This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. STEAM Stop-In: Toys Edition! Friday, March 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library Program Type: Special Spring Break Programs, Crafts & DIY, Gaming, STEM Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11 Event Details: Drop in anytime between 10:00 and 11:30 AM to check out some cool STEAM toys we borrowed from Iowa PBS including Tumble Trax Magnetic Marble Run, MindWare Q-BA-Maze, STEM Explorers... Registration This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. Mar 14 2025 Fri STEAM Stop-In: Toys Edition! 10:00am - 11:30am Special Spring Break Programs, Crafts & DIY, Gaming, STEM Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11 Program Type: Special Spring Break Programs, Crafts & DIY, Gaming, STEM Registration Required Event Details: Drop in anytime between 10:00 and 11:30 AM to check out some cool STEAM toys we borrowed from Iowa PBS including Tumble Trax Magnetic Marble Run, MindWare Q-BA-Maze, STEM Explorers Brainometry, Straw Constructor, and more! 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."
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Ages 10-14" group. This event is in the "Ages 12-17" group. Tween & Teen Tropical Terrariums with Iowa Outdoor Products Monday, March 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library Program Type: Special Spring Break Programs, Crafts & DIY Age Group: Teens, Ages 10-14, Ages 12-17 Event Details: Join us to make a closed terrarium, aka a self-sustaining ecosystem that creates its own water and air cycle! We’ll provide all the material including dirt, rocks, driftwood, moss,... Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Ages 10-14" group. This event is in the "Ages 12-17" group. Mar 17 2025 Mon Tween & Teen Tropical Terrariums with Iowa Outdoor Products 2:00pm - 3:00pm Special Spring Break Programs, Crafts & DIY Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Teens, Ages 10-14, Ages 12-17 Program Type: Special Spring Break Programs, Crafts & DIY Registration Required Event Details: Join us to make a closed terrarium, aka a self-sustaining ecosystem that creates its own water and air cycle! We’ll provide all the material including dirt, rocks, driftwood, moss, and your own fern and tropical nerve plant!
This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Special Afternoon Fun: All-Day Fun Spring Craft Drop-in Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:30pm Story Room at Urbandale Public Library Program Type: Special Spring Break Programs, Crafts & DIY Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families Event Details: Afterschool Fun becomes all-day fun! Stop by the storytime room for crafts anytime from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. We will have directions and supplies for three different crafts (while s... This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Mar 18 2025 Tue Special Afternoon Fun: All-Day Fun Spring Craft Drop-in 9:00am - 5:30pm Special Spring Break Programs, Crafts & DIY Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: Special Spring Break Programs, Crafts & DIY Event Details: Afterschool Fun becomes all-day fun! Stop by the storytime room for crafts anytime from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. 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."
This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group. Special Music and Movement with Tippi Toes Dance Company Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library Program Type: Special Spring Break Programs, Storytime, Special Event Age Group: Ages 3-5 Music & Movement: Get your groove on and strengthen early literacy skills at the same time! We’ll read one book but also do plenty of stretching, singing, dancing, rhyming, jumping, and even instrum... Event Details: Today’s special edition of Music and Movement will be taught by a guest instructor from the Tippi Toes Dance Company of Des Moines! Have fun while you burn some energy and experien... Registration This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group. Mar 19 2025 Wed Special Music and Movement with Tippi Toes Dance Company 9:30am - 10:15am Special Spring Break Programs, Storytime, Special Event Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 3-5 Program Type: Special Spring Break Programs, Storytime, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Get your groove on and strengthen early literacy skills at the same time! We’ll read one book but also do plenty of stretching, singing, dancing, rhyming, jumping, and even instrument play. You’ll have a blast helping your little one rock out. (Caregivers should plan on attending and helping little ones to engage, feel comfortable, and enjoy early literacy.)Target Audience: 2-7 years old | Registration encouraged to help us plan but not requiredMusic & Movement is held weekdays on Wednesdays at 9:30 AM and 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). Today’s special edition of Music and Movement will be taught by a guest instructor from the Tippi Toes Dance Company of Des Moines! Have fun while you burn some energy and experience the joys of dance, self-expression, and movement! 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. Special Music and Movement with Tippi Toes Dance Company Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library Program Type: Special Spring Break Programs, Storytime, Special Event Age Group: Ages 3-5 Music & Movement: Get your groove on and strengthen early literacy skills at the same time! We’ll read one book but also do plenty of stretching, singing, dancing, rhyming, jumping, and even instrum... Event Details: Today’s special edition of Music and Movement will be taught by a guest instructor from the Tippi Toes Dance Company of Des Moines! Have fun while you burn some energy and experien... Registration This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group. Mar 19 2025 Wed Special Music and Movement with Tippi Toes Dance Company 10:30am - 11:15am Special Spring Break Programs, Storytime, Special Event Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 3-5 Program Type: Special Spring Break Programs, Storytime, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Get your groove on and strengthen early literacy skills at the same time! We’ll read one book but also do plenty of stretching, singing, dancing, rhyming, jumping, and even instrument play. You’ll have a blast helping your little one rock out. (Caregivers should plan on attending and helping little ones to engage, feel comfortable, and enjoy early literacy.)Target Audience: 2-7 years old | Registration encouraged to help us plan but not requiredMusic & Movement is held weekdays on Wednesdays at 9:30 AM and 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). Today’s special edition of Music and Movement will be taught by a guest instructor from the Tippi Toes Dance Company of Des Moines! Have fun while you burn some energy and experience the joys of dance, self-expression, and movement! 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 6-11" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Family Fun Night: Make Your Mark Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library Program Type: Special Spring Break Programs, Crafts & DIY Age Group: Ages 6-11, Families Event Details: Join us for awesome hands-on fun that involves paint! We’ll help you enjoy unique techniques that include scrape art, spin art, and watercolor lilies in the style of Monet! Stop in... Registration This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Mar 19 2025 Wed Family Fun Night: Make Your Mark 5:30pm - 7:00pm Special Spring Break Programs, Crafts & DIY Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: Special Spring Break Programs, Crafts & DIY Registration Required Event Details: Join us for awesome hands-on fun that involves paint! We’ll help you enjoy unique techniques that include scrape art, spin art, and watercolor lilies in the style of Monet! 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."
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. Anatomy Ambassadors Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library Program Type: Special Spring Break Programs, STEM Age Group: Ages 6-11 Event Details: The Anatomy Ambassadors are visiting the library, and they’re bringing real human organs that you can see up close. Some can even be touched! The Ambassadors are medical students f... Registration This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. Mar 20 2025 Thu Anatomy Ambassadors 2:30pm - 4:00pm Special Spring Break Programs, STEM Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 6-11 Program Type: Special Spring Break Programs, STEM Registration Required Event Details: The Anatomy Ambassadors are visiting the library, and they’re bringing real human organs that you can see up close. Some can even be touched! 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."
This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group. Special Storytime Explorers: Seed Starters Friday, March 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library Program Type: Special Spring Break Programs, Storytime, Crafts & DIY, Special Event, 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: Join us for a special Spring Break edition of Storytime Explorers! We’ll read "Up, Down, and Around" by Katherine Ayres, make a plant-themed craft, and welcome a special gues... Registration This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group. Mar 21 2025 Fri Special Storytime Explorers: Seed Starters 10:00am - 11:00am Special Spring Break Programs, Storytime, Crafts & DIY, Special Event, STEM Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 3-5 Program Type: Special Spring Break Programs, Storytime, Crafts & DIY, Special Event, 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 requiredStorytime Explorers is held on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month at 10:00 AM. Join us for a special Spring Break edition of Storytime Explorers! We’ll read "Up, Down, and Around" by Katherine Ayres, make a plant-themed craft, and welcome a special guest, Amanda from Nine Square Feet! 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."
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