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Special Music and Movement: Musical Head Start with Amanda Lauritsen

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 3-5
Event Details:

(Special Music and Movement has two sessions to choose from: 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM.)Get your groove on and strengthen early literacy skills at the same time! We’ll read one book b...

Registration
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Ages 3-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

(Special Music and Movement has two sessions to choose from: 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM.)

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." 

Special Music and Movement: Musical Head Start with Amanda Lauritsen

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 3-5
Event Details:

(Special Music and Movement has two sessions to choose from: 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM.)Get your groove on and strengthen early literacy skills at the same time! We’ll read one book b...

Registration
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Ages 3-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

(Special Music and Movement has two sessions to choose from: 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM.)

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." 

Movie Night: A Haunting in Venice

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
ICN Room at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Movie Night:

Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of the month for Movie Night at the Library. This film screening will include English subtitles/ closed captioning. Feel free to bring your own sn...

Event Details:

A Haunting in Venice (2023 ‧ PG-13 ‧ Mystery/Horror ‧ 1h 43m) In post-World War II Venice, Hercule Poirot (Kenneth Branagh), now retired and living in his own exile, reluctant...

Registration
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of the month for Movie Night at the Library. 

This film screening will include English subtitles/ closed captioning. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy. Limited space, registration encouraged. 

 

A Haunting in Venice (2023 ‧ PG-13 ‧ Mystery/Horror ‧ 1h 43m) 

I-Spy Halloween Scavenger Hunt

All Day 10/17 - 10/31
Urbandale Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Drop into the library to hunt down 9 (non-scary) Halloween themed objects hidden throughout the Youth Area. Don’t forget to sign the champion’s log after you’ve found them all!&nbs...

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Age Group: Children, Families
Event Details:

Drop into the library to hunt down 9 (non-scary) Halloween themed objects hidden throughout the Youth Area. Don’t forget to sign the champion’s log after you’ve found them all! 

 

Baby Bounce

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-2
Baby Bounce:

Baby and caregiver will enjoy bouncing, singing, shaking, and playing together! Experience and practice counting, rhythm, body part identification, animal sounds, sensory stimulati...

Event Details:

Our current cycle starts on Monday, September 30. (The Library will be closed on Thursday, October 10 for Staff-In Service.) Our break will be the week of October 21 and the next t...

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, 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." 

Toddler Time

Thursday, October 17, 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:

Our current cycle starts on Monday, September 30. (The Library will be closed on Thursday, October 10 for Staff-In Service.) Our break will be the week of October 21 and the next t...

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, 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." 

Family Storytime

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 3-5, Families
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:

Our current cycle starts on Monday, September 30. (The Library will be closed on Thursday, October 10 for Staff-In Service.) Our break will be the week of October 21 and the next t...

Registration
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 Monday, September 30. (The Library will be closed on Thursday, October 10 for Staff-In Service.) Our break will be the week of October 21 and the next three-week cycle will start 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." 

Page Turners Book Club

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Book Clubs:

Book Club books will be available for checkout after each meeting. See what other formats - including large print, audiobook, and downloadable versions - are available in our colle...

Event Details:

Page Turners meets every 3rd Thursday at 6:00 PM.This month's title is Grave Expectations by Alice Bell. Stay up to date by subscribing to our Book Club eNewsletter and get a ...

Registration
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Book Club books will be available for checkout after each meeting. See what other formats - including large print, audiobook, and downloadable versions - are available in our collection HERE. 
 

Page Turners meets every 3rd Thursday at 6:00 PM.

Storytime Explorers

Friday, October 18, 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...

Registration
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Ages 3-5
Program Type: Storytime, Crafts & DIY, STEM
Registration Required

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. 

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." 

Baby Bounce

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-2
Baby Bounce:

Baby and caregiver will enjoy bouncing, singing, shaking, and playing together! Experience and practice counting, rhythm, body part identification, animal sounds, sensory stimulati...

Event Details:

Our current cycle starts on Monday, September 30. (The Library will be closed on Thursday, October 10 for Staff-In Service.) Our break will be the week of October 21 and the next t...

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, 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." 

Family Storytime

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 3-5, Families
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:

Our current cycle starts on Monday, September 30. (The Library will be closed on Thursday, October 10 for Staff-In Service.) Our break will be the week of October 21 and the next t...

Registration
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 Monday, September 30. (The Library will be closed on Thursday, October 10 for Staff-In Service.) Our break will be the week of October 21 and the next three-week cycle will start 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." 

Adult Recreational Chess

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
ICN Room at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Recreational Chess:

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 b...

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. 

Art Gallery Reception: Sunflower Children's Art Show

Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Art Gallery
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for light refreshments and meet with some of the young artist's from Ting's Sunflower Fine Art Studio and check out their exhibit in the Art Gallery from Septembe...

Registration
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art Gallery
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for light refreshments and meet with some of the young artist's from Ting's Sunflower Fine Art Studio and check out their exhibit in the Art Gallery f

Spooky Season Crafts Drop-In

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 9:00am - 6:30pm
Story Room at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Tis the season to get spooky! Stop by the youth area to make some monstrously magnificent (but not scary) crafts!We will have directions and supplies for crafting a rocking paper p...

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:

Tis the season to get spooky! Stop by the youth area to make some monstrously magnificent (but not scary) crafts!

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." 

Block Party

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children
Block Party:

It’s free play in a new way at the library! At this drop-in, unstructured program, we’ll provide Medium Blue Blocks from Imagination Playground, colorful jumbo plastic bricks,...

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts & DIY

It’s free play in a new way at the library! 

At this drop-in, unstructured program, we’ll provide Medium Blue Blocks from Imagination Playground, colorful jumbo plastic bricks, and other toys such as cars and animals to interact with the creations that your young engineers build. Everyone will have a blast getting creative while developing an understanding of concepts such as length, measurement, comparison, counting, symmetry, and balance through experimentation and play! 

Target Audience: Families  |  No registration  |  This is a non-staffed program, children younger than 10 must be supervised to ensure safety for all. Drop-offs are not allowed for those under 10 years old. 

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." 

Examining the Truths and Fictions We Tell Ourselves with Lori Gottlieb (Watch Party)

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
ICN Room at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Guest Speaker
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Attend the live virtual watch party at the library! (Not able to make it to the library? Click here to register to watch on your own.) Maybe You Should Talk To Someo...

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker
Event Details:

Attend the live virtual watch party at the library!

Afterschool Fun Board Games

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Story Room at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Afterschool Fun Board Games:

Drop by the youth area from 4:15 - 5:15 PM on the 4th Tuesday of each month to make new friends or spend some quality time with family playing board games! We will provide a variet...

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Gaming

Drop by the youth area from 4:15 - 5:15 PM on the 4th Tuesday of each month to make new friends or spend some quality time with family playing board games! We will provide a variety of games, some classic and perhaps a few new ones that may become your favorites.  

Target Audience: Families  |  No registration 

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." 

Block Party

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Story Room at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children
Block Party:

It’s free play in a new way at the library! At this drop-in, unstructured program, we’ll provide Medium Blue Blocks from Imagination Playground, colorful jumbo plastic bricks,...

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts & DIY

It’s free play in a new way at the library! 

At this drop-in, unstructured program, we’ll provide Medium Blue Blocks from Imagination Playground, colorful jumbo plastic bricks, and other toys such as cars and animals to interact with the creations that your young engineers build. Everyone will have a blast getting creative while developing an understanding of concepts such as length, measurement, comparison, counting, symmetry, and balance through experimentation and play! 

Target Audience: Families  |  No registration  |  This is a non-staffed program, children younger than 10 must be supervised to ensure safety for all. Drop-offs are not allowed for those under 10 years old. 

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." 

Adult DIY: Charcuterie

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
ICN Room at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn tips on party planning and selecting meats and cheese to take your cheese boards to the next level! Each participant will take home a small ingredient box of their charcuteri...

Registration
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn tips on party planning and selecting meats and cheese to take your cheese boards to the next level! Each participant will take home a small ingredient box of their charcuterie creation.

Double Booked Afternoon Book Club

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Book Clubs:

Book Club books will be available for checkout after each meeting. See what other formats - including large print, audiobook, and downloadable versions - are available in our colle...

Event Details:

Double Booked Afternoon meets every 4th Wednesday at 1:00 PM. This month's discussion title is The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams.  Stay up to date by subs...

Registration
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Book Club books will be available for checkout after each meeting. See what other formats - including large print, audiobook, and downloadable versions - are available in our collection HERE. 
 

Double Booked Afternoon meets every 4th Wednesday at 1:00 PM. 

Trunk or Treat Dance Party!

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

The Urbandale Police & Public Library presents Trunk or Treat 2024! A FREE, fun, and family-friendly event.Trick or Treat through the parking lot of the Urbandale Police Depart...

Registration
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Urbandale Police & Public Library presents Trunk or Treat 2024! A FREE, fun, and family-friendly event.

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." 

Classic Cinema: Wait Until Dark

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
ICN Room at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Classic Cinema:

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month for classic cinema from the 20th century. This film screening will include English subtitles/ closed captioning when available. ...

Event Details:

Wait Until Dark (1967 ‧ NR ‧ Psychological Thriller ‧ 1h 48m)After a flight back home, Sam Hendrix (Efrem Zimbalist Jr.) returns with a doll he innocently acquired along the way. A...

Registration
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month for classic cinema from the 20th century. 

This film screening will include English subtitles/ closed captioning when available. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy. Limited space, registration encouraged. 

 

Wait Until Dark (1967 ‧ NR ‧ Psychological Thriller ‧ 1h 48m)

Adult Recreational Chess

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
ICN Room at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Recreational Chess:

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 b...

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. 

Baby Bounce

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-2
Baby Bounce:

Baby and caregiver will enjoy bouncing, singing, shaking, and playing together! Experience and practice counting, rhythm, body part identification, animal sounds, sensory stimulati...

Event Details:

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 th...

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."