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  • Learn and Make: Sumi-e (Japanese Ink Painting)

    By popular demand, we are holding an encore session of this program!  Sumi-e, or ink wash painting, is a simple and elegant artform which uses minimalistic, simple strokes to create subtle, monochromatic artwork.  Our instructor, Maoko Umeda, will instruct us on the practice and history of the art and you will have an opportunity to try […]

  • Coffee, Conversation, and Kids

    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.

  • STEMventurers! Engineering Marvels

    Co-Lab, 2nd FloorNormally the first Thursday of every month, moving to the third Thursday for January 2026. Join us for a hands-on science experience! Each session is packed full of fun games, exciting experiments and brain-teasing trivia that bring STEM concepts to life.This month's activity: Enter the engineering STEMventure zone! Build a boat that carries tons […]

  • 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!  Ages 2+, Youth.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

  • Movie Matinee.

    Location:  Meeting RoomMovie: Out of AfricaRating:   PGLength:  2 hrs 41 minutesAudience:  AdultsSponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

  • 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 Movie Matinee

    In the Meeting Room.Join us for monthly family movie screenings! We'll provide the popcorn, but feel free to bring your own snacks, refreshments, and maybe even a cozy blanket or two. January's movie pick is "Freakier Friday", showtime is at 2 pm. The movie runtime is about 2 hours.This film is rated PG, parental discretion is advised […]

  • 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.

  • Sweet Tooth

    CoLab.Youth. Ages 8-12Love sweet treats? Join us at our Sweet Tooth program, where we make and eat our creations! We will make Winter-inspired melting snowman cookies. Ages 8-12.  Registration RequiredCoLab.Youth. Ages 8-12Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

  • Community Nature Quest Open Studio

    Community Nature Quest Open Studio at the Hearst CenterCome 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 […]

  • 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 […]