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Famous Friendships Scavenger Hunt

All Day 2/1 - 2/14
Urbandale Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Drop into the library any time we’re open for a scavenger hunt that celebrates best buddies! Find the pictures of all nine dynamic duos hidden throughout the children’s area. Don’t...

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Age Group: Children, Families
Event Details:

Drop into the library any time we’re open for a scavenger hunt that celebrates best buddies! Find the pictures of all nine dynamic duos hidden throughout the children’s area.

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: Is it Cake?

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Story Room at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
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!&...

Event Details:

This month, we challenge you to channel your inner chef and whip up a LEGO sweet treat in honor of Valentine’s Day. Will you make a cake, an ice cream sundae, or a new dessert of y...

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: 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 channel your inner chef and whip up a LEGO sweet treat in honor of Valentine’s Day. Will you make a cake, an ice cream sundae, or a new dessert of your own invention? 

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: Paper Hearth Wreath

Tuesday, February 11, 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...

Event Details:

This month, join us to make a lovely decorative heart wreath that you can give to a loved one, or keep to decorate your room! 

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, join us to make a lovely decorative heart wreath that you can give to a loved one, or keep to decorate your room! 

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.

Celebrate Black Artists Scavenger Hunt

All Day 2/15 - 2/28
Urbandale Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Drop into the library any time we’re open to look for hidden pictures of amazing works of art created by African Americans. Don’t forget to sign the champion’s log after you’ve fou...

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Age Group: Children, Families
Event Details:

Drop into the library any time we’re open to look for hidden pictures of amazing works of art created by African Americans. Don’t forget to sign the champion’s log after you’ve found them all! 

 

President's Day

All Day
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
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 STEM: Snowman Mobile

Tuesday, February 18, 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. ...

Event Details:

This month, we will work with concepts of balance, gravity, and weight by engineering your own snowman mobile. Decorate your snowman and add hanging snowflakes and beads that you c...

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 will work with concepts of balance, gravity, and weight by engineering your own snowman mobile. Decorate your snowman and add hanging snowflakes and beads that you can add, subtract, and move in and out of balance. 

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: Board Games

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Story Room at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
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...

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: 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 "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Fun Night: Cool STEAM!

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, STEM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Families
Event Details:

Drop-in anytime between 5:00-6:30 PM for cool experiments and crafts! Move at your own pace as a family to try different delightful stations including 3D winter-themed paper crafts...

Registration
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop-in anytime between 5:00-6:30 PM for cool experiments and crafts!

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." 

Easter

All Day
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library

Memorial Day

All Day 5/25 - 5/26
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library

Independence Day

All Day
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library

Labor Day

All Day 8/31 - 9/1
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library

Veterans Day

All Day
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library

Day before Thanksgiving, close at 6 pm

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27 - 11/28
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library

Christmas Eve/Day

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
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
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library

New Year's Day

All Day
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library