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Labor Day

All Day 8/31 - 9/1
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Forecasting the Future: Climate Change Through the Lens of "The Light Pirate"

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Guest Speaker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This talk explores how fiction can illuminate the emotional and societal impacts of climate change, using Lily Brooks-Dalton’s The Light Pirate as a powerful entry point.

Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker
Registration Available
Event Details:

This talk explores how fiction can illuminate the emotional and societal impacts of climate change, using Lily Brooks-Dalton’s The Light Pirate as a powerful entry point.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Family Paint Night: Ferris Wheel Fair Fun

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens, Families

Capture the magic of the Iowa State Fair one last time this year! Our Youth Assistant Carisa will walk you through the steps of creating a silhouette of a Ferris Wheel, then you customize it with as many fantastic fair details as you want!

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

Capture the magic of the Iowa State Fair one last time this year! Our Youth Assistant Carisa will walk you through the steps of creating a silhouette of a Ferris Wheel, then you customize it with as many fantastic fair details as you want!

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 12-17" group

Teen Volunteer Orientation

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
ICN Room at Urbandale Public Library
Age Group:
Ages 12-17

 

Click Here to visit the Teen Volunteer webpage for full details and necessary paperwork.

 

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Ages 12-17
Event Details:

 

Click Here to visit the Teen Volunteer webpage for full details and necessary paperwork.

 

This event is in the "Ages 10-14" group
This event is in the "Ages 12-17" group

Tween & Teen DIY: Creepy Crafts

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Ages 10-14, Ages 12-17

It’s never too early to get ready for Spooky Season!

Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Ages 10-14, Ages 12-17
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Available
Event Details:

It’s never too early to get ready for Spooky Season!

Disclaimer(s)

Tween & Teen Programs Age Restrictions

This program is open to tweens and teens ages 10-17 only, and registration is strongly recommended, as each session has occupancy limits. (Teens and tweens who did not register will be admitted as walk-ins on the day of only if the class is not full.) 

Please note that ages 10-14 and ages 13-17 are suggested age ranges for each session but as long as you are between the ages of 10-17 you can sign up for either time that works best for your schedule. 
 


 

This event is in the "Ages 10-14" group
This event is in the "Ages 12-17" group

Tween & Teen DIY: Creepy Crafts

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Ages 10-14, Ages 12-17

It’s never too early to get ready for Spooky Season!

Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Ages 10-14, Ages 12-17
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Available
Event Details:

It’s never too early to get ready for Spooky Season!

Disclaimer(s)

Tween & Teen Programs Age Restrictions

This program is open to tweens and teens ages 10-17 only, and registration is strongly recommended, as each session has occupancy limits. (Teens and tweens who did not register will be admitted as walk-ins on the day of only if the class is not full.) 

Please note that ages 10-14 and ages 13-17 are suggested age ranges for each session but as long as you are between the ages of 10-17 you can sign up for either time that works best for your schedule. 
 


 

This event is in the "Ages 12-17" group

Teen Volunteer Orientation

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
ICN Room at Urbandale Public Library
Age Group:
Ages 12-17

 

Click Here to visit the Teen Volunteer webpage for full details and necessary paperwork.

 

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Ages 12-17
Event Details:

 

Click Here to visit the Teen Volunteer webpage for full details and necessary paperwork.

 

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