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-Wed: 9:00am-8:30pm

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 (1/25)	Mon (1/26)	Tue (1/27)	Wed (1/28)	Thu (1/29)	Fri (1/30)	Sat (1/31)
All Day	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Cool Hobbies Scavenger Hunt All Day 1/17–1/31 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: Look for pictures of “Cool Hobbies,” and you might find some ideas for something fun to do!
					Book Sale All Day 1/29–2/1 Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: ICN Room Event Details: Thursday, January 29 - Sunday, February 1, 2026 Book Sale
9 am				This event is in the "Children" group Block Party 9:30am–11:00am Children STEM This event is in the "Children" group 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 3-5" group Special Storytime Explorers: A Snowy Day on Sesame Street 10:00am–11:00am Ages 3-5 Storytime, Crafts & DIY, STEM Registration Available This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 3-5 Program Type: Storytime, Crafts & DIY, STEM Registration Available Event Details: In this special session of Storytime Explorers, we will explore healthy digital habits together through creativity, movement, and a storytime featuring Sesame Street characters! 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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12 pm	This event is in the "All Ages" group Sensory Spaces 12:00pm–1:00pm All Ages Special Event Registration Available This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Special Event Registration Available Event Details: Sensory Spaces are Metro area libraries offering special hours for members of the public who appreciate a sensory-friendly environment.
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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 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 Perler (Bead) Party! 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 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: Make a winter animal wreath, a necklace with Perler Beads plus letter beads, or a DIY design of your choice! We’ll provide instructions, patterns, and supplies; you provide the creativity! 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 Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Conference Room Program Type: Open Public Meeting
6 pm			This event is in the "Children" group Block Party 6:00pm–7:15pm Children STEM This event is in the "Children" group 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: Houseplant Propagation 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Crafts & DIY Registration Available This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Available Event Details: Grow your plant collection and deepen your horticultural skills in this hands-on workshop focused on houseplant propagation.		This event is in the "Ages 10-14" group This event is in the "Ages 12-17" group Tween & Teen Perler (Bead) Party! 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 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: Make a winter animal wreath, a necklace with Perler Beads plus letter beads, or a DIY design of your choice! We’ll provide instructions, patterns, and supplies; you provide the creativity! 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.