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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, August 17, 2025 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.

Casey McQuiston with two of their books

Movie Night Special Edition: Live Virtual Author Talk with Casey McQuiston (Watch Party)

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Program Type:

Movie, Guest Speaker

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie, Guest Speaker
Registration Available
Event Details:

This month, we are highlighting our Library Speakers Consortium resource, which offers about three 1-hour live author talks per month. Check out past author talks and register for upcoming events here: 

Coyote with Iowa Department of Natural Resources logo

Living with Nature: Being Coyote Aware In and Out of the City

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Program Type:

Guest Speaker

Age Group:

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

Join Iowa DNR Wildlife Biologist Andy Kellner to discuss coyotes, an adaptable wildlife species that lives inside and outside of urban places. Topics will include coyote history, ecology, and tips for avoiding human-wildlife conflict. 

The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton book cover

Double Booked Evening Book Club: The Light Pirate (All Urbandale Reads)

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Available
Event Details:

Double Booked Evening meets every 2nd Tuesday at 6:00 PM.

Author Jefferson Fisher with cover of book, "The Next Conversation"

Author Talk with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher (Watch Party)

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Program Type:

Guest Speaker

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker
Event Details:

Attend the live virtual watch party at the library!

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Movie Night Special Edition: Live Virtual Author Talk with Casey McQuiston (Watch Party)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Movie, Guest Speaker
Registration Available
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie, Guest Speaker
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. 

 

This month, we are highlighting our Library Speakers Consortium resource, which offers about three 1-hour live author talks per month. Check out past author talks and register for upcoming events here: 

Classic Cinema: The Awful Truth

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 available. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy. Limited space, registration encouraged. 

 

The Awful Truth (1937 ‧ Romance/Comedy ‧ 1h 31m ‧ Not Rated) 

Labor Day

All Day 8/31–9/1
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library

Classic Cinema: Second Chorus

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 available. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy. Limited space, registration encouraged. 

 

Second Chorus (1940 ‧ Musical/Comedy ‧ 1h 24m ‧ Not Rated) 

Movie Night: The Ballad of Wallis Island

6:00pm–7:45pm
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. 

 

The Ballad of Wallis Island (2025 ‧ Comedy ‧ 1h 40m ‧ Rated PG-13 for some language and smoking) 

Classic Cinema: Blue Skies

1:00pm–2:45pm
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 available. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy. Limited space, registration encouraged. 

 

Blue Skies (1946 ‧ Musical/Comedy ‧ 1h 44m ‧ Not Rated) 

Veterans Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27–11/28
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library

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