• 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 […]

  • 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: […]

  • 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:  […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Travel Thursdays: Mexico!

    Youth, Ages 5-9, Meeting Room, 2nd FloorMeets 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: Mexico! […]

  • Music & 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! Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.