Cedar Falls Public Library

Farm to Fork: A Cooking Demonstration
2026-07-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-29 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Co-Lab.
Using ingredients you would be able to find at the upcoming farmer's market, Chef Zach from The Spire will demonstrate cooking one to three family-friendly dishes. This program is open to folks of all ages and may include audience participation. Recipes cards of dish(es) showcased will be available for folks to take home with them so they can attend the Saturday morning Cedar Falls Farmer's Market and recreate the dish(es) for themselves!
Some samples of the dishes may be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and seating at the demonstration may be limited. Doors will open at 5:45pm.
Registration is encouraged to help us anticipate numbers, but registration does not guarantee a spot in the room.
Funded by the Marguerite Lybbert Farm Trust. All ages.

Tech Time Thursdays for Apple users!
2026-07-23 09:30 - 10:30
Got Tech Troubles? We’ve Got Answers!
Join our friendly group tech session in the meeting room and get hands-on help with your Apple device or any tech questions you’ve been wrestling with. Whether it’s a glitchy iPhone, a confusing update, or just something you’ve always wanted to learn—bring it in and let’s tackle it together!
Prefer one-on-one support? No problem! Stop by the reference desk or call us at 319-268-5543 to schedule a personalized tech appointment.
All ages welcome.

Live Raptors! with Iowa Raptor Project
2026-07-23 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-23 11:00 - 11:30
Meeting Room.
Get an up-close introduction to three or four of Iowa Raptor Project's raptors and learn more about each raptor species.
For All Ages.

Community Blood Drive
2026-07-23 13:00 - 18:00 | Cedar Falls Community Center, 528 Main St, Cedar Falls, IA, United States
The Cedar Falls Public Library and the American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive at the Community Center. The need for blood is constant. Please schedule an appointment online at redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Tech Time Thursdays for Android and PC users!
2026-07-23 14:30 - 15:30
Got Tech Troubles? We’ve Got Answers!
Join our friendly group tech session in the meeting room and get hands-on help with your android device or any tech questions you’ve been wrestling with. Whether it’s a glitchy android phone, a confusing update, or just something you’ve always wanted to learn—bring it in and let’s tackle it together!
Prefer one-on-one support? No problem! Stop by the reference desk or call us at 319-268-5543 to schedule a personalized tech appointment.
All ages welcome.

Lit Lounge July Event: Midsummer's Eve Soiree at Gateway Park
2026-07-23 19:30 - 21:00
Lit Lounge: A private, adults-only event series focused on meaningful conversation, hands-on workshops, and social connection. Sessions will feature guided group activities, time for relaxed networking in a respectful, age-gated environment for adults to enjoy outside of the 9-5 workday schedule.
July Event: Midsummer's Eve Soiree at Gateway Park Drift into an evening of enchantment at our Midsummer’s Eve Soiree, an adult program woven with the magic of the season’s longest days and twilight's golden glow. Beneath open skies and whispering leaves, we invite you to step away from the ordinary and into a world where nature and imagination entwine.
Channel your inner woodland spirit as you craft your own floral crown, twining delicate blossoms and verdant greens into a wearable circlet worthy of midsummer revelry. To deepen the magic, each guest is asked to bring a single bloom from their garden to fill into a shared vase of varying colors and fragrances, a living symbol of community and connection.
Set within one of the city’s parks, this twilight gathering offers a chance to bask in the beauty of nature. Join us, and celebrate the magic that blooms when creativity, nature, and community come together under the midsummer sky. Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast, a lover of crafts, or simply looking for a peaceful way to spend a summer evening, this enchanting program offers a perfect blend of creativity and connection.
Registration Required. Registration link available 30 days before event.
Register Here
Sponsored by the CFPL Friends of the Library

Music & Movement Storytime
2026-07-24 10:30 - 11:15
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.

Family Storytime
2026-07-25 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-08-01 10:30 - 11:15
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.

Fable's Book Bike Tour!
2026-07-26 14:00 - 15:30
Location: Various parks across Cedar Falls. This week's stop is the Tallgrass Prairie Center on W 27th St.
Visit Fable and friendly library staff each week in a new park! Bike, walk, roll, or use any transportation suitable to you. At each park you find Fable at over the summer, you will be entered to win various prizes from area businesses!
More information to come.
Funded by the Cedar Falls Community Foundation: Robert and Shirley Berg Fund for use by the Library.
All Ages

Sewing and Quilting Group
2026-07-27 10:00 - 13:00
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 in!

Quilting Program
2026-07-27 10:00 - 13:00
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 in! Adults.

Baby Storytime
2026-07-27 10:30 - 11:15
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. After storytime, join us for a free play session.
For babies 0-23 months Youth.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Teen Wildcrafters
2026-07-27 14:00 - 15:30
Co-Lab
Teen crafters are welcome to join us in crafting all things wild and green this summer! Crafts will range from the sustainable to the naturely as we Plant A Seed, Read this summer!
This week's craft will be tea cup bird feeders.
For teens ages 12 - 18 and in grades 7 - 12. No registration required, but supplies may be limited and therefore offered on a first come, first served basis.
Funded by the Cedar Falls Community Foundation: Robert and Shirley Berg Fund for use by the Library.

Walking and Talking Group
2026-07-28 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-08-04 08:30 - 09:30
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.
Audience: Adults

Preschool Storytime
2026-07-28 10:30 - 11:15
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.Youth
Funded by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Jr. High Summer Book Club!
2026-07-28 18:00 - 18:45
Teen Room.
Students ages 12-15 are invited to join us for a summer book club! We'll be meeting once a month, June-August. This summer, we'll be exploring various book genres! At our meetings, we'll discuss the books we've read and hopefully connect over our shared reading interests.
July's genre exploration is dystopian. Choose your own book!
Registration is required. To register, contact the Youth Department at youth@cedarfallslibrary.org, 319-859-3282, or stop by the Youth Desk.

Toddler Storytime
2026-07-29 10:30 - 11:15
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 Library.

Music & Movement Storytime with Music Together
2026-07-31 10:30 - 11:15

Summer Reading Ends
2026-08-01 00:00 - 23:59

Quilling Club
2026-08-01 09:30 - 11:30
Do you have an interest in paper quilling? Join us for Quilling Club on the first Saturday of each 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!
This program is intended for adults and will be held in the Meeting Room. While pre-registration is preferred, walk-ins are welcome as long as supplies last.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library

Knitting and Crocheting Group: The Sheep Baatiquers
2026-08-01 12:00 - 15:00
The Sheep Baatiquers (a knitting and crocheting group) meets in the Co-Lab every first Saturday of the month from 12pm-3pm. New yarn crafters are welcome to bring their projects, both large and small. Although no formal instruction will be provided, there are community knitters and crocheters on hand to offer guidance. The group even has resources to help the left-handed yarn crafter.
No registration is required. Bring your own needles, yarn, and pattern. A few free patterns will be available. Stop by to see what's going on and join in!

Sunday Funday for Grown-Ups!
2026-08-02 14:00 - 16:00
Details to follow.
Location: Co-Lab 2nd floor
Audience: Adults
Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library

Sunday Funday for Grown-Ups! TBA
2026-08-02 14:00 - 16:00
Location: Co-Lab 2nd floor
Audience: Adults
Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library

Kid Librarian!
2026-08-03 00:00 - 23:59
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 to be a librarian for an afternoon! They will get to make their very own book display of their own interests that will be up in the Youth department for a month. If you don’t get picked one month, don’t worry because you can apply again the next month! To participate, come into the Youth department and fill out an application! For kids ages 7-12. Youth.

Cribbage Meetup
2026-08-04 14:00 - 16:00
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

Science vs. Magic Book Club
2026-08-05 19:00 - 20:00
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 p.m. - 8 p.m. on the 1st Wednesday of each month in the 2nd floor Conference Room. It is intended for adults.
Join us on 7/1/26 at 7 p.m. for a discussion of The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo.
