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  1. Earth Day Scavenger Hunt

    April 16, 2026 - April 30, 2026, 12:00 AM
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    3520 86th St, Urbandale, IA, 50322, US

    Earth Day is April 22. Drop by the library any time to find all 9 pictures related to taking good care of our earth. Don’t forget to sign the champion’s log after you’ve found them all!

  2. Book Sale

    April 17, 2026 - April 26, 2026, 12:00 AM
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    3520 86th St, Urbandale, IA, 50322, US

    Flash Book Sale Friday, April 17 - Sunday, April 26, 2026 Celebrate National Library Week, April 19-25, and help build up your personal library in a sustainable way! You may know that the Library hosts a small used book sale all year round. But get ready for a flash book sale this April in the ICN Room. You may find books, movies, puzzles, cakepans, magazines, audiobooks, and so much more as we restock throughout the sale! Items can be purchased at the main Service Desk. Cash, personal checks, and credit cards* will be accepted. (*Credit card payments incur an additional fee of 3.95%.) Please Note: No holds and no returns on sale items.

  3. Food Drive + Fine Forgiveness

    April 18, 2026 - April 26, 2026, 12:00 AM
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    3520 86th St, Urbandale, IA, 50322, US

    Food Drive Saturday, April 18 - Sunday, April 26, 2026 Help your community by bringing in fresh or non-perishable food or new, full-sized personal care items! Donations can be used to clear overdue fines from your library account. - 1 food or personal care item= $1.00 - Donations apply to overdue fines/ late fees only. (Not processing, collection, ILL, replacement fees, book sale, printing, etc.) - Each item can only be applied to one account. (You cannot have $1.00 split between accounts.) - No limit to the number of items you can donate. (If you have $15.00 in fines, you can bring in 15+ items!) - No credit will be issued on accounts. - No items with expired labels will be accepted. - Donated items must be brand new, never used. Donations will be distributed by the Urbandale Food Pantry as well as the library's Community Fridge.

  4. Art Gallery Reception: The Artists Hoyt & Stephanie Swilley

    April 26, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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    3520 86th St, Urbandale, IA, 50322, US

    Drop in for light refreshments and meet The Artists Hoyt (Evan + Summer Hoyt) and Stephanie Swilley, and check out their joint exhibit in the Art Gallery from April 12 - May 30.

  5. Sensory Spaces

    April 26, 2026, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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    3520 86th St, Urbandale, IA, 50322, US

    Sensory Spaces are Metro area libraries offering special hours for members of the public who appreciate a sensory-friendly environment. (Click here for more details and check out the metro schedule.) What are some of the things you can expect at this Sensory Spaces event? - The library will have ear plugs, ear coverings, and more available for those who experience sensory defensiveness. - The lighting will be reduced throughout the library and there will be areas for noise and quiet. - In Meeting Room B we will have an ongoing sensory-friendly storytime. Drop in at your leisure! - A therapy animal will be available for attendees to take a moment to socialize with in the Magazine/ Reading Room. - In Meeting Room A organizations serving as critical supports in our community have been invited to attend the event to share information regarding their services. - As always our friendly staff will be on hand to answer questions and help you utilize any of the regular resources that we offer including using a computer and checking out material. Watch our social story for a visual aid of what to expect at the library.

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