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Craft Day 3D Octopus and Fish and Watermelon Suncatcher

Craft-Day Get-Away Drop-In

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 9:00am - 6:00pm

Program Type:

Crafts & DIY

Age Group:

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

It’s cold outside, but we’re about to go on a craft vacation with sunny, warm vibes! We will have directions and supplies for three different projects.

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, January 25, 2026 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.

Adults and kids browsing a table full of books.

Book Sale

All Day 1/29 - 2/1
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Event Details:

Thursday, January 29 - Sunday, February 1, 2026

Book Sale 

purple coneflower with bumblebees

Pollinator Lawns: Planning, Planting, and Maintenance

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Program Type:

Guest Speaker

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker
Registration Available
Event Details:

Transform your traditional turfgrass yard into a vibrant, low-maintenance habitat that supports native pollinators and enhances biodiversity. 

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, April 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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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Art Gallery Reception: Shelly Bales & Norrie MacIlraith

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 Shelly Bales and Norrie MacIlraith, and check out their joint exhibit in the Art Gallery from November 22, 2026 - January 9, 2027.

Christmas Eve/Day

All Day 12/24–12/25
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library

New Year’s Eve

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

New Year’s Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library