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Urbandale Library News & Events May 2016
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Holiday Hours Sunday, May 8th - CLOSED for Mother's Day Sunday, May 29th - CLOSED for Memorial Day Monday, May 30th - CLOSED for Memorial Day
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SUMMER READING PROGRAMS COMING SOON! KIDS - READ AND WIN PRIZES! 1st session: June 5 - July 2 2nd session: July 3 - July 30 TUMBLERS - age 12 months to 2 years STRIKERS - age 3 to 5 years SPRINTERS - age 6 to 9 years ATHLETES - age 10 to 12 years OLYMPIANS - age 13 to 18 years ADULTS - READ & WIN PRIZES TOO! May 31 - July 30 Exercise your mind this summer by reading! The adult summer reading program is a for-fun reading opportunity for adults. Reading logs & packets may be picked up beginning May 31
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Active Adults Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:30 am in the ICN Classroom Adult drop-in program - We'll provide crafts, puzzles, coloring supplies, and more - all you have to do is show up and choose your activity! Friday FlicksFridays at 1:00 pm in the ICN Classroom (NEW TIME!) Grab lunch and come to the library for a free movie! This month we'll be showing films based on or filmed in Iowa. - May 6 - A 1995 drama (Rated PG-13/134 min.)
- May 13 - A 1993 drama (Rated PG-13/128 min.)
- May 20 - A 1989 drama (Rated PG/106 min.)
- May 27 - A 2011 comedy movie (Rated R/87 min.)
Iowa IconsThursday, May 5th at 6:30 pm in Meeting Room A This program will discuss the life of the famous bandleader, Glenn Miller, an American big band musician, arranger, composer, and bandleader in the swing era. Presented by the Glenn Miller Birthplace Museum located in Clarinda, Iowa. Beginning Genealogy Thursday, May 19th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm in Meeting Room A Learn the basics to begin your journey of discovery in this FREE 2 hour class presented by the Iowa Genealogical Society. Registration is required; CLASS IS FULL. Movie Night Thursday, May 26th at 6:00 pm in the ICN Classroom This month we'll be showing a drama/romance movie in which an Irish immigrant lands in 1950s Brooklyn, where she quickly falls into a romance with a local. When her past catches up with her, however, she must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within (PG-13/111 min.) Recommended for ages 17 & up.
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Minecraft Mania Mondays (May 2, 9, 16, & 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. LEGO Robotics
Wednesday, May 11th at 6:30 pm in the ICN Classroom Kids age 8 to 12 years will work in small groups to program a LEGO robot to navigate a maze and perform tasks. Please register each month by calling 278-3945. LEGO Club Friday, May 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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Hurray for Mom! Story Time Saturday, May 7th at 10:30 am in the Story Room Families with kids age 2 and up can celebrate their wonderful Moms, by listening to stories, singing silly songs, dancing and making a card for you know who. No registration. Family Story Time Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 am and 10:15 am Features stories, songs and activities and is open to youngsters ages 2 and up. Sessions last about 30 minutes. No registration. No story times May 23 - June 3. 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. No Toddler Time May 13 or May 23 - June 3. 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. No Book Babies May 13 or May 23 - June 3. 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 blocks, cars, and other toys available in the Story Room. No registration. No Mothers & Others May 23 - June 3. Evening Family Story Time Tuesday evenings (May 3, 10, 17) at 7:00 pm Youngsters age two and up may come in their pajamas, if you like, for stories and fun. No registration. No story times May 23 - June 3.
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