This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group.

Baby Bounce

9:30am - 10:15am
Ages 0-2
Storytime
Registration
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Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Ages 0-2
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Baby and caregiver will enjoy bouncing, singing, shaking, and playing together! Experience and practice counting, rhythm, body part identification, animal sounds, sensory stimulation, fine and gross motor skills, and more! We'll have 20-25 minutes of interactive programming, followed by an unstructured playtime where children and caregivers can play together and interact with peers.

Target Audience: 0-24 months  |  Registration encouraged to help us plan but not required

Baby Bounce is held weekdays on Mondays and Thursdays at 9:00 AM and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 9:30 AM. Please note that we do a weekday storytime cycle of three weeks on and one week off (to allow for planning time).

  • Our current cycle starts on Tuesday, September 3 (we are closed on Monday, September 2 for Labor Day). Our break will be the week of September 23 and the next three-week cycle will start September 30.

Disclaimer(s)

Storytime Age Range Suggestions

Our age recommendations tell you the developmental level we plan for, but every child is different. Feel free to try them out and choose the storytime(s) that feel right. Everyone is welcome! 

Adult Supervision

All children under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at programs and while in the library.

As per our Children's Use Policy: "The Library is not responsible for the actions, supervision, or safety of a child or for guiding or monitoring a child’s use of the Library. A child 9 years of age or younger must be supervised by a caregiver at all times. A caregiver must be 14 years of age or older." 

This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Ages 3-5, Families
Storytime
Registration
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Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Ages 3-5, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for interactive stories, singing, rhyming, and more educational FUN! Caregivers should plan on attending and helping little ones to engage, feel comfortable, and enjoy early literacy. 

Target Audience: 2-6 years old  |  Registration encouraged to help us plan but not required

Family Storytime is held weekdays on Mondays and Thursdays at 11:00 AM and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 10:30 AM. Please note that we do a weekday storytime cycle of three weeks on and one week off (to allow for planning time).

  • Our current cycle starts on Tuesday, September 3 (we are closed on Monday, September 2 for Labor Day). Our break will be the week of September 23 and the next three-week cycle will start September 30. 

Disclaimer(s)

Storytime Age Range Suggestions

Our age recommendations tell you the developmental level we plan for, but every child is different. Feel free to try them out and choose the storytime(s) that feel right. Everyone is welcome! 

Adult Supervision

All children under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at programs and while in the library.

As per our Children's Use Policy: "The Library is not responsible for the actions, supervision, or safety of a child or for guiding or monitoring a child’s use of the Library. A child 9 years of age or younger must be supervised by a caregiver at all times. A caregiver must be 14 years of age or older." 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Recreational Chess

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Gaming
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Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming

Drop in and play some chess; all skill levels are welcome! Held every Saturday afternoon from 1:00 - 4:00 PM.

Please note that this program is not staffed and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Live Author Talk with Liane Moriarty (Virtual)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Guest Speaker
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker
Event Details: