Event List

Featured Events

500-piece puzzle with candy wrappers and 1,000-piece puzzle of U.S. National Parks

February Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

All Day 2/1 - 2/28

Program Type:

Gaming

Age Group:

Teens, Families, Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Families, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Throughout the month of February, 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! 

Two kids looking at a ball of ice with blue dye in it.

Family Fun Night: Cool STEAM!

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Program Type:

Crafts & DIY, STEM

Age Group:

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

Drop in anytime between 5:00-6:30 PM for cool experiments and crafts!

Art Day 2026 poster

Art Day

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Program Type:

Crafts & DIY, Special Event

Age Group:

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

Families are invited to drop in to explore different art projects, including a Bluey collage, watercolor techniques, and more.

(book cover) Amazing Iowa Women: an A-Z illustrated guide to some of Iowa's most extraordinary women

Amazing Iowa Women

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Program Type:

Guest Speaker, History

Age Group:

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

Even when denied access to formal positions of authority, women from all backgrounds in Iowa have been powerful influences on their communities.

The $80 Billion Gamble: The Inside Story of How A Suspicious Ticket, Hot Dogs and Bigfoot Foiled the Biggest Lottery Fraud in U.S. History

Urbandale Historical Society: Fraud and Courage

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Guest Speaker, History

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker, History
Registration Available
Event Details:

*Please Note: This program was moved up an hour and starts at 1:00 PM this month. 

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Family Storytime

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5
Family Storytime:

Join us for interactive stories, singing, rhyming, and more educational FUN! Caregivers should plan on attending and helping little ones to engage, feel comfortable, and enjoy earl...

Weekday Storytime Schedule:

Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join us for interactive stories, singing, rhyming, and more educational FUN! Caregivers should plan on attending and helping little ones to engage, feel comfortable, and enjoy early literacy. 

Target Audience: 2-6 years old  |  Registration encouraged to help us plan but not required 

Family Storytime is held weekdays on Mondays and Thursdays at 11:00 AM, Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM, and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 10:30 AM. Please note that we do a weekday storytime cycle of three weeks on and one week off (to allow for planning time). 

Weekday Storytime Schedule:

Disclaimer(s)

Storytime Age Range Suggestions

Our age recommendations tell you the developmental level we plan for, but every child is different. Feel free to try them out and choose the storytime(s) that feel right. Everyone is welcome! 

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." 

Evening Family Storytime

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story Room at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5
Family Storytime:

Join us for interactive stories, singing, rhyming, and more educational FUN! Caregivers should plan on attending and helping little ones to engage, feel comfortable, and enjoy earl...

Weekday Storytime Schedule:

Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join us for interactive stories, singing, rhyming, and more educational FUN! Caregivers should plan on attending and helping little ones to engage, feel comfortable, and enjoy early literacy. 

Target Audience: 2-6 years old  |  Registration encouraged to help us plan but not required 

Family Storytime is held weekdays on Mondays and Thursdays at 11:00 AM, Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM, and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 10:30 AM. Please note that we do a weekday storytime cycle of three weeks on and one week off (to allow for planning time). 

Weekday Storytime Schedule:

Disclaimer(s)

Storytime Age Range Suggestions

Our age recommendations tell you the developmental level we plan for, but every child is different. Feel free to try them out and choose the storytime(s) that feel right. Everyone is welcome! 

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

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. 

Craft Club

Thursday, April 9, 2026 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 reimagined 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. 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 reimagined for all crafters! 

Double Booked Evening Book Club

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 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...

Double Booked Evening meets every 2nd Tuesday 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. 
 

Double Booked Evening meets every 2nd Tuesday at 6:00 PM.

Page Turners Book Club

Thursday, April 16, 2026 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.

Double Booked Afternoon Book Club

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 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. 

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. 

Art Gallery Reception: The Artists Hoyt & Stephanie Swilley

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Art Gallery at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Art Gallery
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Drop in for light refreshments and meet The Artists Hoyt (Evan + Summer Hoyt) and Stephanie Swilley, and check out their joint exhibit in the Art Gallery from April 12 - May 30.

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

Drop in for light refreshments and meet The Artists Hoyt (Evan + Summer Hoyt) and Stephanie Swilley, and check out their joint exhibit in the Art Gallery from April 12 - May 30.

Sensory Spaces

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

Sensory Spaces are Metro area libraries offering special hours for members of the public who appreciate a sensory-friendly environment.

Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Available
Event Details:

Sensory Spaces are Metro area libraries offering special hours for members of the public who appreciate a sensory-friendly environment.

Urbandale Public Library Board of Trustees

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Open Public Meeting
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Open Public Meeting

Sustainability Fair

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Outside at Urbandale Public Library

The community is invited to join us in the Charles Gabus Memorial Tree Park for our third annual Sustainability Fair.

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Library Outside
Event Details:

The community is invited to join us in the Charles Gabus Memorial Tree Park for our third annual Sustainability Fair.

Craft Club

Thursday, May 14, 2026 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 reimagined 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. 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 reimagined for all crafters! 

Page Turners Book Club

Thursday, May 21, 2026 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.

Memorial Day

All Day 5/24 - 5/25
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library

Urbandale Public Library Board of Trustees

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Open Public Meeting
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Open Public Meeting

Double Booked Afternoon Book Club

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 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. 

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. 

Double Booked Evening Book Club

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 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...

Double Booked Evening meets every 2nd Tuesday 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. 
 

Double Booked Evening meets every 2nd Tuesday at 6:00 PM.

Craft Club

Thursday, June 11, 2026 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 reimagined 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. 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 reimagined for all crafters! 

Art Gallery Reception: Connie Cerretti & Meredith Drummond

Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Art Gallery at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Art Gallery
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Drop in for light refreshments and meet Connie Cerretti and Meredith Drummond, and check out their joint exhibit in the Art Gallery from May 31 - July 11.

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

Drop in for light refreshments and meet Connie Cerretti and Meredith Drummond, and check out their joint exhibit in the Art Gallery from May 31 - July 11.

Page Turners Book Club

Thursday, June 18, 2026 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.

Urbandale Public Library Board of Trustees

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Open Public Meeting
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Open Public Meeting

Double Booked Afternoon Book Club

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 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. 

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. 

Independence day

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