This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Dungeons & Dragons Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room BC at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) All adult players are welcome! Games start at 3:30pm. For help with character creation or any questions please arrive between 2:00pm and 3:30pm, walk-ins are also welcome during this time! View Details This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jan 11 2026 Sun Dungeons & Dragons 2:00pm–7:00pm Games Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Meeting Room BC Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Games Event Details: All adult players are welcome! Games start at 3:30pm. For help with character creation or any questions please arrive between 2:00pm and 3:30pm, walk-ins are also welcome during this time!
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Books & Bagels (Ankeny High School) Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:45am - 8:15am Off-Site Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Join us before school to eat bagels (or other breakfast pastries) and chat about what you're reading! View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Books & Bagels (Ankeny High School) 7:45am–8:15am Book Clubs Library Branch: Off-Site Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join us before school to eat bagels (or other breakfast pastries) and chat about what you're reading! 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 "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Babies & Books Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Children's Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Books, rhymes, scarves, songs, and bubbles for babies. Older siblings are welcome to attend and may bring a stuffed animal to use as their "baby." View Details This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Babies & Books 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: Books, rhymes, scarves, songs, and bubbles for babies. Older siblings are welcome to attend and may bring a stuffed animal to use as their "baby."
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Babies & Books Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am Children's Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Books, rhymes, scarves, songs, and bubbles for babies. Older siblings are welcome to attend and may bring a stuffed animal to use as their "baby." View Details This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Babies & Books 11:00am–11:30am Storytimes Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Books, rhymes, scarves, songs, and bubbles for babies. Older siblings are welcome to attend and may bring a stuffed animal to use as their "baby."
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Social Cribbage Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room B at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Bring your favorite cribbage board or use one of ours. Come for the fun! View Details This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Social Cribbage 1:00pm–3:00pm Games Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Games Event Details: Bring your favorite cribbage board or use one of ours. Come for the fun!
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Fiber & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Craft Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Drop-in and bring a craft you are working on and join fellow crafters to work on projects and get tips from other creative people. All crafts are welcome, including sewing, knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, paper crafts, and so on. View Details This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Fiber & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat 5:00pm–6:00pm Craft Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Teen Program Room Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Program Type: Craft Event Details: Drop-in and bring a craft you are working on and join fellow crafters to work on projects and get tips from other creative people. All crafts are welcome, including sewing, knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, paper crafts, and so on.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Maker Monday - 3D Pens Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Special Events, Craft Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Maker Monday is a monthly program for teens to learn more about using the makerspace and utilizing their own creativity to build and create unique items by hand. This month we will be learning how to use 3D Pens! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Maker Monday - 3D Pens 6:00pm–7:00pm Special Events, Craft Open Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Teen Program Room Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Program Type: Special Events, Craft Registration Required Event Details: Maker Monday is a monthly program for teens to learn more about using the makerspace and utilizing their own creativity to build and create unique items by hand. This month we will be learning how to use 3D Pens!
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group A-English Conversation Circle Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Conference Room A at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Bilingual Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) This volunteer-led program offers English language learners the opportunity to practice their conversational English in a relaxed, fun way to: Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Cancelled A-English Conversation Circle 6:00pm–8:00pm Bilingual Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Conference Room A Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Bilingual Event Details: This volunteer-led program offers English language learners the opportunity to practice their conversational English in a relaxed, fun way to:
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Craft & Chat Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Meeting Room B at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Craft Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Craft & Chat 6:30pm–8:30pm Craft Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Meeting Room B 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 "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Sing & Shake Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 9:15am - 9:45am Children's Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required. View Details This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Sing & Shake 9:15am–9:45am Storytimes Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Sing & Shake Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Children's Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required. View Details This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Sing & Shake 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: Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Afternoon Book Club Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room C at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) This month's selection: The Queen's Gambit, by Walter Tevis View Details This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Afternoon Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Book Clubs Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Meeting Room C Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: This month's selection: The Queen's Gambit, by Walter Tevis
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Homeschool Book Club Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Join us in the Teen Program Room to enjoy snacks and discuss your favorite books! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Homeschool Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm 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: Join us in the Teen Program Room to enjoy snacks and discuss your favorite books! 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 "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Virtual Author Talk: David Brooks Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Special Events, Virtual Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential questions: If you want to know a p View Details This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Virtual Author Talk: David Brooks 1:00pm–2:00pm Special Events, Virtual Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Special Events, Virtual Event Details: Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential questions: If you want to know a p
This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group K-5 Pokémon Club (Drop-in) Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children's Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Games Age Group: School-Age (Gr. K-5) Join us for K-5 Pokemon Club! Drop in between 4 and 4:45 PM to play a game of Pokémon, trade cards, or just chat with other fans. Parents do not need to stay in the room during this event, but must stay in the library. View Details This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group Jan 13 2026 Tue K-5 Pokémon Club (Drop-in) 4:00pm–4:45pm Games Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: School-Age (Gr. K-5) Program Type: Games Event Details: Join us for K-5 Pokemon Club! Drop in between 4 and 4:45 PM to play a game of Pokémon, trade cards, or just chat with other fans. Parents do not need to stay in the room during this event, but must stay in the library.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Pokémon Club Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Special Events, Games Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Bring your cards to trade or play the Pokémon Trading Card Game with others, play Pokémon Go on your device, do themed crafts and activities, or just hang out and chat with other Pokémon fans. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Pokémon Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Special Events, Games Open Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Teen Program Room Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Program Type: Special Events, Games Registration Required Event Details: Bring your cards to trade or play the Pokémon Trading Card Game with others, play Pokémon Go on your device, do themed crafts and activities, or just hang out and chat with other Pokémon fans. 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 "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Terrace Tot Time Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 9:15am - 9:45am Children's Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) A warm, welcoming experience for families with children 0–3. Join the preschool teachers from Terrace Learning Center for upbeat sessions that invite little ones to move, create, and explore. View Details This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Terrace Tot Time 9:15am–9:45am Storytimes Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: A warm, welcoming experience for families with children 0–3. Join the preschool teachers from Terrace Learning Center for upbeat sessions that invite little ones to move, create, and explore.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Terrace Tot Time Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Children's Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) A warm, welcoming experience for families with children 0–3. Join the preschool teachers from Terrace Learning Center for upbeat sessions that invite little ones to move, create, and explore. View Details This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Terrace Tot 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: A warm, welcoming experience for families with children 0–3. Join the preschool teachers from Terrace Learning Center for upbeat sessions that invite little ones to move, create, and explore.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Terrace Tot Time Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am Children's Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) A warm, welcoming experience for families with children 0–3. Join the preschool teachers from Terrace Learning Center for upbeat sessions that invite little ones to move, create, and explore. View Details This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Terrace Tot Time 10:45am–11:15am Storytimes Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: A warm, welcoming experience for families with children 0–3. Join the preschool teachers from Terrace Learning Center for upbeat sessions that invite little ones to move, create, and explore.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Mystery Book Club Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room BC at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) This month's selection: The Last to Vanish, by Megan Miranda View Details This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Mystery Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Book Clubs Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Meeting Room BC Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: This month's selection: The Last to Vanish, by Megan Miranda
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Northview Book Club Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm Off-Site Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Sign up at Northview to join us during Flex to eat snacks and chat about what you're reading! View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Northview Book Club 1:30pm–2:00pm Book Clubs Library Branch: Off-Site Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Sign up at Northview to join us during Flex to eat snacks and chat about what you're reading!
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Story Time Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Children's Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Join us for books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, bubbles, and more, geared toward toddlers & pre-k. View Details This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Jan 15 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 "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Northview Reading Group Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm Off-Site Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Sign up at Northview to join us during Flex to eat snacks and chat about this month's book, Graceling View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Northview Reading Group 1:30pm–2:00pm Book Clubs Library Branch: Off-Site Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Sign up at Northview to join us during Flex to eat snacks and chat about this month's book, Graceling 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 "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group K-5 ASAP: Creative Movement Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children's Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Special Events Age Group: School-Age (Gr. K-5) K-5 kids are invited to participate in fun and educational programming, brought to you by the After School Arts Program. View Details This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group Jan 15 2026 Thu K-5 ASAP: Creative Movement 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.