Cedar Falls Public Library

Tween Time
2026-03-11 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-18 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Youth Department (Storytime Corner)
This is a social program just for tweens (for ages 9-12) that entertains, enriches, and empowers. Tweens are invited to drop in and check it out on the 2nd and 3rd Wednesdays of most months at 3:00-4:00 p.m. This program is held once a month during June and July and then returns to twice a month starting in September.
No registration required. Youth. Ages 9-12. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Daifuku (Japanese Sweet Rice Cake)
2026-03-11 19:00 - 20:00
Daifuku is a popular Japanese sweet made of soft mochi filled with sweet red bean paste. In this hands-on workshop, participants will make and enjoy daifuku, while also learning about Japanese tea culture and enjoying Japanese tea together.
This program will be held in the Co-lab and is intended for adults. Registration is required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library

Travel Thursdays: Ireland!
2026-03-12 16:15 - 17:15
Youth K-3rd, Meeting Room, 2nd Floor
Meets 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: Ireland! Discover the Emerald Isle's rolling green hills, lively traditions, and St. Patrick's Day spirit through virtual trips, hands-on crafts, and sensory activities!

Perfect for explorers in K-3rd Grade. Registration Required. Youth

Music and Movement Storytime
2026-03-13 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-03-20 10:30 - 11:15
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!
Ages 2+, Youth.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Family Storytime
2026-03-14 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-03-21 10:30 - 11:15
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.

Teen Fiber Flicks
2026-03-14 13:30 - 16:00
Teen Room
Love to embroider? Can't quit crocheting? Join us during this open time to work on any current textile projects you have or try something new while watching a movie! Supplies and kits will be available on a first come, first served basis, and teens are encouraged to bring any projects they are currently working on.
Teens are welcome to come and go as they please. Hot beverages will be provided and this month's movie will be the 1995 Sense and Sensibility (rated PG).
At this special PI Day (3.14) we'll have pie for teens as well!
Open to teens ages 12 - 18 and in grades 7 - 12. No registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Baby Storytime
2026-03-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-23 10:30 - 11:30
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 of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Chess Club
2026-03-16 19:00 - 20:00
Would you care for a game of chess? Join fellow players at the Cedar Falls Public Library's meeting room (2nd floor) to meet your next opponent. The club meets regularly on the 3rd Monday of each month.
This gathering is open to all ages, but a firm grasp of chess is expected from all players as there is no formal instruction. No registration is required.
The library's Safe Child Policy applies to all programs - children under 11 will need a responsible caregiver present and in the room with them at all times.

Preschool Storytime
2026-03-17 10:30 - 11:15
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.
Youth
Funded by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Sweet Tooth
2026-03-17 16:15 - 17:15
CoLab.Youth. Ages 8-12
Love sweet treats? Join us at our Sweet Tooth program, where we make and eat our creations! We will learn to make no-bake strawberry cheesecake cups. Ages 8-12. Registration Required
CoLab.Youth. Ages 8-12

Community Nature Quest Open Studio
2026-03-17 18:00 - 20:00
Community Nature Quest Open Studio at the Hearst Center
Come together to create, reflect, and share with others participating in the Community Nature Quest! We will be meeting in the Hearst Center Classroom.
Adults 18+
Join us for a year long collaboration between the Hearst Center and the Cedar Falls Public Library encouraging creative engagement with our outdoor spaces. Participants will be guided on a personal Nature Quest by selecting from a series of monthly workshops and open studio classes (locations will be shared between the Hearst and the Library) hosted by artists and field experts throughout the seasons. Open studio sessions will encourage participants to create and reflect in personal journals using a variety of prompts from How To Be An Explorer of the World by Keri Smith (each participant will receive a free copy while supplies last) with social time geared towards cultivating a sense of community. Materials will be provided. As the program ends upon one year of seasonal change, all participants will be invited to show their work at the Hearst and Cedar Falls Library. This program is made possible through the Cedar Falls Community Foundation.

Puzzle Competition
2026-03-17 18:00 - 20:00
Audience: Adults
Location: Meeting Room Second floor
Seven teams will compete to complete a 500 piece puzzle! Prizes for first and second place will be awarded. Sign up with teams of up to 5 people. Only one person per team needs to register.

Teen Hooley (Party!)
2026-03-17 18:30 - 20:00
Teen Room
Join us in some tomfoolery at our hooley (Gaelic for party!) as we explore Gaelic lore in a fun way! Teens can expect crafts and treats as tasty as a pot-o-gold!
Open to teens ages 12 - 18 and in grades 7 - 12. Drop-in style so teens may come and go as they would like.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Toddler Storytime
2026-03-18 10:30 - 11:15
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.
Youth.
Funded by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Teen After School Stop
2026-03-18 14:30 - 16:00
Teen Room
Stop by after school to make a craft, enjoy a slushy or seasonal drink, or engage in some other way to relax in the middle of a long week of school. Drop-in style, so come when you can and stay for however long you’d like.
THIS week’s enjoyment will be: DIY Candy Sushi
Open to teens ages 12-18 and in grades 7-12. No registration required, but supplies may be limited: first come, first served.
Sponsored by the CFPL Friends of the Library.

Coffee, Conversation, and Kids
2026-03-19 10:30 - 11:30
Youth Department.
Are you craving coffee and conversations with other adults? Are you looking for potential play date friends for your kids? Then this program is for you! Chill, chat, and connect in the storytime area. We'll have snacks, coffee, and toys out for the kids.
For parents of children ages 0-6.
Youth. Adult.

Puppet Show
2026-03-19 16:30 - 17:30

Honey Bees! with ISU Extension
2026-03-20 14:00 - 15:00
Storytime Corner
Join us for a dive into the world of honey bees! Youth will read The Beeman book with Extension Program Coordinator, Shari, become worker bees by pollinating flowers, and taste test some unique honey flavors!
Ages 5-12.

Movie Matinee.
2026-03-20 14:00 - 16:30
Location: Meeting RoomMovie: On the Basis of SexRating: PG-13Length: 2 hrsAudience: AdultsGenre: Legal Drama, Biography, History
Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Tween After Hours: Mario Kart & Pizza Party!
2026-03-20 18:00 - 19:30
Teen Room.
Tweens are invited to a special after-hours program at the library! Come play Mario Kart and enjoy pizza with some friends! Registration is required. For kids ages 9-12.
Our safe child policy applies and a responsible adult must be present for tweens under the age of 11. A guardian social hour will be held in the Co-Lab for the duration of this Tween program. There will be no regular library access during this time: computers, printing, and checking out will be unavailable.
Youth.

Popcorn & Pictures A Family Movie Matinee
2026-03-21 13:55 - 15:30
Youth, all ages, in the Meeting Room.
Join us for monthly movie screenings that are fun for the whole family! We'll provide the popcorn, but feel free to bring your own snacks, refreshments, and maybe even a cozy blanket or two.
March's movie pick: "Toy Story."Showtime: 2:00 pm. Runtime: about 1 hour and 20 minutesRating: PGAudience: Children and their grown-upsLocation: Meeting Room
Youth. For Families.

PEEPS Diorama Entries Accepted
2026-03-22 00:00 - 2026-03-28 23:59
Youth & Teen
Get creative and bring your favorite stories to life - Peeps style! Enter our Peeps Diorama Contest and turn those sugary treats into the stars of your very own shoe-box-sized scene come to life!
Can either pick up entry forms at the Youth Department desk or complete online Google Form.
Theme: Choose any book, movie, TV show, or music inspiration and recreate it with Peeps as the stars!
Categories:

Children’s Category (ages 12 and under)
Teen Category (ages 13-18)
Family Category (Guardian/Children teams)

Guidelines:

All “characters” in your diorama must be Peeps. Be creative! They can be printed, drawn, made of plastic, or anything you come up with, as long as they resemble PEEPS!
Cardboard boxes available while supplies last. 2 PEEPS provided per entry. Can pick up at the youth desk. You must purchase all other supplies.
Dioramas should fit inside a cardboard box roughly the size of a shoebox. Cannot be larger than 18"x18"x18".

Entry Drop-Off:

We will begin accepting your completed diorama and entry form at the Youth Department desk on March 22 and will stop accepting entries on March 28 at 5PM.

Judging and Display:

Dioramas will be on display in the Main Display Case by the Service Desk from March 29 to April 4 for public voting.

Winners will be announced on April 6, 2025!
Registration Required. Youth & Teen.

Sewing and Quilting Group
2026-03-23 10:00 - 13:00
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 in!

Quilting Program
2026-03-23 10:00 - 13:00
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 in! Adults.

Tween Book Club
2026-03-23 16:15 - 17:00
Youth Department (Storytime Corner)
Tweens (kids ages 9-12) are invited to join us for a monthly book club! We'll enjoy a group activity and a discussion on this month's book. This month's book is Rescue by Jennifer Nielsen.
To register and pick up a copy of the book, please email the youth desk at youth@cedarfallslibrary.org or call the youth desk at 319-859-3282. Registration Required.
Youth. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

360 Degrees of Creativity Art Club
2026-03-23 18:30 - 20:00
Teen Room.
Join our Teen Advisory Board-hosted Art Club! Come work on your art in a quiet and relaxing space. Feel free to do your art solo or collaborate with others! Bring in supplies you love and are comfortable with or feel free to use any of the physical or digital art supplies provided. Prompts will be provided if you're facing an artist block!
Open to all teens 12-18 years old and in 7-12 grade. No registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of The Cedar Falls Public Library.
