What's New? March
- Lunch Bunch
- Science Sleuths Jr
- Explorers Club
- Take A Magic Break
- Flim Flam & Fun
- Put On Your Magic Hat
- Stories of Magic
- Family Movie Night
- Story Times Continue
- Attention College Bound Students
LUNCH
BUNCH
How would you feel if you had been cooped up in a house your whole life?
This is the case of two cats, Marco and Polo. But then Marco read a
newspaper article about a ranch and become determined to see one. And Polo
found himself longing for the mother he barely remembered as a
soft-warm-wiggle-purr-milk-tongue. Then the two tabbies might have been
content to remain pampered house cats forever. But when their owners leave a
door open, Marco and Polo can't resist the temptation to escape to the
outside world.
Their search for food and a dry place to sleep leads them to Texas Jake and the cats of the Club of Mysteries. Life on the streets is a lot easier with friends, but Marco and Polo have to prove themselves before they can become members of the club. And that means facing the huge mastiff Bertram the Bad, a pack of savage river rats, and a barren landscape that may be the ranch of Marco's dreams — even if it seems more like a nightmare. Home is starting to look better and better...
To learn more about this exciting adventure read The Grand Escape by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. 3rd – 5th graders can join Lunch Bunch on Thursday, March 4 at 12:00 p.m. Order lunch from Mustard’s at Chapters by Tuesday, March 2 by calling 331-4490.
SCIENCE SLEUTHS JR
Did you know that you can do magic with color? Does your child know which
colors can be combined to make new ones? Create your own secret notes with
magic ink. Join Kelly on Friday, March 12 at 10:30 a.m. to learn some magic
tricks with color. For ages 3 – 6.
FUN WITH OUR FEATHERED FRIENDS
What makes a bird a bird? Do all birds fly? Learn more about the
state birds of Iowa – Cy and Herky!? Can you identify the birds that appear
in your backyard? Learn fun facts about our feathered friends. Conclude by
creating a backyard picnic for birds.
EXPLORERS will meet Monday, March 15 at 4:30 p.m, For Kdg – 3rd grade
TAKE
A MAGIC BREAK @ THE LIBRARY
Not traveling during Spring Break? Urbandale Public Library has some
programs lined up to break the monotony.
FLIM FLAM & FUN
Join Doc Anderson on Tuesday, March 16 at 10:00 am for a hands-on learning
magic activity.
Kids will experience the wonder of magic and then have immediate success
creating a magical effect. The program will emphasize reading and highlight
the magic books in the library. For more information check out
http://www.flimflamshow.com/ .
For ages 5 and older.
PUT ON YOUR MAGIC HAT
Drop in on Wednesday, March 17 between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to make
magic related crafts. This program is for children age 3 and older.
Please bring scissors and glue.
STORIES OF MAGIC
Children age 3 and older are invited to story time on Thursday, March 19 at
9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Thursday, March 18th at 6:30pm.
A ticket is required for entry to this event.
*Unfortunately there are no more tickets available. We hope to be able to
offer more Family Movie Nights in the near future.
This program is sponsored by the Urbandale Library Foundation.
STORY TIMES CONTINUE
The regular schedule for story times continues in March.
Toddler Time for age 2 with an adult will be held on Tuesday and Friday at 9:30 a.m. Please note Toddler Time will not meet on Tuesday, March 16.
Story Time for age 3 – 6 will be presented on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Family Story Time is appropriate for multi-age groups (age 2 and older) with lots of interactive activities. Pajamas (for the kids!) are welcome. All programs begin at 7:00 p.m. 1st and 2nd Mondays, 1st and 2nd Thursdays, and 4th Tuesdays.
ATTENTION COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS
The office of Federal Student aid, U.S. Department of Education, has issued
a new brochure, College Preparation Checklist. The list is greatly
expanded from the previous version. This small booklet explains how to
prepare academically and financially for college through “to do” lists aimed
at elementary and secondary school students and their parents, as well as
adult students. Simply worded information about federal aid, what to do at
FAFSA filing time, and looking for scholarships also is included. Readers
are directed to publications and Web sites for more detailed discussions of
the topics in the checklist. Access this brochure at
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/checklist.jsp