Upcoming Events

Music and Movement

9:30am–10:15am

Ages 3-5

Storytime

Registration Available

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Ages 3-5

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Available

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 required.

Music & 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).

Weekday Storytime Schedule:

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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."

Music and Movement

10:30am–11:15am

Ages 3-5

Storytime

Registration Available

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Ages 3-5

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Available

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 required.

Music & 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).

Weekday Storytime Schedule:

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

9:00am–9:45am

Ages 0-2

Storytime

Registration Available

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Ages 0-2

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Available

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).

Weekday Storytime Schedule:

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

10:00am–10:45am

Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5

Storytime

Registration Available

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Available

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

Weekday Storytime Schedule:

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

11:00am–11:30am

Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5

Storytime

Registration Available

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Available

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, Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM, 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).

Weekday Storytime Schedule:

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."

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.

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

9:30am–10:15am

Ages 0-2

Storytime

Registration Available

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Ages 0-2

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Available

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).

Weekday Storytime Schedule:

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

10:30am–11:00am

Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5

Storytime

Registration Available

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Available

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, Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM, 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).

Weekday Storytime Schedule:

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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Evening Family Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm

Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5

Storytime

Registration Available

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Story Room

Age Group: Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Available

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, Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM, 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).

Weekday Storytime Schedule:

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."

Music and Movement

9:30am–10:15am

Ages 3-5

Storytime

Registration Available

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Ages 3-5

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Available

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 required.

Music & 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).

Weekday Storytime Schedule:

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."

Music and Movement

10:30am–11:15am

Ages 3-5

Storytime

Registration Available

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Ages 3-5

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Available

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 required.

Music & 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).

Weekday Storytime Schedule:

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

9:00am–9:45am

Ages 0-2

Storytime

Registration Available

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Ages 0-2

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Available

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).

Weekday Storytime Schedule:

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

10:00am–10:45am

Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5

Storytime

Registration Available

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Available

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

Weekday Storytime Schedule:

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

11:00am–11:30am

Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5

Storytime

Registration Available

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Available

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, Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM, 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).

Weekday Storytime Schedule:

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 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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