Urbandale Public Library
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Monday April 29 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Neighborhood Finance Corporation Informational Session
Please join Neighborhood Finance Corporation for an informational session to learn about how NFC can help you complete home repairs or renovations! The informational session will cover: Who NFC is – mission, programs offered, and the lending areas How NFC works ......More
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Tuesday April 30 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
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Tuesday April 30 6:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Evening Family Storytime
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 age: 2-6 years old, with an adult. Our age recommendations tell you ......More
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Wednesday May 1 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Music and Movement
Get your groove on and strengthen early literacy skills at the same time! We’ll read one story but also do plenty of stretching, singing, dancing, rhyming, jumping, and even instrument play. You’ll have a blast helping your little one rock out. Target age: 2-7 year......More
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Wednesday May 1 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Music and Movement
Get your groove on and strengthen early literacy skills at the same time! We’ll read one book but also do plenty of stretching, singing, dancing, rhyming, jumping, and even instrument play. You’ll have a blast helping your little one rock out. Target age: 2-7 year......More
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Wednesday May 1 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of WWI (Watch Party)
New York Times Bestselling author, Douglas Brunt is joining us online to chat about his debut non-fiction work. This instant bestseller reveals the hidden history of Rudolf Diesel, one of the world’s great inventors, and his mysterious disappearance on the eve of World ......More
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Wednesday May 1 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Stop the Bleed with UFD
Uncontrolled bleeding is the leading cause of preventable death by injury in the United States. The one-hour Stop the Bled course teaches the immediate responder how to identify and treat life-threatening bleeding until emergency responders arrive. This free, hands-o......More
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Wednesday May 1 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Stop the Bleed with UFD
Uncontrolled bleeding is the leading cause of preventable death by injury in the United States. The one-hour Stop the Bled course teaches the immediate responder how to identify and treat life-threatening bleeding until emergency responders arrive. This free, hands-o......More
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Wednesday May 1 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Stop the Bleed with UFD
Uncontrolled bleeding is the leading cause of preventable death by injury in the United States. The one-hour Stop the Bled course teaches the immediate responder how to identify and treat life-threatening bleeding until emergency responders arrive. This free, hands-o......More
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Thursday May 2 9:00am - 9:40am CDT
Baby Bounce
Baby and caregiver will enjoy bouncing, singing, shaking, and playing together! Experience/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 programmin......More
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Thursday May 2 9:50am - 10:35am CDT
Toddler Time
This short-attention span story time is perfect for toddlers. We'll share shorter books, rhymes, and music with the understanding that sitting still is tricky sometimes. Caregivers should plan on attending and helping little ones to engage, feel comfortable, and enjoy ......More
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Thursday May 2 10:45am - 11:15am CDT
Family Storytime
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 age: 2-6 years old, with an adult. Our age recommendations tel......More
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Friday May 3 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Storytime Explorers
At this longer storytime, we’ll dive into a topic and explore the fascinating world around us using a combination of nonfiction and fiction books. Each storytime will typically include reading, discussion, one craft, and one science activity. Target age: 3-6 year......More
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Saturday May 4 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Baby Bounce
Baby and caregiver will enjoy bouncing, singing, shaking, and playing together! Experience/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 programmin......More
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Saturday May 4 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Family Storytime
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 age: 2-6 years old, with an adult. Our age recommendations tel......More
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Saturday May 4 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Adult Recreational Chess
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.
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Sunday May 5 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Art Gallery Reception: Cora Ritter
Join us for light refreshments and meet with fiber artist, Cora Ritter. You can browse her exhibit in the Art Gallery during regular library hours from April 14 - June 1. Ritter uses her medium to explore men......More
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Monday May 6 9:00am - 9:40am CDT
Baby Bounce
Baby and caregiver will enjoy bouncing, singing, shaking, and playing together! Experience/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 programmin......More
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Monday May 6 9:50am - 10:35am CDT
Toddler Time
This short-attention span story time is perfect for toddlers. We'll share shorter books, rhymes, and music with the understanding that sitting still is tricky sometimes. Caregivers should plan on attending and helping little ones to engage, feel comfortable, and enjoy ......More
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Monday May 6 10:45am - 11:15am CDT
Family Storytime
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 age: 2-6 years old, with an adult. Our age recommendations tel......More
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Tuesday May 7 4:15pm - 5:15pm CDT
Afterschool Fun LEGO: Build a Better RV!
Join us for LEGO fun in the youth area of the library. Drop in the first Tuesday of the month between 4:15 and 5:15 to enjoy free building at your own pace, or complete a challenge! This month, we’re gearing up for Summer, and we want you to imagine the best recre......More
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Tuesday May 7 6:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Evening Family Storytime
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 age: 2-6 years old, with an adult. Our age recommendations tell you ......More
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Wednesday May 8 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Music and Movement
Get your groove on and strengthen early literacy skills at the same time! We’ll read one book but also do plenty of stretching, singing, dancing, rhyming, jumping, and even instrument play. You’ll have a blast helping your little one rock out. Target age: 2-7 years......More
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Wednesday May 8 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Music and Movement
Get your groove on and strengthen early literacy skills at the same time! We’ll read one book but also do plenty of stretching, singing, dancing, rhyming, jumping, and even instrument play. You’ll have a blast helping your little one rock out. Target age: 2-7 year......More
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Wednesday May 8 5:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Family Fun Night: DIY Puppet Party
Drop by anytime between 5:00-6:30 PM to make a paper bag monster puppet, pirate finger puppets, and even shadow puppets with their own theater. You and your puppets will be the stars of the show! Target age: Families with children ages 5 & up (Children under age 10 ......More
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Wednesday May 8 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Virtual Author Talk with Nina Simon
You’re invited to join Nina Simon online as she chats about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths, Mother-Daughter Murder Night. ......More
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Thursday May 9 9:00am - 9:40am CDT
Baby Bounce
Baby and caregiver will enjoy bouncing, singing, shaking, and playing together! Experience/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 programmin......More
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Thursday May 9 9:50am - 10:35am CDT
Toddler Time
This short-attention span story time is perfect for toddlers. We'll share shorter books, rhymes, and music with the understanding that sitting still is tricky sometimes. Caregivers should plan on attending and helping little ones to engage, feel comfortable, and enjoy ......More
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Thursday May 9 10:45am - 11:15am CDT
Family Storytime
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 age: 2-6 years old, with an adult. Our age recommendations tel......More
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Thursday May 9 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
"It's Our War, Too!" American Women in World War II
When Americans were called to action, women "did their part" despite stereotyping and discrimination. The war spurred many women to enter the workforce for the first time, all while managing a household alone and upholding wartime duties. Women answered the call of Unc......More