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The First Night of the Crescent Moon book cover

The First Night of the Crescent Moon with Author George Khal

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Program Type:

Guest Speaker, History

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker, History
Registration Required
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April is National Arab American Heritage Month.

Bike World Gift Card Family Selfie

Ride Your Bike to the Library Contest!

All Day 5/1 - 5/31

Age Group:

All Ages
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Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Library Outside
Age Group: All Ages
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Celebrate National Bike Month this May by riding your bike to the library! 

Leslie Leavenworth and Sharon Smith's paintings and jewelry

Art Gallery Reception: Leslie Leavenworth & Sharon Smith

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Program Type:

Art Gallery

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages
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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

Sustainability Fair Slide

Sustainability Fair

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

All Ages
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Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Library Outside
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Crafts, ice cream, and pets slide

Tween & Teen R&R with Crafts, Ice Cream, & Pets!

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Program Type:

Crafts & DIY, Special Event

Age Group:

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

You worked hard all school year, so it’s time for a little R&R!

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Adult Recreational Chess

Saturday, May 3, 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...

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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. 

Adult Recreational Chess

Saturday, May 10, 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...

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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. 

Adult Recreational Chess

Saturday, May 17, 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...

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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. 

Adult Recreational Chess

Saturday, May 24, 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...

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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. 

Memorial Day

All Day 5/25 - 5/26
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library

Afterschool Fun: Board Games!

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Story Room at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming, STEM
Age Group:
Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Afterschool Fun Board Games:

Drop by the youth area from 4:15 - 5:15 PM on the 4th Tuesday of each month to make new friends or spend some quality time with family playing board games! We will provide a variet...

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Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Gaming, STEM

Drop by the youth area from 4:15 - 5:15 PM on the 4th Tuesday of each month to make new friends or spend some quality time with family playing board games! We will provide a variety of games, some classic and perhaps a few new ones that may become your favorites.  

Target Audience: Families  |  No registration 

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." 

Adult Recreational Chess

Saturday, May 31, 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...

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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. 

Independence Day

All Day
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library

Drive-Thru Book Drop Closed

All Day
Off Site

The library’s drive-thru book drop on the north side of the building will be inaccessible on Tuesday, August 5 due to National Night Out. You will still be able to return...

Closing
Branches:
Off Site
Description:

The library’s drive-thru book drop on the north side of the building will be inaccessible on Tuesday, August 5 due to National Night Out. 

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