• Friends Morning Book Discussion

    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 […]

  • 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.

  • 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: SlushiesOpen to teens ages 12-18 and […]

  • Scary Story Contest

    Youth & TeenSubmit your scariest story to our contest for a chance to win a prize! Prizes will be provided in the K – 3rd Grade category, the 4th – 6th Grade category, and the 7th-12th Grade category. Submission length can vary, but it shouldn't be over 5 pages long. Please submit your stories as a […]

  • Kid Librarian

    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 […]

  • Sensory Stations for Little Learners

    Youth Department.     Join us for some hands-on learning. Children and their caregivers will navigate sensory stations and discover new ways to learn and play.    Ages 0-5 Youth.

  • Lego Builders

    Youth.Storytime Corner.For Families.Join us every month at the library for Lego Builders! A drop-in program to explore your creativity through Lego building. All ages welcome.Each month, we will alternate between Story Builders and Free Build. Story Builders will include a short story with four challenges. Free Build is a freestyle LEGO building time. Duplos will […]

  • Puffs! at the Cedar Falls Community Theater

    Cedar Falls Community Theater at 103 Main St, Cedar FallsJoin us for an evening at the theater!  Teens are welcome to get magical as we watch an advance performance of Puffs at the Cedar Falls Community Theater.  Teens should arrive at the theater between 6:30 and 6:45pm for a performance start time of 7pm.  One […]

  • 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.

  • Indigenous Book Circle Launch with author, Eric Steven Zimmer

    Cedar Falls Community Center, 528 Main St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, USA

    Join the Meskwaki Cultural Center and Museum, the Cedar Falls Public Library, the Hearst Center for the Arts, and the University of Northern Iowa as we launch a community book circle centering Indigenous culture, history, and perspectives.The evening's event will feature a panel discussion with Tieranny Keahna, Meskwaki Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, along with author […]

  • Quilling Club

    Do you have an interest in paper quilling?  Join us for Quilling Club on the first Saturday of each month!  The library will provide tools and materials for you to work with.  Although no formal instruction will be provided, practicing quillers and resources will be available to assist beginners.  All skill levels are welcome!  This program […]