Library Events

All ages!  Join us for a night of Minecraft with NirvanaOnline! Registration required if you need access to a Minecraft account and computer. If you have BOTH a Minecraft account and laptop computer you can bring in, registration is not necessary.

NirvanaOnline is a Minecraft-based MMORPG created by Network Nirvana. Players and patrons connect to NirvanaOnline servers to access a massive shared-world experience that champions STEM-based learning and challenges players to expand their critical thinking skills with team-based content objectives. Players learn soft skills while adventuring around our variety of game worlds such as an underwater city, an underground colony, a dark carnival, a flying steampunk metropolis, a 256-player battle royale on the moon, a Mayan temple city, an African safari, and more! Sponsored by Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Co-Lab/Outside if weather permits
Share your style by tie-dying a one-of-a-kind shirt that’s unique to you!  Open to all teens 12-18 years old and in 7-12 grade. Sponsored by Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Use your artistic voice to create a tiny work of art on a 3 x 3” canvas at this adults-only friends-day-out program.  Canvases will be displayed in the small first floor display case then for CFPL’s first Tiny Art Show. Canvases, paint, and tiny easels will be provided, but if you want to add any 3-D embellishments, please bring those. Acrylic paint will not wash out of clothing, so please dress accordingly or bring a covering to protect your clothes. Registration required—sign up for only one session. For adults, ages 18+, in the Co-Lab. Sponsored by Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Use your artistic voice to create a tiny work of art on a 3 x 3” canvas at this adults-only friends-night-out program.  Canvases will be displayed in the small first floor display case then for CFPL’s first Tiny Art Show. Canvases, paint, and tiny easels will be provided, but if you want to add any 3-D embellishments, please bring those. Acrylic paint will not wash out of clothing, so please dress accordingly or bring a covering to protect your clothes. Registration required—sign up for only one session. For adults, ages 18+, in the Co-Lab. Sponsored by Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Part two of four part series. 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons. We start our short campaign in earnest. Weren't able to join us for the first session? No problem. 1st level (customizable) pre-gens will be provided or bring your own (subject DM approval). You do not have to attend all four sessions in order to take part. Registration encouraged.
Location: Conference Room (2nd floor)

All ages!  Join us for a night of Minecraft with NirvanaOnline! Registration required if you need access to a Minecraft account and computer. If you have BOTH a Minecraft account and laptop computer you can bring in, registration is not necessary.

NirvanaOnline is a Minecraft-based MMORPG created by Network Nirvana. Players and patrons connect to NirvanaOnline servers to access a massive shared-world experience that champions STEM-based learning and challenges players to expand their critical thinking skills with team-based content objectives. Players learn soft skills while adventuring around our variety of game worlds such as an underwater city, an underground colony, a dark carnival, a flying steampunk metropolis, a 256-player battle royale on the moon, a Mayan temple city, an African safari, and more! Sponsored by Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Co-Lab.

Do you have what it takes to make the best cupcake?  Try your hand at making the best cupcake 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. Sponsored by The Cedar Falls Community Foundation - Robert and Shirley Berg..

All ages!  Join us for a night of Minecraft with NirvanaOnline! Registration required if you need access to a Minecraft account and computer. If you have BOTH a Minecraft account and laptop computer you can bring in, registration is not necessary.

NirvanaOnline is a Minecraft-based MMORPG created by Network Nirvana. Players and patrons connect to NirvanaOnline servers to access a massive shared-world experience that champions STEM-based learning and challenges players to expand their critical thinking skills with team-based content objectives. Players learn soft skills while adventuring around our variety of game worlds such as an underwater city, an underground colony, a dark carnival, a flying steampunk metropolis, a 256-player battle royale on the moon, a Mayan temple city, an African safari, and more! Sponsored by Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Part three of four part series. 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons. We start our short campaign in earnest. Weren't able to join us for the first session? No problem. 1st level (customizable) pre-gens will be provided or bring your own (subject DM approval). You do not have to attend all four sessions in order to take part. Registration encouraged.

Location: Conference Room (2nd floor)

Find your artistic voice by decorating the cover of a journal with a collage. Smash journals can be used for just about anything: as a daily journal, a reading journal, a record of your thoughts, as a scrapbook of mementos, or responses to prompts, for example. Participants will be provided with the journal and supplies for creating a collage on the cover, but if there are personal or 3D elements you would like to add, feel free to bring your own.  Once you've created your collage cover, you will protect with either a coat of Mod Podge or clear tape (if you don't want to wait for it to dry). Participants will also receive a list of topics for writing to take with them.  If you are planning to participate in the adult creative writing workshop that begins on July 25 (registration required), you can use your journal for that as well.
For adults 18+ years old, in the Co-Lab. Registration required and limited to 20 participants per session.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library. Sponsored by Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Find your artistic voice by decorating the cover of a journal with a collage. Smash journals can be used for just about anything: as a daily journal, a reading journal, a record of your thoughts, as a scrapbook of mementos, or responses to prompts, for example. Participants will be provided with the journal and supplies for creating a collage on the cover, but if there are personal or 3D elements you would like to add, feel free to bring your own.  Once you've created your collage cover, you will protect it with either a coat of Mod Podge or clear tape (if you don't want to wait for it to dry). Participants will also receive a list of topics for writing to take with them.  If you are planning to participate in the adult creative writing workshop that begins on July 25 (registration required), you can use your journal for that as well.
For adults 18+ years old, in the Co-Lab. Registration required and limited to 20 participants per session.   Sponsored by Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Outside - Meet in Teen Room.

Join us in harnessing the power of the sun to make some ooey, gooey s'mores!  After creating your solar oven, take it home to impress your family!  Dress for the weather.  Rain date is Thursday, July 27 at the same time.

Open to all teens 12-18 years old and in 7-12 grade. Sponsored by The Cedar Falls Community Foundation - Robert and Shirley Berg..

All ages!  Join us for a night of Minecraft with NirvanaOnline! Registration required if you need access to a Minecraft account and computer. If you have BOTH a Minecraft account and laptop computer you can bring in, registration is not necessary.

NirvanaOnline is a Minecraft-based MMORPG created by Network Nirvana. Players and patrons connect to NirvanaOnline servers to access a massive shared-world experience that champions STEM-based learning and challenges players to expand their critical thinking skills with team-based content objectives. Players learn soft skills while adventuring around our variety of game worlds such as an underwater city, an underground colony, a dark carnival, a flying steampunk metropolis, a 256-player battle royale on the moon, a Mayan temple city, an African safari, and more! Sponsored by Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Co-Lab.

Try your best to impress our panel of judges with your best ice cream sundae creation!  Winner will receive a gift certificate to a local ice cream shop!

Open to all teens 12-18 years old and in 7-12 grade. Sponsored by Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Part four of four part series. 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons. Our final session: will your adventurers gain fame and riches or will they discover the meaning behind the acronym TPK? Weren't able to join us for the first session? No problem. 1st level (customizable) pre-gens will be provided or bring your own (subject DM approval). You do not have to have attended any of the previous sessions in order to take part. Registration encouraged. Location: Conference Room (2nd floor)

Teen Room.

Join us after hours for an evening of fun before going back to school!  We'll have the video games going, Twister, giant chess, mini golf, and we'll end the evening with a lights-out hide and seek!  Pizza and ice cream will be provided.

Library doors will be locked, so we ask that attendees be prompt.  Teens will only be let in between 6 and 6:15pm.

Open to all teens 12-18 years old and in 7-12 grade. Sponsored by Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Co-Lab.

Join us in making salves!  They're highly nourishing for the skin and perfect to prepare before the bite of winter!

Open to all teens 12-18 years old and in 7-12 grade. Sponsored by Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Word Wizards is a club where kids can get together, learn about creative writing, work on fun writing exercises, and be inspired to make writing a habit. The club meets every other month (during the school year) and is geared towards children in 2nd grade and up, but anyone who is interested in storytelling can join (it's helpful to be able to independently write in full sentences). Registration is recommended, but drop-ins are welcome. Sponsored by Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library..

Co-Lab.

Try your best to impress our panel of judges with your best trail mix creation!  Will yours be salty or sweet?  Planned for lasting energy or just a quick sugar burst?  Winner will receive a gift certificate to Here's What's Poppin!

Open to all teens 12-18 years old and in 7-12 grade. Sponsored by Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Co-Lab.

We'll be making bath bombs to either pamper ourselves or to gift to a friend!

Open to all teens 12-18 years old and in 7-12 grade. Sponsored by Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.