Name: 2025 Winter Reading Challenge
Start: 2025-01-13
End: 2025-02-28
Location: Urbandale Public Library

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Time	Sun (2/23)	Mon (2/24)	Tue (2/25)	Wed (2/26)	Thu (2/27)	Fri (2/28)	Sat (3/01)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. 2025 Winter Reading Challenge All Day 1/13 - 2/28 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Join us for the 2025 Winter Reading Challenge! Everyone, birth through adult, can log 15 days of reading from January 13 – February 28 to complete the challenge.
	This event is in the "All Ages" group. February Jigsaw Puzzle Competition All Day 2/1 - 2/28 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Throughout the month of February, teams can drop into the library to assemble a designated 500-piece puzzle. A prize will be awarded to the quickest team + all participating teams will be entered in a drawing!
	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Celebrate Black Artists Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/15 - 2/28 Children, Families This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Age Group: Children, Families Event Details: Drop into the library any time we’re open to look for hidden pictures of amazing works of art created by African Americans. Don’t forget to sign the champion’s log after you’ve found them all!
9 am		This event is in the "Children" group. Block Party 9:30am - 11:00am Children STEM This event is in the "Children" group. 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."
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1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Art Gallery Reception: Stephanie Majeran & Charlotte Saliers 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults, All Ages Art Gallery Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Art Gallery Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Art Gallery Registration Required Event Details: Join us for light refreshments and meet fiber artist, Stephanie Majeran, and mosaic artist, Charlotte Saliers			This event is in the "Adults" group. Double Booked Afternoon Book Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Book Club Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. 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.* *This month we will meet a week early on the 3rd Wednesday to avoid holiday conflicts.		This event is in the "Adults" group. Classic Cinema: Funny Face 1:00pm - 3:30pm Adults Movie Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. 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. Funny Face (1957 ‧ NR ‧ RomCom/Musical ‧ 1h 43m)	This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Recreational Chess 1:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Gaming This event is in the "Adults" group. 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.
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4 pm			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. Afterschool Fun: Board Games 4:15pm - 5:15pm Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families STEM 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. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: 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."
5 pm		Urbandale Public Library Board of Trustees 5:30pm - 7:00pm Open Public Meeting Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Conference Room Program Type: Open Public Meeting Event Details: Urbandale Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting			This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Family Fun Night: Cool STEAM! 5:00pm - 6:30pm Ages 6-11, Families Crafts & DIY, STEM Registration This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEM Registration Required Event Details: Drop-in anytime between 5:00-6:30 PM for cool experiments and 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."
6 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. Block Party 6:00pm - 7:15pm Children STEM This event is in the "Children" group. 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."

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