Event List

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Author Brooke Van Sickle holding her book about writing children's books.

Write a Children's Book That Matters: How to Hook, Engage, and Inspire Young Readers

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Program Type:

Guest Speaker

Age Group:

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

Want to write a children’s book that truly connects with young readers? Best-selling author and publisher, Brooke Van Sickle, will guide you through the essential storytelling techniques that make a children's book unforgettable.

Fantasy clay figures and soda floats

Tween & Teen Mini Model Magic Fantasy Figures + Frosty Floats

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Crafts & DIY

Age Group:

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

Experience the magic of miniature figure making with Model Magic! Make a gnome or a dragon and customize it by adding color and your own accessories made from Model Magic. While you work, quench your thirst with a DIY ice cream float! 

Behind the Blue Ribbon

Iowa PBS Film Screening: Behind the Blue Ribbon at the Iowa State Fair

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Program Type:

Movie, Guest Speaker

Age Group:

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

Step beyond the Grand Concourse and into the heart of the Iowa State Fair with an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at four people keeping some of its most beloved traditions alive.

Adults and kids browsing a table full of books.

Book Sale

All Day 8/6 - 8/10

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Wednesday, August 6 - Sunday, August 10

Flash Book Sale 

Help build up your personal library in a sustainable way!
 

Denice Peters Artwork

Art Gallery Reception: Denice Peters

Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Program Type:

Art Gallery

Age Group:

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

Join us for light refreshments, meet artist Denice Peters, and check out their exhibit in the Art Gallery from August 3 – September 13.

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Creativity Quest

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Gaming, STEM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Calling all curious kids who like to make, craft, and experiment! Join us for cool hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities.

Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Gaming, STEM
Registration Available
Event Details:

Calling all curious kids who like to make, craft, and experiment! Join us for cool hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities.

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." 

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