Baby Bounce

9:00am - 9:45am
Ages 0-2
Storytime
Registration
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 Monday, October 28.

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." 

Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:45am
Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5
Storytime
Registration
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This short-attention span story time is perfect for toddlers. We'll share shorter books, rhymes, and music with the understanding that sitting still is tricky sometimes. Caregivers should plan on attending and helping little ones to engage, feel comfortable, and enjoy early literacy! We'll have 20-25 minutes of interactive programming, followed by an unstructured playtime where children and caregivers can play together and/or interact with peers.

Target Audience: 2-3 years old  |  Registration encouraged to help us plan but not required

NEW START TIME! Toddler Time is held weekdays on Mondays and Thursdays at 10:00 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 Monday, October 28. (The Library will be closed on Monday, November 11 for Veterans Day.) Our break will be the week of November 18 and the next three-week cycle will start November 25.

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." 

Family Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5
Storytime
Registration
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5
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 Monday, October 28. (The Library will be closed on Monday, November 11 for Veterans Day.) Our break will be the week of November 18 and the next three-week cycle will start November 25.

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." 

Tween Painting: Día de los Muertos Sugar Skulls

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ages 10-14, Ages 12-17
Crafts & DIY
Registration
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Ages 10-14, Ages 12-17
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the iconic works of Mexican artisans who make the sweet, ornate skulls that represent the Day of the Dead. Learn how to create your own brightly colored skull portrait adorned with flowers and vivid, whimsical patterns.

Disclaimer(s)

Tween & Teen Programs Age Restrictions

This program is open to tweens and teens ages 10-17 only, and registration is strongly recommended, as each session has occupancy limits. (Teens and tweens who did not register will be admitted as walk-ins on the day of only if the class is not full.) 

Please note that ages 10-14 and ages 13-17 are suggested age ranges for each session but as long as you are between the ages of 10-17 you can sign up for either time that works best for your schedule. 
 


 

Teen Painting: Día de los Muertos Sugar Skulls

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages 10-14, Ages 12-17
Crafts & DIY
Registration
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Ages 10-14, Ages 12-17
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the iconic works of Mexican artisans who make the sweet, ornate skulls that represent the Day of the Dead. Learn how to create your own brightly colored skull portrait adorned with flowers and vivid, whimsical patterns.

Disclaimer(s)

Tween & Teen Programs Age Restrictions

This program is open to tweens and teens ages 10-17 only, and registration is strongly recommended, as each session has occupancy limits. (Teens and tweens who did not register will be admitted as walk-ins on the day of only if the class is not full.) 

Please note that ages 10-14 and ages 13-17 are suggested age ranges for each session but as long as you are between the ages of 10-17 you can sign up for either time that works best for your schedule.