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Baby Bounce
Baby and caregiver will enjoy bouncing, singing, shaking, and playing together! Experience/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/or interact with peers. Target age: 0-24 months, with an adult. 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 story time(s) that feel right. Everyone is welcome! Location: Meeting Room A/B Registration is strongly advised as attendance will be limited, with slots given first to those registered. Dates & Time: February 27, March 2, 6, 9,13, 16, 27, and 30th @ 9:00 AM and March 4 and 18 @ 9:30 AM.Weekday Storytimes are 3 weeks on, (starting February 27th), followed by a one-week break. The storytime break week is March 20th – 26th, with storytimes starting up again on the 27th of March.
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Toddler Time
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 age: 2-3 years old, with an adult. 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 story time(s) that feel right. Everyone is welcome! Location: Meeting Room A/B Registration is strongly advised as attendance will be limited, with slots given first to those registered. Dates & Time: February 27, March 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 27, and 30 @ 9:50 AM.Weekday Storytimes are 3 weeks on, (starting February 27th), followed by a one-week break. The storytime break week is March 20th – 26th, with storytimes starting up again on the 27th of March.
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Family Storytime
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 age: 2-6 years old, with an adult. 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 story time(s) that feel right. Everyone is welcome! Location: Meeting Room A/B Registration is strongly advised as attendance will be limited, with slots given first to those registered. Dates & Time: February 27, March 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 27, and 30 @ 10:45 AM.Weekday Storytimes are 3 weeks on, (starting February 27th), followed by a one-week break. The storytime break week is March 20th – 26th, with storytimes starting up again on the 27th of March.
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Urbandale Public Library Foundation Board Meeting
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Urbandale Public Library Board of Trustees
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Afterschool Fun Board Games
Drop by the youth area from 4:15 – 5:15 PM the fourth Tuesday of each month to make new friends and/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 Age: 5 years old and up (anyone under age 10 must be supervised by an adult) Located in the Youth Area, no registration is required.
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Adult DIY: Sugar Scrub
We will be creating sugar scrub out of simple ingredients you can find in your pantry: sugar, oil, and your choice of add-on (honey, coffee grounds, essential oils, etc.)! All supplies are provided but you are welcome to bring your own jar or container and any other ingredients to add to your scrub.
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Evening Family Storytime
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 age: 2-6 years old, with an adult. 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 story time(s) that feel right. Everyone is welcome! Location: Story RoomRegistration is strongly advised as attendance will be limited, with slots given first to those registered. Dates & Time: February 7, 14, and 28 @ 6:30 PM.Weekday Storytimes are 3 weeks on, (starting February 27th), followed by a one-week break. The storytime break week is March 20th – 26th, with storytimes starting up again on the 27th of March.
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Music and Movement
Get your groove on and strengthen early literacy skills at the same time! We’ll share one book or story, 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. Target age: 2-7 years old, with adult. 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 story time(s) that feel right. Everyone is welcome! Location: Meeting Room A/BRegistration is strongly advised as attendance will be limited, with slots given first to those registered.Dates & Time: March 1, 8, 15, and 29 @ 9:30 & 10:30 AM.Weekday Storytimes are 3 weeks on, (starting February 27th), followed by a one-week break. The storytime break week is March 20th – 26th, with storytimes starting up again on the 27th of March.
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Music and Movement
Get your groove on and strengthen early literacy skills at the same time! We’ll share one book or story, 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. Target age: 2-7 years old, with adult. 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 story time(s) that feel right. Everyone is welcome! Location: Meeting Room A/BRegistration is strongly advised as attendance will be limited, with slots given first to those registered.Dates & Time: March 1, 8, 15, and 29 @ 9:30 & 10:30 AM.Weekday Storytimes are 3 weeks on, (starting February 27th), followed by a one-week break. The storytime break week is March 20th – 26th, with storytimes starting up again on the 27th of March.
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Buy.Eat.Live Healthy: Nutrition Class
Update: Today's session is a make-up from a previously cancelled class due to weather. Please note: this is an 8-week class (January 18-March 8). Each class will be approximately 60-90 minutes. Registering for the first session on January 18 will enroll you for the full 8-week class.Each lesson includes information on nutrition and physical activity and includes cooking or tasting a recipe. Participants are given tools to help them make behavior changes, including cutting mats, measuring cups and spoons, and cookbooks. Participants who complete eight classes receive a certificate signed by ISU Extension and Outreach staff certifying they have attended the program.Classes Include:Get Moving: Participants enjoy being active.Plan, Shop, $ave: Participants plan and shop for meals and snacks that are healthy and within their budget.Fruits and Veggies, Half Your Plate: Participants increase the amount of vegetables and fruits they eat every day. Participants have more than one kind of vegetable and one kind of fruit every day.Make Half Your Grains Whole: Participants choose at least half of their grains to be whole grains.Build Strong Bones: Participants get enough calcium from low-fat or non-fat dairy foods or other foods high in calcium.Go Lean with Protein: Participants have lean protein foods and keep all food safe to eat. Make a Change and Celebrate: Participants limit foods high in fat, sugar, and salt and celebrate new knowledge and skills to make healthy food and activity choices.
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Baby Bounce
Baby and caregiver will enjoy bouncing, singing, shaking, and playing together! Experience/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/or interact with peers. Target age: 0-24 months, with an adult. 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 story time(s) that feel right. Everyone is welcome! Location: Meeting Room A/B Registration is strongly advised as attendance will be limited, with slots given first to those registered. Dates & Time: February 27, March 2, 6, 9,13, 16, 27, and 30th @ 9:00 AM and March 4 and 18 @ 9:30 AM.Weekday Storytimes are 3 weeks on, (starting February 27th), followed by a one-week break. The storytime break week is March 20th – 26th, with storytimes starting up again on the 27th of March.
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Toddler Time
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 age: 2-3 years old, with an adult. 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 story time(s) that feel right. Everyone is welcome! Location: Meeting Room A/B Registration is strongly advised as attendance will be limited, with slots given first to those registered. Dates & Time: February 27, March 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 27, and 30 @ 9:50 AM.Weekday Storytimes are 3 weeks on, (starting February 27th), followed by a one-week break. The storytime break week is March 20th – 26th, with storytimes starting up again on the 27th of March.
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Family Storytime
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 age: 2-6 years old, with an adult. 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 story time(s) that feel right. Everyone is welcome! Location: Meeting Room A/B Registration is strongly advised as attendance will be limited, with slots given first to those registered. Dates & Time: February 27, March 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 27, and 30 @ 10:45 AM.Weekday Storytimes are 3 weeks on, (starting February 27th), followed by a one-week break. The storytime break week is March 20th – 26th, with storytimes starting up again on the 27th of March.
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CultureALL: Avram and His Accordion with Abe Goldstein
Inspired by the children’s book “Mendel’s Accordion” written by Heidi Smith Hyde and illustrated by Johanna Van Der Sterre, accordion player and leader of the Java Jews Klezmer Band, Abe Goldstein, tells his own story of rediscovering his culture through music.
Goldstein incorporates Yiddish tunes and accordion music as he explains elements of the Jewish culture and shares his story. It is truly an entertaining and educational experience about many lost cultures — accordion playing, Yiddishkeit, and klezmer music.
Target Audience: Elementary students (anyone under 10 must be supervised by an adult). Registration is encouraged to help us plan but is not required.