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Urbandale Library News & EventsAugust 2018
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In this Issue
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Tuesday, August 7, 2018.
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Our Library has rocked this summer with lots of programs and special events for kids and adults! Most importantly, we had fun keeping our skills sharp with lots of time spent reading and learning! Whether you read fantastic fiction or rockin’ real stories, we want to celebrate you! Please be sure to submit your reading logs by August 4: Kids – turn in your reading log at the Youth desk to claim your prize. Teens – make sure to keep checking items out and attending programs. The last day to receive and redeem a scratch ticket is August 4. Turn in any “no luck” tickets to the Youth desk to be entered into a drawing for a mini fridge filled with your favorite snacks. Adults – turn in your completed reading log at the Main Services desk to be entered into a drawing for a Kindle Fire. END OF SUMMER SURVEY Tell us what you learned! We want to hear from anyone who participated in the summer reading program. Anonymous surveys for parents/caregivers are available at the Youth desk, the survey for teens is available at both the Youth desk and the Main Services desk, and the survey for adults is available at the Main Services desk. You can also complete the surveys online: Click here to complete the Summer Reading survey for parents/caregivers. Click here to complete the Summer Reading survey for teens. Click here to complete the Summer Reading survey for adults.
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Art Gallery Reception Sunday, August 19th, 1:30 - 3:00 PM, Meeting Room A Getting Published Monday, August 6th at 6:30 PM Are you interested in being a writer or illustrator? Get firsthand advice from professional children's and young adult authors and illustrators living and working in Iowa. No registration. All Urbandale Reads Community Book Discussions Wednesday, August 8th at 12:00 Noon and 6:30 PM Be part of a special book club for the entire city! Join us to discuss this year's All Urbandale Reads selection, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith. See Thursday Night Movie below. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 - Interactive Movie Tuesday, August 14th at 6:00 PM Bring a snack or your dinner and join Urbandale Public Library and The Restricted Section for this interactive movie. Witches, wizards, squibs, and muggles +18 please register if you want to secure a spot! Register online or by calling 515-278-3945. Thursday Night Movie Thursday, August 23rd at 6:00 PM A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (PG/129 min.) 1945 You've read the book, now watch the movie! Join us for a showing of the movie version of the All Urbandale Reads book selection, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. Plan to stay after to discuss the story. Is the book better than the movie? Join us and find out! Age 18 and up, please. Active Adults Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:30 AM Join other adults at this 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're featuring books from The Great American Read list of 100 Favorite Books that have been made into movies! - August 3 - The Joy Luck Club (R/140 min.) 1993
- August 10 - The Martian (PG-13/144 min.) 2015
- August 17 - The Hunt for Red October (PG-13/135 min.) 1990
- August 24 - Memoirs of a Geisha (PG-13/145 min.) 2005
- August 31 - The Clan of the Cave Bear (R/98 min.) 1986
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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Getting Published Monday, August 6th at 6:30 PM Are you interested in being a writer or illustrator? Get firsthand advice from professional children's and young adult authors and illustrators living and working in Iowa. No registration. Teen STEAM & Ice Cream Party Thursday, August 9 at 6:00 PM Age: 12-17 Only. No registration.
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Please note: Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult at our programs. Minecraft will not be held in August. Science Kids Thursday, August 2 at 2:00 PM The science is in your hands as we work through a series of experiments together and learn about different scientific principles. Due to the complexity of the experiments, this program is most suitable for children ages 6 and up! Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Please register each child who will participate. Target Audience: Ages 6-12 Wild Wild Wet Show Saturday, August 11th at 11:00 AM Say farewell to Summer Reading with an outdoor elimination game show of aquatic antics! Dress to get wet! All audience members will participate in our wet and wild games! For kids and teens. Please register online or by calling 515-278-3945. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. In the event of rain, this program will be cancelled. Classics with Kids: Jurassic Park (PG-13) Tuesday, August 21st at 5:30 PM The perfect chance to share an old favorite as a family. Do you love dinosaurs? We'll be watching the original Jurassic Park. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. This movie is rated PG-13. No registration.
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Thursday, August 2 at 9:00 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! Ages 2-7, siblings welcome! Plan on attending and participating with your child. Please register each child who will participate.
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No Family Storytime Tuesday evening, August 7-21 No Storytimes August 13-24. No Saturday Storytimes in August. Book Babies Monday, August 6 & 27 and Tuesday, August 7 & 28 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 Monday, August 6 & 27 at 10:00 AM and Tuesday, August 7 & 28 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 -Wednesday, August 1, 8, & 29 at 9:30 AM and 10:15 AM -Tuesday, August 28 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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