This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Earth Day Scavenger Hunt All Day 4/16 - 4/30 Urbandale Public Library Age Group: Children, Families Earth Day is April 22nd. Drop by the library any time to find all 9 pictures related to taking good care of our earth. Don’t forget to sign the champion’s log after you’ve found them all! View Details This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Apr 16 - 30 2025 Earth Day Scavenger Hunt All Day 4/16 - 4/30 Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Age Group: Children, Families Event Details: Earth Day is April 22nd. Drop by the library any time to find all 9 pictures related to taking good care of our earth. Don’t forget to sign the champion’s log after you’ve found them all!
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Spring Scavenger Hunt All Day 5/1 - 5/15 Urbandale Public Library Age Group: Children, Families Drop into the library and hunt down 9 hidden pictures throughout the Youth Area. Don’t forget to sign the champion’s log after you’ve found them all! View Details This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. May 1 - 15 2025 Spring Scavenger Hunt All Day 5/1 - 5/15 Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Age Group: Children, Families Event Details: Drop into the library and hunt down 9 hidden pictures throughout the Youth Area. Don’t forget to sign the champion’s log after you’ve found them all!
This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Afterschool Fun LEGO: Build a Helper Droid Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm Story Room at Urbandale Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEM Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families Afterschool Fun LEGO: Join us for LEGO fun in the youth area of the library. Drop in the 1st Tuesday of the month between 4:15 and 5:15 to enjoy free building at your own pace, or complete a challenge!&... This month, we challenge you to build a robot that can help you finish your chores, do your homework, or maybe just take over the world. The choice is yours, and May the 4th be with you! View Details This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Families" group. May 6 2025 Tue Afterschool Fun LEGO: Build a Helper Droid 4:15pm - 5:15pm Crafts & DIY, STEM Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEM Event Details: Join us for LEGO fun in the youth area of the library. Drop in the 1st Tuesday of the month between 4:15 and 5:15 to enjoy free building at your own pace, or complete a challenge! Target Audience: Families | No registration This month, we challenge you to build a robot that can help you finish your chores, do your homework, or maybe just take over the world. The choice is yours, and May the 4th be with you! Disclaimer(s) Adult Supervision All children under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at programs and while in the library.As per our Children's Use Policy: "The Library is not responsible for the actions, supervision, or safety of a child or for guiding or monitoring a child’s use of the Library. A child 9 years of age or younger must be supervised by a caregiver at all times. A caregiver must be 14 years of age or older."
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Ages 12-17" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Family Paint Night: May Mushroom Cottages Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-17, Families Join us to paint an enchanting scene featuring your very own magical mushroom cottage! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Ages 12-17" group. This event is in the "Families" group. May 7 2025 Wed Family Paint Night: May Mushroom Cottages 5:30pm - 7:00pm Crafts & DIY Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-17, Families Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Required Event Details: Join us to paint an enchanting scene featuring your very own magical mushroom cottage! Disclaimer(s) Adult Supervision All children under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at programs and while in the library.As per our Children's Use Policy: "The Library is not responsible for the actions, supervision, or safety of a child or for guiding or monitoring a child’s use of the Library. A child 9 years of age or younger must be supervised by a caregiver at all times. A caregiver must be 14 years of age or older."
This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Afterschool Fun Get Crafty: Fantastic Fishes! Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm Story Room at Urbandale Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families Afterschool Fun Get Crafty: Join us for fun in the youth area of the library. Drop in the 2nd Tuesday of the month between 4:15 and 5:15 to get crafty. Target Audience: Ages 5+ | No registrat... This month, we’ll give you a cardboard fish. Next, you’ll cover it with string and tinfoil to make shiny scales. Then you’ll use Sharpies to add color and personalize your new shining fish friend. View Details This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Families" group. May 13 2025 Tue Afterschool Fun Get Crafty: Fantastic Fishes! 4:15pm - 5:15pm Crafts & DIY Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: Crafts & DIY Event Details: Join us for fun in the youth area of the library. Drop in the 2nd Tuesday of the month between 4:15 and 5:15 to get crafty. Target Audience: Ages 5+ | No registration This month, we’ll give you a cardboard fish. Next, you’ll cover it with string and tinfoil to make shiny scales. Then you’ll use Sharpies to add color and personalize your new shining fish friend. Disclaimer(s) Adult Supervision All children under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at programs and while in the library.As per our Children's Use Policy: "The Library is not responsible for the actions, supervision, or safety of a child or for guiding or monitoring a child’s use of the Library. A child 9 years of age or younger must be supervised by a caregiver at all times. A caregiver must be 14 years of age or older."
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Let's Travel! Scavenger Hunt All Day 5/16 - 6/1 Urbandale Public Library Age Group: Children, Families Drop into the library and hunt down 9 hidden pictures throughout the Youth Area. Don’t forget to sign the champion’s log after you’ve found them all! View Details This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. May-Jun 2025 Let's Travel! Scavenger Hunt All Day 5/16 - 6/1 Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Age Group: Children, Families Event Details: Drop into the library and hunt down 9 hidden pictures throughout the Youth Area. Don’t forget to sign the champion’s log after you’ve found them all!
This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Afterschool Fun STEM: Osmosis Flower Bouquets Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm Story Room at Urbandale Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEM Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families Afterschool Fun STEM: Join us for fun in the youth area of the library. Drop in on the 3rd Tuesday of the month between 4:15 and 5:15 to enjoy science, technology, engineering, or math activities. ... This month, we’ll learn a little bit more about Osmosis and how it can help plants hydrate by coloring paper towels, setting them in water, and watching the water (and thus the color spread)! View Details This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Families" group. May 20 2025 Tue Afterschool Fun STEM: Osmosis Flower Bouquets 4:15pm - 5:15pm Crafts & DIY, STEM Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEM Event Details: Join us for fun in the youth area of the library. Drop in on the 3rd Tuesday of the month between 4:15 and 5:15 to enjoy science, technology, engineering, or math activities. Target Audience: Ages 5+ | No registration This month, we’ll learn a little bit more about Osmosis and how it can help plants hydrate by coloring paper towels, setting them in water, and watching the water (and thus the color spread)! Disclaimer(s) Adult Supervision All children under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at programs and while in the library.As per our Children's Use Policy: "The Library is not responsible for the actions, supervision, or safety of a child or for guiding or monitoring a child’s use of the Library. A child 9 years of age or younger must be supervised by a caregiver at all times. A caregiver must be 14 years of age or older."
Memorial Day All Day 5/25 - 5/26 Urbandale Public Library Closing May 25 - 26 2025 Closing Memorial Day All Day 5/25 - 5/26 Branches: Urbandale Public Library
This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Afterschool Fun: Board Games! Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm Story Room at Urbandale Public Library Program Type: Gaming, STEM Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families Afterschool Fun Board Games: Drop by the youth area from 4:15 - 5:15 PM on the 4th Tuesday of each month to make new friends or spend some quality time with family playing board games! We will provide a variet... View Details This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Families" group. May 27 2025 Tue Afterschool Fun: Board Games! 4:15pm - 5:15pm Gaming, STEM Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: Gaming, STEM Drop by the youth area from 4:15 - 5:15 PM on the 4th Tuesday of each month to make new friends or spend some quality time with family playing board games! We will provide a variety of games, some classic and perhaps a few new ones that may become your favorites. Target Audience: Families | No registration Disclaimer(s) Adult Supervision All children under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at programs and while in the library.As per our Children's Use Policy: "The Library is not responsible for the actions, supervision, or safety of a child or for guiding or monitoring a child’s use of the Library. A child 9 years of age or younger must be supervised by a caregiver at all times. A caregiver must be 14 years of age or older."
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Summer Reading Kickoff: Level Up! At Your Library Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm Library Outside at Urbandale Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Children, Families, All Ages Drop in any time between 4:30-6:30 PM at Charles Gabus Tree Park (directly South of the Library) to pick up your Summer Reading Log, find out more about our exciting summer programs for youth and families, and kick Summer off right! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 29 2025 Thu Summer Reading Kickoff: Level Up! At Your Library 4:30pm - 6:30pm Special Event Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Library Outside Age Group: Children, Families, All Ages Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Drop in any time between 4:30-6:30 PM at Charles Gabus Tree Park (directly South of the Library) to pick up your Summer Reading Log, find out more about our exciting summer programs for youth and families, and kick Summer off right! Disclaimer(s) Adult Supervision All children under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at programs and while in the library.As per our Children's Use Policy: "The Library is not responsible for the actions, supervision, or safety of a child or for guiding or monitoring a child’s use of the Library. A child 9 years of age or younger must be supervised by a caregiver at all times. A caregiver must be 14 years of age or older."
Independence Day All Day Urbandale Public Library Closing Jul 4 2025 Fri Closing Independence Day All Day Branches: Urbandale Public Library
Drive-Thru Book Drop Closed All Day Off Site The library’s drive-thru book drop on the north side of the building will be inaccessible on Tuesday, August 5 due to National Night Out. You will still be able to return... Closing Aug 5 2025 Tue Closing Drive-Thru Book Drop Closed All Day Branches: Off Site Description: The library’s drive-thru book drop on the north side of the building will be inaccessible on Tuesday, August 5 due to National Night Out.
Labor Day All Day 8/31 - 9/1 Urbandale Public Library Closing Aug-Sep 2025 Closing Labor Day All Day 8/31 - 9/1 Branches: Urbandale Public Library
Veterans Day All Day Urbandale Public Library Closing Nov 11 2025 Tue Closing Veterans Day All Day Branches: Urbandale Public Library
Day before Thanksgiving, close at 6 pm Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm Urbandale Public Library Closing Nov 26 2025 Wed Closing Day before Thanksgiving, close at 6 pm 6:00pm - 8:30pm Branches: Urbandale Public Library
Thanksgiving All Day 11/27 - 11/28 Urbandale Public Library Closing Nov 27 - 28 2025 Closing Thanksgiving All Day 11/27 - 11/28 Branches: Urbandale Public Library
Christmas Eve/Day All Day 12/24 - 12/25 Urbandale Public Library Closing Dec 24 - 25 2025 Closing Christmas Eve/Day All Day 12/24 - 12/25 Branches: Urbandale Public Library
New Year’s Eve, close at 1 pm Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 8:30pm Urbandale Public Library Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing New Year’s Eve, close at 1 pm 1:00pm - 8:30pm Branches: Urbandale Public Library
New Year's Day All Day Urbandale Public Library Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing New Year's Day All Day Branches: Urbandale Public Library
