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Urbandale Library News & Events February 2015
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Holiday Closing Monday, February 16th - CLOSED
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Be Mine, Valentine Story Time Saturday, February 14th at 10:30 am in the Story Room Families with children age 2 and up are invited to listen to love stories, sing silly songs and make a craft at this Valentine’s Day story time. No registration. Iowa League of Heroes Saturday, February 28th from 10:30 to 11:30 am in Meeting Rooms A/B Kids are invited to drop by the Library and meet a super hero! Three super heroes will be available for photo ops. Kids can also create their own super hero mask. No registration.
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No preschool Story Times or Mothers and Others Monday, February 16. Story Time Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 am and 10:15 am Features stories, songs and activities and is open to youngsters ages 3 – 6. Sessions last about 30 minutes. No registration. Toddler Time
Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:00 am Toddler Time is for two year old children with an adult. The twenty minute session is filled with stories, music and movement. No registration. Book Babies Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays at 9:30 am An introduction to literacy for children age 12 – 24 months with an adult. Participate in simple stories, activities and songs. Programs last approximately 20 minutes. No registration. Mothers and Others Mondays and Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 am Caregivers of children age infant to 36 months are invited to drop in and socialize, while your babies explore the board books, blocks, balls and other toys available in the Story Room. No registration. Family Story Time Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm Youngsters age two and up may come in their pajamas, if you like, for stories and fun. No registration. Science Sleuths Friday, February 13th at 10:30 am Science Sleuths is a thirty-minute hands-on science program designed for kids age 3 – 6. Small sleuths, accompanied by their parents, will explore materials that sink and float. Kids will listen to a story, make a craft and enjoy other activities. Please register each month by calling 331-4490.
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No Minecraft Monday, February 16 Minecraft Mania Mondays (February 2, 9, 23) from 4:00 to 5:30 pm Kids age 8 to 12 years are encouraged to test their Minecraft skills on the Youth Services computers and with console games. No registration. Reading Pals
Thursday, February 19th from 7:00 to 8:00 pm in the Story Room Kids age 6 and up can read to a therapy dog. Reading Pals encourages children to read, by providing a non-judgmental listener in the form of a furry friend. No registration. Magic Tree House Book Club Monday, February 23rd from 7:00 to 7:45 pm in Meeting Room B Kids age 6 to 9 years old, who love the Magic Tree House books by Mary Pope Osborne, will love the activities and craft based on the Buffalo Before Breakfast book. Register each month by calling 331-4490. LEGO Club Friday, February 27th from 4:00 to 5:00 pm in the Story Room Kids, age 5 and up, join other LEGO enthusiasts and create unique LEGO designs. LEGOs and fun provided. No registration.
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Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Thursday, February 12th from 5:30 to 6:15 pm in Chapters Café Calling all teens ages 13-17! If you want to meet new people and make a difference in your community, come join TAB. Teens have the opportunity to give input on the library’s books, video games, music, programs, resources, and teen space. Bring a friend and join us for pizza. Questions, Email trohe@urbandale.org or call 331-4490. Teen Knitting Classes Tuesday, February 17th from 5:30 to 7:00pm in the Conference Room Teens ages 13-18 are invited to come try knitting. This is the second class in a two-part series, but teens are still welcome to sign up and join the fun! Class size will be kept small so teens have a chance to work one-on-one with instructors. Knitting needles and yarn are provided. To register for the class, please email trohe@urbandale.org or call 331-4490. Teen Book Club Wednesday, February 25th at 6:30 pm in the Conference Room Teens ages 13 and up are invited to join the teen book club. Book club meets once a month and participants receive a free copy of the book. This month’s book discussion title is Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare. Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up your copy. Please call 331-4490 or email trohe@urbandale.org to register.
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Valentine's Day Card Making Class Thursday, February 12th at 6:00 pm in Meeting Room A Don't spend money buying manufactured cards this Valentine's Day - make them yourself! Come to our free one-hour class and learn to create one-of-a-kind cards. We'll provide expertise, examples, and supplies needed to make up to 3 cards each. Teens welcome if accompanied by an adult. Class size limited to the first 25 people. No registration. Movie Night Thursday, February 26th at 6:00 pm in the ICN Classroom This month we’ll be showing a 2014 drama about Sudanese refugees who are given the chance to resettle in America. Once they arrive in Kansas City, MO, their encounter with an employment agency counselor forever changes all of their lives. (PG-13/110 min). Recommended for ages 17 & up.
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