• Kid Librarian!

    Youth Department.Have you ever wanted to be a librarian? Well, here is your chance! Kid Librarian at CFPL is where one lucky kid will be drawn every month and picked […]

  • Spring into Summer! A Youth Writing Contest

    Youth & TeenCalling all youth writers! We're looking for your best short stories, poetry, or creative comics with themes of summer. Prizes will be provided in the K – 3rd Grade category, the 4th – 6th Grade category, and the 7th-12th Grade category. Submission lengths can vary, but they shouldn't be over 5 pages long.  Please submit […]

  • 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.

  • Toymakers

    Youth Department. Join us as we create easy-to-make toys from yesteryear. Make history come alive as classic oldies may become new favorites. Each child will be able to take their creations home to continue the fun. Youth Department. Ages 7-12

  • Quilling Club

    Do you have an interest in paper quilling?  Our Quilling Club meets on the first Saturday every other month!  The library will provide tools and materials for you to work with.  Although no formal instruction will be provided, practicing quillers and resources will be available to assist beginners.  All skill levels are welcome!   It is […]

  • 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.

  • Knitting and Crocheting Group: The Sheep Baatiquers

    CFPL has a Knitting and a Crocheting group aka Sheep Baatiquers that meets in the Co-Lab every first Saturday of the month from 12pm-3pm. Large projects and small, with community knitters and crocheters on hand to offer guidance.  New yarn crafters are welcome   The group even has resources to help the left-handed yarn crafter. No registration required.  […]

  • Sunday Funday for Grown-Ups!

    Bees, Bees, Bees.  We will have multiple crafts related to bees.  More details to follow. Location: Co-Lab 2nd floorAudience: AdultsSponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library

  • Resume 101

    1st Monday and 4th Saturday of the month from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. with Certified Advanced Resume Writer Stephanie Swilley.  Get access to 1-on-1 help on how to tailor your resume and other application materials for your job applications!

  • 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

  • Community Nature Quest: New Works by Community Artists Featuring Kamyar Enshayan

    Hearst Center For the Arts 304 W Seerley Blvd, Cedar Falls, IA, United States

    Join us as we celebrate the culmination of our year long collaboration between the Hearst Center and the CF Library with a special exhibition of new works by community artists inspired by their participation in Nature Quest workshops and open studios. Refreshments will be served starting at 6pm followed by a special call to continue your […]