Calendar of Events
Scary Story Contest Begins
Submit your scariest story to our contest for a chance to win a fabulous prize! Submissions should be 500 words or less and fit an eerie October theme. Prizes will be provided in the K – 3rd Grade category, the 4th – 6th Grade category, and the 7th-12th Grade category. Please submit your stories […]
Sprout Storytime for Babies
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. For babies 0-23 months Kids. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
Sapling 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.Kids
Minecraft Night
Meeting Room. All ages. Join us for a night of Minecraft with NirvanaOnline! Registration required if you need access to a Java edition Minecraft account and computer. If you have BOTH a paid Java Edition Minecraft account and laptop computer you can bring in, registration is not necessary. Note - a phone, tablet, and Chromebook […]
Friends Evening Book Discussion
Via Google Meet. This month's selection is The Book List by Sara Nisha Adam . Books for the discussion can be checked out at the Reference Desk with your Cedar Falls Public Library card. There is a limited number of books, but books are typically ready to be picked up one month before the discussion. For more information contact […]
Seedling 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. KidsSponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public […]
Franken-Toys: A Warped Workshop (Tween Session)
Co-LabYou're invited to be a mad-scientist for the evening during our warped workshop! Drop in while supplies last and show us what kind of twisted toy combinations you can come up with. Feel free to bring in your own used & broken toys, just be prepared to rip them apart and give them a new […]
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 […]
Franken-Toys: A Warped Workshop (Teen Session)
Co-LabYou're invited to be a mad-scientist for the evening during our warped workshop! Drop in while supplies last and show us what kind of twisted toy combinations you can come up with. Feel free to bring in your own used & broken toys, just be prepared to rip them apart and give them a new […]
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
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.
Let's Make Applesauce
Co-LabIt’s apple season, so let’s make applesauce! We’ll learn a little bit about apples. Then kids will be Prep Cooks to help Miss Katie make applesauce. We will conclude with taste testing! For kids in grades 3-6. Registration required. Sponsored by Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library. Youth.
