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Teens with plastic gloves packaging food in paper bags

Teen Service Project: Meal in a Bag

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Ages 12-17
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Ages 12-17
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Available
Event Details:

Start your Spring Break out right by helping build Urbandale community strength! Anyone 12 - 17 can sign up to join us for an hour-long Service Project that will help to address food insecurity locally.

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Special All-Day Fun: Spring Craft Drop-In

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Crafts & DIY

Age Group:

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

Afterschool Fun becomes all-day fun! Stop by the storytime room for crafts anytime from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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Special Music and Movement: Musical Head Start with Vibrant Music Academy

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Ages 3-5
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Ages 3-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Available
Event Details:

This week, our class will be led by Special Guest Teachers Amanda Lauritsen and Susan Helling of Vibrant Music Academy! 

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Movie Night - Wicked: For Good

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 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:

**Please note that our monthly movie night is intended to be an adult program. While we realize this month's movie choice might attract a younger audience, we request that anyone under 18 be accompanied by an adult. 

Mini food made out of clay

Tween & Teen DIY: Air-Dry Clay Mini Food

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Program Type:

Crafts & DIY

Age Group:

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

Join in on the miniature craze! We’ll provide directions and air-dry clay for you to make some fabulous fast food and delicious dessert miniature models!  

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Poetry as a Coping Tool

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Guest Speaker
Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker
Registration Available
Event Details:

In Celebration of National Poetry Month in April, join us on Wednesday, April 8 at 6 p.m. for a workshop with spoken word artist and page poet Kelsey Bigelow.

Adaptive Equipment Program

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

This program supports older adults and their caregivers in maintaining safety, independence, and confidence while aging in place through education on adaptive and assistive equipment, with no obligation to purchase.

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. 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! 

Urbandale Historical Society: History of Merle Hay Mall

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Guest Speaker, History
Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker, History
Registration Available
Event Details:

This program is part of a series the Urbandale Historical Society will be hosting at the Urbandale Public Library. 

Join us every month on the Second Sunday at 2:00 PM. (With the exception of July, August, and December, + some other events that could be cancelled due to holidays or other conflicts.) Check www.urbandalehistoricalsociety.org for their non-library-associated events in July, August, and December.

Liz Holland will provide a history of Merle Hay Mall, the former site of St. Gabriel's Monastery.

Double Booked Evening Book Club

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:

Book Club books will be available for checkout after each meeting. See what other formats - including large print, audiobook, and downloadable versions - are available in our collection HERE. 
 

Double Booked Evening meets every 2nd Tuesday at 6:00 PM.

Page Turners Book Club

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:

Book Club books will be available for checkout after each meeting. See what other formats - including large print, audiobook, and downloadable versions - are available in our collection HERE. 
 

Page Turners meets every 3rd Thursday at 6:00 PM.

Double Booked Afternoon Book Club

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

Book Club books will be available for checkout after each meeting. See what other formats - including large print, audiobook, and downloadable versions - are available in our collection HERE. 
 

Double Booked Afternoon meets every 4th Wednesday at 1:00 PM. 

Art Gallery Reception: The Artists Hoyt & Stephanie Swilley

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:

Drop in for light refreshments and meet The Artists Hoyt (Evan + Summer Hoyt) and Stephanie Swilley, and check out their joint exhibit in the Art Gallery from April 12 - May 30.

Sensory Spaces

5:00pm–6:00pm
All Ages
Special Event
Registration Available
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.

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

Sustainability Fair

5:00pm–7:00pm
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Library Outside
Event Details:

The community is invited to join us in the Charles Gabus Memorial Tree Park for our third annual Sustainability Fair.

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. 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! 

Page Turners Book Club

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:

Book Club books will be available for checkout after each meeting. See what other formats - including large print, audiobook, and downloadable versions - are available in our collection HERE. 
 

Page Turners meets every 3rd Thursday at 6:00 PM.

Memorial Day

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

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

Double Booked Afternoon Book Club

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

Book Club books will be available for checkout after each meeting. See what other formats - including large print, audiobook, and downloadable versions - are available in our collection HERE. 
 

Double Booked Afternoon meets every 4th* Wednesday at 1:00 PM. 

Double Booked Evening Book Club

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:

Book Club books will be available for checkout after each meeting. See what other formats - including large print, audiobook, and downloadable versions - are available in our collection HERE. 
 

Double Booked Evening meets every 2nd Tuesday at 6:00 PM.

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. 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! 

Art Gallery Reception: Connie Cerretti & Meredith Drummond

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:

Drop in for light refreshments and meet Connie Cerretti and Meredith Drummond, and check out their joint exhibit in the Art Gallery from May 31 - July 11.

Page Turners Book Club

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:

Book Club books will be available for checkout after each meeting. See what other formats - including large print, audiobook, and downloadable versions - are available in our collection HERE. 
 

Page Turners meets every 3rd Thursday at 6:00 PM.

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

Double Booked Afternoon Book Club

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

Book Club books will be available for checkout after each meeting. See what other formats - including large print, audiobook, and downloadable versions - are available in our collection HERE. 
 

Double Booked Afternoon meets every 4th* Wednesday at 1:00 PM. 

Independence day

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