Upcoming Events

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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 

Sesame Street Elmo and Raising Kids in a Digital World

Special Storytime Explorers: A Snowy Day on Sesame Street

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Program Type:

Storytime, Crafts & DIY, STEM

Age Group:

Ages 3-5
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Ages 3-5
Program Type: Storytime, Crafts & DIY, STEM
Registration Available
Event Details:

In this special session of Storytime Explorers, we will explore healthy digital habits together through creativity, movement, and a storytime featuring Sesame Street characters!

Rebecca Gieseking and Suzanne LaTour Stevens Art Gallery Reception

Art Gallery Reception: Rebecca Gieseking & Suzanne LaTour Stevens

Sunday, February 1, 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 origami artist, Rebecca Gieseking, and oil & acrylic artist, Suzanne LaTour Stevens, and check out their joint

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. 

Art Day 2026 poster

Art Day

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Program Type:

Crafts & DIY, Special Event

Age Group:

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

Families are invited to drop in to explore different art projects including a Bluey collage, watercolor techniques, and more. Enter to win a spot with our face paint or caricature artists as a special memento. All ages are welcome! 

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Classic Cinema: Made For Each Other

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Movie
Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month for classic cinema from the 20th century. 

This film screening will include English subtitles/ closed captioning (when format allows). Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy. Limited space, registration encouraged. 

 

Made For Each Other (1939 ‧ Romance/Drama ‧ 1h 32m ‧ NR) 

Movie Night: A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Movie
Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of the month for Movie Night at the Library. 

This film screening will include English subtitles/ closed captioning when available. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy. Limited space, registration encouraged. 

 

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (2025 ‧ Romance/Drama ‧ 1h 49m ‧ Rated R for strong language throughout) 

Classic Cinema: The Outsiders

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Movie
Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month for classic cinema from the 20th century. 

This film screening will include English subtitles/ closed captioning (when format allows). Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy. Limited space, registration encouraged. 

 

The Outsiders (1983 ‧ Crime/ Thriller ‧ 1h 31m ‧ Rated PG-13 for violence, teen drinking and smoking, and some sexual references)&n

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