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The First Night of the Crescent Moon book cover

The First Night of the Crescent Moon with Author George Khal

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Program Type:

Guest Speaker, History

Age Group:

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

April is National Arab American Heritage Month.

Bike World Gift Card Family Selfie

Ride Your Bike to the Library Contest!

All Day 5/1 - 5/31

Age Group:

All Ages
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Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Library Outside
Age Group: All Ages
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Celebrate National Bike Month this May by riding your bike to the library! 

Leslie Leavenworth and Sharon Smith's paintings and jewelry

Art Gallery Reception: Leslie Leavenworth & Sharon Smith

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Program Type:

Art Gallery

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages
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Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Art Gallery
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for light refreshments and meet painter, Leslie Leavenworth, and jewelry designer, Sharon Smith

Sustainability Fair Slide

Sustainability Fair

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

All Ages
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Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Library Outside
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

The community is invited to join us in the Charles Gabus Memorial Tree Park for our second annual Sustainability Fair.

Crafts, ice cream, and pets slide

Tween & Teen R&R with Crafts, Ice Cream, & Pets!

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Program Type:

Crafts & DIY, Special Event

Age Group:

Teens, Ages 10-14, Ages 12-17
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Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Ages 10-14, Ages 12-17
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

You worked hard all school year, so it’s time for a little R&R!

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Classic Cinema: Three Coins in the Fountain

1:00pm - 2:45pm
Adults
Movie
Registration Required
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
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. 

 

Three Coins in the Fountain (1954 ‧ Romance/Drama ‧ 1h 42m ‧ Rated G)

Movie Night: A Real Pain

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Movie
Registration Required
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
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. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy. Limited space, registration encouraged. 

 

A Real Pain (2024 ‧ Comedy/Drama ‧ 1h 30m ‧ Rated R for strong language and some drug use) 

Classic Cinema: Two for the Road

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Movie
Registration Required
Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library
Room: ICN Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
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. 

 

Two for the Road (1967 ‧ Romance/Melodrama ‧ 1h 51m ‧ Not Rated) 

Memorial Day

All Day 5/25 - 5/26
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Urbandale Public Library

Drive-Thru Book Drop Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Off Site
Description:

The library’s drive-thru book drop on the north side of the building will be inaccessible on Tuesday, August 5 due to National Night Out. 

Labor Day

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

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