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Graffiti collage painting of hearts

Tween & Teen Graffiti Painting & Collage

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Program Type:

Crafts & DIY

Age Group:

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

This month, we’re celebrating Graffiti Art and highlighting the work of legendary graffiti artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Join us to create a mixed media painting/ collage.

Adults and kids browsing a table full of books.

Book Sale

All Day 4/17 - 4/26
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Event Details:

Flash Book Sale 

Friday, April 17 - Sunday, April 26, 2026

Celebrate National Library Week, April 19-25, and help build up your personal library in a sustainable way!
 

Canned food in a box with the words "Food Drive, thank you for your donation," on one of the cans. The Urbandale Food Pantry logo is in the corner of the picture and the letter U looks like two bodies holding up a stalk of wheat in the middle.

Food Drive + Fine Forgiveness

All Day 4/18 - 4/26
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Event Details:

Food Drive

Saturday, April 18 - Sunday, April 26, 2026

Help your community by bringing in fresh or non-perishable food or new, full-sized personal care items! 

The Librarians film presented by Indie Pop Lens

"The Librarians:" Film Screening & Discussion

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

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

In celebration of National Library Week, (April 19-25), join us for a film screening of The Librarians followed by a community-driven dis

College med students showing middle school kids real organs.

Anatomy Ambassadors

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

Ages 6-11, Ages 10-14
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 10-14
Program Type: STEM
Registration Available
Event Details:

The Anatomy Ambassadors are visiting the library, and they’re bringing real human organs that you can see up close. Some can even be touched!

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Movie Night: Hamnet

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
ICN Room at Urbandale Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Movie Night:

Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of the month for Movie Night at the Library. This film screening will include English subtitles/ closed captioning when available. Feel free to br...

Hamnet (2025 ‧ Period Drama ‧ 2h 5m ‧ Rated PG-13 for thematic content, some strong sexuality, and partial nudity

Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of the month for Movie Night at the Library. 

This film screening will include English subtitles/ closed captioning when available. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy. Limited space, registration encouraged. 

 

Hamnet (2025 ‧ Period Drama ‧ 2h 5m ‧ Rated PG-13 for thematic content, some strong sexuality, and partial nudity

Memorial Day

All Day 5/24 - 5/25
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library

Independence day

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library

Labor Day

All Day 9/6 - 9/7
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library

Veterans Day

All Day
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library

Day before Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Urbandale Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/26 - 11/27
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

Thursday, December 31, 2026 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