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Urbandale Library News & EventsFebruary 2018
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Urbandale Public Library will be closed Presidents' Day, Monday, February 19. |
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Art Gallery Reception Meet the Artists! February 3, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM The Library's current Art Gallery exhibit is Everyday Rituals: a black and white exhibit featuring the sculpture of Kara Dunbar and drawings by Emily Verdoorn. The artworks will be on display January 16 - February 28.
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Take our Winter WriteUP Challenge January 15 - February 28, 2018 Participate for a chance to win!
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Art UP Close Program Local artists are encouraged to apply for this unique opportunity. The Urbandale Public Library Art UP Close program celebrates the work of local artists and encourages the community to experience the arts through engaging opportunities. The program sponsors local artists conducting informative presentations and hands-on workshops throughout our community. The goal is to develop and sustain the public’s awareness and interest in the arts, cultivating a true appreciation for all forms of human expression. Art UP Close makes our community a dynamic place to live, work, and visit!
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Plant.Grow.Fly Thursday, February 15th at 6:30 PM Jessie Lowry, Director of Conservation, will speak about the Blank Park Zoo's pollinator project, Plant.Grow.Fly. Started in 2014, the project encourages each and every one of us to conserve our native pollinators like butterflies and bees. This project has over 60 local, regional, and national partners and over 1000 registered butterfly gardens. She will share with us how easy it can be to turn your yard into a butterfly oasis! About the Presenter: Jessie Lowry is a wildlife conservationist. She has studied primates in the rainforests of Costa Rica and Uganda and cared for many species of zoo animals, from sea lions to snakes. Through her role as Director of Conservation at Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, she has raised funds and awareness for over 50 wildlife organizations, developed creative events and fundraisers and mentored others on how to channel their passion. She is the founder and leader of the pollinator conservation initiative: Plant.Grow.Fly., a coalition of over 50 organizations working together to increase habitat for pollinators. Jessie serves as a Steering Committee member for Zoos and Aquariums Committing to Conservation (ZACC) and is an Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders Fellow. Life Stories Sunday, February 18th at 1:30 PM Transform your memories into a collection of short memoirs to share now and pass on to future generations. We'll also learn about various forms of memoirs and creative ways to share your work, including six-word memoirs, word cloud memoirs, and oral histories. Each "Life Stories" session will focus on a theme to help trigger memories and spark ideas. Participants will talk about their memories related to the theme. Ideas generated in class will be fine-tuned at home and read aloud, if desired, at the next session. No previous writing experience is needed to participate and writers of all skill levels are welcome. The focus will be on the value of writing down your memories, not your writing style! Join us for one session or all four! Sessions will be held the 3rd Sunday afternoon - February through May. Registration Required. Register for each session separately online or by calling 515-278-3945. Questions? Contact Laura Sauser, Community Manager, 515-331-6764. Thursday Night Movie Thursday, February 22nd at 6:00 PM We will be celebrating Black History Month in February. This month's movie is Marshall about a young Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, as he battles through one of his career-defining cases. (2017/118 min./PG-13). Age 17 and up please. Adult Coloring/Active Adults Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:30 AM Adult Coloring is now part of Active Adults! Join other adults at this adult drop-in program on Thursdays for board games, coloring, puzzles, crafts, and more! Friday FlicksFridays at 1:00 PM Join other adults at an afternoon matinee! This month we'll be celebrating Black History Month. - February 2 - Ray (PG-13/152 min.) 2004
- February 9 - Selma (PG-13/127 min.) 2015
- February 16 - Fences (PG-13/133 min.) 2016
- February 23 - Loving (PG-13/123 min.) 2016
Adult Recreational Chess Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 PM The library offers an adult recreational chess club for people of all skill levels, even beginners! This is your chance to learn the game, play the game, and meet other people interested in the game. Chess sets provided, or bring your own. Adult Book Clubs Booked for Dinner meets in Meeting Room A on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM. On the Same Page meets in the Library Conference Room on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM. Brown Bag meets in Meeting Room A on the last Tuesday & Thursday of each month at 12:00 Noon.
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ANYTIME Craft-tastic ANYTIME from February 1st - 14th Stop by the teen area where we'll provide the supplies to get your creative juices flowing for Valentine's Day (or ANTI-Valentine's Day) cards! Ages 12 - 17 ONLY Sugar Shock Candy Making Thursday, February 15th at 6:30 PM We provide the ingredients and recipes, you choose what to make! Make your own sweet or sour gummy worms, or try your hand at the homemade versions of well-known chocolate bars. Registration encouraged. Please register online or by calling 515-278-3945. Ages 12-17 ONLY Teen Write Up Thursday, February 22nd at 6:00 PM Are you an aspiring writer? This is the group for you! Test your material on your peers, brainstorm, or just practice your craft. Feel free to bring some of your writing to share. Registration encouraged. Ages 12-17 ONLY Teen Advisory Group Thursday, February 22nd at 7:00 PM Help us decide on events, activities, and materials for teens! Join us for pizza this month to help welcome Jacqueline, our new Teen Liaison! Registration encouraged. Ages 12-17 ONLY
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Minecraft Tuesday, February 6th & 20th from 4:00 - 5:00 PM Minecraft is held the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month. Kids of all ages are encouraged to test their Minecraft skills on the Youth Services computers and with console games. Parents should plan on attending with and assisting patrons ages 9 and under. Ages 6-17 Finding Your Roots Tuesday, February 13th at 1:00 PM Theresa Liewer from the Iowa Genealogical Society will be here to show students how to dig into their family history. We'll start by learning how to fill out the forms used to record family history. We'll talk about interviewing older family members and work through some basic building blocks, including your personal family items and census records. We'll explore free genealogy websites to locate at least one of your family members on them. When we're done, everyone should have a great idea on how to continue, where to go for more information and how much fun family research can be. Space is limited, so please register each child who plans to attend. Genealogy is a family affair, so parents should plan on attending with their students. Ages 9-17 Questions? Contact Jgoulden@urbandale.org Hour of Code Tuesday, February 13th at 4:00 PM Join us for an introduction to coding for beginners! There will be both digital and real-world activities to provide an introductory experience to coding and computer science. No previous coding necessary, but some typing skills are needed. Adults should plan on attending and participating with children ages 9 and under. Space is limited, so please register each child who will participate! Ages 6-12 After School Movie: Wonder Friday, February 16th, 4:00 PM Looking for something to do after school? We have you covered! Join us for a showing of Wonder (rated PG), based on the novel of the same name by RJ Palacio. We’ll have popcorn and coloring pages as well. Children age 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 0-17 No registration required. After School Art Friday, February 23rd at 4:00 PM Get hands-on with art exploration. This 30 minute workshop will unleash your creativity and inspire the artist in everyone with process-driven art projects! We'll be moving, playing, and working as a group to create something amazing. Adults should plan on staying with participants ages 9 and under! Ages 6-12, siblings welcome. Please register online or by calling 515-278-3945. Please register each child who will participate. Go for the Gold: Family Olympics Saturday, February 24th at 2:00 PM Join us for an Olympic adventure for the whole family! Get into the spirit of the competition as your family team competes in silly games and ridiculous challenges. You’ll discover skills you didn’t know you had and may never need again—and you’ll have fun doing it! Bonus fun: feel free to come in a fun family “uniform” of your choosing! Ages 4-12
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Junior Series for Kids Early Learners Explore STEAM Concepts! Junior Programmers Thursday, February 1st at 11:00 AM You don't need technology or screens to get kids ready for coding. Accompanied by their adults, children ages 4-7 will get a chance to explore the very basics of computer science in bite-sized chunks with stories and games. Children will practice sequencing, problem solving, and persistence. Parents will learn how to help their kids get ready to navigate the digital world. Ages 4-7, Plan on attending and participating with your child! Register each child who will participate. Please register online or by calling 515-278-3945 Junior Illustrators Thursday, February 15th at 11:00 AM Children ages 3-7 will explore the work of illustrators both familiar and new. We'll share a short lesson including a story and a step-by-step art activity that expands on the book and /or illustration style. This month we’ll be talking about collages and Eric Carle. Adults should plan on attending and assisting their child. Ages 3-7. Plan on attending and participating with your child! Register each child who will participate. Please register online or by calling 515-278-3945 Junior Scientists Thursday, February 22nd at 11:00 AM Children ages 3-7 and their adults will get hands-on with a 30-minute lesson about scientific topics. With the help of stories and experiments, we work on fine motor skills, following directions, and critical thinking. This month we'll be exploring space! Ages 3-7, Plan on attending and participating with your child! Register each child who will participate. Please register online or by calling 515-278-3945. STEAM Station Tuesday, February 27th at 6:00 PM Bring your curious preschoolers to STEAM Station where they can explore the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and math! This month we'll be exploring space! Please register each month online or by calling 278-3945. Ages 2-7, siblings welcome, Plan on attending and participating with your child. Please register online or by calling 515-278-3945.
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Book Babies -Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:00 AM -Saturday, February 3rd & 17th at 9:30 AM Bounce, sing, shake, and play with us at this “can’t sit still” story time! We’ll have 20-30 minutes of interactive programming, followed by an unstructured playtime where children and caregivers can interact with their peers! Toddler Time Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:00 AM This short-attention span story time is perfect for toddlers. We’ll share short books, rhymes, and music. This 20-30 minute story time incorporates movement and music and understands that sitting still is tricky sometimes! Family Story Time -Wednesdays at 9:30 AM and 10:15 AM -Tuesdays at 7:00 PM (No Family Story Time Tuesday, February 27) -Saturday, February 3rd & 17th at 10:30 AM Join us for fun and interactive stories to keep the whole family entertained and engaged. The program will last approximately 30 minutes and will include slightly longer stories, singing, and playing!
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