This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Bonus Scavenger Hunt: Ducks in the Library! All Day 8/1–8/30 Children, Families This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Aug 1 - 30 2025 Bonus Scavenger Hunt: Ducks in the Library! All Day 8/1–8/30 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Age Group: Children, Families Event Details: This August, we will bring back our popular alphabet-themed rubber ducks for another round of library hide-and-seek, duck style!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Back to School Scavenger Hunt All Day 8/18–8/30 Children, Families This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Aug 18 - 30 2025 Back to School Scavenger Hunt All Day 8/18–8/30 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 "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 Aug 24 2025 Sun Sundays in the Summer: Public Piano Performances (July 6-August 24) 1:30pm–2:15pm Performance 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 "Adults" group Double Booked Afternoon Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Book Club Registration Available This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 27 2025 Wed Double Booked Afternoon Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Book Club 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 Author Talk with Tasha Eurich (Watch Party) 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Guest Speaker Registration Available This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 28 2025 Thu Author Talk with Tasha Eurich (Watch Party) 1:00pm–2:00pm Guest Speaker 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: Guest Speaker Registration Available Event Details: Attend the live virtual watch party at the library!
This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Recreational Chess 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults Gaming This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 30 2025 Sat Adult Recreational Chess 1:00pm–4:00pm Gaming 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.
Urbandale Public Library Board of Trustees 5:30pm–7:00pm Open Public Meeting Aug 25 2025 Mon 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
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Adult DIY: Oat-Standing Plant-Powered Breakfast 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Crafts & DIY Registration Available This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 26 2025 Tue Adult DIY: Oat-Standing Plant-Powered Breakfast 6:00pm–7:30pm Crafts & DIY 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, Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Available Event Details: Learn about the benefits of incorporating more plant-based foods into your day, starting with breakfast. Plant-Based Des Moines will demonstrate how to make overnights oats for a healthy, whole-food meal to start your day.
