachers: Tony VardaThis class is FREE and open to the public. There is no pre-registration and it is open to the public.Doors open at 5:30 pm each night. Class starts at 6:00 pm and runs for about 1 hour with time for questions and answers afterward. For […]
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Seedling Storytime for Toddlers
Seedling Storytime for Toddlers
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. KidsSponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public […]
Cedar Valley's Youth Read with Jennifer Nielsen
Cedar Valley's Youth Read with Jennifer Nielsen
Each April, the Cedar Falls Public Library hosts an author-in-residence program for 5th graders called Cedar Valley's Youth Read. This year's author is Jennifer Nielsen. Jennifer Nielsen was born and raised in northern Utah, where she still lives today with her family, a dog that won’t play fetch, and a cat that hallucinates. She is […]
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Cedar Valley's Youth Read--5th Grade Sessions
Cedar Valley's Youth Read--5th Grade Sessions
Thursday and Friday at 9:15, 10:45, and 1:30 for 5th graders.
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Music & Movement Storytime
Music & Movement Storytime
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! Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
2 events,
Grove Storytime
Grove Storytime
Youth DepartmentEnjoy storytime with the whole family! Get ready to read, dance, and sing!Youth, Ages 0-5
Supporting Friends in Early Grief with Sage Love
Supporting Friends in Early Grief with Sage Love
Researcher and mental health advocate Sage Love will give an educational presentation on how to support friends in the first days, weeks, and years of grief April 27th in the Cedar Falls Public Library 2nd floor meeting room from 2-3:30 p.m. We don't always know what to say or how to help when we see […]
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360 Degrees of Creativity Art Club
360 Degrees of Creativity Art Club
Teen Room.Join our Teen Advisory Board-hosted Art Club! Come work on your art in a quiet and relaxing space. Feel free to do your art solo or collaborate with others! Prompts will be provided if you're facing an artist block!If you're interested, take our survey!Open to all teens 12-18 years old and in 7-12 grade. […]
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Friends Morning Book Discussion
Friends Morning Book Discussion
In person (Conference Room). This month they will be deciding titles for Fall 2024 - Spring 2025. For more information contact the Reference Department at (319) 268-5543. Sponsored by The Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
Sapling Storytime
Sapling Storytime
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.Kids Sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library.
Spring Gardening Class: Therapeutic Gardening: Revitalizing Minds & Communities
Spring Gardening Class: Therapeutic Gardening: Revitalizing Minds & Communities
Join us for Spring 2024 Gardening Class : Therapeutic Gardening: Revitalizing Minds & CommunitiesTeachers: Nathan MorkThis class is FREE and open to the public. There is no pre-registration and it is open to the public.Doors open at 5:30 pm each night. Class starts at 6:00 pm and runs for about 1 hour with time for questions and […]
Teen May Day Baskets
Teen May Day Baskets
Co-LabGot a special someone you want to surprise this spring? Come make a May Day basket and leave it by their door, locker, or desk at school May 1st!Teens will decorate May Day baskets and fill them with a variety of goodies, treats, and flowers. This special way to surprise someone can't be missed!Open to […]
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Seedling Storytime
Seedling Storytime
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. KidsSponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public […]
Seedling Storytime for Toddlers
Seedling Storytime for Toddlers
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. KidsSponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public […]
Science vs. Magic: CFPL's Fantasy/ Sci-fi Book Club
Science vs. Magic: CFPL's Fantasy/ Sci-fi Book Club
For fans of creatures that don't exist (probably), people they'll never meet (maybe), and places that can't be found (yet); whether you're a seasoned explorer of other worlds or a first-time reader in these genres, we welcome you to join us!This book discussion group will meet 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. on the 1st Wednesday of each […]
Science vs. Magic: CFPL's Fantasy/ Sci-fi Book Club
Science vs. Magic: CFPL's Fantasy/ Sci-fi Book Club
For fans of creatures that don't exist (probably), people they'll never meet (maybe), and places that can't be found (yet); whether you're a seasoned explorer of other worlds or a first-time reader in these genres, we welcome you to join us!This book discussion group will meet 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. on the 1st Wednesday of each […]
Science vs. Magic: CFPL's Fantasy/ Sci-fi Book Club
Science vs. Magic: CFPL's Fantasy/ Sci-fi Book Club
For fans of creatures that don't exist (probably), people they'll never meet (maybe), and places that can't be found (yet); whether you're a seasoned explorer of other worlds or a first-time reader in these genres, we welcome you to join us!This book discussion group will meet 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. on the 1st Wednesday of each […]
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Music & Movement Storytime with Kindermusik!
Music & Movement Storytime with Kindermusik!
Youth Department.Geared toward toddlers and preschoolers. Join us as a special guest Michelle from Little Light Studio leads a Kindermusik-themed Music & Movement! Get ready to dance and be silly! We'll read books that encourage movement, sing songs, and shake our sillies out!
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Knitting and a Crocheting Group AKA Sheep Baatiquers
Knitting and a Crocheting Group AKA Sheep Baatiquers
CFPL has a Knitting and a Crocheting group aka Sheep Baatiquers that meets in the Co-Lab every first Saturday of the month from 12am-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 […]
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