Afterschool Fun STEM: Mini Animal Habitat Paper Box Diorama

4:15pm–5:15pm
Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Crafts & DIY, Gaming, STEM
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Gaming, STEM
Event Details:

Join us for fun in the youth area of the library. Drop in on the 3rd Tuesday of the month between 4:15 and 5:15 to enjoy science, technology, engineering, or math activities. 

Target Audience: Ages 5+  |  No registration 

Create an animal AND give it a home! Not only will you make a favorite animal out of model magic, but we’ll also help you draw its habitat, fold it into a box, and then add 3D or 2D paper details to complete the animal’s perfect den. 

Disclaimer(s)

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." 

Forecasting the Future: Climate Change Through the Lens of "The Light Pirate"

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Guest Speaker
Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker
Registration Available
Event Details:

*This event will be filmed for an upcoming documentary.

Family Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm
Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5
Storytime
Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Available
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, Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM, 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). 

Weekday Storytime Schedule:

  • Our current cycle starts on Tuesday, September 2. Our break will be the week of September 22-26, and the next three-week cycle will start September 29.

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."