The Library
Welcome!
The Urbandale Public Library has been part of the City of Urbandale since 1961. As our city has grown, so has the demand for our services – so much so, that over the years, the Library has called four different locations around the city home. Since 2000, you can find us nestled within the beautiful City of Urbandale campus bordered by Walker Johnston Park.
Our Mission
The Urbandale Public Library is committed to providing diverse resources for life-long learning and enjoyment.
Library Hours
- Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am – 8:30 pm
- Friday – Saturday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Sunday: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
2024 Holiday Closures
| Christmas Eve | CLOSED | Tuesday, December 24 |
| Christmas Day | CLOSED | Wednesday, December 25 |
| New Year’s Eve | LIMITED HOURS, OPEN 9AM-1PM | Tuesday, December 31 |
2025 Holiday Closures
| New Year’s Day | CLOSED | Wednesday, January 1, 2025 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | CLOSED | Monday, January 20 |
| President’s Day (Staff In-Service) | CLOSED | Monday, February 17 |
| Easter | CLOSED | Sunday, April 20 |
| Day before Memorial Day | CLOSED | Sunday, May 25 |
| Memorial Day | CLOSED | Monday, May 26 |
| Independence day | CLOSED | Friday, July 4 |
| Day before Labor Day | CLOSED | Sunday, August 31 |
| Labor Day | CLOSED | Monday, September 1 |
| Veterans Day | CLOSED | Tuesday, November 11 |
| Day before Thanksgiving | LIMITED HOURS, OPEN 9AM-6PM | Wednesday, November 26 |
| Thanksgiving | CLOSED | Thursday, November 27 |
| Day after Thanksgiving | CLOSED | Friday, November 28 |
| Christmas Eve | CLOSED | Wednesday, December 24 |
| Christmas Day | CLOSED | Thursday, December 25 |
| New Year’s Eve | LIMITED HOURS, OPEN 9AM-1PM | Wednesday, December 31 |
| New Year’s Day | CLOSED | Thursday, January 1, 2026 |
Our Leadership and Service Area
The Urbandale Public Library is owned by the City of Urbandale and governed by a seven member Board of Trustees. We serve not only the residents of Urbandale, but the surrounding Des Moines metro area as well as contracting cities within the state of Iowa.
A Community Destination
Our current 56,000 square-foot building houses a variety of print and non-print materials for research and entertainment. Besides our vast collection, the Library is also a key resource for groups, small businesses, and individuals who need access to computers, photocopiers, meeting rooms, and study areas. Our extensive programming informs, educates, and entertains audiences of all ages and interests. In 2023, we drew in over 180,000 visitors (an average of about 500 people a day!) and offered over 600 programs for children, teens, and adults with more than 16,000 attendees.