Calendar of Events
Teen Dessert Day
Co-LabDid you know it's Eat an Extra Dessert Day?! Teens are invited to come and make a dessert in a jar to make later at home or gift to someone while also eating a dessert at the program!Jar dessert and dessert at the program are TBD. Common allergens (dairy and nut) may be present.For teens […]
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 […]
Sensory Stations for Little Learners
Join us for some hands-on learning. Children and their caregivers will navigate sensory stations and discover new ways to learn and play. Ages 0-5
Curious Kids
Co-LabCurious kids is a monthly STEM program where we will explore different STEM related activities. We will meet on the 1st Thursday of the month in the Co-Lab. Each program starts with taking care of our worm farm. Then we move on to that month's activity. This month we're learning about fossils and we will make […]
Cedar Valley Arboretum Book Club - Braiding Sweetgrass
Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic GardensNOTE: This program will be held at the Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens. NO transportation will be provided to or from the library.Our September book club title is Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants (both Adult and Young Adult versions of the book) by Robin […]
Music and 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.
Teen Crafternoon
CoLab.Get your creative on! Each month we'll be making a unique craft perfect for gifting to a friend or sibling or to just keep for yourself! No registration required, but supplies are limited. First come, first served. This month's craft is: Chalkboard mugs*Starting in October, Crafternoons will move to Tuesday evenings for the months of Oct, Nov, […]
Midwest French Creole Music and Culture with Dennis Stroughmatt
Meeting Room.Enjoy an introduction to Illinois-Missouri French Creole language, culture, and music with southern Illinois fiddler, Dennis Stroughmatt! Dennis has dedicated himself to bringing this Midwest-born French dialect and culture to a wider audience. He is a passionate musician and educator with an MA in history from SIU-Carbondale and a Certificate of French Quebecois Studies from […]
Grove Storytime
Youth DepartmentEnjoy storytime with the whole family! Get ready to read, dance, and sing!Youth, Ages 0-5
Knitting and a Crocheting Group AKA Sheep Baatiquers
CFPL has a Knitting and a Crocheting group aka Sheep Baatiquers that meets in the Co-Lab every first Saturday of the month from 12am-3pm. Large projects and small, with community knitters and crocheters on hand to offer guidance. New yarn crafters are welcome The group even has resources to help the left handed yarn crafter. No registration […]
Knitting and Crocheting Group: The Sheep Baatiquers
CFPL has a Knitting and a Crocheting group aka Sheep Baatiquers that meets in the Co-Lab every first Saturday of the month from 12pm-3pm. Large projects and small, with community knitters and crocheters on hand to offer guidance. New yarn crafters are welcome The group even has resources to help the left-handed yarn crafter. No registration required. […]
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 […]