Calendar of Events
Teen Field Journaling in the UNI Biological Preserves: Crafting Skills in Native Plant Species
UNI's Center for Energy and Environmental EducationNOTE: This program will be held at UNI's Center for Energy and Environmental Education. NO transportation will be provided to or from the library.Teens will learn how to create a field journal to take home with them while learning about Iowa's native plants at UNI's Biological Preserves. Participants will learn what […]
Drink Your Garden
The Ragged Edge Art Bar and Gallery 504 Bluff St, Cedar Falls, IA, United StatesJoin us at the Ragged Edge Art Bar and Gallery to learn how to make cocktails using items directly from your garden! Kendra will show us how we can use seasonal produce to create different mixers and garnishes to be used in a variety of mocktails and cocktails. All participants must be 21+ to attend […]
CLIMB Theater presents Country Mouse and City Mouse – Adventures in the Suburbs
Meeting Room. This play is a continuation of one of Aesop's best known fables (prior knowledge not required to enjoy!). Since the mouse cousins had such a “gouda” time when they last met, they decided to take their next adventure to more neutral grounds: The Suburbs. Country Mouse wants to explore the new area while City […]
Sew Your Own Reusable Bowl Covers
Learn how to make reusable bowl covers. We will provide all the materials for you, but if you want special fabric, please bring your own cotton fabric. We guarantee you will have time to make 1 cover, but if time allows you can make more. Pre-registration is required and opens July 1. This program is […]
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.
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.
Dewey and Donuts!
Youth Department (starting in the Storytime Corner). Come and learn a little bit about how the Dewey Decimal System works while snacking on donuts! Then, when you are feeling confident about what you have learned, take part in a scavenger hunt throughout the Youth Department and get hands-on with Dewey! Registration is recommended, but drop-ins are […]
Movie Matinee: A Man Called Otto.
Location: Meeting RoomMovie: A Man Called OttoRating: PG 13Length: 2 hrs 6 minAudience: AdultsSponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
Grove Storytime
Youth Department Enjoy storytime with the whole family! Get ready to read, dance, and sing! Youth, Ages 0-5
Teen Forage Walk & Cooking
Co-LabLooking to be more self-sustainable and learn a few edible plants you can cook with? Join us for a foraging walk along the trail leading to Washington Park where we will identify some basic wild edibles and afterwards cook with them in the Co-Lab! We will meet in the Co-Lab to begin.Due to the nature […]
Stitch to Save: Teen Mending Afternoon
Co-LabDid you know the textile industry generates over 92 million tons of waste yearly? Save the planet one stitch at a time and mend or embellish the clothes you already have!Bring in an item of clothing or two and the library will provide the rest - needles, thread, cloth, etc! Mending books will be on hand to […]
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 […]
