Calendar of Events
Sapling Storytime
Youth Department. Join us for Preschool Storytime as we read, sing, dance, and play. Parents are encouraged to embrace their inner child and dance and sing along with their child/ren. For preschoolers, ages 3-5.Kids Sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library.
Seedling Storytime for Toddlers
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. KidsSponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public […]
Tween Time
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 Wednesday of most months at 3-4 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
Reading Pals
Reading Pals is a program that allows primary-grade students (grades 1st-3rd grade) the opportunity to develop reading fluency by practicing reading to a dog from the Cedar Valley Pet Pals organization. Six (6) fifteen-minute reading slots are available at each session--two each at 4:15, 4:35, and 4:55 in the upstairs meeting room. Pre-registration is required […]
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.
Teen Night
Teen RoomJoin us after hours for an evening of fun! This month's program will be a movie night! Teens will vote on the movie that they would most like to watch from a selection curated by the Teen Librarian. We will also have pizza, pop, and popcorn!We ask that attendees be prompt. Teens will only […]
Storytimes Around the World: South Asia/Holi
Youth Department. In collaboration with the UNI's International Engagement Office, join us for Family Storytime as we read, sing, dance, and learn about other cultures. For this session, we'll welcome a guest reader who'll share about their culture and bring a special craft or activity. For youth, ages 3-8. Youth Sponsored by the Friends of […]
Drop-in Miniature Painting
CoLab.Ever wanted to bring life and color to the character you play in a tabletop game? Join us in painting a miniature to represent you!Attendees are welcome to bring in their own miniatures to paint, but the library will provide one mini per person in attendance - no guarantees can be made on specific character […]
7th-9th Grade Book Discussion
March's book pick is Sorry for Your Loss by Joanne Levvy, you can pick up a copy at the Youth Desk. Teens vote for what we'll read the following month at each meeting. We meet in the Teen Room. Registration Required, contact the youth desk for more information by stopping by, emailing youth@cedarfallslibrary.org, or calling 319-268-3282.
Sewing and Quilting Group
Co-Lab. CFPL has a quilting group that meets every second and fourth Monday of the month from 10am-1pm. Large projects and small, with community quilters on hand to offer guidance. New quilters are welcome. No registration required; tools and machines, along with some patterns, are available. Stop by to see what's going on or join […]
Lord of the Rings Craft
Youth Department. Drop-in and complete a Lord of the Rings themed craft!
Sprout Storytime for Babies
Youth Department. Join us for baby storytime as we sing, read, bounce, and rhyme! It's a great time to cuddle your baby close and have fun while introducing them to skills that will help them become future readers. For babies 0-23 months Kids. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.