Calendar of Events
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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. […]
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Toddler 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. Youth. Funded by the Friends of the Cedar Falls […]
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Teen After School Stop
Teen RoomStop by after school to make a craft, enjoy a slushy or seasonal drink, or engage in some other way to relax in the middle of a long week of school. Drop-in style, so come when you can and stay for however long you’d like.THIS week’s enjoyment will be: Painted Clay CharmsOpen to teens ages […]
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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 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 […]
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Learn and Make: Sumi-e (Japanese Ink Painting)
By popular demand, we are holding an encore session of this program! Sumi-e, or ink wash painting, is a simple and elegant artform which uses minimalistic, simple strokes to create subtle, monochromatic artwork. Our instructor, Maoko Umeda, will instruct us on the practice and history of the art and you will have an opportunity to try […]
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Coffee, Conversation, and Kids
Youth Department. Are you craving coffee and conversations with other adults? Are you looking for potential play date friends for your kids? Then this program is for you! Chill, chat, and connect in the storytime area. We'll have snacks, coffee, and toys out for the kids. For parents of children ages 0-6. Youth. Adult.
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STEMventurers! Engineering Marvels
Co-Lab, 2nd FloorNormally the first Thursday of every month, moving to the third Thursday for January 2026. Join us for a hands-on science experience! Each session is packed full of fun games, exciting experiments and brain-teasing trivia that bring STEM concepts to life.This month's activity: Enter the engineering STEMventure zone! Build a boat that carries tons […]
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Music and 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! Ages 2+, Youth. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
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Movie Matinee.
Location: Meeting RoomMovie: Out of AfricaRating: PGLength: 2 hrs 41 minutesAudience: AdultsSponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
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Family Storytime
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.
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Popcorn & Pictures: A Family Movie Matinee
In the Meeting Room.Join us for monthly family movie screenings! We'll provide the popcorn, but feel free to bring your own snacks, refreshments, and maybe even a cozy blanket or two. January's movie pick is "Freakier Friday", showtime is at 2 pm. The movie runtime is about 2 hours.This film is rated PG, parental discretion is advised […]
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