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Urbandale Library News & EventsJuly 2018
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The Library will be closed Wednesday, July 4, for Independence Day.
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Art Gallery Reception & Story Time - Society of Children's Writers and Illustrators Sunday, July 8th, Reception 1:30 - 2:15 PM, Story Time 2:15 - 3:00 PM Meeting Room A Exhibit on display July 1 - August 14, 2018 This exhibit showcases art from both published and pre-published illustrators working in the field of children's books. Participating members include: Candace Camling David Malcolm Nic McDougal Claudia McGehee Jane Metcalf Stephanie Lurk Jennifer Black Reinhardt Dorothia Rohner About SCBWI Founded in 1971, the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators is an international organization supporting over 20,000 members worldwide. It is open to published and pre-published members who are passionate about children's books. If you are interested in learning more about SCBWI, visit: www.scbwi.org. Regional Iowa Website: www.iowa.scbwi.org. The FarmHer Journey Monday, July 9th at 6:30 PM Marji Guyler-Alaniz, President and Founder of FarmHer, will share her story of inspiration and finding her passion with FarmHer. From project start to where it is today, Marji will take you along on the FarmHer journey, introducing you to the strong, amazing women met along the way. Their stories are told through still photographs of everyday work on the farm, mixed with heartfelt videos from her TV show, FarmHer. Through the women of FarmHer you will laugh, shed a tear, and most importantly, leave knowing the important place women have in the culture of agriculture. View more information here. Citizens at the Polls Party with Mosaic Wednesday, July 11th at 5:00 PM Join us to learn more about the voting process and the rights of adults with disabilities when it comes to the polling place. Mosaic in Central Iowa, ID Action, and the Urbandale Public Library are working together to help raise awareness and support individuals with disabilities to get to the polls and make their voices heard. Explore an actual voting machine, ask questions of your local representatives/candidates, learn how to vote, and know your rights. National Disability Voter Registration Week is July 17-21. Please register online or by calling 515-278-3945. Urbandale Community Theatre Preview: Six on Six Friday, July 13th at 10:00 AM About the Show: SIX-ON-SIX – THE MUSICAL celebrates the rich tradition of six-on-six girls’ high school basketball in Iowa – its glorious history, unique rules, phenomenal popularity, colorful personalities, and the Title IX legal controversy that ultimately resulted in the game’s demise 25 years ago. Proponents of six-on-six are the fans of the game, including the athletic union members who govern the sport and the lawyer they hire to represent their case. Opposed to the game are the detractors, including an outspoken mother, her 16-year-old daughter, and the lawyer they hire to represent their case. Intertwined with the main story are several subplots, including: the media attention surrounding a high school standout and her opportunity to break a national scoring record; the tension that develops between the two lawyers who represent opposite sides of the controversy; the pressure the mother places on her daughter to succeed; and the simplicity and sweetness of young love. SIX-ON-SIX features 18 original songs and a cast of 30. The show will run August 3 -12 at the Staplin Performing Arts Center, Valley High School, West Des Moines, IA. Running time for the full play is approximately 2 hours 20 minutes. The Evolution of Rock 'n Roll in Iowa Sunday, July 15th at 1:30 PM Start, Manage, and Grow Your Business with Reference USA Wednesday, July 25th at 5:30 PM Join us for a free ReferenceUSA demonstration. Urbandale Public Library has ReferenceUSA, the premier online research and reference tool for area business professionals, job seekers, entrepreneurs, sales reps, etc. This database can be accessed through the Library's website with a library card. Get fast and easy access to details on more than 44 million U.S. businesses and more than 270 million U.S. residents. Use ReferenceUSA to: -Find sales leads and download lists -Conduct market research -Locate and research companies you want to work for -Build a business plan -And much more Please register online or by calling 515-278-3945. Art UP Close Floral Photography Thursday, July 26th at 5:30 PM Learn about taking photos of plants and flowers with photographer Larry Mendenhall, Art UP Close resident artist. Bring your own camera. Please register online or by calling 515-278-3945. A lecture on Floral Arranging is also being offered by the Master Gardeners at 7:00 PM. See the demonstration garden website for more information. Thursday, July 26th at 6:00 PM This musical biography/drama celebrates the birth of show business, and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. Age 17 and up, please. DIY Terrariums Tuesday, July 31st at 6:30 PM Create a magnificent mini garden to take home with help from a local expert from Iowa Outdoor Products. Age 12 through adult. Please register online or by calling 515-278-3945. 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 showing celebrating our Summer Reading Program theme, Libraries Rock! with musicals and music related movies. - July 6 - Chicago (PG-13/113 min.) 2002
- July 13 - Hairspray (PG/117 min.) 2007
- July 20 - Little Shop of Horrors (PG-13/88 min.) 1986
- July 27 - Once (R/86 min.) 2007
Adult Recreational ChessSaturdays 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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Lunch with the Author Calla Devlin Tuesday, July 10th at 1:00 PM Teens can have lunch with award-winning YA fiction author Calla Devlin. Hear about her books, and ask her your burning questions about the world of writing. Calla's Books: Target Audience: Ages 12-17 Beginning Soldering (Clocks) Thursday, July 12th at 7:00 PM Interested in electronics and want to get hands on with molten metal? Learn soldering basics by make a digital clock. Develop skills you can use for electronics, robotics, coding, and other DIY projects. Because we'll be using very hot tools, all participants must have a signed permission slip. Please pick up your permission slip at the library or we will email it to you a week before the program. Please register online or by calling 515-278-3945. Target Audience: 12-17 ONLY! Drawing Manga Masterpieces Monday, July 23rd and Wednesday, July 25 at 2:00 PM Teens age 12-17 can learn about Drawing Manga with a guest instructor from the Des Moines Art Center, practice your technique, and make your own creations to take home. This program is cumulative. Please plan to attend both days! Please register online or by calling 515-278-3945. Target Audience: Ages 12-17 ONLY! DIY Terrariums Tuesday, July 31st at 6:30 PM Create a magnificent mini garden to take home with help from a local expert from Iowa Outdoor Products. Age 12 through adult. Please register online or by calling 515-278-3945.
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Please note: Children ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult at our programs. Something SPARKs Monday, July 2nd and Thursday, July 5th at 2:00 PM Children 6 and up can get their hands on real robots and learn coding basics with Sphero SPARK. We'll talk about how to communicate with robots, coding fundamentals, and play robot games. No experience necessary, we'll teach you what you need to know! Sign up for either or both days! Adults should plan on attending and assisting with children under 9. Please register each child who will participate! Target Audience: Ages 6 - 12 Minecraft Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:00 PM Kids of all ages are encouraged to test their Minecraft skills on the Youth Services computers and with console games. Adults should plan on staying with participants age 9 and under. Science Kids Thursdays at 2:00 PM (Will not meet July 5) The science is in your hands as we work through a series of experiments together and learn about different scientific principles each week in July. Due to the complexity of the experiments, this program is most suitable for children ages 6 and up! Please register each child who will participate on each week they will attend. Target Audience: Ages 6-12 Art Gallery Reception & Story Time - Society of Children's Writers and Illustrators Sunday, July 8th, Reception 1:30 - 2:15 PM, Story Time 2:15 - 3:00 PM Meeting Room A Exhibit on display July 1 - August 14, 2018 This exhibit showcases art from both published and pre-published illustrators working in the field of children's books. Participating members include: Candace Camling David Malcolm Nic McDougal Claudia McGehee Jane Metcalf Stephanie Lurk Jennifer Black Reinhardt Dorothia Rohner About SCBWI Founded in 1971, the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators is an international organization supporting over 20,000 members worldwide. It is open to published and pre-published members who are passionate about children's books. If you are interested in learning more about SCBWI, visit: www.scbwi.org. Regional Iowa Website: www.iowa.scbwi.org. Dance Evolution Monday, July 9th at 2:00 PM Come ready to move and join BU Dance studio for a journey through the history of dance. All ages will get a kick out of learning dance moves through the ages! No experience necessary, and be sure wear comfy clothes! Please register online or by calling 515-278-3945. Urbandale Community Theatre Preview: Six on Six Friday, July 13th at 10:00 AM About the Show: SIX-ON-SIX – THE MUSICAL celebrates the rich tradition of six-on-six girls’ high school basketball in Iowa – its glorious history, unique rules, phenomenal popularity, colorful personalities, and the Title IX legal controversy that ultimately resulted in the game’s demise 25 years ago. Proponents of six-on-six are the fans of the game, including the athletic union members who govern the sport and the lawyer they hire to represent their case. Opposed to the game are the detractors, including an outspoken mother, her 16-year-old daughter, and the lawyer they hire to represent their case. Intertwined with the main story are several subplots, including: the media attention surrounding a high school standout and her opportunity to break a national scoring record; the tension that develops between the two lawyers who represent opposite sides of the controversy; the pressure the mother places on her daughter to succeed; and the simplicity and sweetness of young love. SIX-ON-SIX features 18 original songs and a cast of 30. The show will run August 3 -12 at the Staplin Performing Arts Center, Valley High School, West Des Moines, IA. Running time for the full play is approximately 2 hours 20 minutes. Saturday, July 14th at 10:00 AM Get dancing with an introduction to Belly Dancing that’s fun for the whole family! Come ready to move with instructor Monica Reed-Tremmel! No experience necessary! Perfect for ages 6+. Please register online or by calling 515-278-3945. Shark Art Monday, July 16th at 4:00 PM Get a jump on shark week with artistic creations featuring your favorite deep sea predators! This program is appropriate for all ages. Please register online or by calling 515-278-3945. For more complicated crafts, check out Advanced Shark Art for Ages 9-14 on July 18th at 2 PM. Shark Science Tuesday, July 17th at 6:00 PM Get ready for shark week with a scientific evening full of facts and hands-on activities. Advanced Shark Art Wednesday, July 18th, 2:00 PM Older children (ages 9-14) will create crafts with bite! Create a Shark tooth, sew a shark fin pillow, and more. Because we'll be using tools like hot glue guns, this program is best suited for children ages 9 and up! Please register online or by calling 515-278-3945. Target Audience: 9-14 Pup Power Wednesday, July 18th at 6:00 PM Hero Pups will be here to meet young fans, with crafts, coloring pages, and a chance for pictures. All ages. Insect Zoo Friday, July 20th at 10:00 AM Bring the whole family to get up close and personal with all kinds of creepy crawlers! All ages. Wigglebots Saturday, July 28th at 2:00 PM Assemble your own robot that really works! Using simple machines and a simple circuit, children and their caregivers can assemble a moving robot! No experience required, just a willingness to experiment and explore! Adults should plan on attending and assisting. Please register each child who will attend. Register online or by calling 515-278-3945. Art of Science Monday, July 30th at 6:00 PM Art and Science intersect as we use scientific principles like gravity and chemical reactions to create something unusual. Come ready to get messy. Adults should plan on attending and assisting. Please register online or by calling 515-278-3945.
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Thursdays at 9:00 AM (Will not meet July 5) It’s a music and movement program for the preschool set! With a chance for stretching, singing, dancing, and instruments, we’ll keep you moving through each song! Ages 2-7, siblings welcome! Plan on attending and participating with your child. Please register each child who will participate.
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Book Babies Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:00 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 at 10:00 AM and Tuesdays at 10:00 AM & 10:30 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 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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