Toddler Storytime
2026-11-18 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-11-25 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-12-02 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-12-09 10:30 - 11:15 (America/Chicago)
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 Public Library.

Tween Time
2026-11-18 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-09 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-16 15:00 - 16:00
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 twice a month starting in September.
No registration required. Youth. Ages 9-12. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Music & Movement Storytime
2026-11-20 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-11-27 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-12-04 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-12-11 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-12-18 10:30 - 11:15
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.

Family Storytime
2026-11-21 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-11-28 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-12-05 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-12-12 10:30 - 11:15
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.

Popcorn & Pictures: A Family Matinee
2026-11-21 14:00 - 16:00
Youth, all ages, 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.
November's movie pick: Hoppers (2026)Showtime: 2:00 pm Runtime: 1 hour 45 minutesRating: PGAudience: Children and their grown-upsLocation: Meeting Room
Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Baby Storytime
2026-11-23 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-11-30 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-12-07 10:30 - 11:15
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 Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Tween Book Club
2026-11-23 16:15 - 17:00
Youth Department (Storytime Corner)
Tweens (kids ages 9-12) are invited to join us for a monthly book club! We'll enjoy a group activity and a discussion on this month's book.
November's book is "I Can Make this Promise" by Christine Day. You can pick up a copy at the Youth Desk starting November 1st.
To register and pick up a copy of the book, please email the youth desk at youth@cedarfallslibrary.org or call the youth desk at 319-859-3282. Registration Required.
Youth. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Preschool Storytime
2026-11-24 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-12-01 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-12-08 10:30 - 11:15
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.

Dinosaur Fossil Fun!
2026-11-24 16:15 - 17:15
Youth ages 5-8, CoLab, 2nd Floor
Join us for a prehistoric adventure! In this hands-on program, kids ages 5-8 will make their own salt-dough dinosaur fossil impressions, paint pre-hardened salt-dough fossils, and then piece together their very own cotton swab dinosaur fossils.
Aprons and materials provided - just bring your creativity!
Perfect for junior paleontologists ages 5-8. Registration Required. Youth.

Unplugged Play Lab: IRL Fun for Real-Life Kids
2026-12-02 15:00 - 16:00
Youth, ages 6-9, Storytime Corner
A new, screens-free monthly program for kids ages 6-9! As kids navigate the everyday challenges of a screen-filled world, this program's themed, screen-free exploration stations help kids and grown-ups learn new activities to help reclaim real-world fun, friendships, and independence.
Each month will have new, themed exploration stations. After each program, kids can collect stamps for trying new, screen-free activities.
Perfect for kids ages 6-9. No registration required. Youth.

Sensory Stations for Little Learners
2026-12-03 10:30 - 11:30
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.

Sweet Tooth
2026-12-08 16:15 - 17:15

Travel Thursdays: Sweden!
2026-12-10 16:15 - 17:15
Youth, ages 5-9, Meeting Room, 2nd Floor
Meets on the second Thursday of every month at 4:15 PM in the Meeting Room at the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Pack your bags and grab your passport - adventure awaits! Each month, we’ll “travel” to a new place and collect passport stamps.
The next stop on our Travel Thursday adventure: Sweden! Discover Sweden's cozy traditions, forest landscapes, and magical folklore through virtual trips, hands-on crafts, and engaging exploration stations!

Perfect for explorers aged 5-9. Registration Required. Youth.

Tween Book Club
2026-12-14 16:15 - 17:00
Youth Department (Storytime Corner)
Tweens (kids ages 9-12) are invited to join us for a monthly book club! We'll enjoy a group activity and a discussion on this month's book.
December is choose your own book, theme TBD.To register and pick up a copy of the book, please email the youth desk at youth@cedarfallslibrary.org or call the youth desk at 319-859-3282. Registration Required.
Youth. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
