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  • Pen Pals: Make Your Own Postcard!

    Storytime Corner of the Youth Department.  Join us as we continue to explore the wonderful world of snail mail! At this drop-in event, kids (ages 7-12) are invited to stop by and decorate their own postcards!  For ages 7-12. Drop-in program, no registration required. Youth.

  • Teen Taxidermy: Dolls and Stuffies

    Co-LabChannel your inner taxidermist as we take dolls and stuffed animals and turn them into mounted wonder!  Teens are welcome to bring a favored doll or stuffie from home to use if they would wish, but all supplies will be provided.Open to teens ages 12 - 18 and in grades 7 - 12.  Drop-in style […]

  • Forge Your Legend: An Introduction to Dungeons and Dragons

    Join us for a basic introduction to the hobby of roleplaying games; specifically, the current edition of Dungeons and Dragons. Learn the essential points of playing D&D and make your own character. Part of a joint program with the Waterloo Public Library.  Ages 14+. Registration encouraged, but drop-ins welcome as long as there's room. Maximum […]

  • Forge Your Legend: Dungeons and Dragons 5.5e

    A joint venture with the Waterloo Public Library! Play an ambitious adventurer in a West Marches-style campaign where each session is a new expedition into an untamed frontier filled with forgotten ruins, hazards, and rewards. Each session - at either library - shapes the range of options available to players of the next. All CFPL […]

  • Special Storytime: Firefighters!

    Youth Department, Storytime Corner  Join us for a special Firefighter Storytime for children ages 3–5! We'll read fun stories, sing songs, and welcome a special guest from the local fire department to share what firefighters do and teach us about fire safety. After the program, kids can enjoy a firefighter-themed craft to take home!   […]

  • Cribbage Meetup

    Bring your own cribbage board or use one of ours.  Come for the fun and social opportunity.  Meets every first Tuesday of the month.  Location:  Meeting Room 2nd floor Audience: Adults

  • Sweet Tooth

    CoLab.Youth. Ages 8-12Love sweet treats? Join us at our Sweet Tooth program, where we make and eat our creations! We will make Zombie Brain Cups: strawberry pudding brains with raspberry veins.  Ages 8-12. Registration Required.CoLab.Youth. Ages 8-12Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

  • Celebrate Banned Book Week: Make a Miniature Book Ornament

     Make a bookish, decorative ornament to celebrate Banned Books Week.  All the materials will be provided, so pre-registration is preferred and open Sept. 6, 2026 Location:  Co-Lab second floor Audience:  Adults

  • Friends Evening Book Discussion

    (Via Google Meet) The Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library host this monthly evening book discussion which meets virtually at 7:00PM on the first Tuesday of each month.  A limited number of copies will be available to borrow at the Reference desk beginning one month prior to the meeting date.Video call link: https://meet.google.com/gnw-gggk-trtThis month's selection […]

  • 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 Public […]

  • Unplugged Play Lab: IRL Fun for Real-Life Kids

    Youth, ages 6-9, Storytime Corner October's Theme: Creepy CreationsA 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 […]

  • Science vs. Magic Book Club

    For fans of creatures that don't exist (probably), people they'll never meet (maybe), and places that can't be found (yet); whether you're a seasoned explorer of other worlds or a first-time reader in these genres, we welcome you to join us!This book discussion group will meet 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. on the 1st Wednesday of each […]