Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Watercolor paintings of people reading books and acrylic paintings of dreamscapes.

Art Gallery Reception: Jane Andrle Gillette & Eirianeth Claire Hays

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Program Type:

Art Gallery

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages
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 watercolor artist Jane Andrle Gillette and acrylic artist Eirianeth Claire Hays, and check out their joi

The $80 Billion Gamble: The Inside Story of How A Suspicious Ticket, Hot Dogs and Bigfoot Foiled the Biggest Lottery Fraud in U.S. History

Urbandale Historical Society: Fraud and Courage

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Guest Speaker, History

Age Group:

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

*Please Note: This program was moved up an hour and starts at 1:00 PM this month. 

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.

Special All-Day Spring Craft poster

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.

Vibrant Music Academy logo

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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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. 

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. 

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. 

Afterschool Fun Board Games

4:15pm–5:15pm
Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Gaming
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Gaming

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." 

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. 

Easter

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library

Memorial Day

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

Independence day

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

Labor Day

All Day 9/6–9/7
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library

Veterans Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library

Day before Thanksgiving

6:00pm–8:30pm
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/26–11/27
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library

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