Adult Programs
May Programs
Tuesday Night Movie
Tuesday, May 25th at 6:00pm in the ICN Room (EARLY START TIME)
Come watch an Oscar nominated drama from 2012 at this month’s Tuesday Night Movie. A chronicle of the decade-long hunt for al-Qaeda terrorist leader Osama bin Laden after the September 2001 attacks, and his death at the hands of the Navy S.E.A.L. Team 6 in May 2011. (Rated R/157 min.) *The Tuesday Night Movie is for age 17 & up only. Free popcorn will be served. Doors open at 5:30pm. Space is limited. First come, first served.
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June Programs
Urbandale Public Library Pet Show
Tuesday, June 6th from 1:30pm-3:00pm at the Charles Gabus Memorial Tree Park (south of the library)
Bring the entire family to the Pet Show – even the furry, four-legged or ones with fins! The pet show celebrates pets and encourages animal awareness with booths about pet health and safety, and local animal rescue groups. Pets of all types and sizes are welcome and will receive a ribbon for participating. We will also have a pet tricks showcase, dog agility demonstrations from Canine Craze, pet portraits, and door prizes! The pet show will be held outside at the Charles Gabus Memorial Tree Park, just south of the library. If it should rain, the pet show will go on inside the library but please leave your pets at home.
Compost It!
Tuesday, June 18th at 6:00pm in the ICN Room
Don’t throw that organic material in the trash—compost it! Composting is a simple and effective way to reduce waste and provide healthy soil for a garden. Polk County Master Gardener, Bruce Travis, will talk about the benefits of composting and how to get started.
Tuesday Night Movie
Tuesday, June 25th at 6:00pm in the ICN Room (EARLY START TIME)
Come watch an Oscar winning drama from 2012 at this month’s Tuesday Night Movie. A young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an unexpected connection with another survivor: a fearsome Bengal tiger. (Rated PG/127 min.) *The Tuesday Night Movie is for age 17 & up only. Free popcorn will be served. Doors open at 5:30pm. Space is limited. First come, first served.
Creating a Garden Masterpiece
Sunday, June 30th at 1:30pm in Meeting Room A/B
Learn how to turn your garden into a work of art by mixing colors and plants. Presented by Elvin McDonald, author of the Color Garden books and recently retired Botanical Educator and Ambassador for the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden.
