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Winter tree decorated with hats, scarves, and mittens

Mitten Tree

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Event Details:

Monday, December 1 - Wednesday, December 31 

Panda bear stuffed animals reading a book about pandas

Super Stuffie Sleepover Storytime

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am

Program Type:

Storytime, Special Event

Age Group:

Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5
Program Type: Storytime, Special Event
Registration Available
Event Details:

Enjoy a special family storytime with your favorite stuffed friend!

Purple and blue light reflecting off a disco ball.

Noon Year's Eve Dance Party!

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Program Type:

Crafts & DIY, Special Event

Age Group:

Children, Families
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Special Event
Registration Available
Event Details:

Not sure you can make it to midnight on New Year’s Eve? Celebrate early at the library! 

My Wellbeing Program with ISU Extension

My WellBeing with ISU Extension

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Available
Event Details:

The library has partnered with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach to offer a 6-week My Wellbeing Program.

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.

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Christmas Eve/Day

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

New Year’s Eve, close at 1 pm

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

New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library

Urbandale Historical Society: Flynn Farm to Living History Farms

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 Tuesday 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.

Join us this month for an interesting look at the life and times of the Flynn's and Living History Farms with Elizabeth Keest Sedrel. 

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library

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