Calendar of Events
- No events scheduled for March 10, 2024.
Week of 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.
Program for Women's history month: Women and Radical Politics
Program for Women's history month: Women and Radical Politics
Emily Machen, a professor of history at UNI will present: Women and Radical PoliticsDescription: Women have engaged in some of the most violent and radical political movements of modern times. They encouraged decapitations during the French Revolution, they engaged in terrorist acts to demand suffrage, they both supported and opposed communist and fascist movements. Stereotypes about […]
Sapling Storytime
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 Sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library.
CFPL Stammtisch
CFPL Stammtisch
The CFPL Stammtisch is a new monthly gathering of people in our community who are serious language learners of German (at whatever level) or native-speakers (die geduldig mit Anfaenger sind) and who would like an opportunity to converse with others auf Deutsch. On occasion, we will screen German-language videos and/or enjoy other cultural activities. All […]
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. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
Teen Pumped-Up Ramen - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Teen Pumped-Up Ramen - REGISTRATION CLOSED
REGISTRATION CLOSEDCoLab.Ramen bland and boring? Come learn some fun ways to beef it up into a great meal! We'll be making ramen and providing lots of fun add-ins and toppings to enjoy your ramen in new and exciting ways!Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.Teens
Adult Dungeons and Dragons
Adult Dungeons and Dragons
The capstone session to the present series. Intrepid adventurers are called upon to deal with a new resident of Sankt Piet Island. 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons. Weren't able to join us for the earlier sessions? No problem. 4th level (customizable) pre-gens will be provided or bring your own (subject DM approval). You do not […]
Teen Slushies and Super Smash Bros
Teen Slushies and Super Smash Bros
Teen Room. Join us over spring break for some slushies and Super Smash Bros! This is a drop-in style program, so come when you can and slushies are while supplies last. No registration required. For teens ages 12-18 and in grades 7-12. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library. Teens
Curious Kids: A STEAM Program
Curious Kids: A STEAM Program
Co-Lab Curious kids is a new monthly STEAM program where we will explore different STEAM related activities. We will meet on the 1st and 2nd Thursday of the month in the Co-Lab. On the 1st Thursday of the month, we could be programming with Bee Bots or using engineering skills to take on Lego Challenges. Each […]
Music & Movement Storytime
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: Barbie
Movie Matinee: Barbie
Location: Meeting RoomMovie: BarbieRating: PG-13Length: 1 hr. 54 minutesAudience: AdultsSponsored 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: Bird FeedersSponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.Teens
Grove Storytime
Grove Storytime
Youth DepartmentEnjoy storytime with the whole family! Get ready to read, dance, and sing!Youth, Ages 0-5
Teen Anime Club
Teen 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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Youth Summer Library Program 2024
Join us for another fun summer full of performers, crafts, scavenger hunts, special programming, and, of course, reading!
Cedar Valley Children's Book Festival
A biannual event including writing activities, dramatic performances, art projects, music, puppets, and, possibly, author talks—all tied to children’s books.
Teen Summer Library Program 2023
Join us for another fun summer full of performers, crafts, scavenger hunts, special programming, and, of course, reading!
Summer Library Program 2023
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Adult Summer Library Program 2023
This summer we challenge you to “Find Your Voice”. Push yourself out of your comfort zone and try something new: read a new genre, try a new format, explore a new place, or test out a new hobby.