Urbandale Public Library
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Thursday April 18 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Page Turners Book Club
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 ......More
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Friday April 19 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 April 20 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Bouncy Babies Drop-in and Play!
Wow, our library is booked and busy this weekend with special Art Day fun! Therefore, instead of Baby Bounce in the meeting rooms, we’ll have a drop-in, unstructured playtime in the circular storytime room in the youth section of the library. We’ll put out our favorite......More
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Monday April 22 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 April 22 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 April 22 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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Monday April 22 5:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
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Tuesday April 23 4:15pm - 5:15pm CDT
Afterschool Fun Board Games
Drop by the youth area from 4:15 - 5:15 PM on the fourth Tuesday of each month to make new friends and/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 favorite......More
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Tuesday April 23 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Adult DIY: Mending 101
Extend the life of your wardrobe and embrace sustainable fashion with this introductory mending class taught by members of the American Sewing Guild Central Iowa Chapter. This hands-on class will cover sewing on a button......More
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Tuesday April 23 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 April 24 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 April 24 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 years......More
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Wednesday April 24 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Double Booked Afternoon Book Club
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 ......More
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Thursday April 25 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 April 25 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 April 25 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 April 25 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Tween Percy Jackson Camp DIY
Join us for Percy Jackson DIY straight from the Rick Riordan books and Greek Mythology! We’ll make a camp necklace and decorate the beads with important symbols like Poseidon’s trident and Daedalus' Labyrinth. We’ll create wings for your shoes fit for messenger of th......More
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Thursday April 25 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Teen Percy Jackson Camp DIY
Join us for Percy Jackson DIY straight from the Rick Riordan books and Greek Mythology! We’ll make a camp necklace and decorate the beads with important symbols like Poseidon’s trident and Daedalus' Labyrinth. We’ll create wings for your shoes fit for messenger of th......More
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Friday April 26 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Classic Cinema: Anatomy of a Murder
Join us on the second and fourth Friday of the month for classic cinema from the 20th century. This film screening will include English subtitles. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy. Limited space, registration encouraged. Anatomy of a Murde......More
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Saturday April 27 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.