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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.
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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.
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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 […]
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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
Curious Kids: A STEAM Program
Curious Kids: A STEAM Program
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. 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.
1 event,
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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1 event,
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.
2 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.
Book to Art
Book to Art
Youth Department Join us as we read picture books and create art inspired by either the story read or the art style of the illustrations! For ages 6-11
2 events,
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 […]
Get Into It! A Special Interests Club
Get Into It! A Special Interests Club
What's your special interest? Let's get into it! This is a club for all the kids who LOVE to GEEK-OUT about their favorite things and are looking for others to share their special interests with. Are you SUPER into Pokémon, Minecraft, or cubing? Maybe you really like creative writing, making music, or you're into collecting things like […]
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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 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 […]
1 event,
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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Storytime Around the Word: Asia/ Lunar New Year
Storytime Around the Word: Asia/ Lunar New Year
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 the Cedar Falls […]
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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.
1 event,
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.
2 events,
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
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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Black Light Puppet Show
Black Light Puppet Show
Meeting Room. Join us for a puppet show full of laughs, fun, and backlights! For families. Youth.
Black Light Puppet Show
Black Light Puppet Show
Meeting Room. Join us for a puppet show full of laughs, fun, and backlights! For families. Youth.
1 event,
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.
1 event,
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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3 events,
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.
Art Step-by-Step
Art Step-by-Step
Youth Department. Join us for painting! In this program, children will follow an instructor step by step to create their very own work of art to take home! Canvases and art supplies will be provided. For Children ages 8 – 12. Register here. 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 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 […]
1 event,
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.
2 events,
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. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
1 event,
Reading Pals
Reading Pals
Reading Pals is a program that allows primary-grade students (grades 1st-3rd grade) the opportunity to develop reading fluency by practicing reading to a dog from the Cedar Valley Pet Pals organization. Six (6) fifteen-minute reading slots are available at each session--two each at 4:15, 4:35, and 4:55 in the upstairs meeting room. Pre-registration is required […]
1 event,
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.
1 event,
Grove Storytime
Grove Storytime
Youth DepartmentEnjoy storytime with the whole family! Get ready to read, dance, and sing!Youth, Ages 0-5
0 events,
2 events,
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 Honest Truth by Dan Gemeinhart. 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.
2 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.
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, The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. 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.
1 event,
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 […]
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Book Buddies: A Reading Tutoring Program
Book Buddies: A Reading Tutoring Program
Meeting Room. Is your child struggling or just learning how to read, and do you think they'd benefit from one-on-one reading time with a UNI student or retired teacher? Join us for a reading tutoring program that allows primary-grade students (grades kindergarten-3rd grade) the opportunity to develop reading fluency by practicing reading, which will build […]
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March Book Madness Begins
March Book Madness Begins
Youth Department Picture books and youth chapter books go head to head this month in a March Madness style bracket. Stop into the youth department anytime to fill out a bracket. Then stop back each week to see which books move ahead on our huge bracket. A list of titles will be available at the […]
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.
1 event,
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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