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

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 (9/21)	Mon (9/22)	Tue (9/23)	Wed (9/24)	Thu (9/25)	Fri (9/26)	Sat (9/27)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month Selfie Contest All Day 9/1–9/30 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: Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month by sharing a selfie with your library card, a library book, or while at the library between September 1-30, for a chance to win a Barnes & Noble gift card.
	This event is in the "All Ages" group Ten Beautiful Things Photo Contest All Day 9/1–9/30 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: The Urbandale Public Library is holding a "Ten Beautiful Things" photo contest for ages 18 and older.
	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Books to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt All Day 9/16–9/30 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 "Children" group Block Party 9:30am–11:00am Children STEM This event is in the "Children" 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 Program Type: STEM It’s free play in a new way at the library! At this drop-in, unstructured program, we’ll provide Medium Blue Blocks from Imagination Playground, colorful jumbo plastic bricks, and other toys such as cars and animals to interact with the creations that your young engineers build. Everyone will have a blast getting creative while developing an understanding of concepts such as length, measurement, comparison, counting, symmetry, and balance through experimentation and play! Target Audience: Families \| No registration \| This is a non-staffed program, children younger than 10 must be supervised to ensure safety for all. Drop-offs are not allowed for those under 10 years old. 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."
10 am							This event is in the "Ages 12-17" group Teen Volunteer Orientation 10:30am–11:30am Ages 12-17 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 12-17 Event Details: Click Here to visit the Teen Volunteer webpage for full details and necessary paperwork.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Art Gallery Reception: Josh Hall & Libby + Joe Crimmings 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults, All Ages Art Gallery Registration Available This event is in the "Adults" group 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: Art Gallery Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Art Gallery Registration Available Event Details: Join us for light refreshments and meet acrylic painter, Josh			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: Blue Skies 1:00pm–2:45pm 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. Blue Skies (1946 ‧ Musical/Comedy ‧ 1h 44m ‧ Not Rated)	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
3 pm
4 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 Afterschool Fun Board Games 4:15pm–5:15pm Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families Crafts & DIY, Gaming, STEM 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: Crafts & DIY, Gaming, STEM Drop by the youth area from 4:15 - 5:15 PM on the 4th Tuesday of each month to make new friends or spend some quality time with family playing board games! We will provide a variety of games, some classic and perhaps a few new ones that may become your favorites. Target Audience: Families \| No registration 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 10-14" group This event is in the "Ages 12-17" group Tween & Teen DIY: Creepy Crafts 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: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 10-14, Ages 12-17 Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Available Event Details: It’s never too early to get ready for Spooky Season! Disclaimer(s) Tween & Teen Programs Age Restrictions This program is open to tweens and teens ages 10-17 only, and registration is strongly recommended, as each session has occupancy limits. (Teens and tweens who did not register will be admitted as walk-ins on the day of only if the class is not full.) Please note that ages 10-14 and ages 13-17 are suggested age ranges for each session but as long as you are between the ages of 10-17 you can sign up for either time that works best for your schedule.
5 pm		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 "Ages 12-17" group Teen Volunteer Orientation 5:00pm–6:00pm Ages 12-17 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 12-17 Event Details: Click Here to visit the Teen Volunteer webpage for full details and necessary paperwork.
6 pm			This event is in the "Children" group Block Party 6:00pm–7:15pm Children STEM This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM It’s free play in a new way at the library! At this drop-in, unstructured program, we’ll provide Medium Blue Blocks from Imagination Playground, colorful jumbo plastic bricks, and other toys such as cars and animals to interact with the creations that your young engineers build. Everyone will have a blast getting creative while developing an understanding of concepts such as length, measurement, comparison, counting, symmetry, and balance through experimentation and play! Target Audience: Families \| No registration \| This is a non-staffed program, children younger than 10 must be supervised to ensure safety for all. Drop-offs are not allowed for those under 10 years old. 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 "Adults" group Adult DIY: Everyday Essential Oils for Health 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: Essential oils are enjoyable, versatile, and natural products with a multitude of uses beyond their scents alone. Discover the basics of how essential oils support health and learn how to build your own essential oil kit.		This event is in the "Ages 10-14" group This event is in the "Ages 12-17" group Tween & Teen DIY: Creepy Crafts 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 10-14, Ages 12-17 Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Available Event Details: It’s never too early to get ready for Spooky Season! Disclaimer(s) Tween & Teen Programs Age Restrictions This program is open to tweens and teens ages 10-17 only, and registration is strongly recommended, as each session has occupancy limits. (Teens and tweens who did not register will be admitted as walk-ins on the day of only if the class is not full.) Please note that ages 10-14 and ages 13-17 are suggested age ranges for each session but as long as you are between the ages of 10-17 you can sign up for either time that works best for your schedule.