This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Music and Movement 9:30am - 10:15am Ages 3-5 Storytime Registration This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Music and Movement 9:30am - 10:15am Storytime Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 3-5 Program Type: Storytime Registration Required 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 requiredMusic & 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:Our current cycle starts on Monday, March 31. Our break will be the week of April 21-26 and the next three-week cycle will start April 28. 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."
This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Music and Movement 10:30am - 11:15am Ages 3-5 Storytime Registration This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Music and Movement 10:30am - 11:15am Storytime Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 3-5 Program Type: Storytime Registration Required 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 requiredMusic & 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:Our current cycle starts on Monday, March 31. Our break will be the week of April 21-26 and the next three-week cycle will start April 28. 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."
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 4 2025 Sun Art Gallery Reception: Leslie Leavenworth & Sharon Smith 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults, All Ages Art Gallery Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 4 2025 Sun Art Gallery Reception: Leslie Leavenworth & Sharon Smith 1:00pm - 2:00pm Art Gallery Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Art Gallery Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Art Gallery Registration Required Event Details: Join us for light refreshments and meet painter, Leslie Leavenworth, and jewelry designer, Sharon Smith
This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 8 2025 Thu Sustainability Fair 5:30pm - 7:30pm All Ages Special Event Registration This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 8 2025 Thu Sustainability Fair 5:30pm - 7:30pm Special Event Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Library Outside Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Event Details: The community is invited to join us in the Charles Gabus Memorial Tree Park for our second annual Sustainability Fair.
This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group. May 16 2025 Fri Storytime Explorers 10:00am - 11:00am Ages 3-5 Storytime, Crafts & DIY, STEM Registration This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group. May 16 2025 Fri Storytime Explorers 10:00am - 11:00am Storytime, Crafts & DIY, STEM Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 3-5 Program Type: Storytime, Crafts & DIY, STEM Registration Required 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 requiredStorytime 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."
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 18 2025 Sun Urbandale Historical Society: A Tour of Urbandale 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Guest Speaker, History Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 18 2025 Sun Urbandale Historical Society: A Tour of Urbandale 2:00pm - 4:00pm Guest Speaker, History Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Guest Speaker, History Registration Required Event Details: Pat Finnerty, Urbandale Historical Society member and longtime Urbandale resident, will take us on a tour of Urbandale, showcasing historical sites with their modern counterparts.
May 25 - 26 2025 Memorial Day All Day 5/25 - 5/26 Closing May 25 - 26 2025 Closing Memorial Day All Day 5/25 - 5/26 Branches: Urbandale Public Library
May 27 2025 Tue Urbandale Public Library Board of Trustees 5:30pm - 7:00pm Open Public Meeting May 27 2025 Tue 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
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 8 2025 Sun Art Gallery Reception: Brooke Peterson 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults, All Ages Art Gallery Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 8 2025 Sun Art Gallery Reception: Brooke Peterson 1:00pm - 2:00pm Art Gallery Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Art Gallery Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Art Gallery Registration Required Event Details: Join us for light refreshments, meet acrylic artist Brooke Peterson, and check out their exhibit in the Art Gallery from May 18 – June 21.
Jun 23 2025 Mon Urbandale Public Library Foundation Board Meeting 5:00pm - 5:30pm Jun 23 2025 Mon Urbandale Public Library Foundation Board Meeting 5:00pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Conference Room Event Details: Urbandale Public Library Foundation Board Meeting Meeting
Jun 23 2025 Mon Urbandale Public Library Board of Trustees 5:30pm - 7:00pm Open Public Meeting Jun 23 2025 Mon 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
Jul 4 2025 Fri Independence Day All Day Closing Jul 4 2025 Fri Closing Independence Day All Day Branches: Urbandale Public Library
Jul 9 2025 Wed Urbandale Public Library Art Gallery Meeting 5:30pm - 7:00pm Open Public Meeting Jul 9 2025 Wed Urbandale Public Library Art Gallery Meeting 5:30pm - 7:00pm Open Public Meeting Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: ICN Room Program Type: Open Public Meeting Event Details: The Urbandale Public Library Art Gallery Committee is a subcommittee of the Urbandale Public Art Committee.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 13 2025 Sun Art Gallery Reception: Terrinye Goetz 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults, All Ages Art Gallery Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 13 2025 Sun Art Gallery Reception: Terrinye Goetz 1:00pm - 2:00pm Art Gallery Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Art Gallery Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Art Gallery Registration Required Event Details: Join us for light refreshments, meet acrylic artist Terrinye Goetz, and check out their exhibit in the Art Gallery from June 22 – August 2.
Jul 28 2025 Mon Urbandale Public Library Board of Trustees 5:30pm - 7:00pm Open Public Meeting Jul 28 2025 Mon 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
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Aug 10 2025 Sun Art Gallery Reception: Denice Peters 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults, All Ages Art Gallery Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Aug 10 2025 Sun Art Gallery Reception: Denice Peters 1:00pm - 2:00pm Art Gallery Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Art Gallery Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Art Gallery Registration Required Event Details: Join us for light refreshments, meet artist Denice Peters, and check out their exhibit in the Art Gallery from August 3 – September 13.
Aug 25 2025 Mon Urbandale Public Library Board of Trustees 5:30pm - 7:00pm Open Public Meeting Aug 25 2025 Mon 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
Aug-Sep 2025 Labor Day All Day 8/31 - 9/1 Closing Aug-Sep 2025 Closing Labor Day All Day 8/31 - 9/1 Branches: Urbandale Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Sep 21 2025 Sun Art Gallery Reception: Josh Hall & Libby + Joe Crimmings 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults, All Ages Art Gallery Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Sep 21 2025 Sun Art Gallery Reception: Josh Hall & Libby + Joe Crimmings 1:00pm - 2:00pm Art Gallery Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Art Gallery Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Art Gallery Registration Required Event Details: Join us for light refreshments and meet acrylic painter, Josh
Sep 22 2025 Mon Urbandale Public Library Board of Trustees 5:30pm - 7:00pm Open Public Meeting Sep 22 2025 Mon 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
Oct 8 2025 Wed Urbandale Public Library Art Gallery Meeting 5:30pm - 7:00pm Open Public Meeting Oct 8 2025 Wed Urbandale Public Library Art Gallery Meeting 5:30pm - 7:00pm Open Public Meeting Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: ICN Room Program Type: Open Public Meeting Event Details: The Urbandale Public Library Art Gallery Committee is a subcommittee of the Urbandale Public Art Committee.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 26 2025 Sun Art Gallery Reception: Paula Egan & Joani Feiner 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults, All Ages Art Gallery Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 26 2025 Sun Art Gallery Reception: Paula Egan & Joani Feiner 1:00pm - 2:00pm Art Gallery Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Art Gallery Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Art Gallery Registration Required Event Details: Join us for light refreshments and meet mixed-media artist, Paula Egan, and pottery artist, Joani Fe
Oct 27 2025 Mon Urbandale Public Library Board of Trustees 5:30pm - 7:00pm Open Public Meeting Oct 27 2025 Mon 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
Nov 11 2025 Tue Veterans Day All Day Closing Nov 11 2025 Tue Closing Veterans Day All Day Branches: Urbandale Public Library
