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This event is in the "Ages 10-14" group.
This event is in the "Ages 12-17" group.

Tween & Teen DIY Gifts

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Ages 10-14, Ages 12-17
Event Details:

Get creative and walk away with gifts to give (or keep)! We’ll provide the supplies and show you how to make mini perler bead keychains, personalized decoupage candle holders, and ...

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

Get creative and walk away with gifts to give (or keep)! We’ll provide the supplies and show you how to make mini perler bead keychains, personalized decoupage candle holders, and braided faux leather bracelets.

Disclaimer(s)

Tween & Teen Programs Age Restrictions

This program is open to tweens and teens ages 10-17 only, and registration is strongly recommended, as each session has occupancy limits. (Teens and tweens who did not register will be admitted as walk-ins on the day of only if the class is not full.) 

Please note that ages 10-14 and ages 13-17 are suggested age ranges for each session but as long as you are between the ages of 10-17 you can sign up for either time that works best for your schedule. 
 


 

This event is in the "Ages 10-14" group.
This event is in the "Ages 12-17" group.

Tween & Teen DIY Gifts

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Ages 10-14, Ages 12-17
Event Details:

Get creative and walk away with gifts to give (or keep)! We’ll provide the supplies and show you how to make mini perler bead keychains, personalized decoupage candle holders, and ...

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

Get creative and walk away with gifts to give (or keep)! We’ll provide the supplies and show you how to make mini perler bead keychains, personalized decoupage candle holders, and braided faux leather bracelets.

Disclaimer(s)

Tween & Teen Programs Age Restrictions

This program is open to tweens and teens ages 10-17 only, and registration is strongly recommended, as each session has occupancy limits. (Teens and tweens who did not register will be admitted as walk-ins on the day of only if the class is not full.) 

Please note that ages 10-14 and ages 13-17 are suggested age ranges for each session but as long as you are between the ages of 10-17 you can sign up for either time that works best for your schedule. 
 


 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult DIY: Kombucha

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to brew kombucha at home! Carissa Thoma from Down to Earth Living will cover the process of making this delicious fermented drink, including ingredients, f...

Registration
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to brew kombucha at home!

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
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library
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 "Adults" group.

Adult DIY: Porch Pot

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The staff at Iowa Outdoor Products will help you create a porch pot to enjoy during the holiday season! Greenery and pots are provided but you are welcome to bring your own ribbons...

Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

The staff at Iowa Outdoor Products will help you create a porch pot to enjoy during the holiday season! Greenery and pots are provided but you are welcome to bring your own ribbons or other decorations.

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 Get Crafty: Paper Penguin Pals

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Story Room at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
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...

Event Details:

This month we’ll be creating dapper paper penguins that are dressed for winter and stand up on their own! 

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
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 we’ll be creating dapper paper penguins that are dressed for winter and stand up on their own! 

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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Ages 10-14" group.
This event is in the "Ages 12-17" group.

Tween & Teen Painting: Graphic Snowman or Jack Skellington Graffiti Art

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Ages 10-14, Ages 12-17
Event Details:

Join us for a special tween/ teen mixed-media paint night to experiment with a Graffiti art style! We’ll explore a Scrape painting technique using a flat edge tool to drag or sprea...

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

Join us for a special tween/ teen mixed-media paint night to experiment with a Graffiti art style!

Disclaimer(s)

Tween & Teen Programs Age Restrictions

This program is open to tweens and teens ages 10-17 only, and registration is strongly recommended, as each session has occupancy limits. (Teens and tweens who did not register will be admitted as walk-ins on the day of only if the class is not full.) 

Please note that ages 10-14 and ages 13-17 are suggested age ranges for each session but as long as you are between the ages of 10-17 you can sign up for either time that works best for your schedule. 
 


 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Ages 10-14" group.
This event is in the "Ages 12-17" group.

Tween & Teen Painting: Graphic Snowman or Jack Skellington Graffiti Art

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Ages 10-14, Ages 12-17
Event Details:

Join us for a special tween/ teen mixed-media paint night to experiment with a Graffiti art style! We’ll explore a Scrape painting technique using a flat edge tool to drag or sprea...

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

Join us for a special tween/ teen mixed-media paint night to experiment with a Graffiti art style!

Disclaimer(s)

Tween & Teen Programs Age Restrictions

This program is open to tweens and teens ages 10-17 only, and registration is strongly recommended, as each session has occupancy limits. (Teens and tweens who did not register will be admitted as walk-ins on the day of only if the class is not full.) 

Please note that ages 10-14 and ages 13-17 are suggested age ranges for each session but as long as you are between the ages of 10-17 you can sign up for either time that works best for your schedule. 
 


 

This event is in the "Families" group.

Special Family Storytime Celebration: Cookies with a Cop!

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Families
Event Details:

Join us in Meeting Room A/B for a special family storytime extravaganza featuring guest readers from the Urbandale Police Department! We’ll start with stories, scarves, jingle bell...

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

Join us in Meeting Room A/B for a special family storytime extravaganza featuring guest readers from the Urbandale Police Department!

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." 

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

Winter Wonderland: Craft Drop-In

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Story Room at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Stop by the storyroom in the youth area anytime from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We will have directions and supplies for three different crafts (while supplies last) to help you make this...

Registration
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stop by the storyroom in the youth area anytime from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We will have directions and supplies for three different crafts (while supplies last) to help you make this winter merry and bright!

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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Ages 10-14" group.
This event is in the "Ages 12-17" group.

Tween & Teen Fantasy Drawing

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
ICN Room at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Ages 10-14, Ages 12-17
Event Details:

Embark on a magical journey into the realm of fantasy! This exciting class will ignite your imagination and teach you techniques to bring your wildest dreams to life on paper. We’l...

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

Embark on a magical journey into the realm of fantasy! This exciting class will ignite your imagination and teach you techniques to bring your wildest dreams to life on paper.

Disclaimer(s)

Tween & Teen Programs Age Restrictions

This program is open to tweens and teens ages 10-17 only, and registration is strongly recommended, as each session has occupancy limits. (Teens and tweens who did not register will be admitted as walk-ins on the day of only if the class is not full.) 

Please note that ages 10-14 and ages 13-17 are suggested age ranges for each session but as long as you are between the ages of 10-17 you can sign up for either time that works best for your schedule. 
 


 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Ages 10-14" group.
This event is in the "Ages 12-17" group.

Tween & Teen Fantasy Drawing

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
ICN Room at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Ages 10-14, Ages 12-17
Event Details:

Embark on a magical journey into the realm of fantasy! This exciting class will ignite your imagination and teach you techniques to bring your wildest dreams to life on paper. We’l...

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

Embark on a magical journey into the realm of fantasy! This exciting class will ignite your imagination and teach you techniques to bring your wildest dreams to life on paper.

Disclaimer(s)

Tween & Teen Programs Age Restrictions

This program is open to tweens and teens ages 10-17 only, and registration is strongly recommended, as each session has occupancy limits. (Teens and tweens who did not register will be admitted as walk-ins on the day of only if the class is not full.) 

Please note that ages 10-14 and ages 13-17 are suggested age ranges for each session but as long as you are between the ages of 10-17 you can sign up for either time that works best for your schedule. 
 


 

Christmas Eve

All Day
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library

Christmas Day

All Day
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

"Fly-In" Movie: Despicable Me

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Movie
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Despicable Me (PG ‧ 2010 ‧ Family/Comedy ‧ 1h 35m) You’ve heard of a drive-in movie, how about a fly-in? Gru wants to steal the moon and we’re all just minions at heart, so jo...

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

Despicable Me (PG ‧ 2010 ‧ Family/Comedy ‧ 1h 35m) 

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.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Noon Year's Eve Dance Party!

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Not sure you can make it to midnight on New Year’s Eve? Celebrate early at the library! We’ll have crafts, dancing, balloons, and bubbles to make this a rockin’ good time for ...

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

Not sure you can make it to midnight on New Year’s Eve? Celebrate early at the library! 

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." 

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
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library

President's Day

All Day
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library

Easter

All Day
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library