Calendar of Events
Tween Time
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 Wednesday of most months at 3-4 p.m. This program will not be held in May. It will resume in the summer, meeting once a month in […]
Drop-in D.I.Y Bracelets
Youth DepartmentJoin us at the Youth Department for a drop-in program! Beading stations will be set up for kids to create and take home their own beaded bracelets! No registration needed. For ages 6-12. Sponsored by Friends of the Cedar Falls Library.
Teen Night
Teen Room.Join us after hours for an evening of fun! This month's program will be a treat yourself night! We'll be making bath bombs and salts, rolling beeswax candles, and doing other activities and crafts that promote selfcare!Library doors will be locked, so we ask that attendees be prompt. Teens will only be let in […]
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.
Movie Matinee: The Holdovers
Location: Meeting RoomMovie: The HoldoversRating: RLength: 2 hr. 13 minutesAudience: AdultsSponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
Special Storytime on Kindness!
Youth Department. Join us for a special storytime! We'll have lots of fun reading books, rhyming, and dancing while learning about how to be kind! Afterward, join us for super fun crafts! For families with kiddos ages 5-8. Youth. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
Grove Storytime
Youth DepartmentEnjoy storytime with the whole family! Get ready to read, dance, and sing!Youth, Ages 0-5
7th-9th Grade Book Discussion
7th-9th graders are invited to join us for a monthly book discussion in the Teen Room. In April, we'll be discussing “Simon Sort of Says” by Erin Bow, (an author originally from Iowa!). Content notice for the book: Though this book does not contain violence, it deals with the aftermath of violence including PTSD.Registration Required, contact the […]
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 […]
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.
5th/6th Grade Book Club
Youth DepartmentFifth and sixth graders are invited to join us for a discussion and activity on this month’s book, The Stonekeeper (Amulet book 1) by Kazu Kibuishi. To register and arrange a pickup for the book, please email the youth desk at youth@cedarfallslibrary.org or call the youth desk at 319-859-3282. Registration Required.
Chess Club
Meeting Room.Checkmate boredom and join the Cedar Fall Public Library for Chess Club! Open to all ages, but a firm grasp of chess is expected from all players as there will be no formal chess instruction. No registration required.The library's Safe Child Policy applies to all programs - children under 11 will need a responsible […]