• Granny Goblins

    Are you tired of wearing the guise of a "normal human being"? Do you crave to take on the posture of a shrimp as you work on your favorite crafty project? Come, join our gaggle of Granny Goblins! We will gather and work on our projects in a laid back and open ended space where […]

  • Preschool Storytime

    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.

  • Junior Dinosaur Rescue Academy

    Youth, Ages 4-8, Storytime CornerA mysterious shipment of rescued baby dinosaurs has arrived, and they need caring new families! Young dinosaur rescuers will complete their official training, learn how to care for different dinosaur species, decorate a cozy travel carrier for their new friend, and take part in a special dinosaur adoption ceremony. Every graduate […]

  • Indigenous Book Circle Fall Discussion

    Hearst Center For the Arts, 304 W Seerley Blvd, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, USA

    Join the Meskwaki Cultural Center and Museum, CFPL, the Hearst Center, and UNI for four seasonal discussions centered around Red Earth Nation: A History of the Meskwaki Settlement, by Eric Zimmer.Tieranny Keahna, Meskwaki Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, will facilitate large group discussions followed by smaller circles facilitated by UNI faculty, giving participants a chance to consider the […]

  • CFPL Stammtisch

    Are you a serious language learner of German (at whatever level) or native-speaker (die geduldig mit Anfaenger sind)? Would you like an opportunity to converse with others auf Deutsch? Come to the CFPL Stammtisch for conversation and mingling. On occasion, we will screen German-language videos and/or enjoy other cultural activities. Every second Tuesday of each month. […]

  • Toddler Storytime

    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 […]

  • 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 of school.  Drop-in style, so come when you can and stay for however long you’d like.THIS week’s enjoyment will be: Paint your own Lego minifigOpen to […]

  • Tween Time: Mario Kart!

    Youth Department (Storytime Corner)    Come play Mario Kart and hang out with friends at the Library!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. No registration required. Youth. Ages 9-12. Sponsored by the […]

  • Cooking Chinese Dumplings

    Interested in cooking a popular Chinese dish? Join us to learn how to make dumplings from scratch—mixing the dough, wrapping the dumplings, preparing the filling, and cooking them to perfection. […]

  • Travel Thursdays: Turkey!

    Youth, ages 5-9, Meeting Room, 2nd FloorMeets 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 […]

  • Stuffie Sleepover!

    Youth Department, Storytime Corner.Join us for a special pajama storytime with songs, dancing, and a fun craft to do afterwards! Come in your comfiest pajamas and bring along your favorite […]

  • Quilling Club

    Do you have an interest in paper quilling?  The library will provide tools and materials for you to work with.  Although no formal instruction will be provided, practicing quillers and […]