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

Tween & Teen Mini Model Magic Fantasy Figures + Frosty Floats

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Ages 10-14, Ages 12-17

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! 

Registration Available
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! 

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 Mini Model Magic Fantasy Figures + Frosty Floats

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Ages 10-14, Ages 12-17

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! 

Registration Available
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! 

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 6-11" group

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." 

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

Teen & Tween Graphic Novel Drawing Club (4 of 4)

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
ICN Room at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Ages 10-14, Ages 12-17

 

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

 

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

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

National Night Out: Book Sale & Kids Craft

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Families, Adults, All Ages

Bring the entire family for a fun-filled evening of activities and games!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Teens, Families, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Special Event
Event Details:

Bring the entire family for a fun-filled evening of activities and games!

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

“Back-to-School Cool” Craft Day Drop-In

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:30pm
Story Room at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families

Join us in the youth area all day for crafts that will help get you stoked for school! 

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

Join us in the youth area all day for crafts that will help get you stoked for school! 

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 "Adults" group

Spinning Yarns

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
ICN Room at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Spinning Yarns:

Join us on the second Thursday of the month and bring your own knitting/crochet projects to work on in this program centered around knitting and crocheting. Please bring all n...

Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Available

Join us on the second Thursday of the month and bring your own knitting/crochet projects to work on in this program centered around knitting and crocheting. 

Please bring all necessary materials for your project. Materials are not provided, but crochet and knitting kits may be available for check-out.

Craft & Hobby instructional videos will also be available for anyone who needs some help or wants to learn a new skill. A selection of knitting/crochet-related books will also be available to check out. 

All skill levels are welcome! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult DIY: Oat-Standing Plant-Powered Breakfast

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults

Learn about the benefits of incorporating more plant-based foods into your day, starting with breakfast. Plant-Based Des Moines will demonstrate how to make overnights oats for a healthy, whole-food meal to start your day.

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

Learn about the benefits of incorporating more plant-based foods into your day, starting with breakfast. Plant-Based Des Moines will demonstrate how to make overnights oats for a healthy, whole-food meal to start your day.

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