Calendar of Events
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.
Sapling Storytime for Preschoolers
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.KidsSponsored by the Friends of the Public Library.
Virtual Author Visit with Diane Wilson: The Seed Keeper
Join us for a virtual author visit with Diane Wilson, focusing on her novel The Seed Keeper, -- this summer's All Iowa Reads adult selection. The virtual interview, moderated by the Iowa State Library, will take place 6:30 - 7:30 PM in the Meeting Room on the 2nd floor.This will be followed by an informal […]
CFPL Stammtisch
Are you a serious language learner of German (at whatever level) or native-speaker (die geduldig mit Anfaenger sind)? Would you like an opportunity to converse with others auf Deutsch? Come to the CFPL Stammtisch for conversation and mingling. On occasion, we will screen German-language videos and/or enjoy other cultural activities. Every second Tuesday of each month. […]
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 […]
Teen Naturalist for the Afternoon with Hartman Reserve!
Hartman ReserveNOTE: This program will be held at Hartman Reserve. NO transportation will be provided to or from the library.See behind the scenes of what it's like working in conservation at a nature center. Tour the center and learn more about the different jobs you can do in conservation!Open to teens ages 12-18 and in […]
Tween Time
Upstairs Co-LabJune's meeting will be held upstairs in the Co-Lab, we'll be getting messy and making some pour/drip paintings, (dress accordingly).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 […]
The Bats in Your Backyard
Bats! You've probably seen these flying fur balls in the air (or possibly in your attic), but have you noticed that there aren't quite as many around as there used to be? Bats are a very important, somewhat adorable, and often misunderstood part of our ecosystem... and they are in BIG trouble.This presentation will focus on […]
Sensory Stations for Little Learners
Join us for some hands-on learning. Children and their caregivers will navigate sensory stations and discover new ways to learn and play. Ages 0-5
What's the Buzz about Bees?
Moved to Meeting Room Bees are an important part of the environment. Come learn about bees and explore how bees move pollen around. Youth, Kids grades 1-6 Funded by the Cedar Falls Community Foundation: Robert and Shirley Berg Fund for use by the Library.
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.