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What's Going on at cfpl for Teens & Tweens
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!
Teen After School Stop
Wednesdays at 2:30.
Teen Room
Stop 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.
Open to teens ages 12-18 and in grades 7-12. No registration required, but supplies may be limited: first come, first served.
Sponsored by the CFPL Friends of the Library.
Teen Fiber Flicks
Saturday, April 11 at 1:30
Teen Room
Love 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! Supplies and kits will be available on a first come, first served basis, and teens are encouraged to bring any projects they are currently working on.
Teens are welcome to come and go as they please. Hot beverages will be provided and this month's movie will be the 2020 Emma (rated PG).
Open to teens ages 12 - 18 and in grades 7 - 12. No registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
Teen Programs & Events
Teens & TWeens
Events
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Location: Various parks across Cedar Falls. This week's stop is the Tallgrass Prairie Center on W 27th St.Visit Fable and friendly library staff each week in a new park! Bike, […] |
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Co-LabTeen crafters are welcome to join us in crafting all things wild and green this summer! Crafts will range from the sustainable to the naturely as we Plant A Seed, […] |
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Teen Room.Students ages 12-15 are invited to join us for a summer book club! We'll be meeting once a month, June-August. This summer, we'll be exploring various book genres! At […] |
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Co-Lab.Using ingredients you would be able to find at the upcoming farmer's market, Chef Zach from The Spire will demonstrate cooking one to three family-friendly dishes. This program is open […] |
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1 event,Can you get through Farmer McGregor’s puzzles and “rescue” his prize golden carrots? Register for a time slot by calling the youth desk at 319-859-3282. Registration opens July 25. |
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Teen Room.Looking to freshen up your wardrobe for the new school year? Bring in some clothes you might not wear anymore and swap them out for something new to you! This is an incredible way to try something new while being as environmentally conscious as possible. In America alone, an estimated 11.3 million tons of textile […] |
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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 Room.Students ages 12-15 are invited to join us for a summer book club! We'll be meeting once a month, June-August. This summer, we'll be exploring various book genres! At our meetings, we'll discuss the books we've read and hopefully connect over our shared reading interests. August's genre exploration is Biography/Autobiography. Not sure what to read? No […] |
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Teen Room.Join us after hours for an evening of fun! Our Teen Advisory Board will be hosting an after hours party for teens to have some fun before the school year starts! Activities will include laser tag, Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart, a movie, and more! Pizza and pop will be provided.Library doors will be […] |
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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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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: Button MakingOpen to teens ages 12-18 […] |
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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: High School Musical (TV-G), runtime 1 hour and 38min).Open to […] |
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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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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 Librarian Megan and other teens at downtown coffee shop Cup of Joe for drinks, board games, and hanging out.All teens will be provided one drink […] |
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Peter Rabbit Escape Room
Can you get through Farmer McGregor’s puzzles and “rescue” his prize golden carrots? Register for a time slot by calling the youth desk at 319-859-3282. Registration opens July 25.
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Teen Clothing Swap
Teen Room.Looking to freshen up your wardrobe for the new school year? Bring in some clothes you might not wear anymore and swap them out for something new to you! This is an incredible way to try something new while being as environmentally conscious as possible. In America alone, an estimated 11.3 million tons of textile […]
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Chess Club
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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Jr. High Summer Book Club!
Teen Room.Students ages 12-15 are invited to join us for a summer book club! We'll be meeting once a month, June-August. This summer, we'll be exploring various book genres! At our meetings, we'll discuss the books we've read and hopefully connect over our shared reading interests. August's genre exploration is Biography/Autobiography. Not sure what to read? No […]
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Teen After Hours Back to School Party
Teen Room.Join us after hours for an evening of fun! Our Teen Advisory Board will be hosting an after hours party for teens to have some fun before the school year starts! Activities will include laser tag, Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart, a movie, and more! Pizza and pop will be provided.Library doors will be […]
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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! 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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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: Button MakingOpen to teens ages 12-18 […]
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Teen Throwback Theater
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: High School Musical (TV-G), runtime 1 hour and 38min).Open to […]
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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: SlushiesOpen to teens ages 12-18 and […]
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Teen "Takeover" at Cup of Joe
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 Librarian Megan and other teens at downtown coffee shop Cup of Joe for drinks, board games, and hanging out.All teens will be provided one drink […]
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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 […]
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
Summer Reading 2026
Spooky Story Contest Winners
Check out the annual spooky story contest winners along with links to their stories!
Check Out E-Books
We offer access to eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, movies,etc. through a variety of digital libraries, such as Hoopla, Libby, Comics Plus, and Tumblebooks.
Hoopla
Hoopla Digital provides online and mobile access to free eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, movies, TV shows, and music.
Teen Homework Help
Recommended databases and websites for homework help.
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.
