Library Events

Do you have an interest in paper quilling?  Join us for Quilling Club on the first Saturday of each month!  The library will provide tools and materials for you to work with.  Although no formal instruction will be provided, practicing quillers and resources will be available to assis...read more

Step into the world of Chinese calligraphy! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore its thousands of years of history and try brush writing your own Chinese characters. Then, crack the code in a fun oracle bone inscription game. Our instructor, Penny C. Wang, directs the Chinese Studies Cert...read more

Youth, Ages 5-9, Meeting Room, 2nd FloorMeets on the second Thursday of every month at 4:15 PM in the Meeting Room at the Cedar Falls Public Library.Pack your bags and grab your passport - adventure awaits! Each month, we’ll “travel” to a new place and collect passport stamps.The n...read more

Folded books (i.e. book sculptures) are created through the artistic folding of book pages to make visible images or patterns on the fore edge of a book --  old and unwanted books are repurposed into fresh pieces of art! Once you have mastered the basics, if can be fun to challenge yourself wit...read more

Youth, ages 8-12, CoLab, 2nd FloorTurn old pages into a work of art! Kids will paint and decorate picture frames using torn book pages, dried pressed flowers, and colorful sticker letters to create a beautiful work of art. Mix, match, and design your own frame masterpiece! No art experience needed -...read more

Lit Lounge: A private, adults-only event series focused on meaningful conversation, hands-on workshops, and social connection. Sessions will feature guided group activities, time for relaxed networking in a respectful, age-gated environment for adults to enjoy outside of the 9-5 workday schedule.&nb...read more

Youth, Ages 7-12, Storytime CornerIn Makers and Mythology, discover myths and folktales from around the world, then bring them to life through fun maker challenges and crafts. Build, design, and create as we explore heroes, tricksters, monsters, and magical worlds!Join us on our first adventure expl...read more