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 (10/19)	Mon (10/20)	Tue (10/21)	Wed (10/22)	Thu (10/23)	Fri (10/24)	Sat (10/25)
All Day	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group I-Spy Halloween Scavenger Hunt All Day 10/17–11/2 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 to hunt down 9 (non-scary) Halloween-themed objects hidden throughout the children's area. Don’t forget to sign the champion’s log after you’ve found them all! Target Age: Families
		This event is in the "Children" group Dino-mite Bookmarks! All Day 10/20–10/26 Children Crafts & DIY This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts & DIY Event Details: Stop by anytime the library is open during storytime break week, October 20-26, to pick up a dinosaur-themed bookmark to color in the youth area! We will have a different dinosaur bookmark each month during break week.
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."
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1 pm				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: The Ghost and Mrs. Muir 1:00pm–2:45pm Adults Movie Registration Available This event is in the "Adults" group 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. The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947 ‧ Fantasy/Romance ‧ 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 Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: ICN Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Event Details: 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. **No Chess Next Saturday, November 1. (Chess resumes Saturday, November 8.)
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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 STEM: Balloon-Powered Mario-Carts 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 Event Details: Join us for fun in the youth area of the library. Drop in on the 3rd Tuesday of the month between 4:15 and 5:15 to enjoy science, technology, engineering, or math activities. Target Audience: Ages 5+ \| No registration This month, we’re off to the races! Your challenge is to make a car that will carry a paper Mario or Princess Peach, and really go! Create a wind-powered car using a balloon, straw, paper, and of course, wheels and axles. 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."
5 pm					This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Trunk or Treat Dance Party! 5:30pm–7:30pm Children, Families Special Event 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 Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Special Event Registration Available Event Details: The Urbandale Police & Public Library presents Trunk or Treat 2025! A FREE, fun, and family-friendly event. 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."
6 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Haunted Iowa Presented by Iowa Psychic Bureau 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Guest Speaker Registration Available This event is in the "Teens" group 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: Teens, Adults Program Type: Guest Speaker Registration Available Event Details: Stefanie Nelson, the founder of the Psychic Bureau of Iowa, is a paralegal by trade but paranormal investigation is her passion. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Author Talk with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai (Virtual) 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Guest Speaker Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Guest Speaker Event Details: Register to Watch On Your Own