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Urbandale Library News & EventsFebruary 2019
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Urbandale Public Library will be closed Presidents' Day, Monday, February 18. |
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Art Gallery Reception Meet the Artists! February 16, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Meet artists with the Iowa Watercolor Society whose work is on display in the Library's Art Gallery February 1 - March 15.
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Adult Winter Reading Program January 14 - February 28, 2019 Winter Reading participation logs for adults are available now! Participate for a chance to win an Amazon Fire Tablet!
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Art UP Close Program We’re pleased to announce the selection of artists Anna Conway and Marcia Leeper for the 2019 Art UP Close Resident Artist Program. Conway will serve in this role from March-May; Leeper’s term runs from September-November. Each artist will lead presentations and workshops for all ages this spring and fall, and their artwork will be featured in the Urbandale Public Library Art Gallery. Visit our website to learn more!
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Winter Webcast Series for Gardeners Wednesday, February 6, 13 & 20 at 1:00 PM Get ready for spring gardening at the Library! Free and open to gardeners of all levels. February 6 Dan Fillius will provide organic weed-free vegetable growing tips to reduce pests and attract beneficial insects. The 60-minute webcast will be followed by a question and answer time with a Master Gardener. February 13 February 20 Limited Space Gardening Explore a dozen ways to create container gardens with Ed Lyon. The 60-minute webcast will be followed by a question and answer time with a Master Gardener. Please register online or by calling 515-278-3945. The Life of a Working Musician Sunday, February 10th at 1:30 PM Join us for the 2nd installment of the 4-part UP Close with the Arts series featuring Urbandale guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Mike Aceto. The Life of a Working Musician, Past, Present & Future Mike Aceto, guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, will play a few songs and talk about how he got started and what he does. The program will then open to questions & answers regarding performance, vocal and instrumental preparation, equipment management and maintenance, along with the booking and business aspects of working as a musician.
About the Artist
Mike Aceto is a guitarist/vocalist/songwriter with a wide array of musical influences and experiences. A Des Moines, IA native, he has played the Midwest music scene with various bands spanning four decades, ranging from hard rock to blues to pop. While contributing to various groups with his musicianship, vocals, and songwriting ability, Mike also created a forum for his favorite material by developing an acoustic act in the 1980's. "It's an opportunity to basically play whatever I want, whether it be my favorite covers, obscure oldies, or my original material. The audiences throughout the years have been very receptive to the different styles I play and sing for them." The solo acoustic show includes a mix of originals and covers from the 60's to today's music. Some of the artists covered include the Beatles, Pink Floyd, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Dave Matthews, and John Mayer.
Urbandale Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Monday, February 25th at 5:30 PM Thursday Night Movie Thursday, February 28th at 6:00 PM We will be celebrating Black History Month in February. Widows (R/129 min./2018). In this drama, set in contemporary Chicago, amid a time of turmoil, four women with nothing in common except a debt left behind by their dead husbands' criminal activities, take fate into their own hands, and conspire to forge a future on their own terms. Age 18 and up please. Active Adults Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:30 AM 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. 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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Teen Movie: The Hate U Give Wednesday, February 20th at 5:30 PM Watch the movie with other teens at the Urbandale Public Library. Target Audience: Ages 12-17.
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Crazy 8s Math Club Tuesday, February 5, 19 & 26 at 4:30 PM (No Crazy 8s February 12) Crazy 8s is an after-school math club for 1st and 2nd graders designed to get them fired up about math. Every week Crazy 8ers build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess...all while bonding with new friends over math. Lessons build on each other, so please plan on attending the majority of events. This is season 3 of Crazy 8s. New and returning students are welcome! Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Target Audience: 1st – 2nd Grade After School Art Friday, February 11th at 4:30 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 together. At this art program we play and make memories, but projects are not always able to be transported home. Come ready to get messy! Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 6-12, siblings welcome. Please register online or by calling 515-278-3945. Please register each child who will participate. CultureAll Experiences Friday, February 15th at 4:30 PM Explore another culture and learn something new at this after school event! Beading has been a symbol of national pride and various traditions for generations. Join CultureALL ambassador Josie Shaw on an expedition to explore "Beading: A Kenyan Tradition." Target Audience: Ages 6-17, siblings welcome. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Please register online or by calling 515-278-3945.
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Rise and Shine Fridays at 10:00 AM 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! Target Audience: 2-7, siblings welcome! Plan on attending and participating with your child. No registration. Junior Engineers Thursday, February 21st at 10:00 AM Children ages 3-7 will discover their inner engineers as they explore, create and improve to solve problems! We'll share a short lesson about engineering and the creative process, identify a problem, then we'll work together to build a solution. Adults should plan on attending and assisting their child. Target Audience: Ages Ages 3-7, siblings welcome. Please register online or by calling 515-278-3945. STEAM Station Monday, February 25th at 6:00 PM Bring your curious child to STEAM Station where they can explore the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and math! This month we'll be exploring building! Plan on attending and participating with your child. Target Audience: Ages 2-7, siblings welcome. Please register online or by calling 515-278-3945. Junior Illustrators Thursday, February 28th at 10:00 AM Children ages 3-7 explore the work of illustrators both familiar and new. We'll share a short lesson including a story and step-by-step art activity that expands on the book and/or illustration style. Adults should plan on attending and assisting their child. Target Audience: Ages 3-7, siblings welcome. Please register online or by calling 515-278-3945
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Book Babies -Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:00 AM -Saturday, February 2nd & 16th 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 & 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 -Saturday, February 2nd & 16th 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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