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Science Fiction Books for Kids Scavenger Hunt

All Day 1/2 - 1/16
Urbandale Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Families

Get pumped for National Science Fiction Day on January 2nd with this scavenger hunt!

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

Get pumped for National Science Fiction Day on January 2nd with this scavenger hunt!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Cool Hobbies Scavenger Hunt

All Day 1/17 - 1/31
Urbandale Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Families

Look for pictures of “Cool Hobbies,” and you might find some ideas for something fun to do! 

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

Look for pictures of “Cool Hobbies,” and you might find some ideas for something fun to do! 

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library
This event is in the "Children" group

Block Party

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Story Room at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children
Block Party:

It’s free play in a new way at the library! At this drop-in, unstructured program, we’ll provide Medium Blue Blocks from Imagination Playground, colorful jumbo plastic bricks,...

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM

It’s free play in a new way at the library! 

At this drop-in, unstructured program, we’ll provide Medium Blue Blocks from Imagination Playground, colorful jumbo plastic bricks, and other toys such as cars and animals to interact with the creations that your young engineers build. Everyone will have a blast getting creative while developing an understanding of concepts such as length, measurement, comparison, counting, symmetry, and balance through experimentation and play! 

Target Audience: Families  |  No registration  |  This is a non-staffed program, children younger than 10 must be supervised to ensure safety for all. Drop-offs are not allowed for those under 10 years old. 

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

Block Party

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children
Block Party:

It’s free play in a new way at the library! At this drop-in, unstructured program, we’ll provide Medium Blue Blocks from Imagination Playground, colorful jumbo plastic bricks,...

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM

It’s free play in a new way at the library! 

At this drop-in, unstructured program, we’ll provide Medium Blue Blocks from Imagination Playground, colorful jumbo plastic bricks, and other toys such as cars and animals to interact with the creations that your young engineers build. Everyone will have a blast getting creative while developing an understanding of concepts such as length, measurement, comparison, counting, symmetry, and balance through experimentation and play! 

Target Audience: Families  |  No registration  |  This is a non-staffed program, children younger than 10 must be supervised to ensure safety for all. Drop-offs are not allowed for those under 10 years old. 

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 5/24 - 5/25
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
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Urbandale Public Library

Independence day

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
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Urbandale Public Library

Labor Day

All Day 9/6 - 9/7
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
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Urbandale Public Library

Veterans Day

All Day
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
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Urbandale Public Library

Day before Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
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Urbandale Public Library

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/26 - 11/27
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
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Urbandale Public Library

Christmas Eve/Day

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

New Year’s Eve

Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 8:30pm
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
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Urbandale Public Library

New Year’s Day

All Day
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library