Upcoming Events

Christmas Eve/Day

All Day 12/24–12/25

Closing

Branches:

Urbandale Public Library

Look Out Below! The Asteroid Belt, Asteroids, Meteors, Meteorites, and Craters

3:00pm–4:00pm

Ages 6-11, Families

Crafts & DIY, Guest Speaker, STEM

Registration Available

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Ages 6-11, Families

Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Guest Speaker, STEM

Registration Available

Event Details:

We all know about the Sun and the eight planets of our Solar System, but have you heard about the Asteroid Belt?

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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."

New Year’s Eve, close at 1 pm

1:00pm–8:30pm

Closing

Branches:

Urbandale Public Library

New Year's Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Urbandale Public Library

Afterschool Fun LEGO: Build a Super Safe Sled

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 LEGO fun in the youth area of the library. Drop in the 1st Tuesday of the month between 4:15 and 5:15 to enjoy free building at your own pace, or complete a challenge!

Target Audience: Families | No registration

Buckle up, because this month's challenge will be to build a sled that safely carries two LEGO people down a hill (made of poster board) without falling out!

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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 Get Crafty: Paper Plate Polar Bear

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 the 2nd Tuesday of the month between 4:15 and 5:15 to get crafty.

Target Audience: Ages 5+ | No registration

This month, join us to make your own paper plate polar bear that really rocks (as in, back-and-forth)! Customize your furry friend with a cozy scarf, sweater, and hat of your design.

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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

10:00am–11:00am

Ages 3-5

Storytime, Crafts & DIY, STEM

Registration Available

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Ages 3-5

Program Type: Storytime, Crafts & DIY, STEM

Registration Available

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.

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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."

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Urbandale Public Library

Afterschool Fun STEM: Symmetrical Snowflakes

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

This month, we’re going to make our own special snowflakes out of cardboard craft tubes. Challenge yourself to make a snowflake with six-fold symmetry, like in nature!

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."

Afterschool Fun Board Games

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

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

6:00pm–7:15pm

Children

STEM

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Story Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: STEM

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."

Block Party

9:30am–11:00am

Children

STEM

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Children

Program Type: STEM

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."

Special Storytime Explorers: A Snowy Day on Sesame Street

10:00am–11:00am

Ages 3-5

Storytime, Crafts & DIY, STEM

Registration Available

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Ages 3-5

Program Type: Storytime, Crafts & DIY, STEM

Registration Available

Event Details:

In this special session of Storytime Explorers, we will explore healthy digital habits together through creativity, movement, and a storytime featuring Sesame Street characters!

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