Event List

Afterschool Fun STEM: Ski Slope Challenge!

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Story Room at Urbandale Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts & DIY, Gaming, 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. ...

This month, create a speedy skier out of tinfoil, then add popsicle stick skis! Change details like the position of the skis or the angle of the slope, and observe how it changes the speed and balance of your winter athlete.

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Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Story Room

Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families

Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Gaming, 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, create a speedy skier out of tinfoil, then add popsicle stick skis! Change details like the position of the skis or the angle of the slope, and observe how it changes the speed and balance of your winter athlete.

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."

Block Party

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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,...

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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."

Block Party

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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,...

View Details

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."

Storytime Explorers

Friday, December 19, 2025 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...

Register Now

Registration Available

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Ages 3-5

Program Type: Storytime, Crafts & DIY, STEM

Registration Available

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."

Christmas Eve/Day

All Day 12/24 - 12/25

Urbandale Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Urbandale Public Library

Look Out Below! The Asteroid Belt, Asteroids, Meteors, Meteorites, and Craters

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts & DIY, Guest Speaker, STEM

Age Group:

Ages 6-11, Families

We all know about the Sun and the eight planets of our Solar System, but have you heard about the Asteroid Belt?

Register Now

Registration Available

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Ages 6-11, Families

Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Guest Speaker, STEM

Registration Available

Event Details:

We all know about the Sun and the eight planets of our Solar System, but have you heard about the Asteroid Belt?

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Program Type:

Crafts & DIY, Gaming, 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!&...

Buckle up, because this month's challenge will be to build a sled that safely carries two LEGO people down a hill (made of poster board) without falling out!

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Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Story Room

Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families

Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Gaming, 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

Buckle up, because this month's challenge will be to build a sled that safely carries two LEGO people down a hill (made of poster board) without falling out!

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."

Afterschool Fun Get Crafty: Paper Plate Polar Bear

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Story Room at Urbandale Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts & DIY, Gaming, STEM

Age Group:

Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families

Afterschool Fun Get Crafty:

Join us for fun in the youth area of the library. Drop in the 2nd Tuesday of the month between 4:15 and 5:15 to get crafty. Target Audience: Ages 5+ | No registrat...

This month, join us to make your own paper plate polar bear that really rocks (as in, back-and-forth)! Customize your furry friend with a cozy scarf, sweater, and hat of your design.

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Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Story Room

Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families

Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Gaming, STEM

Event Details:

Join us for fun in the youth area of the library. Drop in the 2nd Tuesday of the month between 4:15 and 5:15 to get crafty.

Target Audience: Ages 5+ | No registration

This month, join us to make your own paper plate polar bear that really rocks (as in, back-and-forth)! Customize your furry friend with a cozy scarf, sweater, and hat of your design.

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."

Storytime Explorers

Friday, January 16, 2026 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...

Register Now

Registration Available

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Ages 3-5

Program Type: Storytime, Crafts & DIY, STEM

Registration Available

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."

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day

Urbandale Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Urbandale Public Library

Afterschool Fun STEM: Symmetrical Snowflakes

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Story Room at Urbandale Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts & DIY, Gaming, 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. ...

This month, we’re going to make our own special snowflakes out of cardboard craft tubes. Challenge yourself to make a snowflake with six-fold symmetry, like in nature!

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Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Story Room

Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families

Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Gaming, 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, we’re going to make our own special snowflakes out of cardboard craft tubes. Challenge yourself to make a snowflake with six-fold symmetry, like in nature!

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."

Afterschool Fun Board Games

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Story Room at Urbandale Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts & DIY, 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: Crafts & DIY, 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."

Block Party

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 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,...

View Details

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."

Block Party

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 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,...

View Details

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."

Special Storytime Explorers: A Snowy Day on Sesame Street

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime, Crafts & DIY, STEM

Age Group:

Ages 3-5

In this special session of Storytime Explorers, we will explore healthy digital habits together through creativity, movement, and a storytime featuring Sesame Street characters!

Register Now

Registration Available

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Ages 3-5

Program Type: Storytime, Crafts & DIY, STEM

Registration Available

Event Details:

In this special session of Storytime Explorers, we will explore healthy digital habits together through creativity, movement, and a storytime featuring Sesame Street characters!

Disclaimer(s)

Storytime Age Range Suggestions

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