Urbandale Public Library
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Saturday June 1 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Adult Recreational Chess
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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Sunday June 2 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Major Blues and the Mugshots Concert
Drop by on Sunday, June 2, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm on the library's patio for a Major Blues and the Mugshots concert as part of the 2024 Performance Series in Urbandale! This outdoor concert is free of ch......More
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Monday June 3 9:15am - 9:55am CDT
Baby Bounce
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 progr......More
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Monday June 3 10:15am - 10:55am CDT
Baby Bounce
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 progr......More
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Monday June 3 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
For the Love of Mars: A Human History of the Red Planet with Smithsonian Curator Matt Shindell (Watch Party)
Attend the live virtual watch party at the library! (Not able to make it to the library? Click here to register to watch on your own.) Mars and its secrets have fascinated and mystified humans since ......More
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Monday June 3 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
Monday Hands-On Play
Join us for fun, hands-on play at the library! Each week we will provide three stations of tactile, age-appropriate activities including art, toys, sensory bin play, and simple experiments to engage your child’s sense of creativity, curiosity, and discovery! Drop by an......More
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Tuesday June 4 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Afternoon Fun LEGO: Ultimate Playground
Join us for fun in the youth area of the library. Drop in the first Tuesday in June and July between 3:00 and 4:00 PM to enjoy free building at your own pace, or complete a challenge! This Tuesday, design your dream playground complete with your own kind of unique......More
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Tuesday June 4 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
100 Things to do in Des Moines + DSM BINGO
Join Erin Huiatt, local author of the book “100 Things to Do in Des Moines Before You Die” for a special BINGO-style program highlighting the Metro's top attractions and hidden gems. This program is perfect for families planning their adventures around Des Moines or any......More
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Wednesday June 5 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Music and Movement
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. Dates & Time: Wedn......More
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Wednesday June 5 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Music and Movement
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. Dates & Time: Wed......More
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Wednesday June 5 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Ages 8-11 Tie-Dye
Youth ages 8-11 can join us to make tie-dye t-shirts. We’ll show you the techniques and supply the shirts + dye! (Please note: Shirts will be dyed at the library and put into plastic bags- but will need to be washed at home.) Age Requirement: 8-11 only (All ch......More
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Wednesday June 5 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Teen Tie-Dye
Teens ages 12-17 can join us to make tie-dye t-shirts. We’ll show you the techniques and supply the shirts + dye! (Please note: Shirts will be dyed at the library and put into plastic bags- but will need to be washed at home.) Age Requirement: 12-17 only Loc......More
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Thursday June 6 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
Creativity Quest
Calling all curious kids who like to make, craft, and experiment! Starting the second week of June, join us for cool hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities. On any given Thursday we might construct a soda bottle turtle bank, design ......More
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Thursday June 6 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Learn How to Make Comic Books! (1 of 4)
Please note this is a 4-week class held every Thursday in June at 4:00 PM with lessons that build on each other week after week. We ask that you only sign up if your schedule will allow you to attend at least 3 out of the 4 classes. Registering for the first session on......More
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Friday June 7 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
SOAR with Raptors
Meet 2 or 3 live raptors like a hawk, owl, and/ or falcon! A representative from Saving Our Avian Resources (SOAR) will teach us amazing facts about their habitat, behavior, and how everyone can help protect these awesome birds. ......More
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Saturday June 8 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Baby Bounce
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 progr......More
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Saturday June 8 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
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. Dates & Time: 2nd & 4th Saturdays in June & July, 10:30 AM Target age......More
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Saturday June 8 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Adult Recreational Chess
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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Monday June 10 9:15am - 9:55am CDT
Baby Bounce
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 progr......More
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Monday June 10 10:15am - 10:55am CDT
Baby Bounce
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 progr......More
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Monday June 10 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
Monday Hands-On Play
Join us for fun, hands-on play at the library! Each week we will provide three stations of tactile, age-appropriate activities including art, toys, sensory bin play, and simple experiments to engage your child’s sense of creativity, curiosity, and discovery! Drop by an......More
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Tuesday June 11 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Storytime in the Parks
Week 1 Location: Charles Gabus Memorial Tree Park Join us for stories, songs, and family FUN in a different Urbandale Park every week! Target age: 2-6, ......More
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Tuesday June 11 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Afternoon Fun Get Crafty: Koi Paper Pond
Join us for fun in the youth area of the library. Drop in the second Tuesday in June and July between 3:00 and 4:00 PM to get crafty! This Tuesday, create and decorate your own tranquil koi pond complete with a lily pad and fish. Time: Drop-in anytime, 3:0......More
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Tuesday June 11 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Double Booked Evening Book Club
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 ......More
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Tuesday June 11 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Brad & Kate Concert
Join us on Tuesday, June 11, from 6:30 - 8:00 PM in the Charles Gabus Memorial Tree Park for a pop/folk concert from Bra......More