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.

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

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 […]

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.Location: Meeting RoomRated: PGMovie: Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs Funded by The Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library

(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 […]

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 […]

SEPTEMBER'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, […]

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 options will be a brownie, spiced oatmeal cookie, and double cocoa cookie.  Dessert available day-of will […]

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. - 8:00 p.m. on the 1st Wednesday of each […]

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

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 […]

Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic GardensNOTE: This program will be held at the Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens.  NO transportation will be provided to or from the library.Our September book club title is Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants (both Adult and Young Adult versions of the book) by Robin […]

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.

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 mugs*Starting in October, Crafternoons will move to Tuesday evenings for the months of Oct, Nov, […]

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 […]

Youth DepartmentEnjoy storytime with the whole family! Get ready to read, dance, and sing!Youth, Ages 0-5

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 […]