Cedar Falls Public Library
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Library Hours
Monday-Wednesday 10:00 am-9:00 pm
Thursday & Friday 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
CLOSED 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday, June 24
SLP Kickoff with SummerFest 2017!
June
2017
Academy Award Film Series
Friday, June 16, 2:00 pm
Meeting Room
Watch Academy Award
Nominee La La Land! Free
popcorn and beverages.
Senior Device Advice
Tuesday, June 6, 6:00-8:00 pm
Library Parking Lot
(Rain Location: Community Center)
Brazilian 2wins are back! Kick off our
Summer Library Program (SLP) with us
with live music, free food, photo booth,
balloon animals, and much more!
Registration for the Summer Library
Program will be available at SummerFest.
Sponsored by the Robert & Shirley Berg
Fund of the Cedar Falls Community
Foundation. Bring a lawn chair!
Thursday, June 8, 2:00-3:00 pm
Community Center
“Senior Showcase: Ray Gitchell and
Gaming for Seniors”
Gaming is great for all ages, including
seniors! Ray and library staff will talk
about the benefits of gaming, how to
get started, and share their favorite
games. Session followed by cookies
and coffee. Sponsored by The Friends
of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
Writers of the Cedar Valley
Sunday, June 18, 1:00-4:00 pm
Meeting Room
Writers of all genres age 12+ are
welcome for an hour of dedicated,
quiet writing time followed by an
hour of discussion and feedback.
Snacks and coffee provided.
Sponsored by the Friends of the
Cedar Falls Public Library. Contact
library assistant Erin Thompson for
details at [email protected].
Dan Wardell’s Summer Reading Road Trip
Thursday, June 22, 9:30 and 10:30 am
Cedar Falls Community Center
Join us for IPTV's Dan Wardell's annual Summer
Reading Road Trip. This will be Dan's only
Summer Road Trip appearance in Black Hawk
County. Come ready to move, participate in the
story, and have fun! Please note there are two
identical sessions at 9:30 and 10:30.
Thursday Night is Teen Night!
Cultural Literacy Series Event
Wednesday, June 21st from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Meeting Room
Dema Kazkaz, president of Al Noor Islamic Center of Waterloo, will
present "Refugees of the Syrian Civil War". This presentation will cover
issues surrounding the Syrian refugee crisis, including refugee
acceptance in the United States. Ms. Kazkaz will be happy to
answer questions at the end of her presentation. This event is the
second in Cedar Falls Public Library’s Cultural Literacy Series. The
Library will host one event a month during this series.
524 Main Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
319-273-8643
Thursdays, June 8—July 27
6:00-9:00 pm
Teens going into 7th though 12th
grade have the library all to
themselves every Thursday night
during the Summer Library Program.
Events include mini golf, Nerf Wars,
game night, open mic night, 5k
race, tie-dye, Minecraft and Legos,
Laser Tag, and a Pizza Party! Teens
must register for the Summer Library
Program to be eligible for prizes.
Complete schedule on our website.
www.cedar-falls.lib.ia.us
Book Nook
Adult Book Discussion Groups
A gently used book store!
319-273-8667
Sponsored by Friends of the Library
Located in the Conference Room
Monday 10:00 am-7:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Tuesday Evening Book Discussion Group: 7:00 pm
Book Discussions will resume September 2017
Tuesday Morning Book Discussion Group: 10:15 am
Book Discussions will resume August 2017
Storytimes are Back! 10:30 in the Youth Dept.*
Weekly Teen Events
Mondays: Babytime (0-23 months)
Tuesdays & Saturdays: Preschool (ages 3-5 years)
Wednesdays & Fridays: Toddler Time (ages 2-3 years)
*Thursdays*: This SLP, Storytime in the Park is every Thursday
June 8—-July 27 at 10:30 am (except June 22) at Neighbors
Park in North Cedar, located at Center and Cedar Streets. Sign
up for library cards and the Summer Library Program, check
out books, and more! Canceled during inclement weather.
Teen Summer Book Club
Highlights of Youth Events
See our website Youth Page for complete event details!
Mesner Puppet Shows: The Stinky Cheese Man
Friday, June 9, 10:00 and 11:30 am, Meeting Room
Hansen Family Jugglers: I Can Build a Better World
Monday, June 12, 10:30 and 11:30 am, Meeting Room
Puppet Show: Kelly, Deb, and Kay Take the Stage!
Wednesday, June 14, 10:30 am, Meeting Room
Insect Zoo: Take a Look at Those Bugs! (Drop-In Event)
Monday, June 19, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, Meeting Room
Insect Zoo: The Building of Bugs (Registration Required)
Monday, June 19, 1:30—3:00 (tweens) and 3:30-5:00 (teens)
David Fisher: The Rope Warrior
Wednesday, June 28, 10:30 and 11:30 am, Meeting Room
Bubble Wonders: Prepare to Be Amazed!
Friday, June 30, 10:00 and 11:00 am, Meeting Room
Adult-Only Events
Mesner Puppets: Puppet Slam (PG-13)
Thursday, June 8, 6:00-8:00 pm, Meeting Room
Who says puppets are just for kids? No children will be admitted
to this “PG-13” comedy event. No registration required.
Seed Bombs and Bee Condos
Monday, June 12, 7:00 pm, Meeting Room
Green Iowa AmeriCorps presents a workshop of two easy crafts
that can help the environment. No registration required.
Ace Hardware: DIY Plumbing Workshop
Wednesday, June 14, 6:00-7:00 pm, Meeting Room
Experts discuss simple repair projects such as faucet installation
and repair, sink drains, and undersink plumbing. No registration.
Mondays, June 12—July 24
4:00-5:00 pm, Teen Room
Teens going into 7th-12th grade can
sign up for the Teen Summer Bok Club,
an intense book-a-week club that’s not
for the faint of heart! We’ll read books
from many different
genres, so there’s sure to be
something for everyone.
Teen Minecraft
Tuesdays, June 13—July 25
1:00-4:00 pm, Meeting Room
Teens going into 7th-12th grade can
sign up for Minecraft in the Teen Room.
Teen Slushy Happy Hour
Wednesdays, June 14—July 26
1:00-4:00, Teen Room
What’s the flavor of the week? Find out
every Wednesday during the Summer
Library Program!
Teen Writing Workshop
June 19, 20, 21, and 23
1:00-3:00 pm, Teen Room
Hone your writing skills or learn a new
way to express your thoughts! Take
home a new notebook (or bring your
own notebook/laptop). Teen writers
of all genres and experience levels
are welcome.
All-Ages Coloring Table
Every Day During Open Hours
Located by Large Print
Take a break from reading and color
with us! All supplies are provided!
Sponsored by The Friends of the
Cedar Falls Public Library.
Adult Laser Tag
Friday, June 30, 6:00-9:00 pm, Library After-Hours
For the first time ever, adults can experience Laser Tag in the
Library! Registration REQUIRED—register on our website!
524 Main Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
319-273-8643
www.cedar-falls.lib.ia.us