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What's Going on at cfpl for Teens & Tweens
Submit poetry that you have written! The poems will be reviewed by the Young Adult Librarian and posted to our Teen Poetry page.
Make your voice heard in the library and the community by helping to plan, organize, and publicize teen library programs and events. Your membership and input will help us offer programs and materials of interest to you and your friends!
Second Saturday Teen Trivia
Saturday, July 12th at 3:00 p.m.
Meeting Room
Join us for the "Second Saturday Teen Trivia," an exciting and interactive event where you can put your knowledge to the test! Gather your friends and compete in a fun-filled afternoon packed with intriguing questions. Participants can compete solo or form teams, battling it out for prizes and bragging rights.
Bring your A-game and join us for an afternoon of friendly competition and laughter—who will take home the title of Trivia Champion? Don’t miss out! Each month’s trivia competition will feature a different theme. This month’s theme will be: Marvel
Open to teens ages 12-18 and in grades 7-12. Teams capped at 4 people per team.
Funded by the Cedar Falls Community Foundation: Robert and Shirley Berg Fund for use by the Library.
A Teen Crafter's Quest
Wednesdays throughout June and July, from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
CoLab
O fearless teen quester, join on a journey of wood, paint, fabric, and more! Each week embark upon a new journey into the wild and magical realm of crafting that can include painted DnD miniatures, hand-bound leather journals, fantasy map-making, Pokemon terrariums, and more!
Will you take up the brush and scissors and join us?
For teens ages 12 - 18 and in grades 7 - 12. No registration required, but supplies may be limited and therefore offered on a first come, first served basis. Drop-in style, so teens are free to come and go as they like!
Funded by the Cedar Falls Community Foundation: Robert and Shirley Berg Fund for use by the Library.
Teen Programs & Events
Teens & TWeens
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Co-LabGet your gift on - for a friend or for yourself! Join us the first three Mondays of the month and make a different gift!This week's gift is: Hand-painted mugs […] |
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Teen RoomJoin us for "Midweek Magic," a program that turns the Teen Room into a place to craft, create, and chill every Wednesday!Each week, teens will get the opportunity to […] |
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Co-LabGet your gift on - for a friend or for yourself! Join us the first three Mondays of the month and make a different gift!This week's gift is: Shrinky dink pinsNo registration, but supplies are limited, so first-come first-served. Teens may come and go as they need in this program.Sponsored by The Friends of The […] |
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Teen RoomJoin us for "Midweek Magic," a program that turns the Teen Room into a place to craft, create, and chill every Wednesday!Each week, teens will get the opportunity 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 […] |
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Community Center. Have you ever wanted to learn how to play a stringed instrument? Join us at the Community Center for a Chamber Music Concert, followed by an instrument petting zoo and a Q&A. For All Ages. |
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Meeting RoomCome join us for the Teen Advisory Board-led Teen Holiday Party! We will be watching Elf (PG), as well as enjoying delicious hot chocolate from a hot chocolate bar and some other winter-themed snacks. There will also be a super cool surprise after the movie.Open to teens ages 12 - 18 and in grades […]
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Students ages 12-15 are invited to join us for a monthly book club in the Teen Room!This month, students can choose their own books! Our theme will be fantasy, so read something fantastical this month; it could be magical realism, high fantasy, or anything in between. Come prepared to discuss what you've read during our […] |
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Co-LabGet your gift on - for a friend or for yourself! Join us the first three Mondays of the month and make a different gift!This week's gift is: Decorated bandanasNo registration, but supplies are limited, so first-come first-served. Teens may come and go as they need in this program.Sponsored by The Friends of The Cedar […]
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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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Teen After School Stop
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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Teen Fiber Flicks
Teen RoomLove to embroider? Can't quit crocheting? Join us during this open time to work on any current textile projects you have or try something new while watching a movie! […]
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Banned Books Club Movie Viewing
Meeting RoomThis is the movie viewing of the Banned Books Club. Participants attending the movie need not stay for the discussion afterwards if they do not want to.This month's movie […]
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Banned Books Club Discussion
Meeting RoomJoin us in discussing a title from the American Library Association's List of Frequently Challenged Young Adult Books. Movie viewing will directly precede the discussion.This month's title is: The […]
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Teen After School Stop
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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Popcorn & Pictures: A Family Movie Matinee
In the Meeting Room.Join us for monthly family movie screenings! We'll provide the popcorn, but feel free to bring your own snacks, refreshments, and maybe even a cozy blanket or […]
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Teen After School Stop
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: Cocoa & CupcakesOpen to teens ages […]
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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! […]
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Chess Club *4th Monday @ Co-lab
Would you care for a game of chess? Join fellow players at the Cedar Falls Public Library to meet your next opponent. The club meets regularly on the 3rd Monday […]
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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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National Hot Cocoa Day Pop-Up!
Teen RoomIn honor of National Hot Cocoa Day, we'll have a hot cocoa bar for teens to indulge in all the chocolately goodness they can stand! Teens are welcome to […]
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Teen Comictines
Teen RoomJoin us for an evening of comictine making! We'll be using old comics to cut and collage and create an out-of-this-world letter for a friend! Will a Teenage Mutant […]
Teen & Tween Spaces
Teen Room
The Cedar Falls Public Library Teen Room is a space of comfort, empowerment, and entertainment for teens aged 12-18. The area includes a comfy booth to hang out in, a roaming board game table, video game consoles, YA graphic novels, computers, the new YA materials, and more! Anyone is welcome to come in and look for a book or other library material, but this space as an area to hang out in is for teens only.
Tween Zone
Nestled in a corner between Youth Biographies and Youth Nonfiction lies the Tween Zone or Corner. There are comfy chairs, a round table for collaborative projects or playing games, and a storage bench, which contains fidgets, puzzles, games, cards, and coloring pages. This area is reserved for tweens (ages 9-12) between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Teen/Tween Resources
Spooky Story Contest Winners
Check out the annual spooky story contest winners along with links to their stories!
Check Out E-Books
Teen Homework Help
Recommended databases and websites for homework help.
Hoopla
Hoopla Digital provides online and mobile access to free eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, movies, TV shows, and music.
Teen Links
A list of helpful links for test prep, homework help, financial aid, health information, and more.
Beanstack
Beanstack is the tool we use to present and track our reading challenges. It's an easy way to keep track of the books you read. When you create a Beanstack account for yourself or your family, you will be connected to any seasonal library reading programs.
