Urbandale Public Library

9:00am-6:00pm

3520 86th St
Urbandale, IA 50322
United States

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Sun: 12:00pm-6:00pm

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

Wed-Thu: Closed

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

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (6/29)	Mon (6/30)	Tue (7/01)	Wed (7/02)	Thu (7/03)	Fri (7/04)	Sat (7/05)
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 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!	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Level Up: Favorite Video Games! Scavenger Hunt All Day 6/30–7/14 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 hidden pictures 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!
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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 3-5" group Music and Movement 9:30am–10:15am Ages 3-5 Storytime Registration Available This event is in the "Ages 3-5" 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 3-5 Program Type: Storytime Registration Available Get your groove on and strengthen early literacy skills at the same time! We’ll read one book but also do plenty of stretching, singing, dancing, rhyming, jumping, and even instrument play. You’ll have a blast helping your little one rock out. (Caregivers should plan on attending and helping little ones to engage, feel comfortable, and enjoy early literacy.) Target Audience: 2-7 years old \| Registration encouraged to help us plan but not required. Music & Movement is held weekdays on Wednesdays at 9:30 AM and 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). 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 4 Location: Barrett Boesen Park Shelter (No S 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Vision to Learn: Glasses Celebration 10:00am–12:00pm Children, Teens Special Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: ICN Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Eyeglasses will be dispensed for students who completed their eye exam on June 12. Students and their families can drop in between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. to pick up their glasses.	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 3-5" group Music and Movement 10:30am–11:15am Ages 3-5 Storytime Registration Available This event is in the "Ages 3-5" 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 3-5 Program Type: Storytime Registration Available Get your groove on and strengthen early literacy skills at the same time! We’ll read one book but also do plenty of stretching, singing, dancing, rhyming, jumping, and even instrument play. You’ll have a blast helping your little one rock out. (Caregivers should plan on attending and helping little ones to engage, feel comfortable, and enjoy early literacy.) Target Audience: 2-7 years old \| Registration encouraged to help us plan but not required. Music & Movement is held weekdays on Wednesdays at 9:30 AM and 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). 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 6-11" group Creativity Quest 10:00am–11:30am Ages 6-11 Crafts & DIY, Gaming, STEM Registration Available 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 6-11 Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Gaming, STEM Registration Available Event Details: Calling all curious kids who like to make, craft, and experiment! Join us for cool hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities. 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."
11 am
12 pm
1 pm							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! LEGO: Build a Sweet Lemonade Stand 3:00pm–4:00pm Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families 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 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."
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adults" group Planning Your Fall Garden 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Families, Adults Guest Speaker Registration Available This event is in the "Teens" group 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: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Teens, Families, Adults Program Type: Guest Speaker Registration Available Event Details: Learn to extend your growing season this year by creating a plan to start sowing seeds in July through August. We'll cover succession sowing vegetables that will go where old vegetables have lived to replenish the soil.