Calendar of Events
Book to Art
Youth Department Join us as we read picture books and create art inspired by either the story read or the art style of the illustrations! For ages 6-11
Friends Evening Book Discussion
Via Google Meet. This month's selection is The Exiles by Christina Baker-Kline. Books for the discussion can be checked out at the Reference Desk with your Cedar Falls Public Library card. There is a limited number of books, but books are typically ready to be picked up one month before the discussion. For more information contact […]
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 […]
Get Into It! A Special Interests Club
What's your special interest? Let's get into it! This is a club for all the kids who LOVE to GEEK-OUT about their favorite things and are looking for others to share their special interests with. Are you SUPER into Pokémon, Minecraft, or cubing? Maybe you really like creative writing, making music, or you're into collecting things like […]
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. - 8:30 p.m. on the 1st Wednesday of each […]
Community Blood Drive
Cedar Falls Community Center 528 Main St, Cedar Falls, IA, United StatesThe 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.
Curious Kids: A STEAM Program
Co-Lab Curious kids is a new monthly STEAM program where we will explore different STEAM related activities. We will meet on the 1st and 2nd Thursday of the month in the Co-Lab. On the 1st Thursday of the month, we could be programming with Bee Bots or using engineering skills to take on Lego Challenges. Each […]
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.
Storytime Around the Word: Asia/ Lunar New Year
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 the Cedar Falls […]
Sheriff Thompson, Local Author Visit Anyplace But Here: The Uncomfortable Convergence Between Mental Illness and the Criminal Justice System
Sheriff Thompson will give us a short presentation about his book Anyplace But Here: The Uncomfortable Convergence Between Mental Illness and the Criminal Justice System, followed by a question and answer along with books for purchase and signing. The event will take place in the meeting room. Junior high students through adults are welcome to […]
Adult Dungeon Master Training
Come learn the basics of DMing or hone your skills; from encounter design to managing your table. This is a workshop from those interested in running D&D for their family and friends or DMs hoping to improve their game. Some experience, however little, with D&D required. Bring questions!18 and up.Registration required. (To register, click here)
Open Co-Lab: Bring your scrapbooks and use our resources!
Use our embossing machine, our ink pads and stamps, the Cricut, and an assortment of other tools to enhance your scrapbooks.
