Name: November Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Start: 2024-11-01
End: 2024-11-30
Location: Urbandale Public Library

Toddler Time

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5

Toddler Time:

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...

Event Details:

In December our regular Monday – Thursday weekday storytimes will be on an extended break from December 16th until January 6th. However, during this break, we will have a lot of fu...

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

In December our regular Monday – Thursday weekday storytimes will be on an extended break from December 16th until January 6th.

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

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5

Family Storytime:

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 earl...

Event Details:

In December our regular Monday – Thursday weekday storytimes will be on an extended break from December 16th until January 6th. However, during this break, we will have a lot of fu...

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).

In December our regular Monday – Thursday weekday storytimes will be on an extended break from December 16th until January 6th.

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."

Afterschool Fun STEM: Bobsleds Away!

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Story Room at Urbandale Public Library

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families

Afterschool Fun STEM:

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. ...

Event Details:

This month the race is on! Use cardboard craft tubes to engineer a speedy bobsled course, then see how fast your mini racers can coast to the finish line!

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Story Room

Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families

Program Type: 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

This month the race is on! Use cardboard craft tubes to engineer a speedy bobsled course, then see how fast your mini racers can coast to the finish line!

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."

Storytime Explorers

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime, Crafts & DIY, STEM

Age Group:

Ages 3-5

Storytime Explorers:

At this longer storytime, we’ll dive into a topic and explore the fascinating world around us using a combination of nonfiction and fiction books. Each storytime will typically inc...

Event Details:

In December our regular Monday – Thursday weekday storytimes will be on an extended break from December 16th until January 6th. However, during those two weeks we will have a lot o...

Registration

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Ages 3-5

Program Type: Storytime, Crafts & DIY, STEM

Registration Required

Event Details:

At this longer storytime, we’ll dive into a topic and explore the fascinating world around us using a combination of nonfiction and fiction books. Each storytime will typically include reading, discussion, one craft, and one science activity.

Target Audience: 3-6 years old | Registration encouraged to help us plan but not required

Storytime Explorers is held on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month at 10:00 AM.

In December our regular Monday – Thursday weekday storytimes will be on an extended break from December 16th until January 6th.

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

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5

Family Storytime:

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 earl...

Event Details:

In December our regular Monday – Thursday weekday storytimes will be on an extended break from December 16th until January 6th. However, during this break, we will have a lot of fu...

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).

In December our regular Monday – Thursday weekday storytimes will be on an extended break from December 16th until January 6th.

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."

Winter Wonderland: Craft Drop-In

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:00pm

Story Room at Urbandale Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts & DIY

Age Group:

Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11

Event Details:

Stop by the storyroom in the youth area anytime from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We will have directions and supplies for three different crafts (while supplies last) to help you make this...

Registration

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Story Room

Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11

Program Type: Crafts & DIY

Registration Required

Event Details:

Stop by the storyroom in the youth area anytime from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We will have directions and supplies for three different crafts (while supplies last) to help you make this winter merry and bright!

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