• Teen After School Stop

    Teen RoomStop 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 […]

  • Tween Time

    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 […]

  • Evening Cribbage Meetup

    Bring your own cribbage board or use one of ours.  Come for the fun and social opportunity.  All levels of players are welcome.  Meets every third Wednesday of the month.   […]

  • "Butter" Together: Sarah Pratt, Butter Cow Artist

    Location: Meeting Room 2nd floor Sarah, the official butter sculptor for the Iowa State Fair, will share a brief history of butter sculpting at the Iowa Sate Fair.  Learn about the ways in […]

  • Lit Lounge: Zombie Prom Book Swap

    Community Center Join us for the final Lit Lounge bash of 2026! Bring a book to swap and your best dancing shoes for a spooky good time. Refreshments will be […]

  • Scary Story Contest: DEADLINE!

    Youth & TeenPlease submit your stories as a PDF document to youth@cedarfallslibrary.org by 11:59 pm on October 23rd so they can be considered for the contest.Submission length can vary, but it shouldn't […]

  • 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.

  • Makers & Mythology: Cryptids!

    Youth, Ages 7-12, Storytime CornerIn Makers and Mythology, kids will discover myths and folktales from around the world, then bring them to life through fun maker challenges and crafts. Build, […]

  • Family Storytime

    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.

  • Popcorn & Pictures: A Family Matinee

    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. October's movie pick: Monster House (2006)Showtime: 2:00 pm Runtime: about 1 hour 30 minutesRating: PG (warning could […]

  • Quilting Program

    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. […]

  • Baby Storytime

    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 […]