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

Day before Thanksgiving, close at 6 pm

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Closing

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Urbandale Public Library

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29

Closing

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Urbandale Public Library

Afterschool Fun LEGO: Ultimate Snow Fort

4:15pm - 5:15pm

Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families

STEM

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 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

This month, there’s an epic snowball battle brewing. Build a fort where your LEGO figure can stay safe and strategize for victory!

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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

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.

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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."

Afterschool Fun STEM: Bobsleds Away!

4:15pm - 5:15pm

Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families

STEM

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."

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."

Storytime Explorers

10:00am - 11:00am

Ages 3-5

Storytime, Crafts & DIY, STEM

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.

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