Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (5/10)	Mon (5/11)	Tue (5/12)	Thu (5/14)	Sat (5/16)
All Day	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Favorite "Out-of-this-World" Characters Scavenger Hunt All Day 5/1–5/15 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 and hunt down 9 images hidden throughout the Youth Area. Don’t forget to sign the champion’s log after you’ve found them all!
	This event is in the "All Ages" group Ride Your Bike to the Library Contest! All Day 5/1–5/31 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Library Outside Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Celebrate National Bike Month this May by riding your bike to the library!
12 am					This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Guess the Nursery Rhyme Scavenger Hunt All Day 5/16–5/31 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 and hunt down 9 images hidden throughout the Youth Area. Don’t forget to sign the champion’s log after you’ve found them all!
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9 am		This event is in the "Children" group Block Party 9:30am–11:00am Children Crafts & DIY, Gaming, STEM This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Gaming, 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."			This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group Baby Bounce 9:30am–10:15am Ages 0-2 Storytime Registration Available This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group 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). Please note that we normally do a storytime cycle of three weeks on and one week off (to allow for planning time). 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."
10 am					This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5 Storytime Registration Available This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group 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). Please note that we normally do a storytime cycle of three weeks on and one week off (to allow for planning time). 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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1 pm					This event is in the "Ages 12-17" group Teen Volunteer Training 1:00pm–1:45pm Ages 12-17 This event is in the "Ages 12-17" group Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Ages 12-17 Event Details: 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 Get Crafty: Jewel Beetles 4:15pm–5:15pm Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families Crafts & DIY 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: Crafts & DIY 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, we’re using tinfoil and markers to make shiny, colorful beetles! You can see dazzling beetles with brilliant metallic bodies in nature; now you can make one to take home with you. 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 10-14" group This event is in the "Ages 12-17" group Tween & Teen R&R with Crafts and TheraPets! 4:30pm–5:30pm Ages 10-14, Ages 12-17 Crafts & DIY, Special Event Registration Available This event is in the "Ages 10-14" group This event is in the "Ages 12-17" group Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 10-14, Ages 12-17 Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Special Event Registration Available Event Details: You worked hard at school all year. Join us for some rest and relaxation with meditative drawing and self-expression, plus make friends with some chill Therapets! Disclaimer(s) Tween & Teen Programs Age Restrictions This program is open to tweens and teens ages 10-17 only. Registration is strongly recommended and is the only way to make sure you have a seat. Please note that ages 10-14 and ages 13-17 are suggested age ranges for each session, but as long as you are between the ages of 10-17 you can sign up for either time that works best for your schedule.
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6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Double Booked Evening Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Book Club Registration Available This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Available 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 Evening meets every 2nd Tuesday at 6:00 PM. This event is in the "Children" group Block Party 6:00pm–7:15pm Children Crafts & DIY, Gaming, STEM This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Gaming, 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."	This event is in the "Adults" group Craft Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Crafts & DIY Registration Available This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: ICN Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Available Event Details: Join fellow crafters on the second Thursday of the month for an hour of creation and community. We encourage you to bring your own projects and supplies, but adult coloring books and colored pencils will be provided. Feel free to bring a non-alcoholic beverage of your choice as we knit, crochet, scrapbook, and craft together. Please note: Instruction is not provided. Crochet and knitting kits, as well as a selection of craft-related books, may be available to check out. All skill levels are welcome! Previously called Spinning Yarns, but was reimagined for all crafters! This event is in the "Ages 10-14" group This event is in the "Ages 12-17" group Tween & Teen R&R with Crafts and TheraPets! 6:00pm–7:00pm Ages 10-14, Ages 12-17 Crafts & DIY, Special Event Registration Available* This event is in the "Ages 10-14" group This event is in the "Ages 12-17" group Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 10-14, Ages 12-17 Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Special Event Registration Available Event Details: You worked hard at school all year. Join us for some rest and relaxation with meditative drawing and self-expression, plus make friends with some chill Therapets! Disclaimer(s) Tween & Teen Programs Age Restrictions This program is open to tweens and teens ages 10-17 only. Registration is strongly recommended and is the only way to make sure you have a seat. Please note that ages 10-14 and ages 13-17 are suggested age ranges for each session, but as long as you are between the ages of 10-17 you can sign up for either time that works best for your schedule.

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