Cedar Falls Public Library

Baby Storytime
2026-06-08 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-06-15 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-06-22 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-06-29 10:30 - 11:15 (America/Chicago)
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.

Preschool Storytime
2026-06-09 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-06-16 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-06-23 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-06-30 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.

Summer Stories & Sips Book Club
2026-06-09 14:00 - 15:30
Meeting RoomYouth. 6-12.
Bring your own book and cozy up at the library at our Summer Stories & Sips book club. Quietly read your book of choice and enjoy a sip! A Dirty Soda station will be available for all readers to create their custom drink. Drop-in program. First-come, first-served. Ages 6-12.
Sign-up for Summer Reading will be available at the program. Get closer to your Summer reading reward!
Feel free to bring your own headphones and or blankets to the program.
Funded by the Cedar Falls Community Foundation: Robert and Shirley Berg Fund for use by the
Meeting RoomYouth. 6-12.

Toddler Storytime
2026-06-10 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-06-17 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-06-24 10:30 - 11:15
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.

Sensory Stations for Little Learners
2026-06-11 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 0-5Youth.

Sunshine Storytime at The Falls Aquatic Center
2026-06-11 11:30 - 12:00
The Falls Aquatic CenterGeared toward toddlers and preschoolers. We're taking Movement and Movement Storytime to the Falls Aquatic Center! Get ready to dance, splash, and be silly! We'll read books that encourage movement, sing songs, and shake our sillies out!If it rains, we'll have storytime at the library. Registration Required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Music & Movement Storytime
2026-06-12 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-06-19 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-06-26 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
2026-06-13 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-06-20 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-06-27 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.

Fable's Book Bike Tour!
2026-06-14 14:00 - 15:30
Location: Various parks across Cedar Falls. This week's park is Policeman's Park.
Visit Fable and friendly library staff each week in a new park! Bike, walk, roll, or use any transportation suitable to you. At each park you find Fable at over the summer, you will be entered to win various prizes from area businesses!
More information to come.
Funded by the Cedar Falls Community Foundation: Robert and Shirley Berg Fund for use by the Library.
All Ages

Reading Rocks!: Painting and Popsicles
2026-06-16 15:00 - 16:00
Youth Department, Storytime Corner.
Come paint some rocks while snacking on a popsicle! During this drop-in program, we will provide some delicious popsicles and all the materials needed to paint rocks (popsicles and painting supplies are available while supplies last) that will be a part of a new program at CFPL, Reading Rocks! Once your painted rock is prepped and dry, it will be ready for you to go find a hiding spot for it somewhere in our community of Cedar Falls. If you ever find a rock that has “Return to CF Library” on the back of it, bring it into the CFPL Youth Department to receive some goodies! For kids ages 6-12. Drop in, no registration needed. Youth.

Tween Time
2026-06-17 15:00 - 16:00
Ages 9-12. 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 from 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. Tween Time does not meet in May or August.
June activity: marker tie-dye (available while supplies last)
No registration required. Youth. Ages 9-12. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Stories A Grow Grow with Happy Faces Entertainment
2026-06-18 10:30 - 11:30
Meeting Room.
Plant a letter, Grow a word, Harvest a story, Enjoy an adventure.
Become a farmer to new and unique stories. Words, words, words everywhere! We will take all those words and sprout new stories. Using the audience's imagination and improvisational theater skills, we will grow words into adventures. Suggest a word, volunteer as a performer or sit back and enjoy brand new stories, grown before your eyes.
For Ages 5-12
Youth.

Fable's Book Bike Tour!
2026-06-21 14:00 - 15:30
Location: Various parks across Cedar Falls. This week's park is Prairie Lakes Park at the north shelter of Prairie Lake (the largest of the two lakes).
Visit Fable and friendly library staff each week in a new park! Bike, walk, roll, or use any transportation suitable to you. At each park you find Fable at over the summer, you will be entered to win various prizes from area businesses!
More information to come.
Funded by the Cedar Falls Community Foundation: Robert and Shirley Berg Fund for use by the Library.
All Ages

Popcorn & Pictures: Family Matinee
2026-06-22 14:00 - 16:00
Youth, all ages, Storytime Corner.
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.
June's movie pick: "The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants" (2025)Showtime: 2:00 pm. Runtime: about 1 hour and 20 minutesRating: PGAudience: Children and their grown-upsLocation: Storytime CornerSponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Art Adventures: Oldies But Goodies
2026-06-23 15:00 - 16:30
Colab. Youth. 6-12
Join us for a fun crafty day where you and your kiddo can create awesome art together. Missed a previous Art Adventure program? No worries! In this Oldies But Goodies edition, there will be four past crafts and one new craft to choose from! Ages. 6-12.
Drop-in program. First come first serve.
Colab. Youth. 6-12

Doll-a-palooza!
2026-06-25 10:30 - 12:00
Youth Department, in the Storytime Corner
Did you know the library has American Girl® Dolls available for check out? Drop in and explore our Historical Doll Kits and make new friends while you play! We'll provide some dolls and clothing, but we recommend bringing in some of your own for extra fun! Geared toward kids ages 7+, younger children are welcome as long as they can play gently and share with others.
Youth. Ages 7+, no registration required, Funded by the Friends of the Library.

Suncatcher Studio
2026-06-25 14:00 - 15:00
Youth, ages 6-9, Co-Lab
Catch the Sun!Get creative and let your art shine! In this fun, hands-on arts program, kids will rotate through four stations to create colorful suncatchers. Each station offers a different way to explore color, light, and creativity — and every participant will leave with bright artwork ready to shine in the sun.
Perfect for creators ages 6-9. Registration Required. Youth.

Fable's Book Bike Tour!
2026-06-28 14:00 - 15:30
Location: Various parks across Cedar Falls. This week's park is Overman Park on the corner of 3rd and Franklin Sts.
Visit Fable and friendly library staff each week in a new park! Bike, walk, roll, or use any transportation suitable to you. At each park you find Fable at over the summer, you will be entered to win various prizes from area businesses!
More information to come.
Funded by the Cedar Falls Community Foundation: Robert and Shirley Berg Fund for use by the Library.
All Ages
