Urbandale Public Library

9:00am-8:30pm

3520 86th St
Urbandale, IA 50322
United States

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Sun: 12:00pm-6:00pm

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:30pm

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-6:00pm

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All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group 2025 Summer Reading Challenge: Level Up! At Your Library All Day 5/29–7/31 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Join us for the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, "Level Up! At Your Library." Between May 29 - July 31, all ages are encouraged to record at least 15 days of reading to earn mid-point prizes.
	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Bonus: Scavenger Hunts Off the Page! Classic Children’s Book Plush Characters All Day 6/3–6/23 Children, Families This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Age Group: Children, Families Event Details: Drop into the library and hunt down 9 children's book plush characters throughout the Youth Area. Don’t forget to sign the champion’s log after you’ve found them all!		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Bonus: Scavenger Hunts Off the Page! Cartoon Stand-Up Figures All Day 6/24–7/14 Children, Families This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Age Group: Children, Families Event Details: Drop into the library and hunt down 9 cartoon cardboard stand-ups throughout the Youth Area. Don’t forget to sign the champion’s log after you’ve found them all!
	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Sail the Seven Seas Scavenger Hunt All Day 6/14–6/29 Children, Families This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Age Group: Children, Families Event Details: Drop into the library and hunt down 9 hidden pictures throughout the Youth Area. Don’t forget to sign the champion’s log after you’ve found them all!
9 am		This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group Baby Bounce 9:15am–10:00am Ages 0-2 Storytime Registration Available This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 0-2 Program Type: Storytime Registration Available Baby and caregiver will enjoy bouncing, singing, shaking, and playing together! Experience and practice counting, rhythm, body part identification, animal sounds, sensory stimulation, fine and gross motor skills, and more! We'll have 20-25 minutes of interactive programming, followed by an unstructured playtime where children and caregivers can play together and interact with peers. Target Audience: 0-24 months \| Registration encouraged to help us plan but not required Baby Bounce is held weekdays on Mondays and Thursdays at 9:00 AM and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 9:30 AM. Please note that we do a weekday storytime cycle of three weeks on and one week off (to allow for planning time). Disclaimer(s) Storytime Age Range Suggestions Our age recommendations tell you the developmental level we plan for, but every child is different. Feel free to try them out and choose the storytime(s) that feel right. Everyone is welcome! 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 "Ages 0-2" group Baby Bounce 9:30am–10:15am Ages 0-2 Storytime Registration Available This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 0-2 Program Type: Storytime Registration Available Baby and caregiver will enjoy bouncing, singing, shaking, and playing together! Experience and practice counting, rhythm, body part identification, animal sounds, sensory stimulation, fine and gross motor skills, and more! We'll have 20-25 minutes of interactive programming, followed by an unstructured playtime where children and caregivers can play together and interact with peers. Target Audience: 0-24 months \| Registration encouraged to help us plan but not required Baby Bounce is held weekdays on Mondays and Thursdays at 9:00 AM and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 9:30 AM. Please note that we do a weekday storytime cycle of three weeks on and one week off (to allow for planning time). Disclaimer(s) Storytime Age Range Suggestions Our age recommendations tell you the developmental level we plan for, but every child is different. Feel free to try them out and choose the storytime(s) that feel right. Everyone is welcome! 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."
10 am		Bingocize 10:00am–11:00am Registration Available Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: ICN Room Registration Available Event Details: BINGO + Exercise = BINGOCIZE This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group Baby Bounce 10:15am–11:00am Ages 0-2 Storytime Registration Available This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 0-2 Program Type: Storytime Registration Available Baby and caregiver will enjoy bouncing, singing, shaking, and playing together! Experience and practice counting, rhythm, body part identification, animal sounds, sensory stimulation, fine and gross motor skills, and more! We'll have 20-25 minutes of interactive programming, followed by an unstructured playtime where children and caregivers can play together and interact with peers. Target Audience: 0-24 months \| Registration encouraged to help us plan but not required Baby Bounce is held weekdays on Mondays and Thursdays at 9:00 AM and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 9:30 AM. Please note that we do a weekday storytime cycle of three weeks on and one week off (to allow for planning time). Disclaimer(s) Storytime Age Range Suggestions Our age recommendations tell you the developmental level we plan for, but every child is different. Feel free to try them out and choose the storytime(s) that feel right. Everyone is welcome! 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 "Ages 3-5" group This event is in the "Families" group Storytime in the Parks 10:00am–10:45am Ages 3-5, Families Storytime Registration Available Offsite Event This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Ages 3-5, Families Program Type: Storytime Registration Available Event Details: Week 3 Location: Lions Park Centennial Shelter Disclaimer(s) Storytime Age Range Suggestions Our age recommendations tell you the developmental level we plan for, but every child is different. Feel free to try them out and choose the storytime(s) that feel right. Everyone is welcome! 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."	Bingocize 10:00am–11:00am Registration Available Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: ICN Room Registration Available Event Details: BINGO + Exercise = BINGOCIZE			This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Special Family Storytime Extravaganza: Sail the Seven Seas! with the Blue Zoo 10:30am–11:00am Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11 Storytime, Guest Speaker Registration Available This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11 Program Type: Storytime, Guest Speaker Registration Available Event Details: Join us for interactive stories, singing, rhyming, and more educational FUN! Caregivers should plan on attending and helping little ones to engage, feel comfortable, and enjoy early literacy. Target Audience: 2-6 years old \| Registration encouraged to help us plan but not required Family Storytime is held weekdays on Mondays and Thursdays at 11:00 AM, Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM, and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 10:30 AM. Please note that we do a weekday storytime cycle of three weeks on and one week off (to allow for planning time). Family Storytime will have two special guests this week: A Pirate and a Mermaid from the Blue Zoo! Join us for stories, shanties (aka songs), and a craft that celebrates the seven seas. Disclaimer(s) Storytime Age Range Suggestions Our age recommendations tell you the developmental level we plan for, but every child is different. Feel free to try them out and choose the storytime(s) that feel right. Everyone is welcome! 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."
11 am
12 pm
1 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Double Booked Afternoon Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Book Club Registration Available This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Available Event Details: Book Club books will be available for checkout after each meeting. See what other formats - including large print, audiobook, and downloadable versions - are available in our collection HERE. Double Booked Afternoon meets every 4th Wednesday at 1:00 PM.*		This event is in the "Adults" group Classic Cinema: WarGames 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Movie Registration Available This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This classic cinema movie aligns with the Summer Reading theme of "Level Up! At Your Library."	This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Recreational Chess 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults Gaming This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
2 pm		This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Monday Hands-On Play 2:30pm–4:00pm Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11 Crafts & DIY, STEM Registration Available This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11 Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEM Registration Available Event Details: Drop in between 2:30-4:00 PM for fun, hands-on play at the library! 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."
3 pm			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 Afternoon Fun! Board Games 3:00pm–4:00pm Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families Gaming Registration Available 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: Gaming Registration Available Event Details: Afterschool Fun becomes Afternoon Fun! Tuesdays from 3:00 – 4:00 PM (drop-in) 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 "Families" group This event is in the "Adults" group Author Talk with Katherine Applegate (Virtual) 3:00pm–4:00pm Families, Adults Guest Speaker Virtual Event This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Families, Adults Program Type: Guest Speaker Event Details: Click here to register to watch this program on your own.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Ages 10-14" group This event is in the "Ages 12-17" group This event is in the "Families" group All Iowa Reads Author Talk with Byron Graves (Virtual) 3:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Ages 10-14, Ages 12-17, Families Guest Speaker Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Ages 10-14" group This event is in the "Ages 12-17" group This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Teens, Ages 10-14, Ages 12-17, Families Program Type: Guest Speaker Event Details: Register to attend via Zoom
4 pm
5 pm		Urbandale Public Library Foundation Board Meeting 5:00pm–5:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Conference Room Event Details: Urbandale Public Library Foundation Board Meeting Meeting Urbandale Public Library Board of Trustees 5:30pm–7:00pm Open Public Meeting Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Conference Room Program Type: Open Public Meeting Event Details: Urbandale Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Adult DIY: Lippan Art 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Crafts & DIY Registration Available This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Available Event Details: Discover the Magic of Mud & Mirrors! Join our Lippan Art Workshop and explore the traditional art form with a modern twist. Perfect for beginners and art lovers alike — create your own beautiful wall piece in a fun, relaxed setting!		This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group This event is in the "Families" group Storytime in the Parks 6:30pm–7:15pm Ages 3-5, Families Storytime Registration Available Offsite Event This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Ages 3-5, Families Program Type: Storytime Registration Available Event Details: Week 3 Location: Lions Park Centennial Shelter Disclaimer(s) Storytime Age Range Suggestions Our age recommendations tell you the developmental level we plan for, but every child is different. Feel free to try them out and choose the storytime(s) that feel right. Everyone is welcome! 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."
7 pm						This event is in the "Ages 12-17" group Teen Laser Tag 7:00pm–9:00pm Ages 12-17 Special Event, Gaming Registration Available This event is in the "Ages 12-17" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Age Group: Ages 12-17 Program Type: Special Event, Gaming Registration Available Event Details: Join the Laser Tag battle and bring your Nerf Blaster (or use ours) for an epic Nerf War among the shelves!