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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 "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 "Children" group.

Block Party

Monday, February 24, 2025 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." 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Block Party

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 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." 

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