Calendar of Events
Events
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Chinese Calligraphy
Step into the world of Chinese calligraphy! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore its thousands of years of history and try brush writing your own Chinese characters. Then, crack the code in a fun oracle bone inscription game.Our instructor, Penny C. Wang, directs the Chinese Studies Certificate program at UNI and teaches Chinese art, calligraphy, […]
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Travel Thursdays: Kenya & Tanzania!
Youth, Ages 5-9, Meeting Room, 2nd FloorMeets on the second Thursday of every month at 4:15 PM in the Meeting Room at the Cedar Falls Public Library.Pack your bags and grab your passport - adventure awaits! Each month, we’ll “travel” to a new place and collect passport stamps.The next stop on our Travel Thursday adventure: Kenya […]
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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.
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Advanced Book Folding Workshop: Fireplaces and Bookshelves
Folded books (i.e. book sculptures) are created through the artistic folding of book pages to make visible images or patterns on the fore edge of a book -- old and unwanted books are repurposed into fresh pieces of art!Once you have mastered the basics, if can be fun to challenge yourself with a more advanced […]
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Family Storytime
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.
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Drop-in Book Folding Work Session
Folded books (i.e. book sculptures) are created through the artistic folding of book pages to make visible images or patterns on the fore edge of a book -- old and unwanted books are repurposed into fresh pieces of art! This work session is intended to be a communal space for folders to gather, work on […]
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Quilting Program
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 […]
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Baby Storytime
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 […]
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Pen Pals: Pair-Up Party!
Youth Department. Storytime Corner*Must have registered by Friday, September 4th, 2026 and been contacted by CFPL Youth Staff to attend this program.*At this program, pen-pal pairings will get to know each other and learn how to write letters back and forth using our new 3 month-long Pen-Pals program. They will learn about the expectations of […]
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Teen Bingo
Teen RoomPrizes! Snacks! Bingo!! Your Bingo host Megan will lead teens in this easy game where everyone is a winner (regardless of bingo wins or not, everyone gets a snack!).Open to teens ages 12 - 18 and in grades 7 - 12. No registration required.Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
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Granny Goblins
Are you tired of wearing the guise of a "normal human being"? Do you crave to take on the posture of a shrimp as you work on your favorite crafty project? Come, join our gaggle of Granny Goblins! We will gather and work on our projects in a laid back and open ended space where […]
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Forge Your Legend: An Introduction to Dungeons and Dragons
Join us for a basic introduction to the hobby of roleplaying games; specifically, the current edition of Dungeons and Dragons. Learn the essential points of playing D&D and make your own character (from a curated set of options.) Part of a joint program with the Waterloo Public Library. Ages 14+. Registration encouraged, but drop-ins welcome […]
