Event List

Featured Events

Winter tree decorated with hats, scarves, and mittens

Mitten Tree

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Event Details:

Monday, December 1 - Wednesday, December 31 

Urbandale Community Adult Band & Adult Swing Band

Urbandale Community Adult Band Holiday Concert

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

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

The Urbandale Community Adult Band, led by director Janna Rutledge, is made up of volunteer musicians from around the Des Moines metro area.

Snowflake cookies with UPD logo

Special Family Storytime Celebration: Cookies with a Cop!

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Program Type:

Storytime, Crafts & DIY, Special Event

Age Group:

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

Join us in Meeting Room A/B for a special family storytime extravaganza featuring guest readers from the Urbandale Police Department!

Winter crafts

Winter Wonderland: Craft Drop-In

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:30pm

Program Type:

Crafts & DIY

Age Group:

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

Stop by the story room in the youth area anytime from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM. We will have directions and supplies for three different crafts (while supplies last) to help you make this winter merry and bright!

Tween and Teen Gift Tags and Greeting Card Workshop

Tween & Teen DIY: Gift Tags & Greeting Cards Winter Workshop

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Crafts & DIY

Age Group:

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

Have fun hanging out with other teens and tweens while you get creative!

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Urbandale Public Library Art Gallery Meeting

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
ICN Room at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Open Public Meeting

The Urbandale Public Library Art Gallery Committee is a subcommittee of the Urbandale Public Art Committee. 

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Program Type: Open Public Meeting
Event Details:

The Urbandale Public Library Art Gallery Committee is a subcommittee of the Urbandale Public Art Committee. 

Urbandale Public Library Art Gallery Meeting

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
ICN Room at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Open Public Meeting

The Urbandale Public Library Art Gallery Committee is a subcommittee of the Urbandale Public Art Committee. 

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Program Type: Open Public Meeting
Event Details:

The Urbandale Public Library Art Gallery Committee is a subcommittee of the Urbandale Public Art Committee. 

Urbandale Public Library Art Gallery Meeting

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
ICN Room at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Open Public Meeting

The Urbandale Public Library Art Gallery Committee is a subcommittee of the Urbandale Public Art Committee. 

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Program Type: Open Public Meeting
Event Details:

The Urbandale Public Library Art Gallery Committee is a subcommittee of the Urbandale Public Art Committee. 

Urbandale Public Library Art Gallery Meeting

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
ICN Room at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Open Public Meeting

The Urbandale Public Library Art Gallery Committee is a subcommittee of the Urbandale Public Art Committee. 

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Program Type: Open Public Meeting
Event Details:

The Urbandale Public Library Art Gallery Committee is a subcommittee of the Urbandale Public Art Committee.