This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Story Time 10:00am–10:30am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Storytimes This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Story Time 10:00am–10:30am Storytimes Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, bubbles, and more, geared toward toddlers & pre-k.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Craft & Chat 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Craft This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Craft & Chat 1:00pm–3:00pm Craft Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Craft Event Details: Join fellow crafters to work on projects and get tips with other creative people. All crafts are welcome, including sewing, knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, paper crafts and so on.
This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group K-5 ASAP: Jewelry Making 4:00pm–4:45pm School-Age (Gr. K-5) Special Events This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group Jan 8 2026 Thu K-5 ASAP: Jewelry Making 4:00pm–4:45pm Special Events Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: School-Age (Gr. K-5) Program Type: Special Events Event Details: K-5 kids are invited to participate in fun and educational programming, brought to you by the After School Arts Program.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Tween Book Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Book Clubs Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Tween Book Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Book Clubs Open Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Teen Program Room Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Do you like to read and talk about books? Join our book club for tweens! Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Social Chess 6:00pm–8:00pm All Ages, Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12), Adult (Ages 18+) Games This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Social Chess 6:00pm–8:00pm Games Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages, Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12), Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Games Event Details: The purpose of this program is to promote the magnificent game of chess in Ankeny by bringing players of all ages and skill levels together at the library for a relaxing and informal evening of chess.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Hopeful Mama Foundation Support Group 6:00pm–8:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Meeting This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Hopeful Mama Foundation Support Group 6:00pm–8:00pm Meeting Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Meeting Room C Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Meeting Event Details: Emily Patel’s experience with infertility started when she was 25 years old and diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Failure.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Introvert's Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adult (Ages 18+) Book Clubs This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Introvert's Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Book Clubs Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Lounge B Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: What is the Introvert's Book Club?