Calendar of Events
Events
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Nature Quest Open Studio
Community Nature Quest Open Studio at the Co-Lab Come together to create, reflect, and share with others participating in Community Nature Quest! We will be meeting in the CFPL Co-Lab. Adults 18+ Join us as we continue our collaboration between the Hearst Center and the Cedar Falls Public Library encouraging creative engagement with our outdoor spaces. […]
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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 Public […]
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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: Hot Apple Cider and DonutsOpen to […]
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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 twice a […]
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Evening Cribbage Meetup
Bring your own cribbage board or use one of ours. Come for the fun and social opportunity. All levels of players are welcome. Meets every third Wednesday of the month. Location: Meeting Room 2nd floor Audience: Adults
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"Butter" Together: Sarah Pratt, Butter Cow Artist
Location: Meeting Room 2nd floor Sarah, the official butter sculptor for the Iowa State Fair, will share a brief history of butter sculpting at the Iowa Sate Fair. Learn about the ways in which butter art came to be a beloved tradition and hear a little about her journey from apprentice to artist through a photographic presentation and […]
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Lit Lounge: Zombie Prom Book Swap
Community Center Join us for the final Lit Lounge bash of 2026! Bring a book to swap and your best dancing shoes for a spooky good time. Refreshments will be served. Costumes highly encouraged! Registration recommended but not required.
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Scary Story Contest: DEADLINE!
Youth & TeenPlease submit your stories as a PDF document to youth@cedarfallslibrary.org by 11:59 pm on October 23rd so they can be considered for the contest.Submission length can vary, but it shouldn't be over 5 pages long. Submit your scariest story to our contest for a chance to win a prize! Prizes will be provided in the K […]
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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.
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Makers & Mythology: Cryptids!
Youth, Ages 7-12, Storytime CornerIn Makers and Mythology, kids will discover myths and folktales from around the world, then bring them to life through fun maker challenges and crafts. Build, design, and create as we explore heroes, tricksters, monsters, and magical worlds!This month, join us as we explore Cryptids! Discover the legends behind famous cryptids like […]
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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 Matinee
Youth, all ages, in the Meeting Room.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. October's movie pick: Monster House (2006)Showtime: 2:00 pm Runtime: about 1 hour 30 minutesRating: PG (warning could […]
