This event is in the "Adults" group. Author Talk with Jodi Picoult (Virtual) Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Virtual Program Type: Guest Speaker Age Group: Adults Event Details: Click here to register to watch this program on your own. Wordsmith and Wonder: An Author Talk with Jodi PicoultStep into Spring with us as we chat with the highly ... Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Author Talk with Jodi Picoult (Virtual) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Guest Speaker Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Guest Speaker Event Details: Click here to register to watch this program on your own.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Poetry Night Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room A at Urbandale Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: April is National Poetry Month. Poetry Night at the library features two local poets, Miguel and Laura, followed by an open mic opportunity for anyone interested in sharing their o... Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Poetry Night 6:00pm - 7:00pm Special Event Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Event Details: April is National Poetry Month. Poetry Night at the library features two local poets, Miguel and Laura, followed by an open mic opportunity for anyone interested in sharing their own poetry or music.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Recreational Chess Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room A at Urbandale Public Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Adults Adult Recreational Chess: Drop in and play some chess; all skill levels are welcome! Held every Saturday afternoon from 1:00 - 4:00 PM.Please note that this program is not staffed and anyone under 18 must b... Event Details: **PLEASE NOTE TODAY'S AND NEXT SATURDAY'S ADULT RECREATIONAL CHESS HAS BEEN MOVED TO MEETING ROOM A This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 5 2025 Sat Adult Recreational Chess 1:00pm - 4:00pm Gaming Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Drop in and play some chess; all skill levels are welcome! Held every Saturday afternoon from 1:00 - 4:00 PM.Please note that this program is not staffed and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. **PLEASE NOTE TODAY'S AND NEXT SATURDAY'S ADULT RECREATIONAL CHESS HAS BEEN MOVED TO MEETING ROOM A
This event is in the "Adults" group. Author Talk with Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming (Virtual) Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Virtual Program Type: Guest Speaker, History Age Group: Adults Event Details: Click here to register to watch this program on your own. The Stories, Science, and History of Trees with Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Horticulturalist Matthew Fl... Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Author Talk with Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming (Virtual) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Guest Speaker, History Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Guest Speaker, History Event Details: Click here to register to watch this program on your own.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Double Booked Evening Book Club Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room A at Urbandale Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Book Clubs: Book Club books will be available for checkout after each meeting. See what other formats - including large print, audiobook, and downloadable versions - are available in our colle... Event Details: Double Booked Evening meets every 2nd Tuesday at 6:00 PM.This month's title is The First Night of the Crescent Moon by George Khal. Stay up to date by subscribing to our Book ... Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Double Booked Evening Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Book Club Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Book Club books will be available for checkout after each meeting. See what other formats - including large print, audiobook, and downloadable versions - are available in our collection HERE. Double Booked Evening meets every 2nd Tuesday at 6:00 PM.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Free For All: Film Screening & Discussion Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room A at Urbandale Public Library Program Type: Movie, History Age Group: Adults Event Details: Free for All: The Public Library tells the story of how public libraries shaped the country and continue to be a sanctuary for Americans everywhere. Join us for a screening of... Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed Free For All: Film Screening & Discussion 1:00pm - 3:00pm Movie, History Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movie, History Registration Required Event Details: Free for All: The Public Library tells the story of how public libraries shaped the country and continue to be a sanctuary for Americans everywhere.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Spinning Yarns Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room A at Urbandale Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY Age Group: Adults Spinning Yarns: Join us on the second Thursday of the month and bring your own knitting/crochet projects to work on in this program centered around knitting and crocheting. Please bring all n... Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Spinning Yarns 6:00pm - 7:00pm Crafts & DIY Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Required Join us on the second Thursday of the month and bring your own knitting/crochet projects to work on in this program centered around knitting and crocheting. Please bring all necessary materials for your project. Materials are not provided, but crochet and knitting kits may be available for check-out.Craft & Hobby instructional videos will also be available for anyone who needs some help or wants to learn a new skill. A selection of knitting/crochet-related books will also be available to check out. All skill levels are welcome!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Classic Cinema: The Blues Brothers Friday, April 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:15pm Meeting Room A at Urbandale Public Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Adults Classic Cinema: Join us on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month for classic cinema from the 20th century. This film screening will include English subtitles/ closed captioning when available. ... Event Details: **PLEASE NOTE TODAY'S CLASSIC CINEMA HAS BEEN MOVED TO MEETING ROOM A The Blues Brothers (1980 ‧ Comedy/Musical ‧ 2h 13m ‧ Rated R for language)After his release fr... Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 11 2025 Fri Classic Cinema: The Blues Brothers 1:00pm - 3:15pm Movie Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movie Registration Required Event Details: Join us on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month for classic cinema from the 20th century. This film screening will include English subtitles/ closed captioning when available. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy. Limited space, registration encouraged. **PLEASE NOTE TODAY'S CLASSIC CINEMA HAS BEEN MOVED TO MEETING ROOM A
This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Recreational Chess Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room A at Urbandale Public Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Adults Adult Recreational Chess: Drop in and play some chess; all skill levels are welcome! Held every Saturday afternoon from 1:00 - 4:00 PM.Please note that this program is not staffed and anyone under 18 must b... Event Details: **PLEASE NOTE TODAY'S ADULT RECREATIONAL CHESS HAS BEEN MOVED TO MEETING ROOM A. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 12 2025 Sat Adult Recreational Chess 1:00pm - 4:00pm Gaming Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Drop in and play some chess; all skill levels are welcome! Held every Saturday afternoon from 1:00 - 4:00 PM.Please note that this program is not staffed and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. **PLEASE NOTE TODAY'S ADULT RECREATIONAL CHESS HAS BEEN MOVED TO MEETING ROOM A.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Urbandale Historical Society: Starting Your Garden Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room A at Urbandale Public Library Program Type: Guest Speaker, History Age Group: Adults Urbandale Historical Society: This program is part of a series the Urbandale Historical Society will be hosting at the Urbandale Public Library. Join us every second Sunday at 2:00 PM. www.urbandalehistoricalso... Event Details: Author and master gardener Megan Bannister will share gardening tips for creating a vibrant and beautiful garden. Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 13 2025 Sun Urbandale Historical Society: Starting Your Garden 2:00pm - 4:00pm Guest Speaker, History Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Guest Speaker, History Registration Required Event Details: This program is part of a series the Urbandale Historical Society will be hosting at the Urbandale Public Library. Join us every second Sunday at 2:00 PM. www.urbandalehistoricalsociety.org Author and master gardener Megan Bannister will share gardening tips for creating a vibrant and beautiful garden.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Movie Night: A Complete Unknown Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm ICN Room at Urbandale Public Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Adults Movie Night: Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of the month for Movie Night at the Library. This film screening will include English subtitles/ closed captioning. Feel free to bring your own sn... Event Details: A Complete Known (2024 ‧ Music/Biographical/Drama ‧ 2h 20m ‧ Rated R for language) New York, 1961. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheav... Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed Movie Night: A Complete Unknown 6:00pm - 8:30pm Movie Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: ICN Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movie Registration Required Event Details: Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of the month for Movie Night at the Library. This film screening will include English subtitles/ closed captioning. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy. Limited space, registration encouraged. A Complete Known (2024 ‧ Music/Biographical/Drama ‧ 2h 20m ‧ Rated R for language)
This event is in the "Adults" group. Page Turners Book Club Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room A at Urbandale Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Book Clubs: Book Club books will be available for checkout after each meeting. See what other formats - including large print, audiobook, and downloadable versions - are available in our colle... Event Details: Page Turners meets every 3rd Thursday at 6:00 PM.This month's title is Kill Show by Daniel Sweren-Beecker. Stay up to date by subscribing to our Book Club eNewsletter and get ... Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Page Turners Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Book Club Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Book Club books will be available for checkout after each meeting. See what other formats - including large print, audiobook, and downloadable versions - are available in our collection HERE. Page Turners meets every 3rd Thursday at 6:00 PM.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Living with Nature: Being Coyote Aware In and Out of the City Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library Program Type: Guest Speaker Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join Iowa DNR Wildlife Biologist Andy Kellner to discuss coyotes, an adaptable wildlife species that lives inside and outside of urban places. Topics will include coyote history, e... Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 19 2025 Sat Living with Nature: Being Coyote Aware In and Out of the City 1:00pm - 2:00pm Guest Speaker Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Guest Speaker Registration Required Event Details: Join Iowa DNR Wildlife Biologist Andy Kellner to discuss coyotes, an adaptable wildlife species that lives inside and outside of urban places. Topics will include coyote history, ecology, and tips for avoiding human-wildlife conflict.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Recreational Chess Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm ICN Room at Urbandale Public Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Adults Adult Recreational Chess: Drop in and play some chess; all skill levels are welcome! Held every Saturday afternoon from 1:00 - 4:00 PM.Please note that this program is not staffed and anyone under 18 must b... Event Details: ** PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO ADULT CHESS NEXT SATURDAY, APRIL 26, DUE TO ART DAY. CHESS WILL RESUME ON SATURDAY, MAY 3. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 19 2025 Sat Adult Recreational Chess 1:00pm - 4:00pm Gaming Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: ICN Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Drop in and play some chess; all skill levels are welcome! Held every Saturday afternoon from 1:00 - 4:00 PM.Please note that this program is not staffed and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. ** PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO ADULT CHESS NEXT SATURDAY, APRIL 26, DUE TO ART DAY. CHESS WILL RESUME ON SATURDAY, MAY 3.
Easter All Day Urbandale Public Library Closing Apr 20 2025 Sun Closing Easter All Day Branches: Urbandale Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult DIY: SoulCollage Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY Age Group: Adults Event Details: SoulCollage® is a fun, beautiful, intuitive art process that leads to deeper insights about our personal being. Through simple cut-and-paste art we are able to acc... Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Adult DIY: SoulCollage 6:00pm - 8:00pm Crafts & DIY Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Required Event Details: SoulCollage® is a fun, beautiful, intuitive art process that leads to deeper insights about our personal being. Through simple cut-and-paste art we are able to access feelings, aspects of our personality,
This event is in the "Adults" group. Double Booked Afternoon Book Club Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Conference Room at Urbandale Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Book Clubs: Book Club books will be available for checkout after each meeting. See what other formats - including large print, audiobook, and downloadable versions - are available in our colle... Event Details: Double Booked Afternoon meets every 4th* Wednesday at 1:00 PM. This month's title is Yellowface by R.F. Kuang. Stay up to date by subscribing to our Book Club eNews... Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Double Booked Afternoon Book Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Book Club Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Book Club books will be available for checkout after each meeting. See what other formats - including large print, audiobook, and downloadable versions - are available in our collection HERE. Double Booked Afternoon meets every 4th* Wednesday at 1:00 PM.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Author Talk with Gregg Hurwitz (Virtual) Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Virtual Program Type: Guest Speaker Age Group: Adults Event Details: Click here to register to watch this program on your own. The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwit... Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 24 2025 Thu Author Talk with Gregg Hurwitz (Virtual) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Guest Speaker Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Guest Speaker Event Details: Click here to register to watch this program on your own.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Classic Cinema: The Buddy Holly Story Friday, April 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm ICN Room at Urbandale Public Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Adults Classic Cinema: Join us on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month for classic cinema from the 20th century. This film screening will include English subtitles/ closed captioning when available. ... Event Details: The Buddy Holly Story (1978 ‧ Music/Drama ‧ 1h 54m ‧ Rated PG for mild adult themes)A chronicle of the rise and brief career of rock 'n' roll star Buddy Holly (Gary Busey), who asp... Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 25 2025 Fri Classic Cinema: The Buddy Holly Story 1:00pm - 3:00pm Movie Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: ICN Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movie Registration Required Event Details: Join us on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month for classic cinema from the 20th century. This film screening will include English subtitles/ closed captioning when available. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy. Limited space, registration encouraged. The Buddy Holly Story (1978 ‧ Music/Drama ‧ 1h 54m ‧ Rated PG for mild adult themes)
This event is in the "Adults" group. The First Night of the Crescent Moon with Author George Khal Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library Program Type: Guest Speaker, History Age Group: Adults Event Details: April is National Arab American Heritage Month.In 1948, when George Khal was a year old, his family fled their home in Haifa, Palestine. They resettled in Cairo, near his mother's ... Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 29 2025 Tue The First Night of the Crescent Moon with Author George Khal 6:00pm - 7:30pm Guest Speaker, History Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Guest Speaker, History Registration Required Event Details: April is National Arab American Heritage Month.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Art Gallery Reception: Leslie Leavenworth & Sharon Smith Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Art Gallery at Urbandale Public Library Program Type: Art Gallery Age Group: Adults, All Ages Event Details: Join us for light refreshments and meet painter, Leslie Leavenworth, and jewelry designer, Sharon Smith, and check out their joint exhibit in the Art Gallery from April 13 – May 17... Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 4 2025 Sun Art Gallery Reception: Leslie Leavenworth & Sharon Smith 1:00pm - 2:00pm Art Gallery Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Art Gallery Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Art Gallery Registration Required Event Details: Join us for light refreshments and meet painter, Leslie Leavenworth, and jewelry designer, Sharon Smith
This event is in the "Adults" group. Urbandale Historical Society: A Tour of Urbandale Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room A at Urbandale Public Library Program Type: Guest Speaker, History Age Group: Adults Event Details: Pat Finnerty, Urbandale Historical Society member and longtime Urbandale resident, will take us on a tour of Urbandale, showcasing historical sites with their modern counterparts.&... Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 18 2025 Sun Urbandale Historical Society: A Tour of Urbandale 2:00pm - 4:00pm Guest Speaker, History Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Guest Speaker, History Registration Required Event Details: Pat Finnerty, Urbandale Historical Society member and longtime Urbandale resident, will take us on a tour of Urbandale, showcasing historical sites with their modern counterparts.
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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Art Gallery Reception: Brooke Peterson Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Art Gallery at Urbandale Public Library Program Type: Art Gallery Age Group: Adults, All Ages Event Details: Join us for light refreshments, meet acrylic artist Brooke Peterson, and check out their exhibit in the Art Gallery from May 18 – June 21. Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 8 2025 Sun Art Gallery Reception: Brooke Peterson 1:00pm - 2:00pm Art Gallery Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Art Gallery Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Art Gallery Registration Required Event Details: Join us for light refreshments, meet acrylic artist Brooke Peterson, and check out their exhibit in the Art Gallery from May 18 – June 21.
