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Walking Talking book group for Adults
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.
Sapling Storytime for Preschoolers
Sapling Storytime for Preschoolers
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
T.A.C. (Tween Advisory Club) in the Teen Room
T.A.C. (Tween Advisory Club) in the Teen Room
Are you a tween (ages 9-12), but want to hang out in the Teen Room? Are you interested in giving feedback on library programs and services for kids and tweens? Do enjoy our monthly Tween Time meetings, but want something MORE?? If your answer is YES to more than one of these questions, then this is the […]
Sundae Family Movie Night
Sundae Family Movie Night
Beat the heat and join us for Family Movie Night. We will be serving ice cream sundaes with your choice of yummy toppings! All ages are welcome. Registration is required. Contact the Youth Desk to register.Location: Meeting RoomRated: PGMovie: TBD Funded by The Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library
4 events,
Seedling Storytime for Toddlers
Seedling Storytime for Toddlers
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 […]
Get Into It! A Special Interests Club
Get Into It! A Special Interests Club
"Get Into It" is all about kid's special interests, talents, hobbies, or passions and is intended to facilitate a social environment for kids to share and explore their interests together. This is a monthly program held during the school year in the youth department and is for kids ages 6-12 years old. Each session is themed […]
Teen Dessert Day
Teen Dessert Day
Co-LabDid you know it's Eat an Extra Dessert Day?! Teens are invited to come and make a dessert in a jar to make later at home or gift to someone while also eating a dessert at the program!Jar dessert and dessert at the program are TBD.For teens ages 12-18 and in grades 7-12. Registration required.Sponsored […]
Science vs. Magic: CFPL's Fantasy/ Sci-fi Book Club.
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 […]
2 events,
Sensory Stations for Little Learners
Sensory Stations for Little Learners
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
Curious Kids
Curious Kids
Co-LabCurious kids is a monthly STEM program where we will explore different STEM related activities. We will meet on the 1st Thursday of the month in the Co-Lab. Each program starts with taking care of our worm farm. Then we move on to that month's activity. This month we're learning about fossils and we will make […]
3 events,
Music and Movement Storytime
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! Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
Teen Crafternoon
Teen Crafternoon
CoLab.Get your creative on! Each month we'll be making a unique craft perfect for gifting to a friend or sibling or to just keep for yourself! No registration required, but supplies are limited. First come, first served. This month's craft is: Chalkboard mugsSponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.Teens
Midwest French Creole Music and Culture with Dennis Stroughmatt
Midwest French Creole Music and Culture with Dennis Stroughmatt
Meeting Room.Enjoy an introduction to Illinois-Missouri French Creole language, culture, and music with southern Illinois fiddler, Dennis Stroughmatt! Dennis has dedicated himself to bringing this Midwest-born French dialect and culture to a wider audience. He is a passionate musician and educator with an MA in history from SIU-Carbondale and a Certificate of French Quebecois Studies from […]
3 events,
Grove Storytime
Grove Storytime
Youth DepartmentEnjoy storytime with the whole family! Get ready to read, dance, and sing!Youth, Ages 0-5
Knitting and Crocheting Group: The Sheep Baatiquers
Knitting and Crocheting Group: The Sheep Baatiquers
CFPL has a Knitting and a Crocheting group aka Sheep Baatiquers that meets in the Co-Lab every first Saturday of the month from 12pm-3pm. Large projects and small, with community knitters and crocheters on hand to offer guidance. New yarn crafters are welcome The group even has resources to help the left-handed yarn crafter. No registration required. […]
Knitting and a Crocheting Group AKA Sheep Baatiquers
Knitting and a Crocheting Group AKA Sheep Baatiquers
CFPL has a Knitting and a Crocheting group aka Sheep Baatiquers that meets in the Co-Lab every first Saturday of the month from 12am-3pm. Large projects and small, with community knitters and crocheters on hand to offer guidance. New yarn crafters are welcome The group even has resources to help the left handed yarn crafter. No registration […]
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Sewing and Quilting Group
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
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.
Teen Drop-In Planner Prep
Teen Drop-In Planner Prep
Teen RoomBring in your planner and join us in getting ready for the new school year! Use this time to plan out when you'll have sports practices, concert rehearsal, friend's birthdays, and to plan in some downtime for yourself! We'll have fun colored pens, markers, and a variety of stickers - all you need to […]
3 events,
Walking Talking book group for Adults
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.
Sapling Storytime for Preschoolers
Sapling Storytime for Preschoolers
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
CFPL Stammtisch
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. […]
2 events,
Seedling Storytime for Toddlers
Seedling Storytime for Toddlers
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 […]
Tween Time
Tween Time
Youth Department (Storytime Corner) 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 is held once a month during June and July and then returns […]
1 event,
Sweet Tooth
Sweet Tooth
Love sweet treats? In this program, you can make and eat your creations! Join us for the first installment of our Sweet Tooth program. We will be learning to make freshly squeezed lemonade. As well as decorating and boxing cookies to take home! Ages 8-12 Registration Required. Youth. Co-Lab
1 event,
Music and Movement Storytime
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! Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
1 event,
Grove Storytime
Grove Storytime
Youth DepartmentEnjoy storytime with the whole family! Get ready to read, dance, and sing!Youth, Ages 0-5
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2 events,
Sprout Storytime for Babies
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.
Chess Club
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 […]
5 events,
Walking Talking book group for Adults
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.
Sapling Storytime for Preschoolers
Sapling Storytime for Preschoolers
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
Let's Talk About Puberty, Periods, & Parts!
Let's Talk About Puberty, Periods, & Parts!
Meeting RoomHave you got questions? We've got answers! Join Katherine Bryden, Yale-educated midwife, as we discuss the changes that happen in our bodies as puberty occurs. The discussion will be a safe space with unbiased body information, aimed at demystifying what is going on inside and down there!While program is aimed at tweens and teens […]
Upcycling Upstairs #4: Rag Rugs
Upcycling Upstairs #4: Rag Rugs
Join us in the Co-lab for some conservation-minded crafting! During this session we will be using upcycled T-shirt "yarn" (created during session #3 on 8/20) to crochet a rag rug, hot pad, or coaster -- it's up to you how big you want to make it!If you were not able to join us last month […]
2 events,
Seedling Storytime for Toddlers
Seedling Storytime for Toddlers
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 […]
Tween Time
Tween Time
Youth (in the stroytime corner) 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. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
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2 events,
Music and Movement Storytime
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! Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
Movie Matinee: The Bridges of Madison County.
Movie Matinee: The Bridges of Madison County.
Location: Meeting RoomMovie: The Bridges of Madison CountyRating: PG 13Length: 2 hrs 14 minAudience: AdultsSponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
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Grove Storytime
Grove Storytime
Youth DepartmentEnjoy storytime with the whole family! Get ready to read, dance, and sing!Youth, Ages 0-5
1 event,
Junior High Book Club
Junior High Book Club
Teen RoomStudents ages 12-15 are invited to join us for a monthly book club! Every other month is a themed choose-your-own-adventure, where students can read any book they'd like that matches our monthly theme and then we'll share what we read at our meeting. During the other months, we'll all read the same book, but […]
3 events,
Sewing and Quilting Group
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
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.
Tween Book Club
Tween Book Club
Youth DepartmentTweens, (kids ages 9-12) are invited to join us for a monthly book club! We'll enjoy a group activity and a discussion on this month’s book, Crunch by Leslie Connor. 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 […]
4 events,
Walking Talking book group for Adults
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.
Sapling Storytime for Preschoolers
Sapling Storytime for Preschoolers
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
Kids Book Club
Kids Book Club
Youth DepartmentKids ages 7-9 are invited to join us for a monthly book club! We'll enjoy a group activity and a discussion on this month’s book, TBD. 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.
Tween and Teen Minecraft hosted by TAB
Tween and Teen Minecraft hosted by TAB
Meeting Room. For tweens and teens in grades 5th - 8th ONLY! Join us for a night of Minecraft with NirvanaOnline and hosted by the library's Teen Advisory Board! 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 […]
2 events,
Seedling Storytime for Toddlers
Seedling Storytime for Toddlers
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 […]
National Comic Book Day: Pop-Up Button Making
National Comic Book Day: Pop-Up Button Making
Atrium. Stop in and make a comic book button in celebration of National Comic Book Day! We'll have a variety of old comic books to choose from, but feel free to bring in a favorite panel or picture if you'd like! All ages.
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2 events,
Music and Movement Storytime
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! Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
Stuffie Sleepover at CFPL!
Stuffie Sleepover at CFPL!
Youth Department, Storytime Corner. Join us for a special pajama storytime with songs, dancing, and a fun craft to do afterwards! Come in your comfiest pajamas and bring along your favorite stuffie friend. Before you leave, this is where your stuffie friend gets to have their fun! We are inviting your stuffie friend to spend […]
2 events,
Grove Storytime
Grove Storytime
Youth DepartmentEnjoy storytime with the whole family! Get ready to read, dance, and sing!Youth, Ages 0-5
Anime Club
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.Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.Teens
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Book Discussion for Parents
Book Discussion for Parents
Meeting Room.What’s the buzz around Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt? Find out! Join us for a parent friendly book discussion. To give busy parents plenty of time to read, we will be breaking the book into three sections, with two weeks in between each discussion. All discussions are at 2:00 pm.Sunday, September 29 Discussion over […]
2 events,
Sprout Storytime for Babies
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.
360 Degrees of Creativity Art Club
360 Degrees of Creativity Art Club
Teen Room.Join our Teen Advisory Board-hosted Art Club! Come work on your art in a quiet and relaxing space. Feel free to do your art solo or collaborate with others! Prompts will be provided if you're facing an artist block!If you're interested, take our survey!Open to all teens 12-18 years old and in 7-12 grade. […]
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Scary Story Contest
Scary Story Contest
Submit 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. Please submit your stories as a PDF document to youth@cedarfallslibrary.org by 11:59 on October 24th so they can be […]
Sapling Storytime for Preschoolers
Sapling Storytime for Preschoolers
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
T.A.C. (Tween Advisory Club) in the Teen Room
T.A.C. (Tween Advisory Club) in the Teen Room
Are you a tween (ages 9-12), but want to hang out in the Teen Room? Are you interested in giving feedback on library programs and services for kids and tweens? Do enjoy our monthly Tween Time meetings, but want something MORE?? If your answer is YES to more than one of these questions, then this is the […]
3 events,
Seedling Storytime for Toddlers
Seedling Storytime for Toddlers
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 […]
Get Into It! A Special Interests Club
Get Into It! A Special Interests Club
OCTOBER'S THEME: SCARY STORIES! "Get Into It" is all about kid's special interests, talents, hobbies, or passions and is intended to facilitate a social environment for kids to share and explore their interests together. This is a monthly program held during the school year in the youth department and is for kids ages 6-12 years old. Each […]
Science vs. Magic: CFPL's Fantasy/ Sci-fi Book Club.
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 […]
1 event,
Sensory Stations for Little Learners
Sensory Stations for Little Learners
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
1 event,
Music and Movement Storytime
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! Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
3 events,
Grove Storytime
Grove Storytime
Youth DepartmentEnjoy storytime with the whole family! Get ready to read, dance, and sing!Youth, Ages 0-5
Knitting and a Crocheting Group AKA Sheep Baatiquers
Knitting and a Crocheting Group AKA Sheep Baatiquers
CFPL has a Knitting and a Crocheting group aka Sheep Baatiquers that meets in the Co-Lab every first Saturday of the month from 12am-3pm. Large projects and small, with community knitters and crocheters on hand to offer guidance. New yarn crafters are welcome The group even has resources to help the left handed yarn crafter. No registration […]
Knitting and Crocheting Group: The Sheep Baatiquers
Knitting and Crocheting Group: The Sheep Baatiquers
CFPL has a Knitting and a Crocheting group aka Sheep Baatiquers that meets in the Co-Lab every first Saturday of the month from 12pm-3pm. Large projects and small, with community knitters and crocheters on hand to offer guidance. New yarn crafters are welcome The group even has resources to help the left-handed yarn crafter. No registration required. […]
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