Urbandale Public Library

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• Anynomous

  08 June 2023

  Study rooms are easy to book online and comfortable to use

• Anynomous

  11 April 2023

  This library has such a fun kids area. Check out the events calendar and register to learn something new. Lots of fun children's activities.

• Anynomous

  29 November 2023

  My daughter loves this library! There are many activities for the little ones.

• Anynomous

  10 November 2023

  Great staff, lots of programs offered. Great facility, clean, comfortable and well maintained.

• Anynomous

  24 October 2023

  I love reading in the fireplace room on rainy or snowy days. It is very peaceful.

• Anynomous

  10 October 2023

  Our favorite library in the Des Moines area! Very nice and a lot of all reading and media to chose from.
  Happy patron!

• Anynomous

  14 August 2023

  This library is so wonderful! Great kids area, awesome DVDs, computer area, lots of genres represented and great selections in each. Librarians here are top notch.

• Anynomous

  07 July 2023

  UPL works hard to be on the cutting edge of information, it is respected by librarians all over the metro.
  
  The are very patient with disabled people and give an atmosphere of peace to patrons.
  
  The politics of this library stem from the reality of life in Iowa, many far right christians attempting to dictate policy.
  
  Having said that another reality in Iowa exists, somewhat like Singapore. Respect the property and people and you will get it in return.
  
  In closing this is my number one overall pick for a library in central Iowa.
  Johnston has better architecture.
  Central DMPL has way more materials and celebrity events
  WDM has the best location
  
  thank you UPL!

• Anynomous

  26 May 2023

  This is a pretty good, and still new library. I used to come here somewhat often. It is quiet and fairly large. They also have a small restaurant up front as well.

• Anynomous

  09 March 2023

  There are many study tables and study rooms! Very comfortable!

• Anynomous

  16 March 2024

  Amazing library with great activities for kids!

• Anynomous

  03 October 2023

  UPL is one of the best city libraries in the DSM metro.

• Anynomous

  11 February 2024

  A solid neighborhood library with a good book selection and various family and child-oriented sessions. Story time for the youngsters is entertaining and the selection of play things in the kids' area is extensive.

• Anynomous

  09 January 2024

  I really enjoyed this library up until yesterday. I had placed a hold on a book for a friend who decided she didn't have time to read it, so I called to take the hold off. They tell me they have to charge a .50 fee for "taking the time to pull the book." I understand this is not much money, but seriously?? What is your job that you are getting paid for then? And if I went to check it out, and dropped it right back off, you'd have to replace it again, but it wouldn't cost me anything. Just another ploy to make money for ridiculous reasons.