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Day before Thanksgiving, close at 6 pm

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
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Urbandale Public Library
This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Afterschool Fun LEGO: Ultimate Snow Fort

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Story Room at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Afterschool Fun LEGO:

Join us for LEGO fun in the youth area of the library. Drop in the 1st Tuesday of the month between 4:15 and 5:15 to enjoy free building at your own pace, or complete a challenge!&...

Event Details:

This month, there’s an epic snowball battle brewing. Build a fort where your LEGO figure can stay safe and strategize for victory! 

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

Join us for LEGO fun in the youth area of the library. Drop in the 1st Tuesday of the month between 4:15 and 5:15 to enjoy free building at your own pace, or complete a challenge! 

Target Audience: Families  |  No registration

This month, there’s an epic snowball battle brewing. Build a fort where your LEGO figure can stay safe and strategize for victory! 

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." 

This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group.

Storytime Explorers

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Crafts & DIY, STEM
Age Group:
Ages 3-5
Storytime Explorers:

At this longer storytime, we’ll dive into a topic and explore the fascinating world around us using a combination of nonfiction and fiction books. Each storytime will typically inc...

Registration
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Ages 3-5
Program Type: Storytime, Crafts & DIY, STEM
Registration Required

At this longer storytime, we’ll dive into a topic and explore the fascinating world around us using a combination of nonfiction and fiction books. Each storytime will typically include reading, discussion, one craft, and one science activity. 

Target Audience: 3-6 years old  |  Registration encouraged to help us plan but not required

Storytime Explorers is held on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month at 10:00 AM. 

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." 

This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Afterschool Fun STEM: Bobsleds Away!

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Story Room at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Afterschool Fun STEM:

Join us for fun in the youth area of the library. Drop in on the 3rd Tuesday of the month between 4:15 and 5:15 to enjoy science, technology, engineering, or math activities. ...

Event Details:

This month the race is on! Use cardboard craft tubes to engineer a speedy bobsled course, then see how fast your mini racers can coast to the finish line! 

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

Join us for fun in the youth area of the library. Drop in on the 3rd Tuesday of the month between 4:15 and 5:15 to enjoy science, technology, engineering, or math activities. 

Target Audience: Ages 5+  |  No registration 

This month the race is on! Use cardboard craft tubes to engineer a speedy bobsled course, then see how fast your mini racers can coast to the finish line! 

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." 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Block Party

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Story Room at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children
Block Party:

It’s free play in a new way at the library! At this drop-in, unstructured program, we’ll provide Medium Blue Blocks from Imagination Playground, colorful jumbo plastic bricks,...

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM

It’s free play in a new way at the library! 

At this drop-in, unstructured program, we’ll provide Medium Blue Blocks from Imagination Playground, colorful jumbo plastic bricks, and other toys such as cars and animals to interact with the creations that your young engineers build. Everyone will have a blast getting creative while developing an understanding of concepts such as length, measurement, comparison, counting, symmetry, and balance through experimentation and play! 

Target Audience: Families  |  No registration  |  This is a non-staffed program, children younger than 10 must be supervised to ensure safety for all. Drop-offs are not allowed for those under 10 years old. 

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." 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Block Party

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children
Block Party:

It’s free play in a new way at the library! At this drop-in, unstructured program, we’ll provide Medium Blue Blocks from Imagination Playground, colorful jumbo plastic bricks,...

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM

It’s free play in a new way at the library! 

At this drop-in, unstructured program, we’ll provide Medium Blue Blocks from Imagination Playground, colorful jumbo plastic bricks, and other toys such as cars and animals to interact with the creations that your young engineers build. Everyone will have a blast getting creative while developing an understanding of concepts such as length, measurement, comparison, counting, symmetry, and balance through experimentation and play! 

Target Audience: Families  |  No registration  |  This is a non-staffed program, children younger than 10 must be supervised to ensure safety for all. Drop-offs are not allowed for those under 10 years old. 

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." 

This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group.

Storytime Explorers

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Crafts & DIY, STEM
Age Group:
Ages 3-5
Storytime Explorers:

At this longer storytime, we’ll dive into a topic and explore the fascinating world around us using a combination of nonfiction and fiction books. Each storytime will typically inc...

Event Details:

In December our regular Monday – Thursday weekday storytimes will be on an extended break from December 16th until January 6th. However, during those two weeks we will have a lot o...

Registration
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Ages 3-5
Program Type: Storytime, Crafts & DIY, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

At this longer storytime, we’ll dive into a topic and explore the fascinating world around us using a combination of nonfiction and fiction books. Each storytime will typically include reading, discussion, one craft, and one science activity. 

Target Audience: 3-6 years old  |  Registration encouraged to help us plan but not required

Storytime Explorers is held on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month at 10:00 AM. 

  • In December our regular Monday – Thursday weekday storytimes will be on an extended break from December 16th until January 6th.

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." 

Christmas Eve

All Day
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
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Urbandale Public Library

Christmas Day

All Day
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
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Urbandale Public Library

New Year’s Eve, close at 1 pm

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 1:00pm - 8:30pm
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library

New Year’s Day

All Day
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
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Urbandale Public Library

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
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Urbandale Public Library

President's Day

All Day
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
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Urbandale Public Library

Easter

All Day
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
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Urbandale Public Library

Memorial Day

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

Independence Day

All Day
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
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Urbandale Public Library

Labor Day

All Day 8/31 - 9/1
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
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Urbandale Public Library

Veterans Day

All Day
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
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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