Upcoming Events

Mitten Tree

All Day 12/1–12/31

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Event Details:

Monday, December 1 - Wednesday, December 31

Celebrate the New Year! Scavenger Hunt

All Day 12/18–1/1

Children, Families

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Age Group: Children, Families

Event Details:

Drop into the library and hunt down 9 images hidden throughout the Youth Area. Don’t forget to sign the champion’s log after you’ve found them all!

Christmas Eve/Day

All Day 12/24–12/25

Closing

Branches:

Urbandale Public Library

Adult Recreational Chess

1:00pm–4:00pm

Adults

Gaming

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: ICN Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Gaming

Drop in and play some chess; all skill levels are welcome! Held every Saturday afternoon from 1:00 - 4:00 PM.

Please note that this program is not staffed and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Super Stuffie Sleepover Storytime

9:30am–10:15am

Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5

Storytime, Special Event

Registration Available

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5

Program Type: Storytime, Special Event

Registration Available

Event Details:

Enjoy a special family storytime with your favorite stuffed friend!

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."

Super Stuffie Sleepover Storytime

10:30am–11:15am

Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5

Storytime, Special Event

Registration Available

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5

Program Type: Storytime, Special Event

Registration Available

Event Details:

Enjoy a special family storytime with your favorite stuffed friend!

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."

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

3:00pm–4:00pm

Ages 6-11, Families

Crafts & DIY, Guest Speaker, STEM

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?

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."

Family Escape Room: The Explorer (Session 1 @ 2:30)

2:30pm–3:00pm

Ages 6-11, Families

Gaming

Registration Available

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Ages 6-11, Families

Program Type: Gaming

Registration Available

Event Details:

Are you ready to go all the way to the top of the mountain?

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."

Family Escape Room: The Explorer (Session 2 @ 3:00)

3:00pm–3:30pm

Ages 6-11, Families

Gaming

Registration Available

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Ages 6-11, Families

Program Type: Gaming

Registration Available

Event Details:

Are you ready to go all the way to the top of the mountain?

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."

Family Escape Room: The Explorer (Session 3 @ 3:30)

3:30pm–4:00pm

Ages 6-11, Families

Gaming

Registration Available

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Ages 6-11, Families

Program Type: Gaming

Registration Available

Event Details:

Are you ready to go all the way to the top of the mountain?

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."

Family Escape Room: The Explorer (Session 4 @ 4:00)

4:00pm–4:30pm

Ages 6-11, Families

Gaming

Registration Available

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Ages 6-11, Families

Program Type: Gaming

Registration Available

Event Details:

Are you ready to go all the way to the top of the mountain?

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."

Family Escape Room: The Explorer (Session 5 @ 4:30)

4:30pm–5:00pm

Ages 6-11, Families

Gaming

Registration Available

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Ages 6-11, Families

Program Type: Gaming

Registration Available

Event Details:

Are you ready to go all the way to the top of the mountain?

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."

Noon Year's Eve Dance Party!

11:00am–12:00pm

Children, Families

Crafts & DIY, Special Event

Registration Available

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Children, Families

Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Special Event

Registration Available

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

1:00pm–8:30pm

Closing

Branches:

Urbandale Public Library

New Year's Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Urbandale Public Library

Science Fiction Books for Kids Scavenger Hunt

All Day 1/2–1/16

Children, Families

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Age Group: Children, Families

Event Details:

Get pumped for National Science Fiction Day on January 2nd with this scavenger hunt!

Baby Bounce

9:30am–10:15am

Ages 0-2

Storytime

Registration Available

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Ages 0-2

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Available

Event Details:

Baby and caregiver will enjoy bouncing, singing, shaking, and playing together! Experience and practice counting, rhythm, body part identification, animal sounds, sensory stimulation, fine and gross motor skills, and more! We'll have 20-25 minutes of interactive programming, followed by an unstructured playtime where children and caregivers can play together and interact with peers.

Target Audience: 0-24 months | Registration encouraged to help us plan but not required

Baby Bounce is held weekdays on Mondays and Thursdays at 9:00 AM and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 9:30 AM. Please note that we do a weekday storytime cycle of three weeks on and one week off (to allow for planning time).

Weekday Storytime Schedule:

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."

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am

Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5

Storytime

Registration Available

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Available

Event Details:

Join us for interactive stories, singing, rhyming, and more educational FUN! Caregivers should plan on attending and helping little ones to engage, feel comfortable, and enjoy early literacy.

Target Audience: 2-6 years old | Registration encouraged to help us plan but not required

Family Storytime is held weekdays on Mondays and Thursdays at 11:00 AM, Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM, and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 10:30 AM. Please note that we do a weekday storytime cycle of three weeks on and one week off (to allow for planning time).

Weekday Storytime Schedule:

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."

Adult Recreational Chess

1:00pm–4:00pm

Adults

Gaming

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: ICN Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Gaming

Drop in and play some chess; all skill levels are welcome! Held every Saturday afternoon from 1:00 - 4:00 PM.

Please note that this program is not staffed and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Baby Bounce

9:00am–9:45am

Ages 0-2

Storytime

Registration Available

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Ages 0-2

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Available

Event Details:

Baby and caregiver will enjoy bouncing, singing, shaking, and playing together! Experience and practice counting, rhythm, body part identification, animal sounds, sensory stimulation, fine and gross motor skills, and more! We'll have 20-25 minutes of interactive programming, followed by an unstructured playtime where children and caregivers can play together and interact with peers.

Target Audience: 0-24 months | Registration encouraged to help us plan but not required

Baby Bounce is held weekdays on Mondays and Thursdays at 9:00 AM and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 9:30 AM. Please note that we do a weekday storytime cycle of three weeks on and one week off (to allow for planning time).

Weekday Storytime Schedule:

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."

Toddler Time

10:00am–10:45am

Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5

Storytime

Registration Available

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Available

Event Details:

This short-attention span story time is perfect for toddlers. We'll share shorter books, rhymes, and music with the understanding that sitting still is tricky sometimes. Caregivers should plan on attending and helping little ones to engage, feel comfortable, and enjoy early literacy! We'll have 20-25 minutes of interactive programming, followed by an unstructured playtime where children and caregivers can play together and/or interact with peers.

Target Audience: 2-3 years old | Registration encouraged to help us plan but not required

Weekday Storytime Schedule:

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."

Family Storytime

11:00am–11:30am

Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5

Storytime

Registration Available

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Available

Event Details:

Join us for interactive stories, singing, rhyming, and more educational FUN! Caregivers should plan on attending and helping little ones to engage, feel comfortable, and enjoy early literacy.

Target Audience: 2-6 years old | Registration encouraged to help us plan but not required

Family Storytime is held weekdays on Mondays and Thursdays at 11:00 AM, Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM, and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 10:30 AM. Please note that we do a weekday storytime cycle of three weeks on and one week off (to allow for planning time).

Weekday Storytime Schedule:

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."

Volunteer Fair

4:30pm–6:30pm

Teens, Adults

Special Event

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Special Event

Event Details:

Interested in meeting new people and supporting your community? Stop by to visit with the following local organizations about their volunteer opportunities:

My WellBeing with ISU Extension

1:00pm–2:00pm

Adults

Special Event

Registration Available

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: ICN Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Special Event

Registration Available

Event Details:

The library has partnered with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach to offer a 6-week My Wellbeing Program.

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