Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Jigsaw Puzzle Competition. Throughout the month of November, teams can drop into the library to assemble a designated 500-piece puzzle. A prize will be awarded to the quickest team + all participating teams will be entered in a drawing!

November Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

All Day 11/1 - 11/30

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Throughout the month of November, teams can drop into the library to assemble a designated 500-piece puzzle. A prize will be awarded to the quickest team + all participating teams will be entered in a drawing! 

Food drive event Nov 17-23

Food Drive & Fine Forgiveness

All Day 11/17 - 11/23
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Event Details:

Monday, November 17 - Sunday, November 23 

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

 

photo of author Charles Duhigg with cover of book, "Supercommunicators"

Author Talk with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg (Watch Party)

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Program Type:

Guest Speaker

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker
Registration Available
Event Details:

Attend the live virtual watch party at the library!

Wicked movie poster. Green witch standing next to a witch in pink.

Movie Night: Wicked Part I (5:30 PM Start)

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:15pm

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

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

 

To accommodate the length of the movie, we have moved Movie Night this month to start a half hour earlier at 5:30 PM.

 

Sensory Spaces in the Metro written in a rainbow of colors. 7 rainbow colored hearts in a circle to look like a flower with a starburts shape in the middle.

Sensory Spaces

Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Available
Event Details:

Sensory Spaces are Metro area libraries offering special hours for members of the public who appreciate a sensory-friendly environment.

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Music and Movement

10:30am–11:15am
Ages 3-5
Storytime
Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Ages 3-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Available
Event Details:

Get your groove on and strengthen early literacy skills at the same time! We’ll read one book but also do plenty of stretching, singing, dancing, rhyming, jumping, and even instrument play. You’ll have a blast helping your little one rock out. (Caregivers should plan on attending and helping little ones to engage, feel comfortable, and enjoy early literacy.)

Target Audience: 2-7 years old  |  Registration encouraged to help us plan but not required. 

Music & Movement is held weekdays on Wednesdays at 9:30 AM and 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." 

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27–11/28
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
Event Details:

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. 

**No Chess Next Saturday, December 6. (Chess will resume Saturday, December 13.)

Mitten Tree

All Day 12/1–12/31
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Event Details:

Monday, December 1 - Wednesday, December 31 

Bingocize

12:15pm–1:00pm
Adults
Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Available
Event Details:

BINGO + Exercise = BINGOCIZE

Bingocize

12:15pm–1:00pm
Adults
Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Available
Event Details:

BINGO + Exercise = BINGOCIZE

Storytime Explorers

10:00am–11:00am
Ages 3-5
Storytime, Crafts & DIY, STEM
Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Ages 3-5
Program Type: Storytime, Crafts & DIY, STEM
Registration Available

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." 

Repair Café

12:00pm–3:30pm
Families, Adults
Special Event
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Families, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Do you have an item in your home in need of repair? Bring in 1-2 items in need of repair to the Urbandale Public Library Repair Café to get help from volunteers with expertise on how to fix your item(s).

Art Gallery Reception: Haley Matias

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Art Gallery
Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Art Gallery
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join us for light refreshments and meet photographer, Haley Matias, and check out their exhibit in the Art Gallery from November 23, 2025 – January 3, 2026.

Bingocize

12:15pm–1:00pm
Adults
Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Available
Event Details:

BINGO + Exercise = BINGOCIZE

Book Chat

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join us to discuss our favorite books of 2025! You do not have to be a current member of book club and titles can be anything you've read this year.

Bingocize

12:15pm–1:00pm
Adults
Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Available
Event Details:

BINGO + Exercise = BINGOCIZE

Craft Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Crafts & DIY
Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join fellow crafters on the second Thursday of the month for an hour of creation and community. We encourage you to bring your own projects and supplies, but adult coloring books and colored pencils will be provided. Feel free to bring a non-alcoholic beverage of your choice as we knit, crochet, scrapbook, and craft together.

Please note: Instruction is not provided, but we’d be happy to show you how to access the Craft & Hobby database if you’re hoping to learn a new skill. Crochet and knitting kits as well as a selection of craft-related books may be available to check out.

All skill levels are welcome! 

*Previously called Spinning Yarns, but was reimagined for all crafters! 

2026 Craft Club Programs 

Classic Cinema: Christmas in Connecticut

1:00pm–2:45pm
Adults
Movie
Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month for classic cinema from the 20th century. 

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

 

Christmas in Connecticut (1945 ‧ Comedy/Romance ‧ 1h 42m ‧ Not Rated)

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. 

Urbandale Public Library Board of Trustees

5:30pm–7:00pm
Open Public Meeting
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Open Public Meeting
Event Details:

Urbandale Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Urbandale Community Adult Band Holiday Concert

6:30pm–7:30pm
Families, Adults, All Ages
Performance
Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Families, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Registration Available
Event Details:

The Urbandale Community Adult Band, led by director Janna Rutledge, is made up of volunteer musicians from around the Des Moines metro area.

Book Chat

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join us to discuss our favorite books of 2025! You do not have to be a current member of book club and titles can be anything you've read this year.

Storytime Explorers

10:00am–11:00am
Ages 3-5
Storytime, Crafts & DIY, STEM
Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Ages 3-5
Program Type: Storytime, Crafts & DIY, STEM
Registration Available

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." 

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. 

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. 

New Year’s Eve, close at 1 pm

1:00pm–8:30pm
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library