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 (12/28)	Mon (12/29)	Tue (12/30)	Wed (12/31)	Thu (1/01)	Fri (1/02)	Sat (1/03)
All Day	Mitten Tree All Day 12/1–12/31 Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Event Details: Monday, December 1 - Wednesday, December 31				Closing New Year's Day All Day Branches: Urbandale Public Library	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Science Fiction Books for Kids Scavenger Hunt All Day 1/2–1/16 Children, Families This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Age Group: Children, Families Event Details: Get pumped for National Science Fiction Day on January 2nd* with this scavenger hunt!*
	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Celebrate the New Year! Scavenger Hunt All Day 12/18–1/1 Children, Families This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Age Group: Children, Families Event Details: Drop into the library and hunt down 9 images hidden 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 This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group Super Stuffie Sleepover Storytime 9:30am–10:15am Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5 Storytime, Special Event Registration Available This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5 Program Type: Storytime, Special Event Registration Available Event Details: Enjoy a special family storytime with your favorite stuffed friend! 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 Baby Bounce 9:30am–10:15am Ages 0-2 Storytime Registration Available This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 0-2 Program Type: Storytime Registration Available Event Details: 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). Weekday Storytime Schedule: 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		This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group Super Stuffie Sleepover Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5 Storytime, Special Event Registration Available This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5 Program Type: Storytime, Special Event Registration Available Event Details: Enjoy a special family storytime with your favorite stuffed friend! 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 Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5 Program Type: Storytime 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). Weekday Storytime Schedule: 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				This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Noon Year's Eve Dance Party! 11:00am–12:00pm Children, Families Crafts & DIY, Special Event Registration Available This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Special Event Registration Available Event Details: Not sure you can make it to midnight on New Year’s Eve? Celebrate early 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."
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1 pm				Closing New Year’s Eve, close at 1 pm 1:00pm–8:30pm Branches: Urbandale Public Library			This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Recreational Chess 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults Gaming This event is in the "Adults" group 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 6-11" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Escape Room: The Explorer (Session 1 @ 2:30) 2:30pm–3:00pm Ages 6-11, Families Gaming Registration Available This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Families" group Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: Gaming Registration Available Event Details: Are you ready to go all the way to the top of the mountain? 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 6-11" group This event is in the "Families" group Look Out Below! The Asteroid Belt, Asteroids, Meteors, Meteorites, and Craters 3:00pm–4:00pm Ages 6-11, Families Crafts & DIY, Guest Speaker, STEM Registration Available This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Families" group Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Guest Speaker, STEM Registration Available Event Details: We all know about the Sun and the eight planets of our Solar System, but have you heard about the Asteroid Belt? 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 6-11" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Escape Room: The Explorer (Session 2 @ 3:00) 3:00pm–3:30pm Ages 6-11, Families Gaming Registration Available This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Families" group Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: Gaming Registration Available Event Details: Are you ready to go all the way to the top of the mountain? 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 6-11" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Escape Room: The Explorer (Session 3 @ 3:30) 3:30pm–4:00pm Ages 6-11, Families Gaming Registration Available This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Families" group Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: Gaming Registration Available Event Details: Are you ready to go all the way to the top of the mountain? 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 6-11" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Escape Room: The Explorer (Session 4 @ 4:00) 4:00pm–4:30pm Ages 6-11, Families Gaming Registration Available This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Families" group Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: Gaming Registration Available Event Details: Are you ready to go all the way to the top of the mountain? 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 6-11" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Escape Room: The Explorer (Session 5 @ 4:30) 4:30pm–5:00pm Ages 6-11, Families Gaming Registration Available This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Families" group Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: Gaming Registration Available Event Details: Are you ready to go all the way to the top of the mountain? 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."