This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Sing & Shake Tuesday, April 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) Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required. View Details This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Apr 14 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, April 14, 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: A Month in the Country by J. L. Carr View Details This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Apr 14 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: A Month in the Country by J. L. Carr
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Homeschool Book Club Tuesday, April 14, 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 Apr 14 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 "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Pokémon Club Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Special Events, Games, Meeting 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 Apr 14 2026 Tue Pokémon Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Special Events, Games, Meeting Open Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Teen Program Room Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Program Type: Special Events, Games, Meeting 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 "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Virtual Author Talk: Brad Taylor Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Special Events, Virtual Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series. View Details This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Virtual Author Talk: Brad Taylor 6:00pm–7:00pm Special Events, Virtual Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Special Events, Virtual Event Details: Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Retirement University: Social Security & Medicare Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room A at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Special Events Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Join us for this informative three-part series from the Society for Financial Literacy. We do recommend attending all three sessions. This session will cover View Details This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Retirement University: Social Security & Medicare 6:30pm–7:30pm Special Events Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Special Events Event Details: Join us for this informative three-part series from the Society for Financial Literacy. We do recommend attending all three sessions. This session will cover
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Tippi Toes Dance Class Wednesday, April 15, 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) Join us for a special dance class, led by Tippi Toes! Join us for singing and dancing. Adult participation is required. View Details This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Tippi Toes Dance Class 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: Join us for a special dance class, led by Tippi Toes! Join us for singing and dancing. Adult participation is required.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Tippi Toes Dance Class Wednesday, April 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 a special dance class, led by Tippi Toes! Join us for singing and dancing. Adult participation is required. View Details This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Tippi Toes Dance Class 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 a special dance class, led by Tippi Toes! Join us for singing and dancing. Adult participation is required.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Tippi Toes Dance Class Wednesday, April 15, 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) Join us for a special dance class, led by Tippi Toes! Join us for singing and dancing. Adult participation is required. View Details This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Tippi Toes Dance Class 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: Join us for a special dance class, led by Tippi Toes! Join us for singing and dancing. Adult participation is required.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Social Canasta Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room B at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Canasta is a card game of the rummy family, invented in Uruguay in 1939 that quickly took the world by storm and became an American craze through the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. If you haven’t played in several years or missed out on the craze ent View Details This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Social Canasta 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: Canasta is a card game of the rummy family, invented in Uruguay in 1939 that quickly took the world by storm and became an American craze through the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. If you haven’t played in several years or missed out on the craze ent
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Northview Book Club Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm Off-Site Program Type: Book Clubs, Craft 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 Apr 15 2026 Wed Northview Book Club 1:30pm–2:00pm Book Clubs, Craft Library Branch: Off-Site Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Program Type: Book Clubs, Craft Event Details: Sign up at Northview to join us during Flex to eat snacks 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 "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Northview Reading Group Thursday, April 16, 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, Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Apr 16 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, Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys. 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 Read to Marmalade the Dog (K-5th Grade)* 4:00-4:10 PM Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:15pm Children's Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Special Events Age Group: School-Age (Gr. K-5) *THIS SESSION IS FOR 4:00 - 4:10 PM. Our system only allows us to put in 15-minute increments. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Read to Marmalade the Dog (K-5th Grade)* 4:00-4:10 PM 4:00pm–4:15pm Special Events Full Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: School-Age (Gr. K-5) Program Type: Special Events Registration Required Event Details: *THIS SESSION IS FOR 4:00 - 4:10 PM. Our system only allows us to put in 15-minute increments.
This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group K-5 ASAP: Color Exploration Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm 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 Apr 16 2026 Thu K-5 ASAP: Color Exploration 4:00pm–4:45pm Special Events Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library 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 "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group Read to Marmalade the Dog (K-5th Grade)* 4:10-4:20 PM Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:15pm - 4:30pm Children's Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Special Events Age Group: School-Age (Gr. K-5) *THIS SESSION IS FOR 4:10 - 4:20 PM. Our system only allows us to put in 15-minute increments. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Read to Marmalade the Dog (K-5th Grade)* 4:10-4:20 PM 4:15pm–4:30pm Special Events Full Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: School-Age (Gr. K-5) Program Type: Special Events Registration Required Event Details: *THIS SESSION IS FOR 4:10 - 4:20 PM. Our system only allows us to put in 15-minute increments.
This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group Read to Marmalade the Dog (K-5th Grade)* 4:20-4:30 PM Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 4:45pm Children's Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Special Events Age Group: School-Age (Gr. K-5) *THIS SESSION IS FOR 4:20 - 4:30 PM. Our system only allows us to put in 15-minute increments. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Read to Marmalade the Dog (K-5th Grade)* 4:20-4:30 PM 4:30pm–4:45pm Special Events Full Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: School-Age (Gr. K-5) Program Type: Special Events Registration Required Event Details: *THIS SESSION IS FOR 4:20 - 4:30 PM. Our system only allows us to put in 15-minute increments.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Anime Club Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Special Events, Meeting Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Calling all anime fans! Join us in talking about anime and trying some fruit sandwiches! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Anime Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Special Events, Meeting Open Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Teen Program Room Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Program Type: Special Events, Meeting Registration Required Event Details: Calling all anime fans! Join us in talking about anime and trying some fruit sandwiches! 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 Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Council Chambers at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Meeting Age Group: All Ages View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00pm–7:30pm Meeting Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Council Chambers Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Meeting
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Write on Thursdays Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room A at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Workshop, Writing Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Write on Thursdays 6:00pm–7:30pm Workshop, Writing Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Meeting Room A 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.
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 Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room B at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Games Age Group: All Ages, Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12), Adult (Ages 18+) 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. View Details 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 Apr 16 2026 Thu Social Chess 6:00pm–8:00pm Games Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Meeting Room B 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 Evening Book Club Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room C at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) This month's selection: The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, by Kim Michele Richardson View Details This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Evening Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm 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 Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, by Kim Michele Richardson
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Southview Book Club Friday, April 17, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm Off-Site Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Sign up at Southview to join us during Flex to eat snacks and bring your favorite book to share about what you're reading! View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Southview 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 Southview to join us during Flex to eat snacks and bring your favorite book to share 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 "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Dungeons & Dragons Sunday, April 19, 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 Apr 19 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Family Bingo for Books Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am 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. 5-12), Adult (Ages 18+) Come play BINGO and try to win books! All ages are welcome! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Family Bingo for Books 10:00am–10:45am Games 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. 5-12), Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Games Event Details: Come play BINGO and try to win books! All ages are welcome!