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March Book Madness Ends
March Book Madness Ends
Youth Department. The winners of the March Book Madness brackets will be announced shortly after this. Check the huge bracket in the youth department to see the which books are this year's champions!
Youth Bookmark Contest
Youth Bookmark Contest
The Summer Reading Theme for this summer will be Read, Renew, and Repeat. We challenge you to create a bookmark that captures that theme. Your bookmark must be between 2.5"x5" - 2.5"-8". The submissions can be sent to us physically via the school van or in person, or participants can submit their design virtually by emailing […]
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.
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.
Spring Gardening Class: It's a Heatwave! Gardening in Heat & Drought
Spring Gardening Class: It's a Heatwave! Gardening in Heat & Drought
Join us for Spring 2022 Gardening Class : It's a Heatwave! Gardening in Heat and DroughtTeachers: Steven EilersThis class is FREE and open to the public. There is no pre-registration and it is open to the public.Doors open at 6:00 pm each night. Class starts at 6:30 pm and runs for about 1 hour with […]
Friends Evening Book Discussion
Friends Evening Book Discussion
Via Google Meet. This month's selection is The Soul of the Family by Lori Erickson. 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 […]
Teen Nailed-It: Cookie Edition
Teen Nailed-It: Cookie Edition
Co-Lab.Do you have what it takes to make the best cookie? Try your hand at decorating the best cookie this side of town! Will yours be wacky? Elegant? A representation of your favorite fandom? That's for you to decide!Open to all teens 12-18 years old and in 7-12 grade. Registration required.Sponsored by the Friends of the […]
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
APRIL'S THEME: CUBING! Can you solve a Rubik's Cube? Are you interested in cubes and other logic puzzles? Come test your skills as we explore cubing during this month's "Get Into It". There will be a few cubes provided, but feel free to bring your own. An ability to solve the puzzles is not required, […]
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 […]
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: A STEAM Program - Eclipse Edition
Curious Kids: A STEAM Program - Eclipse Edition
Co-LabCurious 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. There will be a total solar eclipse on April 8th. At this week's Curious Kids we will be learning about eclipses with a book and […]
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.
Storytimes Around the World: Middle East/Ramadan
Storytimes Around the World: Middle East/Ramadan
Youth Department. In collaboration with the UNI's International Engagement Office, join us for Family Storytime as we read, sing, dance, and learn about other cultures. For this session, we'll welcome a guest reader who'll share about their culture and bring a special craft or activity. For youth, ages 3-8. Youth Sponsored by the Friends of […]
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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Featured Events
Programs & Events
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
Learn more about our summer reading programs for Adults, Teens, and Youth!
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.