Kids Programs
The Urbandale Public Library is happy to offer a range of in-person programs!
Please check our online calendar to view all the programs we offer.
Scavenger Hunts
Year-round, drop into the library to hunt down 9 themed pictures hidden throughout the children’s area. Don’t forget to sign the champion’s log after you’ve found them all!
Storytimes
Weekday Storytimes (Monday-Thursday) run three weeks on and one week off. Please check our online calendar as it can vary where these weeks land each month.
Baby Bounce 0–24 month-olds
- Mondays, 9:00 – 9:45 AM
- Thursdays, 9:00 – 9:45 AM
- 1st* & 3rd Saturdays, 9:30 – 10:30 AM
*Baby Bounce is canceled on the first Saturday in May due to a special Family Storytime with DART on May 6, 10:30 AM (Registration Required for DART Storytime)
Toddler Time 2–3 year-olds
- Mondays, 9:50 – 10:35 AM
- Thursdays, 9:50 – 10:35 AM
Family Storytime 2–6 year-olds
- Mondays, 10:45 – 11:15 AM
- Tuesdays, 6:30 – 7:00 PM
- Thursdays, 10:45 – 11:15 AM
- 1st* & 3rd Saturdays, 10:30 – 11:00 AM
*There will be a special Family Storytime with DART on the first Saturday- May 6, 10:30 AM (Registration Required for DART Storytime)
Music & Movement 2–7 year-olds
- Wednesdays, 9:30 – 10:15 AM & 10:30 – 11:15 AM
Storytime Explorers 3–7 year-olds
- 1st & 3rd Fridays, 10:00 – 11:00 AM & 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Afterschool Fun Ages 5+
Afterschool Fun: LEGO
- 1st Tuesday, 4:15 – 5:15 PM
Afterschool Fun: Get Crafty
- 2nd Tuesday, 4:15 – 5:15 PM
Afterschool Fun: STEM
- 3rd Tuesday, 4:15 – 5:15 PM
Afterschool Fun: Board Games
- 4th Tuesday, 4:15 – 5:15 PM