Upcoming Events

Let's Travel! Scavenger Hunt

All Day 5/16 - 5/29

Children, Families

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Age Group: Children, Families

Event Details:

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

Afterschool Fun STEM: Osmosis Flower Bouquets

4:15pm - 5:15pm

Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families

Crafts & DIY, STEM

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Story Room

Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families

Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEM

Event Details:

Join us for fun in the youth area of the library. Drop in on the 3rd Tuesday of the month between 4:15 and 5:15 to enjoy science, technology, engineering, or math activities.

Target Audience: Ages 5+ | No registration

This month, we’ll learn a little bit more about Osmosis and how it can help plants hydrate by coloring paper towels, setting them in water, and watching the water (and thus the color spread)!

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."

Memorial Day

All Day 5/25 - 5/26

Closing

Branches:

Urbandale Public Library

Afterschool Fun: Board Games!

4:15pm - 5:15pm

Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families

Gaming, STEM

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Story Room

Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families

Program Type: Gaming, STEM

Drop by the youth area from 4:15 - 5:15 PM on the 4th Tuesday of each month to make new friends or spend some quality time with family playing board games! We will provide a variety of games, some classic and perhaps a few new ones that may become your favorites.

Target Audience: Families | No registration

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."

Summer Reading Kickoff: Level Up! At Your Library

4:30pm - 6:30pm

Children, Families, All Ages

Special Event

Registration Required

Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library

Room: Library Outside

Age Group: Children, Families, All Ages

Program Type: Special Event

Registration Required

Event Details:

Drop in any time between 4:30-6:30 PM at Charles Gabus Tree Park (directly South of the Library) to pick up your Summer Reading Log, find out more about our exciting summer programs for youth and families, and kick Summer off right!

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."