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Family Balloon Show with Twisted Bo-Kay

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Meeting Room ABC at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Event Details:

Join us for balloon storytelling, where theatre and balloon art come together in a highly interactive show. No registration necessary. All ages are welcome. 

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for balloon storytelling, where theatre and balloon art come together in a highly interactive show. No registration necessary. All ages are welcome. 

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Babies & Books

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)
Event Details:

Join us for books, rhymes, songs, and bubbles, geared toward ages birth-18 months.

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, rhymes, songs, and bubbles, geared toward ages birth-18 months.

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Sing & Shake at Ankeny Market & Pavilion

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off-Site
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Event Details:

We're taking Sing & Shake outside for the summer! Join us at AMP under the shaded pavilion for singing, dancing, and bubbles! 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Event Details:

We're taking Sing & Shake outside for the summer! Join us at AMP under the shaded pavilion for singing, dancing, and bubbles! 

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Story Time in the Park: Glenbrooke Park

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off-Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Event Details:

We're taking Story Time to the park this Summer! Join us for Elephant & Piggie stories, rhymes, bubbles, and more. See you there!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

We're taking Story Time to the park this Summer! Join us for Elephant & Piggie stories, rhymes, bubbles, and more. See you there!

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Family Summer Library Kick-Off Concert featuring Patty Shukla

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Off-Site
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages, Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Event Details:

Children's Musician, Teacher, and YouTube sensation Patty Shukla will be here for a FREE family concert to help us kick off our 2024 Summer Library Program! Have fun streaming her ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: All Ages, Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Children's Musician, Teacher, and YouTube sensation Patty Shukla will be here for a FREE family concert to help us kick off our 2024 Summer Library Program! Have fun streaming her music before the concert.

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Babies & Books

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)
Event Details:

Join us for books, rhymes, songs, and bubbles, geared toward ages birth-18 months.

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, rhymes, songs, and bubbles, geared toward ages birth-18 months.

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Sing & Shake at Ankeny Market & Pavilion

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off-Site
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Event Details:

We're taking Sing & Shake outside for the summer! Join us at AMP under the shaded pavilion for singing, dancing, and bubbles! 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Event Details:

We're taking Sing & Shake outside for the summer! Join us at AMP under the shaded pavilion for singing, dancing, and bubbles! 

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Story Time in the Park: Hawkeye Park

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off-Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Event Details:

We're taking Story Time to the park this Summer! Join us for Elephant & Piggie stories, rhymes, bubbles, and more. See you there!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

We're taking Story Time to the park this Summer! Join us for Elephant & Piggie stories, rhymes, bubbles, and more. See you there!

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Family Bingo for Books

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Meeting Room ABC at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages, Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5), Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+)
Event Details:

Come play BINGO and try to win books! All ages are welcome!

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: All Ages, Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5), Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come play BINGO and try to win books! All ages are welcome!

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Tippi Toes Dance Class (Ages 2-6)

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room ABC at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)
Event Details:

Come try a Tippi Toes dance class for FREE! Be ready to move and have fun! No registration necessary. *This program is geared towards ages 2-6. 

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)
Event Details:

Come try a Tippi Toes dance class for FREE! Be ready to move and have fun! No registration necessary. *This program is geared towards ages 2-6. 

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Babies & Books

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)
Event Details:

Join us for books, rhymes, songs, and bubbles, geared toward ages birth-18 months.

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, rhymes, songs, and bubbles, geared toward ages birth-18 months.

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Sing & Shake at Ankeny Market & Pavilion

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off-Site
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Event Details:

We're taking Sing & Shake outside for the summer! Join us at AMP under the shaded pavilion for singing, dancing, and bubbles! 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Event Details:

We're taking Sing & Shake outside for the summer! Join us at AMP under the shaded pavilion for singing, dancing, and bubbles! 

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Story Time in the Park: Sunrise Park

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off-Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Event Details:

We're taking Story Time to the park this Summer! Join us for Elephant & Piggie stories, rhymes, bubbles, and more. See you there!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

We're taking Story Time to the park this Summer! Join us for Elephant & Piggie stories, rhymes, bubbles, and more. See you there!

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Babies & Books

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)
Event Details:

Join us for books, rhymes, songs, and bubbles, geared toward ages birth-18 months.

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, rhymes, songs, and bubbles, geared toward ages birth-18 months.

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Sing & Shake at Ankeny Market & Pavilion

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off-Site
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Event Details:

We're taking Sing & Shake outside for the summer! Join us at AMP under the shaded pavilion for singing, dancing, and bubbles! 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Event Details:

We're taking Sing & Shake outside for the summer! Join us at AMP under the shaded pavilion for singing, dancing, and bubbles! 

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Family Concert-Jolly Pops

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room ABC at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages, Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Event Details:

Jolly Pops are stopping in Iowa for a FREE concert at the Library! Have fun preparing for this concert by streaming some of their hits: our favorite is Ooh, My Back! 

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: All Ages, Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Jolly Pops are stopping in Iowa for a FREE concert at the Library! Have fun preparing for this concert by streaming some of their hits: our favorite is Ooh, My Back! 

Photo of author Kate DiCamillo and the book cover of Mercy Watson to the Rescue

Virtual Author Talk: Kate DiCamillo (PreK-2nd Grade)

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Virtual
Age Group:
All Ages, Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5), Adult (Ages 18+)
Event Details:

Join us for a visit to Deckawoo Drive with everyone’s favorite adventure loving pig, Mercy Watson! Newbery Medal winning author Kate DiCamillo will be sharing the stories behind th...

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Age Group: All Ages, Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5), Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Special Events, Virtual
Event Details:

Join us for a visit to Deckawoo Drive with everyone’s favorite adventure loving pig, Mercy Watson!

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Babies & Books

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)
Event Details:

Join us for books, rhymes, songs, and bubbles, geared toward ages birth-18 months.

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, rhymes, songs, and bubbles, geared toward ages birth-18 months.

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Sing & Shake at Ankeny Market & Pavilion

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off-Site
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Event Details:

We're taking Sing & Shake outside for the summer! Join us at AMP under the shaded pavilion for singing, dancing, and bubbles! 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Event Details:

We're taking Sing & Shake outside for the summer! Join us at AMP under the shaded pavilion for singing, dancing, and bubbles! 

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Sing & Splash: Prairie Ridge Aquatic Center Splash Pad

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Off-Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Event Details:

Singing, splashing, dancing and bubbles!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Singing, splashing, dancing and bubbles!

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Family Lifesize Dinosaur Experience with Feller Dinos

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages, Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Event Details:

Drop in to meet various lifesize dinosaurs from Feller Express.

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: All Ages, Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Drop in to meet various lifesize dinosaurs from Feller Express.

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Family Bingo for Books

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Meeting Room ABC at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages, Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5), Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+)
Event Details:

Come play BINGO and try to win books! All ages are welcome!

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: All Ages, Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5), Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come play BINGO and try to win books! All ages are welcome!

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Family Insect Zoo with ISU

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages, Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Event Details:

Drop in between 1-3 pm to check out over 100 species of living anthropods with hands-on opportunities!

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: All Ages, Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Drop in between 1-3 pm to check out over 100 species of living anthropods with hands-on opportunities!

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Family Summer Library Finale Pool Party at Cascade Falls Aquatic Center

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 7:15pm - 9:15pm
Off-Site
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages, Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5), Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+)
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of a great summer by bringing your family for a FREE swim. No registration required - all are welcome!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: All Ages, Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5), Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of a great summer by bringing your family for a FREE swim. No registration required - all are welcome!