Urbandale Public Library

9:00am-8:30pm

3520 86th St
Urbandale, IA 50322
United States

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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! 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 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!
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."			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 5 Location: Jackaline Dunlap Arboretum (Bishop 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 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."	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Butterfly Encounter Tents 10:00am–11:30am Children, Families Special Event, STEM Registration Available 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 Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Special Event, STEM Registration Available Event Details: Experience butterflies up close and personal in one of three butterfly tents! Everyone will be offered a butterfly flower feeder for a hands-free encounter. 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 "Ages 0-2" group This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5 Storytime Registration Available This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group 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 0-2, Ages 3-5 Program Type: Storytime Registration Available 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). 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."
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1 pm	This event is in the "All Ages" group Sundays in the Summer: Public Piano Performances (July 6-August 24) 1:30pm–2:15pm All Ages Performance 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 Room: Library Outside Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performance Event Details: Enjoy free public piano performances on the library's patio every Sunday from 1:30 to 2:15 PM (weather-permitting)!		This event is in the "Children" group 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 Virtual Author Talk: Dibuja tu mundo con Raúl the Third (Preescolar a 2.º grado) 1:00pm–1:30pm Children, Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families Guest Speaker Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group 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: Virtual Age Group: Children, Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: Guest Speaker Event Details: Register to watch this program on your own. Este evento tendrá una duración de 30 minutos.			This event is in the "Adults" group Classic Cinema: Hoosiers 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 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 "Children" group 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 Virtual Author Talk: Drawing Your World with Raúl The Third (PK-2nd Grade) 3:00pm–3:30pm Children, Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families Guest Speaker Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group 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: Virtual Age Group: Children, Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: Guest Speaker Event Details: Register to watch this program on your own. 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! Get Crafty: 3D Sailboat on the Waves 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					This event is in the "Ages 10-14" group This event is in the "Ages 12-17" group Teen & Tween Graphic Novel Drawing Club (1 of 4) 4:30pm–5:30pm Ages 10-14, Ages 12-17 Crafts & DIY Registration Available This event is in the "Ages 10-14" group 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 Room: ICN Room Age Group: Ages 10-14, Ages 12-17 Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Available Event Details:
5 pm				This event is in the "Families" group Family Fun Night: How to Train Your Dragon DIY Crafts 5:30pm–7:00pm Families Crafts & DIY Registration Available 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: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Families Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Available Event Details: Join us to create How to Train Your Dragon-themed paper and cardboard crafts like a shield, a Viking helmet, a dragon marionette, and a dragon’s eye bookmark! Enjoy DIY with the whole family! 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." Urbandale Public Library Art Gallery Meeting 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: ICN Room Program Type: Open Public Meeting Event Details: The Urbandale Public Library Art Gallery Committee is a subcommittee of the Urbandale Public Art Committee.
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Double Booked Evening Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: Meeting Room A 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 Evening meets every 2nd Tuesday at 6:00 PM.		This event is in the "Adults" group Spinning Yarns 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: ICN Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Available Join fellow crafters on the second Thursday of the month for an hour of creation and community. We encourage you to bring your own projects and supplies, but adult coloring books and colored pencils will be provided. Feel free to bring a non-alcoholic beverage of your choice as we knit, crochet, scrapbook, and craft together. Please note: Instruction is not provided, but we’d be happy to show you how to access the Craft & Hobby database if you’re hoping to learn a new skill. Crochet and knitting kits as well as a selection of craft-related books may be available to check out. All skill levels are welcome! 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 5 Location: Jackaline Dunlap Arboretum (Bishop 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."