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During the month of August, bring your little ones to the library to enjoy Baby Playtime. The toy chest will be unlocked each Monday morning at 10:30 until 11:30. Through out this program, little ones can learn to play together while their parents connect with other parents. Baby Storytime will resume in place of this […]
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Teen RoomUnwind with some good ole movie magic! Every Throwback Theater will feature a movie from the 90's or 00's and popcorn will be provided. Movie runtimes vary, and movie […] |
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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 […]
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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. Audience: […]
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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.
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Bring your own cribbage board or use one of ours. Come for the fun and social opportunity. Meets every first Tuesday of the month. Location: Meeting Room 2nd floor Audience: […]
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(Via Google Meet) The Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library host this monthly evening book discussion which meets virtually at 7:00PM on the first 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.Video call link: https://meet.google.com/gnw-gggk-trtThis month's selection […] |
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Youth, ages 6-9, Storytime CornerSeptember's Theme: Outdoor Explorers A new, screens-free monthly program for kids ages 6-9! As kids navigate the everyday challenges of a screen-filled world, this program's themed, screen-free exploration stations help kids and grown-ups learn new activities to help reclaim real-world fun, friendships, and independence.Each month will have new, themed exploration stations. After […]
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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 […] |
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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.
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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 […] |
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Pen Pals: Pair-Up Registration Closes Today
Today is the last day to stop by the Youth Desk to register and fill out a friend match-making form to participate in our new Youth Pen Pals program. Your librarian friends will then work hard to match you up with your new pen-pal.Registration will be open until the end of the day on Friday, […]
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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.
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Location: Cup of Joe, 102 Main St, Cedar FallsTeens are taking over! ...Cup of Joe, that is. For the CF School noon dismissal day, teens are welcome to join Teen […] |
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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 […]
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Youth Department Enjoy storytime with the whole family! Get ready to read, dance, and sing! Youth, Ages 0-5 Funded by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
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The Sheep Baatiquers (a knitting and crocheting group) meets in the Co-Lab every first Saturday of the month from 12pm-3pm. New yarn crafters are welcome to bring their projects, both […] |
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Library Closed
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Library Closed
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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. After storytime, join us for a free play session. For babies 0-23 months Youth. Sponsored by the Friends […] |
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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. Audience: […]
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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.
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CoLab.Youth. Ages 8-12Love sweet treats? Join us at our Sweet Tooth program, where we make and eat our creations! We will learn to make Oreo Balls. Ages 8-12. Registration RequiredCoLab.Youth. Ages 8-12Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Youth, Ages 9-12, 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 Wednesdays of most months at 3:00-4:00 p.m. This program is held once a month during June and July and then returns […]
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Step into the world of Chinese calligraphy! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore its thousands of years of history and try brush writing your own Chinese characters. Then, crack the […] |
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Youth, Ages 5-9, Meeting Room, 2nd FloorMeets on the second Thursday of every month at 4:15 PM in the Meeting Room at the Cedar Falls Public Library.Pack your bags and grab your passport - adventure awaits! Each month, we’ll “travel” to a new place and collect passport stamps.The next stop on our Travel Thursday adventure: Kenya […] |
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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. |
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Folded books (i.e. book sculptures) are created through the artistic folding of book pages to make visible images or patterns on the fore edge of a book -- old and […]
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Youth Department Enjoy storytime with the whole family! Get ready to read, dance, and sing! Youth, Ages 0-5 Funded by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
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Folded books (i.e. book sculptures) are created through the artistic folding of book pages to make visible images or patterns on the fore edge of a book -- old and […] |
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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. […]
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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. After storytime, join us for a free play session. For babies 0-23 months Youth. Sponsored by the Friends […]
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Youth Department. Storytime Corner*Must have registered by Friday, September 4th, 2026 and been contacted by CFPL Youth Staff to attend this program.*At this program, pen-pal pairings will get to know each other and learn how to write letters back and forth using our new 3 month-long Pen-Pals program. They will learn about the expectations of […]
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Teen RoomPrizes! Snacks! Bingo!! Your Bingo host Megan will lead teens in this easy game where everyone is a winner (regardless of bingo wins or not, everyone gets a snack!).Open to teens ages 12 - 18 and in grades 7 - 12. No registration required.Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
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Join us for a basic introduction to the hobby of roleplaying games; specifically, the current edition of Dungeons and Dragons. Learn the essential points of playing D&D and make your own character (from a curated set of options.) Part of a joint program with the Waterloo Public Library. Ages 14+. Registration encouraged, but drop-ins welcome […] |
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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. Audience: […]
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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.
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Community Nature Quest Open Studio at the Co-Lab Come together to create, reflect, and share with others participating in Community Nature Quest! We will be meeting in the CFPL Co-Lab. Adults 18+ Join us as we continue our collaboration between the Hearst Center and the Cedar Falls Public Library encouraging creative engagement with our outdoor spaces. […] |
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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 […]
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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: Blackout PoetryOpen to teens ages 12-18 […]
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Youth, Ages 9-12, 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 Wednesdays of most months at 3:00-4:00 p.m. This program is held once a month during June and July and then returns […]
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Bring your own cribbage board or use one of ours. Come for the fun and social opportunity. All levels of players are welcome. Meets every third Wednesday of the month. Location: Meeting Room 2nd floor Audience: Adults |
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Youth, ages 8-12, CoLab, 2nd FloorTurn old pages into a work of art! Kids will paint and decorate picture frames using torn book pages, dried pressed flowers, and colorful sticker letters to create a beautiful work of art. Mix, match, and design your own frame masterpiece! No art experience needed - just bring your creativity.Perfect […] |
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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.
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Location: Meeting Room Movie: Project Hail Mary Rating: PG-13 Length: 2hrs 36 minutes Audience: Adults Genre(s): Adventure, Comedy, Sci-FI |
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Youth Department Enjoy storytime with the whole family! Get ready to read, dance, and sing! Youth, Ages 0-5 Funded by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
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Youth, all ages, in the Meeting Room.Join us for monthly movie screenings that are fun for the whole family! We'll provide the popcorn, but feel free to bring your own snacks, refreshments, and maybe even a cozy blanket or two. September's movie pick: Matilda (1996)Showtime: 2:00 pm Runtime: about 1 hour 40 minutesRating: PGAudience: Children and their […] |
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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. After storytime, join us for a free play session. For babies 0-23 months Youth. Sponsored by the Friends […]
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Teen RoomUnwind with some good ole movie magic! Every Throwback Theater will feature a movie from the 90's or 00's and popcorn will be provided. Movie runtimes vary, and movie may end prior to time listed on the program calendar.This month's feature film will be: Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior(TV-PG), runtime 1 hour and 31min).Open to […]
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Join us for a basic introduction to the hobby of roleplaying games; specifically, the current edition of Dungeons and Dragons. Learn the essential points of playing D&D and make your own character. Part of a joint program with the Waterloo Public Library. Ages 14+. Registration encouraged, but drop-ins welcome as long as there's room. Maximum […]
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Would you care for a game of chess? Join fellow players at the Cedar Falls Public Library's meeting room (2nd floor) to meet your next opponent. The club meets regularly on the 3rd Monday of each month.This gathering is open to all ages, but a firm grasp of chess is expected from all players as […] |
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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. Audience: Adults
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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.
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Youth DepartmentKids ages 7-9 (2nd grade and up) are invited to join us for a monthly book club! We'll enjoy a group activity and a discussion on this month’s book, Trouble at Table 5: The Candy Caper by Tom Watson. To register and arrange a pickup for the book, please email the youth desk at youth@cedarfallslibrary.org or […] |
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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 […]
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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: Fruit Taste TestingOpen to teens ages […]
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Co-Lab.Youth. Ages 6-12. Join us monthly for a fun, relaxing, crafty day where you and your kiddo can create awesome art together. Ages 6-12. Registration Required.This month's craft: Polymer Clay Letter KeyringCo-Lab.Youth. Ages 6-12. Sponsored by The Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library. |
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Got Tech Troubles? We’ve Got Answers!Join our friendly group tech session in the meeting room and get hands-on help with your Apple device or any tech questions you’ve been wrestling with. Whether it’s a glitchy iPhone, a confusing update, or just something you’ve always wanted to learn—bring it in and let’s tackle it together!Prefer one-on-one […]
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Got Tech Troubles? We’ve Got Answers!Join our friendly group tech session in the meeting room and get hands-on help with your android device or any tech questions you’ve been wrestling with. Whether it’s a glitchy android phone, a confusing update, or just something you’ve always wanted to learn—bring it in and let’s tackle it together!Prefer […]
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Lit Lounge: A private, adults-only event series focused on meaningful conversation, hands-on workshops, and social connection. Sessions will feature guided group activities, time for relaxed networking in a respectful, age-gated environment for adults to enjoy outside of the 9-5 workday schedule. September Event: Cake Decorating for BeginnersTake your first sweet steps into the world of decorating […] |
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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.
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Youth, Ages 7-12, Storytime CornerIn Makers and Mythology, kids will discover myths and folktales from around the world, then bring them to life through fun maker challenges and crafts. Build, design, and create as we explore heroes, tricksters, monsters, and magical worlds!Join us on our first adventure exploring Greek mythology! Hear the legendary tale of […] |
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Youth Department Enjoy storytime with the whole family! Get ready to read, dance, and sing! Youth, Ages 0-5 Funded by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
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Meet in Teen Room, but will be biking to a park. Inclement weather back-up will be in Library Co-Lab.Pedal goodbye to the warm weather of summer with a picnic bike ride! Join Teen Librarian Megan and other teens as we bike to a park from the library, enjoy a bagged lunch that the library will […] |
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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 […]
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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. After storytime, join us for a free play session. For babies 0-23 months Youth. Sponsored by the Friends […]
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Youth, Ages 9-12, Registration Required, Youth Department (Storytime Corner) Tweens (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. September's book is "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle. You can pick up a copy at the Youth Desk starting September 1st.To […]
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Join us for a basic introduction to the hobby of roleplaying games; specifically, the current edition of Dungeons and Dragons. Learn the essential points of playing D&D and make your own character. Part of a joint program with the Waterloo Public Library. Ages 14+. Registration encouraged, but drop-ins welcome as long as there's room. Maximum […]
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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! Bring in supplies you love and are comfortable with or feel free to use any of the physical or digital art supplies provided. Prompts will […] |
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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. Audience: Adults
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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 […]
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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. |
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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.
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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Youth Department Enjoy storytime with the whole family! Get ready to read, dance, and sing! Youth, Ages 0-5 Funded by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
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The Sheep Baatiquers (a knitting and crocheting group) meets in the Co-Lab every first Saturday of the month from 12pm-3pm. New yarn crafters are welcome to bring their projects, both large and small. Although no formal instruction will be provided, there are community knitters and crocheters on hand to offer guidance. The group even has […] |
