Name: Story Time
Start: 2024-11-21T09:15:00-06:00
End: 2024-11-21T09:45:00-06:00
Location: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Story Time

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 9:15am - 9:45am

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, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, bubbles, and more, geared toward toddlers & pre-k.

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.

Story Time

Thursday, November 21, 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, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, bubbles, and more, geared toward toddlers & pre-k.

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.

Kids-Lib Meeting

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Council Chambers at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Council Chambers

Island Princess Party (Drop-in)

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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:

Get ready for a new movie to hit theaters by enjoying crafts and activities surrounding a princess who loves the ocean. Come as you are, in a fun costume, or pajamas are fine too!

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:

Get ready for a new movie to hit theaters by enjoying crafts and activities surrounding a princess who loves the ocean. Come as you are, in a fun costume, or pajamas are fine too!

Library Board of Trustee Meeting

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Council Chambers at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Meeting

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Monthly meeting for the Library Board of Trustees. Everyone is welcome and all meetings are open to the public. Agenda & Reports

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Council Chambers

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Meeting

Event Details:

Monthly meeting for the Library Board of Trustees. Everyone is welcome and all meetings are open to the public.

Agenda & Reports

Photo taken from above of someone at a desk writing in a notebook with coffee, a laptop glasses and photos

Write on Thursdays

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Workshop, Writing

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)

Event Details:

Join us for our new writer's workshop! Come and share your own work, get advice from others and make connections with other local authors.

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Teen Program Room

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Workshop, Writing

Event Details:

Join us for our new writer's workshop! Come and share your own work, get advice from others and make connections with other local authors.

Photo of a chess board with a hand moving a pawn

Social Chess

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Makerspace (Full Room) at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

All Ages, Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+)

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 inform...

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Makerspace (Full Room)

Age Group: All Ages, Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), 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.

Book cover of Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid with a salmon gradient background

Evening Book Club

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Children's Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)

Event Details:

This month's selection: Such a Fun Age, by Kiley ReidAlix Chamberlain is a woman who gets what she wants and has made a living, with her confidence-driven brand, showing other wome...

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Book Clubs

Event Details:

This month's selection: Such a Fun Age, by Kiley Reid

Stack of bagels above a row of books, with the words Books and Bagels

Books & Bagels (Ankeny Centennial High School)

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 7:45am - 8:15am

Off-Site

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)

Event Details:

Join us before school to eat bagels (or other breakfast pastries) and chat about what you're reading!

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off-Site

Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)

Program Type: Book Clubs

Event Details:

Join us before school to eat bagels (or other breakfast pastries) and chat about what you're reading!

Dungeons & Dragons

Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room BC at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)

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 th...

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!

Close up photo of a cribbage board with playing cards in the bottom right corner

Social Cribbage

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room B at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)

Event Details:

Bring your favorite cribbage board or use one of ours. Come for the fun!

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!

Photo of a wire basket full of different colored yarn and a set of knitting needles sitting on a table with a white brick background

Craft & Chat

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Meeting Room B at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Craft

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)

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 ...

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.

Genealogy

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Meeting Room A at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Closing at 5PM for Thanksgiving Holiday

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Closing early for the Thanksgiving Holiday

Closing

Branches:

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Description:

Closing early for the Thanksgiving Holiday

Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Social Chess

Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Makerspace (Full Room) at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

All Ages, Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+)

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 inform...

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Makerspace (Full Room)

Age Group: All Ages, Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), 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.

Dungeons & Dragons

Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room BC at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)

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 th...

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!

Babies & Books

Monday, December 2, 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:

Books, rhymes, scarves, songs, and bubbles for babies.

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.

Photo of hands shuffling a deck of cards

Social Bridge

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room B at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)

Event Details:

What is fun, stimulating, and a great way to meet new friends? If you are new to the game or a little rusty after years without a fourth, this is the perfect place for you...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Meeting Room B

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Games

Required

Seats Remaining: 40

Event Details:

What is fun, stimulating, and a great way to meet new friends?

If you are new to the game or a little rusty after years without a fourth, this is the perfect place for you.

Sing & Shake

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Children's Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Event Details:

Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required.

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.

Snack Attack - Cake Pops

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)

Event Details:

Join us to learn how to make easy, low-or-no cook snacks. We’ll make and eat the snack, and you’ll go home with the recipe! This program is open to tweens and teens in grades 4-12....

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Teen Program Room

Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)

Program Type: Special Events

Required

Seats Remaining: 7

Event Details:

Join us to learn how to make easy, low-or-no cook snacks. We’ll make and eat the snack, and you’ll go home with the recipe! This program is open to tweens and teens in grades 4-12. Registration required.

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.

City Council Meeting

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Council Chambers at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

City Council Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Council Chambers

Purpose of Meeting

City Council Meeting

Holiday Reflections

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Writing

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)

Event Details:

Take time out of your busy holiday schedule to pause, reflect, destress, and look forward to the year ahead. Using prompts, we will think back to holiday traditions, warm memories,...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Teen Program Room

Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)

Program Type: Special Events, Writing

Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

Take time out of your busy holiday schedule to pause, reflect, destress, and look forward to the year ahead.

Craft & Chat

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Meeting Room B at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Craft

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)

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 ...

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.

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Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies