Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events
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Teen Self Care Sunday - Salves
Teen Self Care Sunday - Salves
Co-Lab.Join us in making salves! They're highly nourishing for the skin and perfect to prepare before the bite of winter!Open to all teens 12-18 years old and in 7-12 grade. Registration required.Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
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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 […]
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! Open to all teens 12-18 years old and in 7-12 grade. No registration required.
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Walking Talking book group for Adults
Walking Talking book group for Adults
Every Tuesday morning walk and talk about books/movies/podcasts that everyone is reading/seeing, or listening to. Meet at the front of library entrance.
Friends Morning Book Discussion
Friends Morning Book Discussion
In person (Conference Room). This month's selection is The Hero of the Empire, The Boer, a Daring Escape, and the Making of Winston Churchill by Candace Millard. Books for the discussion can be checked out at the Reference Desk with your Cedar Falls Public Library card. There is a limited number of copies, but books are […]
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Walking Talking book group for Adults
Walking Talking book group for Adults
Every Tuesday morning walk and talk about books/movies/podcasts that everyone is reading/seeing, or listening to. Meet at the front of library entrance.
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
Friends Evening Book Discussion
Friends Evening Book Discussion
Via Google Meet. This month's selection is The Gift by Cherie Dargan. Books for the discussion can be checked out at the Reference Desk with your Cedar Falls Public Library card. There is a limited number of books, but books are typically ready to be picked up one month before the discussion. For more information […]
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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 […]
Word Wizards
Word Wizards
Word Wizards is a club where kids can get together, learn about creative writing, work on fun writing exercises, and be inspired to make writing a habit. This program is geared towards children in 2nd grade and up, but anyone who is interested in storytelling can join (it's helpful to be able to independently write […]
Teen Iron Chef - Trail Mix
Teen Iron Chef - Trail Mix
Co-Lab.Try your best to impress our panel of judges with your best trail mix creation! Will yours be salty or sweet? Planned for lasting energy or just a quick sugar burst? Winner will receive a gift certificate to Here's What's Poppin!Open to all teens 12-18 years old and in 7-12 grade. Registration required.Sponsored by the Friends […]
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 8:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. on the 1st Wednesday of each […]
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Sensory Stations for Little Learners
Sensory Stations for Little Learners
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
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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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Grove Storytime for Families
Grove Storytime for Families
Youth Department Enjoy storytime with the whole family! Get ready to read, dance, and sing! Youth, Ages 0-5
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Second Sunday Speaker Series: Intro to Foraging Presentation
Second Sunday Speaker Series: Intro to Foraging Presentation
Hartman Reserve.Join us in an afternoon of foraging knowledge as we partner with Hartman Reserve! A Hartman Naturalist will cover the basics of foraging safely, resources, poisonous plant ID, and more. This presentation is a great place for folks that are new to foraging. This is not a hike but a presentation. After this program, Lindsey […]
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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.
Wonderful Wind with ISU Extension & Outreach
Wonderful Wind with ISU Extension & Outreach
Co-Lab. Children explore wind through science investigationsand learn how it impacts their lives. For Ages 6-9Registration Recommended.
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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Walking Talking book group for Adults
Walking Talking book group for Adults
Every Tuesday morning walk and talk about books/movies/podcasts that everyone is reading/seeing, or listening to. Meet at the front of library entrance.
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 Cedar Falls Public Library.
4 events,
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 […]
Tween Time
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.
Adult Dungeons and Dragons
Adult Dungeons and Dragons
Part five of our four part series. 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons. Weren't able to join us for the first session? No problem. 2nd level (customizable) pre-gens will be provided or bring your own (subject DM approval). You do not have to have attended any of the previous sessions in order to take part. Registration […]
Author Talk with Cherie Dargan
Author Talk with Cherie Dargan
Join local author Cherie Dargan for a reading and discussion of her debut novel Grandmother's Treasures, Book One, The Gift. "Quilt lovers will flock to this novel which offers mystery, love, betrayal, and family reconciliation played out in two connecting eras." Meeting room. *Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.*
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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.
Using the Serger to Create Burp Cloths
Using the Serger to Create Burp Cloths
Learn how to use the Serger by creating a burp cloth. All materials will be provided. If you don't have a baby in your life, all burp cloths will be donated to a local non-profit.Click here to register http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2235&EventID=502179
Movie Matinee
Movie Matinee
Location: Meeting RoomMovie: A Man Called OttoRating: PG-13Length: 2 hrs. 6 minutesAudience: AdultsSponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
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Grove Storytime for Families
Grove Storytime for Families
Youth Department Enjoy storytime with the whole family! Get ready to read, dance, and sing! Youth, Ages 0-5
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Culture Kitchen Series: Making Mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival
Culture Kitchen Series: Making Mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival
Mid-Autumn Festival is just around the corner (29th of September for this year). It's an important traditional festival celebrated in China, Japan, Korea and other countries in east and southeast Asia. Come and learn with Chef Jie as she demonstrates how to make snow skin mooncake as well as tells you about some traditions of the […]
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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,
Walking Talking book group for Adults
Walking Talking book group for Adults
Every Tuesday morning walk and talk about books/movies/podcasts that everyone is reading/seeing, or listening to. Meet at the front of library entrance.
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
Little Engineers
Little Engineers
Youth Department Come to the library to build, create, and have fun. The library provides the materials (LEGOs®, Picasso Tiles, Wooden Blocks, etc.), and you provide the know-how! Youth, Ages 5-12
3 events,
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 […]
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. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
Teen Movie Night
Teen Movie Night
Meeting Room.Join us for a movie night! Popcorn and soda provided. Movie: The Super Mario Bros. MovieOpen to all teens 12-18 years old and in 7-12 grade. No registration required.Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
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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: Mid-Autumn Festival
Storytimes Around the World: Mid-Autumn Festival
Youth Department. In collaboration with the UNI's International Engagement Office, join us for Preschool 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 preschoolers, ages 3-5. Youth Sponsored by the Friends of […]
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.
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Teen Self Care Sunday - Bath Bombs
Teen Self Care Sunday - Bath Bombs
Co-Lab.We'll be making bath bombs to either pamper ourselves or to gift to a friend!Open to all teens 12-18 years old and in 7-12 grade. Registration required.Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.Teen.
4 events,
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, Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk. 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. Youth.
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! Open to all teens 12-18 years old and in 7-12 grade. No registration required. […]
4 events,
Walking Talking book group for Adults
Walking Talking book group for Adults
Every Tuesday morning walk and talk about books/movies/podcasts that everyone is reading/seeing, or listening to. Meet at the front of library entrance.
Friends Morning Book Discussion
Friends Morning Book Discussion
In person (Conference Room). This month's selection is The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline. Books for the discussion can be checked out at the Reference Desk with your Cedar Falls Public Library card. There is a limited number of copies, but books are typically ready to be picked up one month before the discussion. For more […]
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 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 about this month’s book, TBD. Please register by calling the Youth Desk or dropping by in person. Registration Required.
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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 […]
7-9 Grade Book Club
7-9 Grade Book Club
Teen Room. Registration Required. Contact the youth desk for more information by stopping by, emailing youth@cedarfallslibrary.org, or calling 319-268-3282.
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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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Grove Storytime for Families
Grove Storytime for Families
Youth Department Enjoy storytime with the whole family! Get ready to read, dance, and sing! Youth, Ages 0-5
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