Cedar Falls Public Library

Local Author Fair
2026-08-08 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)
Join us at the Community Center for this event with your favorite local authors, have your books signed, and discover new local favorites. Local authors wishing to participate may apply here to have a table at the event: https://forms.gle/hvi6RdCYCEzjMbMf9 This event is for all demographics for which the participating authors write. Adults, teens, children.

Peter Rabbit Escape Room
2026-08-10 00:00 - 2026-08-14 23:59
Can you get through Farmer McGregor’s puzzles and “rescue” his prize golden carrots?
Register for a time slot by calling the youth desk at 319-859-3282. Registration opens July 25.

Quilting Program
2026-08-10 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-24 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.

Walking and Talking Group
2026-08-11 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-08-18 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-08-25 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-09-01 08:30 - 09:30
May through September on Tuesday mornings we walk and talk about books, movies, and/or podcasts that everyone is reading, watching, or listening to. Meet at the front library entrance.
Audience: Adults

Introduction to Book Folding - Session 1
2026-08-11 18:00 - 20:00
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 class will focus on the basic measure-mark-and-fold method of book folding. Beginners will learn about the tools and methods of folding before starting on a pattern, while more advanced students can work at their own pace. All materials will be provided and each participant will be able to take their creation (or work-in-progress) home. All skill levels are welcome!
This program is intended for adults and registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
Please note: There are 2 identical sessions of this intro program (#1 on Tues. 8/11 at 6PM and #2 on Sat. 8/15 at 9:30AM). You do NOT need to attend both sessions!

Teen Clothing Swap
2026-08-13 14:00 - 16:00
Teen Room.
Looking to freshen up your wardrobe for the new school year? Bring in some clothes you might not wear anymore and swap them out for something new to you! This is an incredible way to try something new while being as environmentally conscious as possible. In America alone, an estimated 11.3 million tons of textile waste – equivalent to 85% of all textiles – end up in landfills on a yearly basis! (according to earth.org)
Teens do not have to bring clothes in to participate, but if they do, we ask that all items be washed beforehand.
Open to all teens ages 12-18 who are in grades 7-12! No registration required, teens can come and go as they please.

Pen Pals: Pair-Up Registration Opens TODAY!
2026-08-14 00:00 - 23:59
Youth Department.
Stop by the Youth Desk to register and fill out a friend match-making form to participate in our new Youth Pen Pals program. Your librarian friends will then work hard to match you up with your new pen-pal. Registration will be open until the end of the day on Friday, September 4th. There will be a program on Monday, September 14th, 2026 where you will then get to meet your new writing buddy! You must be pre-registered and contacted by CFPL Youth staff in order to participate in the September program.

Youth. For ages 8-12, must be able to handwrite or type. Registration is required and open until the end of the day on Friday, September 4th.

Introduction to Book Folding - Session 2
2026-08-15 09:30 - 11:30

Intermediate Book Folding - Session 1
2026-08-15 14:00 - 16:00
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 intermediate class will focus on more advanced methods of book folding including cut-and-fold and combi patterns. All materials will be provided and each participant will be able to take their creation (or work-in-progress) home. While all skill levels are welcome (and we will have some basic patterns available for beginners), basic knowledge of book folding is preferred.
This program is intended for adults and registration is required.
Please note: There are 2 identical sessions of this intermediate program (#1 on Sat. 8/15 at 2PM and #2 on Tues. 8/18 at 6PM). You do NOT need to attend both sessions!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Chess Club
2026-08-17 18:30 - 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.

Jr. High Summer Book Club!
2026-08-18 18:00 - 18:45
Teen Room.
Students ages 12-15 are invited to join us for a summer book club! We'll be meeting once a month, June-August. This summer, we'll be exploring various book genres! At our meetings, we'll discuss the books we've read and hopefully connect over our shared reading interests.
August's genre exploration is Biography/Autobiography. Not sure what to read? No worries! When you register, you'll receive a bookmark with reading recommendations to help you narrow down your search.
Registration is required. To register, contact the Youth Department at youth@cedarfallslibrary.org, 319-859-3282, or stop by the Youth Desk.

Intermediate Book Folding - Session 2
2026-08-18 18:00 - 20:00

Nature Quest Open Studio
2026-08-18 18:00 - 20:00
Community Nature Quest Open Studio at the Co-Lab
Come together to create, reflect, and share with others participating in Community Nature Quest! We will be meeting in the CFPL Co-Lab.
Adults 18+
Join us as we continue our collaboration between the Hearst Center and the Cedar Falls Public Library encouraging creative engagement with our outdoor spaces. Open studio sessions will encourage participants to create and reflect in personal journals using a variety of prompts with social time geared towards cultivating a sense of community. Some basic materials will be provided, and participants are welcome to bring their own.
No registration required.

Special Storytime: School Buses!
2026-08-21 10:30 - 11:30
Youth Department, Storytime Corner.
Join us just in time before the start of the school year for a special storytime on school buses! We'll have lots of fun reading books, rhyming, and dancing while learning about how a school bus works. Afterwards, join us in the parking lot of the library to tour an actual school bus and ask a bus driver questions! You can also take a craft home to enjoy. For families with kiddos ages 5-8. Youth.

Movie Matinee.
2026-08-21 14:00 - 16:30
Location: Meeting RoomMovie: HamnetRating: PG-13Length: 2 hours 5 minutesAudience: AdultsGenre: Psychological Drama, Tragedy
Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Teen After Hours Back to School Party
2026-08-21 18:00 - 20:00
Teen Room.
Join us after hours for an evening of fun! Our Teen Advisory Board will be hosting an after hours party for teens to have some fun before the school year starts! Activities will include laser tag, Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart, a movie, and more! Pizza and pop will be provided.
Library doors will be locked, so we ask that attendees be prompt. Teens will only be let in between 6 and 6:15pm.
Open to all teens 12-18 years old and in 7-12 grade. Registration required.Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

360 Degrees of Creativity Art Club
2026-08-24 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.

Friends Morning Book Discussion
2026-08-25 10:15 - 11:15
The Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library host this monthly morning book discussion which meets at 10:15AM in the Conference Room on the last Tuesday of each month. A limited number of copies will be available to borrow at the Reference desk beginning one month prior to the meeting date.
This month's selection is The Booklover's Library by Madeline Martin. For more information, contact the Reference Department at (319) 268-5543. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Teen After School Stop
2026-08-26 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: Button Making
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.

Tech Time Thursdays for Apple users!
2026-08-27 09:30 - 10:30
Got Tech Troubles? We’ve Got Answers!
Join our friendly group tech session in the meeting room and get hands-on help with your Apple device or any tech questions you’ve been wrestling with. Whether it’s a glitchy iPhone, a confusing update, or just something you’ve always wanted to learn—bring it in and let’s tackle it together!
Prefer one-on-one support? No problem! Stop by the reference desk or call us at 319-268-5543 to schedule a personalized tech appointment.
All ages welcome.

Tech Time Thursdays for Android and PC users!
2026-08-27 14:30 - 15:30
Got Tech Troubles? We’ve Got Answers!
Join our friendly group tech session in the meeting room and get hands-on help with your android device or any tech questions you’ve been wrestling with. Whether it’s a glitchy android phone, a confusing update, or just something you’ve always wanted to learn—bring it in and let’s tackle it together!
Prefer one-on-one support? No problem! Stop by the reference desk or call us at 319-268-5543 to schedule a personalized tech appointment.
All ages welcome.

Lit Lounge August Event: Pickle Party & Tasting
2026-08-27 19:00 - 21:00
Lit Lounge: A private, adults-only event series focused on meaningful conversation, hands-on workshops, and social connection. Sessions will feature guided group activities, time for relaxed networking in a respectful, age-gated environment for adults to enjoy outside of the 9-5 workday schedule.
August Event: Pickle Tasting Party & TastingGet ready to relish the moment at our Pickle Party an adult program an adult program that’s kind of a big dill.
Learn the basics of preservation with a hands-on introduction to pickling, covering everything from selecting ingredients to creating the perfect brine. We’ll spotlight classic and creative options alike, including cucumbers, onions, eggs, and beets, showing you how each transforms through the pickling process.
Sample a variety of pickled treats during our pickle tasting, where you’ll explore different flavors, textures, and techniques.
To top it all off, participants will mix their own dill pickle seasoning, crafting a custom blend of herbs and spices to take home and use in their own kitchen experiments. Come ready to taste, learn, and get a little briny—this is one party where things are meant to get pickled!
Thursday, August 27th, 2026, Cedar Falls Community Center, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Registration Required. Registration link available 30 days before event.
Register Here

Teen Throwback Theater
2026-08-31 16:30 - 18:15
Teen Room
Unwind with some good ole movie magic! Every Throwback Theater will feature a movie from the 90's or 00's and popcorn will be provided. Movie runtimes vary, and movie may end prior to time listed on the program calendar.
This month's feature film will be: High School Musical (TV-G), runtime 1 hour and 38min).
Open to teens ages 12 - 18 and in grades 7 - 12. No registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Kid Librarian!
2026-09-01 00:00 - 23:59
Youth Department.
Have you ever wanted to be a librarian? Well, here is your chance! Kid Librarian at CFPL is where one lucky kid will be drawn every month and picked to be a librarian for an afternoon! They will get to make their very own book display of their own interests that will be up in the Youth department for a month. If you don’t get picked one month, don’t worry because you can apply again the next month! To participate, come into the Youth department and fill out an application! For kids ages 7-12. Youth.

Preschool Storytime
2026-09-01 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.

Cribbage Meetup
2026-09-01 14:00 - 16:00
Bring your own cribbage board or use one of ours. Come for the fun and social opportunity. Meets every first Tuesday of the month.
Location: Meeting Room 2nd floor
Audience: Adults
