Calendar of Events
Walking Talking book group for Adults
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.
Toy Makers
Youth Department. Join us as we create easy-to-make toys from yesteryear. Make history come alive as classic oldies may become new favorites. Each child will be able to take their creations home to continue the fun. Registration Required. Age Group: Youth, Ages 8-12
Evening with Amy Woschek Schmidt
Cedar Falls native, Amy will read from her new book of poems, Given Days. With a voice intimately attuned to the rhythms of rural life, Schmidt finds transcendence in the details of everyday experience.Schmidt reminds us to be patient and to pay attention to the small miracles unfolding all around us.Open to all ages and […]
Science vs. Magic: CFPL's Fantasy/ Sci-fi Book Club.
For fans of creatures that don't exist (probably), people they'll never meet (maybe), and places that can't be found (yet); whether you're a seasoned explorer of other worlds or a first-time reader in these genres, we welcome you to join us!This book discussion group will meet 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. on the 1st Wednesday of each […]
Junk Journals with Sheryl
Location: Co-Lab on the second floorAudience: AdultsA junk journal could be described as a combination of altered or created book, serving like a scrapbook, journal, photo album, ephemera keeper. Pretty much anything goes. Examples will be available at the reference desk.In the morning, we will create the cover. Participants are encouraged to bring a book they […]
Sewing and Quilting Group
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 […]
Lost Island Escape Room
Conference Room We need your help! The Tamariki Makala after messing around in the Udara Kingom’s library, discovered a hidden room filled with ancient texts. Excited to cause a little mischief and fun, Makala stole an ancient scroll from the library! Can you find the scroll before it becomes irreparably damaged? Register by calling the […]
Walking Talking book group for Adults
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.
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. […]
Teen End of Summer Movie Night
Meeting Room.Join us after hours for an evening of film fun to celebrate the end of summer! There will be pizza, popcorn, and soda to enjoy during the film. Movie: Spiderman - Across the SpiderverseLibrary doors will be locked, so we ask that attendees be prompt. Teens will only be let in between 6 and […]
Movie Matinee: Footloose.
Location: Meeting RoomMovie: Footloose (1984)Rating: PGLength: 1 hrs 47 minAudience: AdultsSponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
Anime Club
Teen Room. Open to all teens ages 12-18 who are in grades 7-12! New to anime? Are you a seasoned pro? Join us in watching some anime while indulging in Japanese snacks!No registration required. Some shows watched may be rated PG-13.Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.Teens