Urbandale Public Library

06/19/2026

Hoopla Digital's African American History collection features inspiring nonfiction and thought-provoking fictional narratives that celebrate the end of slavery in the US.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/hooplajuneteenth2026

06/18/2026

It's International Sushi Day and we're rolling with it! 🍣 Did you know 'sushi' (寿司) literally means 'sour-tasting'? Discover the language behind the cuisine with Mango Japanese - free with your library card. Itadakimasu!
🔗 https://www.urbandalelibrary.org/databases
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06/17/2026

Drop in between 5:30 and 7 p.m. for Family Fun Night to create Star Wars-themed crafts like a Grogu puppet and Mandalorian shield. Cosplay encouraged!
🔗https://urbandale.librarycalendar.com/event/family-fun-night-may-crafts-be-you

06/17/2026

Did you know you can donate your surplus seeds and produce to the library? Seeds can be donated to the Donna Kessler Seed Library, and produce can be donated to our community fridge/pantry!
🌱 https://www.urbandalelibrary.org/seed-library
🍅 https://www.urbandalelibrary.org/community-resources-0

06/16/2026

June is ! Join us every Monday at 8 a.m. for our "Walk & Roll" audiobook club.
Share your favorite or recent listen below ⬇

06/15/2026

Our current StoryWalk® title celebrates fatherhood and the powerhouse pollinators we call bees 🐝🌼
"The Thing About Bees" by Shabazz Larkin is a love letter from a father to his sons and a tribute to bees and how we can peacefully coexist.
🔗 https://www.urbandalelibrary.org/storywalk

06/14/2026

New routes have gone into effect and it's free to ride through the end of June!

Our new bus routes are officially hitting the road today! All of the new routes are also free to ride through June 30.

Plan your trip today at rideDART.com. See you on board!

06/12/2026

Check out our new bags featuring the Central Iowa Libraries map design. Grab one for just $3!

06/11/2026

Storytime in the Parks is still on for tonight! We'll provide tarps but folks are encouraged to bring chairs, yoga, mats, towels. etc.

06/11/2026

The youth prize closet is open! Once you have tracked 15 days of reading, collect a book of your choice, coupon, and a mini badge (magnet or pin). Don't forget to fill out the grand prize entry form to win a gift card of your choice!
Adults can collect a book sale voucher and fill out a grand prize entry form. (Please note: the book sale is temporarily unavailable but will return later this summer).