Calendar of Events
Stitch to Save: Teen Mending Afternoon
Co-LabDid you know the textile industry generates over 92 million tons of waste yearly? Save the planet one stitch at a time and mend or embellish the clothes you already have!Bring in an item of clothing or two and the library will provide the rest - needles, thread, cloth, etc! Mending books will be on hand to […]
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
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.
Renew, Repeat, Re-ART
Co-LabJoin us in embracing and exploring your creativity as we create a new craft or piece of art each week! All Re-ART evenings will be based in using sustainable materials or exploring the local flora and fauna through art!This program is in collaboration with our monthly 360 Degrees of Creativity Art Club that is run […]
Walking Talking book group for Adults
May through September on Tuesday mornings we walk and talk about books, movies, and/or podcasts that everyone is reading, watching, or listening to. Meet at the front library entrance.
Sapling Storytime for Preschoolers
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.KidsSponsored by the Friends of the Public Library.
Virtual Author Visit with Diane Wilson: The Seed Keeper
Join us for a virtual author visit with Diane Wilson, focusing on her novel The Seed Keeper, -- this summer's All Iowa Reads adult selection. The virtual interview, moderated by the Iowa State Library, will take place 6:30 - 7:30 PM in the Meeting Room on the 2nd floor.This will be followed by an informal […]
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. […]
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 […]
Teen Naturalist for the Afternoon with Hartman Reserve!
Hartman ReserveNOTE: This program will be held at Hartman Reserve. NO transportation will be provided to or from the library.See behind the scenes of what it's like working in conservation at a nature center. Tour the center and learn more about the different jobs you can do in conservation!Open to teens ages 12-18 and in […]
Tween Time
Upstairs Co-LabJune's meeting will be held upstairs in the Co-Lab, we'll be getting messy and making some pour/drip paintings, (dress accordingly).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 […]
The Bats in Your Backyard
Bats! You've probably seen these flying fur balls in the air (or possibly in your attic), but have you noticed that there aren't quite as many around as there used to be? Bats are a very important, somewhat adorable, and often misunderstood part of our ecosystem... and they are in BIG trouble.This presentation will focus on […]
