Calendar of Events
7th-9th Grade Book Discussion
7th-9th graders are invited to join us for a monthly book discussion in the Teen Room. In April, we'll be discussing “Simon Sort of Says” by Erin Bow, (an author originally from Iowa!). Content notice for the book: Though this book does not contain violence, it deals with the aftermath of violence including PTSD.Registration Required, contact the […]
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.
5th/6th Grade Book Club
Youth DepartmentFifth and sixth graders are invited to join us for a discussion and activity on this month’s book, The Stonekeeper (Amulet book 1) by Kazu Kibuishi. To register and arrange a pickup for the book, please email the youth desk at youth@cedarfallslibrary.org or call the youth desk at 319-859-3282. Registration Required.
Chess Club
Meeting Room.Checkmate boredom and join the Cedar Fall Public Library for Chess Club! Open to all ages, but a firm grasp of chess is expected from all players as there will be no formal chess instruction. No registration required.The library's Safe Child Policy applies to all programs - children under 11 will need a responsible […]
Sapling Storytime
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.Kids Sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library.
Teen Seed Bombs
Co-Lab.Join us in making seed bombs for Earth Day! Get your hands dirty now so you can easily toss the seed bombs later - no digging required!Open to all teens ages 12-18 who are in grades 7-12! No registration required.Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
3rd/4th Grade Book Club
Youth DepartmentJoin our book discussion! We’ll go through some questions and have an activity based on this month’s book, Guinea Dog by Patrick Jennings. Please register by calling the Youth Desk at 319-859-3282 or dropping by in person to sign up and grab the book. Registration Required.
Spring Gardening Class: Keeping Bees & Raising Honey
Join us for Spring 2024 Gardening Class : Keeping Bees & Raising HoneyTeachers: Tony VardaThis class is FREE and open to the public. There is no pre-registration and it is open to the public.Doors open at 5:30 pm each night. Class starts at 6:00 pm and runs for about 1 hour with time for questions and answers afterward. For […]
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 […]
Cedar Valley's Youth Read with Jennifer Nielsen
Each April, the Cedar Falls Public Library hosts an author-in-residence program for 5th graders called Cedar Valley's Youth Read. This year's author is Jennifer Nielsen. Jennifer Nielsen was born and raised in northern Utah, where she still lives today with her family, a dog that won’t play fetch, and a cat that hallucinates. She is […]
Cedar Valley's Youth Read--5th Grade Sessions
Thursday and Friday at 9:15, 10:45, and 1:30 for 5th graders.