Event List

Featured Events

Art Reception for Joani and Paula

Art Gallery Reception: Paula Egan & Joani Feiner

Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Program Type:

Art Gallery

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Art Gallery
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join us for light refreshments and meet mixed-media artist, Paula Egan, and pottery artist, Joani Fe

Spooky Season Crafts

Spooky Season Crafts Drop-in

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:30pm

Program Type:

Crafts & DIY

Age Group:

Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Available
Event Details:

'Tis the season to get spooky! Stop by the youth area to make some monstrously magnificent (but not scary) crafts! 

Local Author Expo, Saturday November 1, 1 to 3 p.m.

Local Author Expo

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Available
Event Details:

Love local lit? Then make sure to join us at the Urbandale Public Library for the Local Author Expo!

Meet local Iowa authors and browse available books for sale--or bring your own copy to be signed.

photo of author Joseph Lee with book cover "Nothing More of This Land"

Author Talk with Award-Winning Journalist Joseph Lee (Watch Party)

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Program Type:

Guest Speaker, History

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker, History
Registration Available
Event Details:

Attend the live virtual watch party at the library!

Image of a model train in a forest scene with the Des Moi NTrak logo in the bottom right corner.

Des MoiNTRAK Model Railroad Club Exhibit

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Members of the DesMoiNTRAK model railroad club will share their collections in a special display!

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Classic Cinema: The Ghost and Mrs. Muir

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:45pm
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 format all...

The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947 ‧ Fantasy/Romance ‧ 1h 44m ‧ Not Rated) 

Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Available
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 format allows). Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy. Limited space, registration encouraged. 

 

The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947 ‧ Fantasy/Romance ‧ 1h 44m ‧ Not Rated) 

Adult Recreational Chess

Saturday, October 25, 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...

**No Chess Next Saturday, November 1. (Chess resumes Saturday, November 8.)

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. 

**No Chess Next Saturday, November 1. (Chess resumes Saturday, November 8.)

Art Gallery Reception: Paula Egan & Joani Feiner

Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Art Gallery at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Art Gallery
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Join us for light refreshments and meet mixed-media artist, Paula Egan, and pottery artist, Joani Fe

Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Art Gallery
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join us for light refreshments and meet mixed-media artist, Paula Egan, and pottery artist, Joani Fe

Adult DIY: Spooky Wreaths

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults

Spooky season is here! Join us for a hands-on workshop creating your own spooky wreath to hang up for the Halloween season. We will have skeletons, mushrooms, pumpkins, and handmade grapevine wreaths to be created on.

Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Available
Event Details:

Spooky season is here! Join us for a hands-on workshop creating your own spooky wreath to hang up for the Halloween season. We will have skeletons, mushrooms, pumpkins, and handmade grapevine wreaths to be created on.

Author Talk with Historical Fiction Queen Phillipa Gregory (Virtual)

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Guest Speaker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Register to Watch On Your Own

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker
Event Details:

Register to Watch On Your Own

November Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

All Day 11/1 - 11/30
Urbandale Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Throughout the month of November, teams can drop into the library to assemble a designated 500-piece puzzle. A prize will be awarded to the quickest team + all participating teams will be entered in a drawing! 

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Throughout the month of November, teams can drop into the library to assemble a designated 500-piece puzzle. A prize will be awarded to the quickest team + all participating teams will be entered in a drawing! 

Local Author Expo

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Love local lit? Then make sure to join us at the Urbandale Public Library for the Local Author Expo!

Meet local Iowa authors and browse available books for sale--or bring your own copy to be signed.

Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Available
Event Details:

Love local lit? Then make sure to join us at the Urbandale Public Library for the Local Author Expo!

Meet local Iowa authors and browse available books for sale--or bring your own copy to be signed.

Bingocize

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
ICN Room at Urbandale Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

BINGO + Exercise = BINGOCIZE

Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Available
Event Details:

BINGO + Exercise = BINGOCIZE

Double Booked Evening Book Club

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
ICN 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...

Double Booked Evening meets every 2nd Tuesday at 6:00 PM. *This month we will meet a week earlier due to Veterans Day.

Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Available
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 month we will meet a week earlier due to Veterans Day.

Author Talk with Award-Winning Journalist Joseph Lee (Watch Party)

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
ICN Room at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Guest Speaker, History
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Attend the live virtual watch party at the library!

Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker, History
Registration Available
Event Details:

Attend the live virtual watch party at the library!

Cybersecurity Awareness

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
ICN Room at Urbandale Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Note: this presentation was previously recorded by the DMACC Honors Program students.

Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Available
Event Details:

Note: this presentation was previously recorded by the DMACC Honors Program students.

Adult Recreational Chess

Saturday, November 8, 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...

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming

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. 

Urbandale Historical Society: Mercy Hospital and Medical Center

Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
ICN Room 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 month on the Second Tuesday at 2:00 PM. (With ...

MercyOne Mission Leader Lee Turner will share history on Mercy Hospital and Medical Center.

Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker, History
Registration Available
Event Details:

This program is part of a series the Urbandale Historical Society will be hosting at the Urbandale Public Library. 

Join us every month on the Second Tuesday at 2:00 PM. (With the exception of July, August, and December, + some other events that could be cancelled due to holidays or other conflicts.) Check www.urbandalehistoricalsociety.org for their non-library-associated events in July, August, and December.

MercyOne Mission Leader Lee Turner will share history on Mercy Hospital and Medical Center.

Veterans Day

All Day
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library

Author Talk with Amanda Peters (Virtual)

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Guest Speaker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Register to watch this program on your own. 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker
Event Details:

Register to watch this program on your own. 

Craft Club

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
ICN Room at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Craft Club:

Join fellow crafters on the second Thursday of the month for an hour of creation and community. We encourage you to bring your own projects and supplies, but adult coloring books a...

*Previously called Spinning Yarns, but was revamped for all crafters! 

Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join fellow crafters on the second Thursday of the month for an hour of creation and community. We encourage you to bring your own projects and supplies, but adult coloring books and colored pencils will be provided. Feel free to bring a non-alcoholic beverage of your choice as we knit, crochet, scrapbook, and craft together.

Please note: Instruction is not provided, but we’d be happy to show you how to access the Craft & Hobby database if you’re hoping to learn a new skill. Crochet and knitting kits as well as a selection of craft-related books may be available to check out.

All skill levels are welcome! 

*Previously called Spinning Yarns, but was revamped for all crafters! 

Classic Cinema: The Wizard of Oz

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:45pm
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 format all...

**Please note that our classic cinema program is intended to be an adult program. While we realize this Friday's movie choice might attract a younger audience, we request that anyone under 18 be accompanied by an adult. 

Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Available
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 format allows). Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy. Limited space, registration encouraged. 

 

**Please note that our classic cinema program is intended to be an adult program. While we realize this Friday's movie choice might attract a younger audience, we request that anyone under 18 be accompanied by an adult. 

Adult Recreational Chess

Saturday, November 15, 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...

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming

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. 

Author Talk with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg (Watch Party)

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
ICN Room at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Guest Speaker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Attend the live virtual watch party at the library!

Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker
Registration Available
Event Details:

Attend the live virtual watch party at the library!

Double Booked Afternoon Book Club

Wednesday, November 19, 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...

Double Booked Afternoon meets every 4th* Wednesday at 1:00 PM. 

*This month we will meet a week early on the 3rd Wednesday to avoid holiday conflicts. 

 

Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Available
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 month we will meet a week early on the 3rd Wednesday to avoid holiday conflicts. 

 

Movie Night: Wicked Part I (5:30 PM Start)

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:15pm
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 when available. Feel free to br...

 

To accommodate the length of the movie, we have moved Movie Night this month to start a half hour earlier at 5:30 PM.

 

Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Available
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 when available. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy. Limited space, registration encouraged. 

 

 

To accommodate the length of the movie, we have moved Movie Night this month to start a half hour earlier at 5:30 PM.

 

Page Turners Book Club

Thursday, November 20, 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...

Page Turners meets every 3rd Thursday at 6:00 PM.

Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Available
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.

Adult Recreational Chess

Saturday, November 22, 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...

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming

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. 

Day before Thanksgiving, close at 6 pm

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