This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Adult Recreational Chess 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults Gaming This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Adult Recreational Chess 1:00pm–4:00pm 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.
Jan 19 2026 Mon Martin Luther King Jr. Day All Day Closing Jan 19 2026 Mon Closing Martin Luther King Jr. Day All Day Branches: Urbandale Public Library
This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Families" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Afterschool Fun STEM: Symmetrical Snowflakes 4:15pm–5:15pm Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families Crafts & DIY, Gaming, STEM This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Families" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Afterschool Fun STEM: Symmetrical Snowflakes 4:15pm–5:15pm Crafts & DIY, Gaming, STEM Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Gaming, STEM Event Details: Join us for fun in the youth area of the library. Drop in on the 3rd Tuesday of the month between 4:15 and 5:15 to enjoy science, technology, engineering, or math activities. Target Audience: Ages 5+ | No registration This month, we’re going to make our own special snowflakes out of cardboard craft tubes. Challenge yourself to make a snowflake with six-fold symmetry, like in nature! 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."
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Adult Recreational Chess 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults Gaming This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Adult Recreational Chess 1:00pm–4:00pm 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, January 31 (Book Sale)
This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Families" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Afterschool Fun Board Games 4:15pm–5:15pm Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families Crafts & DIY, Gaming, STEM This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Families" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Afterschool Fun Board Games 4:15pm–5:15pm Crafts & DIY, Gaming, STEM Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Gaming, STEM 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."
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 1 - 28 2026 February Jigsaw Puzzle Competition All Day 2/1–2/28 Teens, Families, Adults, All Ages Gaming This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 1 - 28 2026 February Jigsaw Puzzle Competition All Day 2/1–2/28 Gaming Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Age Group: Teens, Families, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Throughout the month of February, 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Adult Recreational Chess 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults Gaming This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Adult Recreational Chess 1:00pm–4:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 14 2026 Sat Adult Recreational Chess 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults Gaming This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 14 2026 Sat Adult Recreational Chess 1:00pm–4:00pm 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.
Feb 16 2026 Mon President’s Day (Staff In-Service) All Day Closing Feb 16 2026 Mon Closing President’s Day (Staff In-Service) All Day Branches: Urbandale Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Adult Recreational Chess 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults Gaming This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Adult Recreational Chess 1:00pm–4:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 7 2026 Sat Adult Recreational Chess 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults Gaming This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 7 2026 Sat Adult Recreational Chess 1:00pm–4:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 14 2026 Sat Adult Recreational Chess 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults Gaming This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 14 2026 Sat Adult Recreational Chess 1:00pm–4:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 21 2026 Sat Adult Recreational Chess 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults Gaming This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 21 2026 Sat Adult Recreational Chess 1:00pm–4:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 28 2026 Sat Adult Recreational Chess 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults Gaming This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 28 2026 Sat Adult Recreational Chess 1:00pm–4:00pm 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.
Apr 5 2026 Sun Easter All Day Closing Apr 5 2026 Sun Closing Easter All Day Branches: Urbandale Public Library
May 24 - 25 2026 Memorial Day All Day 5/24–5/25 Closing May 24 - 25 2026 Closing Memorial Day All Day 5/24–5/25 Branches: Urbandale Public Library
Jul 3 - 4 2026 Independence day All Day 7/3–7/4 Closing Jul 3 - 4 2026 Closing Independence day All Day 7/3–7/4 Branches: Urbandale Public Library
Sep 6 - 7 2026 Labor Day All Day 9/6–9/7 Closing Sep 6 - 7 2026 Closing Labor Day All Day 9/6–9/7 Branches: Urbandale Public Library
Nov 11 2026 Wed Veterans Day All Day Closing Nov 11 2026 Wed Closing Veterans Day All Day Branches: Urbandale Public Library
Nov 25 2026 Wed Day before Thanksgiving 6:00pm–8:30pm Closing Nov 25 2026 Wed Closing Day before Thanksgiving 6:00pm–8:30pm Branches: Urbandale Public Library
Nov 26 - 27 2026 Thanksgiving All Day 11/26–11/27 Closing Nov 26 - 27 2026 Closing Thanksgiving All Day 11/26–11/27 Branches: Urbandale Public Library
Dec 24 - 25 2026 Christmas Eve/Day All Day 12/24–12/25 Closing Dec 24 - 25 2026 Closing Christmas Eve/Day All Day 12/24–12/25 Branches: Urbandale Public Library
Dec 31 2026 Thu New Year’s Eve 1:00pm–8:30pm Closing Dec 31 2026 Thu Closing New Year’s Eve 1:00pm–8:30pm Branches: Urbandale Public Library
Jan 1 2027 Fri New Year’s Day All Day Closing Jan 1 2027 Fri Closing New Year’s Day All Day Branches: Urbandale Public Library
