Calendar of Events
Science vs. Magic: CFPL's Fantasy/ Sci-fi 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 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on the 1st Wednesday of each […]
Postponed more details soon. Junk Journals with Sheryl
Location: Co-Lab on the second floorAudience: AdultsA junk journal could be described as a combination of altered or created book, serving like a scrapbook, journal, photo album, ephemera keeper. Pretty much anything goes. Examples will be available at the reference desk.In the morning, we will create the cover. Participants are encouraged to bring a book they […]
Animals! with Dr. Bechtel
Meeting Room. Crikey!! Animals!? Get exotic with us and Dr. Bechtel (Bec) as we travel deep into the Amazonian region! Bec will share with us some Peruvian artifacts from the indigenous Maijuna people living on the Amazon River along with some animals that can potentially be found there! Get your index fingers geared up and ready.... there […]
Animals! with Dr. Bechtel
Meeting Room. Crikey!! Animals!? Get exotic with us and Dr. Bechtel (Bec) as we travel deep into the Amazonian region! Bec will share with us some Peruvian artifacts from the indigenous Maijuna people living on the Amazon River along with some animals that can potentially be found there! Get your index fingers geared up and ready.... there […]
Sunshine Storytime at Overman Park
Overman Park Geared toward toddlers and preschoolers. We're taking Movement and Movement Storytime to Overman Park! Get ready to dance and be silly! We'll read books that encourage movement, sing songs, and shake our sillies out! If it rains, we'll have storytime at the library. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
Grove Storytime
Youth Department Enjoy storytime with the whole family! Get ready to read, dance, and sing! Youth, Ages 0-5
Teen Hydroponics - Make Your Own!
Co-LabEver wanted your own (nearly completely) self-sustaining ecosystem? If yes, here's your chance to make your own 1 - 3 gallon system while learning how each part of the hydroponic system works in conjunction with the other!Note: This program will require the transportation of roughly 8 to 25 pounds of water and live fish and […]
Stitch to Save: Teen Mending Afternoon
Co-LabDid you know the textile industry generates over 92 million tons of waste yearly? Save the planet one stitch at a time and mend or embellish the clothes you already have!Bring in an item of clothing or two and the library will provide the rest - needles, thread, cloth, etc! Mending books will be on hand to […]
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 […]
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.
Renew, Repeat, Re-ART
Co-LabJoin us in embracing and exploring your creativity as we create a new craft or piece of art each week! All Re-ART evenings will be based in using sustainable materials or exploring the local flora and fauna through art!This program is in collaboration with our monthly 360 Degrees of Creativity Art Club that is run […]
Walking Talking book group for Adults
May through September on Tuesday mornings we walk and talk about books, movies, and/or podcasts that everyone is reading, watching, or listening to. Meet at the front library entrance.