Adult Programs
Adult Programs at the Urbandale Library
The Urbandale Library offers several adult programs each year. These
enlightening programs and classes are always free to attend and include a
diverse range of fascinating topics. Check this page each month for
up-to-date program information. Or sign up for our free library
newsletter to
receive current events each month via email!
GAME ON! TEEN VIDEO GAME NIGHT
Friday, July 17th from 6pm-9pm.
Teen Video Game Night is growing at the Urbandale Library and now includes
four separate game system stations. Join a band and rock out with your
friends on one of the music/rhythm games, test your hand at one of the new
Wii™ games, or jump on one of the library’s computers and play against
others on the network. Exclusively for teens age 13-17! Please register by
Thursday, July 16th.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
The
Urbandale Library has some exciting new programs lined up for this fall and
some of the old favorites too! Coming this fall…
- August 9th - Welcome to Medicare. This program is a must for those who are seeking more information on the Medicare program. For more information check out SHIIP’s website at www.shiip.state.ia.us.
- September 26th – Being Frugal with local author Trent Hamm. Trent learned how to dig himself out of debt the hard way several years ago and now he will share his money saving tips with you at this highly anticipated program. Trent has a nationally recognized blog and wrote the book “365 Ways to Live Cheap”.
- October 17th – Paranormal Investigation. Have you ever been curious about the paranormal? The Supernatural Research Society of Iowa (SRSOI) will be on hand to talk about their investigations at this program and may even help you better understand some mysterious happenings in your own life.
- November 14th – Cuisine at Home with Carlos Acevedo. A crowd favorite from last year is returning to do another Thanksgiving cooking program. Last year focused on the turkey, this year you will learn about new and interesting sides to serve at your holiday meal.
*If you have a special skill you would like to share at a library program, or have a program suggestion, please email us at reference@urbandale.org.
On the Same Page
On the Same Page, the evening book discussion group, meets on the third
Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm in the library Conference Room. The
next meeting will be on Wednesday, July 15th at 7:30pm. The group will
discuss The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary
Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows. Pick up a copy at the library Circulation Desk while supplies last. For
more information contact Carmen Epstein, at 331-6764 or email
cepstein@urbandale.org.
Brown Bag Book Club
The Brown Bag Book Club meets at lunch time on the last Thursday of the
month from noon to 1:00pm in Meeting Room A of the library. The next meeting
will be on Thursday, June 25th at 12 noon. The group will discuss
Painted Veil by W. Somerset Maugham. Call Susan Nass at 515-278-3945 option 3 or email
snass@urbandale.org for more
information.