This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Afternoon Book Club Tuesday, March 10, 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 Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson (also View Details This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Mar 10 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 Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson (also
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Homeschool Book Club Tuesday, March 10, 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 Mar 10 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 "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group K-5 Pokémon Club (Drop-in) Tuesday, March 10, 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 Mar 10 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, March 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: 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 Mar 10 2026 Tue Pokémon Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Games Open Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Teen Program Room Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Program Type: 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 Sing & Shake Wednesday, March 11, 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 Mar 11 2026 Wed 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 Wednesday, March 11, 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 Mar 11 2026 Wed 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 "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Sing & Shake Wednesday, March 11, 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) Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required. View Details This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Sing & Shake 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: Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Mystery Book Club Wednesday, March 11, 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: Someone We Know by Shari Lapena (also View Details This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Mar 11 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: Someone We Know by Shari Lapena (also
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Northview Book Club Wednesday, March 11, 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 Mar 11 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 "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Special Story Time feat. Author + Food Blogger Kelsey Byrnes Thursday, March 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) Join us for a series of special guests during our March Story Time slots. March 5: Caterpillar Story Time feat. Author Sherry KubalskyMarch 12: Story Time with author and food blogger Kelsey Byrnes View Details This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Special Story Time feat. Author + Food Blogger Kelsey Byrnes 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 series of special guests during our March Story Time slots. March 5: Caterpillar Story Time feat. Author Sherry KubalskyMarch 12: Story Time with author and food blogger Kelsey Byrnes
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Craft & Chat Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Makerspace 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 Mar 12 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 "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Northview Reading Group Thursday, March 12, 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, Jackaby by William Ritter. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Mar 12 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, Jackaby by William Ritter. 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: Fun with Printmaking Thursday, March 12, 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 Mar 12 2026 Thu K-5 ASAP: Fun with Printmaking 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 Anime Club Thursday, March 12, 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 assorted Japanese snacks! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Mar 12 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 assorted Japanese snacks! 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: Kate Quinn Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Special Events, Virtual Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Alexandria “Alix” Watson has learned one lesson from her barren childhood in the foster-care system: unlike people, books will never let you down. View Details This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Virtual Author Talk: Kate Quinn 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: Alexandria “Alix” Watson has learned one lesson from her barren childhood in the foster-care system: unlike people, books will never let you down.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Hopeful Mama Foundation Support Group Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room C at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Meeting Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Emily Patel’s experience with infertility started when she was 25 years old and diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Failure. View Details This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Mar 12 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 "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, March 12, 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 Mar 12 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 Introvert's Book Club Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lounge B at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) What is the Introvert's Book Club? View Details This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Mar 12 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?
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Patch Making with ASAP Friday, March 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Special Events, Workshop, Craft Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Represent your hobbies and interests by learning how to make fun patches for your backpack or jacket with ASAP! This event is for tweens and teens. Registration required. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Mar 13 2026 Fri Patch Making with ASAP 2:00pm–3:30pm Special Events, Workshop, Craft Open Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Teen Program Room Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Program Type: Special Events, Workshop, Craft Registration Required Event Details: Represent your hobbies and interests by learning how to make fun patches for your backpack or jacket with ASAP! This event is for tweens and teens. Registration required.
This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group ASAP Class: Fiber Arts Wet Felting (K-5th Grade) Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am Children's Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Special Events Age Group: School-Age (Gr. 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 Mar 14 2026 Sat ASAP Class: Fiber Arts Wet Felting (K-5th Grade) 10:00am–10:45am 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: 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 Practice ACT Test Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room A at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Special Events, Workshop Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Prepare for the ACT by taking a practice exam! This practice ACT will cover every subject on the ACT, and has an optional written portion. The exam will last until 4:15 pm without the written portion and until 5 pm with the written portion. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Mar 14 2026 Sat Practice ACT Test 1:00pm–5:00pm Special Events, Workshop Open Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Program Type: Special Events, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Prepare for the ACT by taking a practice exam! This practice ACT will cover every subject on the ACT, and has an optional written portion. The exam will last until 4:15 pm without the written portion and until 5 pm with the written portion. 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, March 15, 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 Mar 15 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 "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Social Bridge Monday, March 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room B at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Social Bridge 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: 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.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Afternoon Teen Movie Monday, March 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Program Type: Special Events Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Have a wickedly good time watching a movie about your favorite pink and green besties! This wonderful movie musical that we will be watching is rated PG. Questions about what we are watching? Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Afternoon Teen Movie 2:00pm–4:45pm Special Events Open Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Teen Program Room Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Program Type: Special Events Registration Required Event Details: Have a wickedly good time watching a movie about your favorite pink and green besties! This wonderful movie musical that we will be watching is rated PG. Questions about what we are watching? 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.