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Sing & Shake

Monday, December 9, 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.

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K-5 Pokemon Club (Drop-in)

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Games
Age Group:
School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Event Details:

Join us for a new K-5 Pokemon Club! Drop in between 4 and 5 PM to enjoy crafts or activities, play a game of Pokemon, trade cards, or just chat with other Pokemon fans. Parents do ...

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Special Events, Games
Event Details:

Join us for a new K-5 Pokemon Club! Drop in between 4 and 5 PM to enjoy crafts or activities, play a game of Pokemon, trade cards, or just chat with other Pokemon fans.

2 teens sitting around a table of Pokémon cards

Pokémon Club

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Games
Age Group:
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
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 P...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type: Special Events, Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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.
Group of people playing jenga

Strategy Game Night (Teen/YA)

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+)
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting evening of strategic board games! Whether you are a seasoned pro or curious newcomer, you are invited to participate in friendly competition. Snacks and gam...

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting evening of strategic board games! Whether you are a seasoned pro or curious newcomer, you are invited to participate in friendly competition. Snacks and games provided. Open to teens in grades 9 - 12 and young adults.

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.
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, December 9, 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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Sing & Shake

Tuesday, December 10, 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:

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.

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Sing & Shake

Tuesday, December 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:

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.

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Sing & Shake

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:15am
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.

Afternoon Book Club

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room C at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult (Ages 18+)
Event Details:

Instead of discussing a book this month, we will be doing a voluntary gift exchange. Just bring a wrapped, gently used book if you would like to participate. Also, you can bring a ...

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Instead of discussing a book this month, we will be doing a voluntary gift exchange. Just bring a wrapped, gently used book if you would like to participate.

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K-5 Taste-It Tuesday: Holiday Snack Edition (Drop-in)

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Age Group:
School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Event Details:

Come taste some snacks and try to guess what flavor or brand you're eating! Try various holiday-themed snacks. **must be age 5+ to attend

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Event Details:

Come taste some snacks and try to guess what flavor or brand you're eating! Try various holiday-themed snacks. **must be age 5+ to attend

Hot cocoa with marshmallows and gingerbread cookies

Hot Chocolate Tasting

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Makerspace (Full Room) at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Event Details:

Join us for a festive taste testing of different types of hot chocolates! By selecting different mixes and toppings, you can determine the best way to enjoy a hot chocolate, just i...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Makerspace (Full Room)
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type: Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for a festive taste testing of different types of hot chocolates! By selecting different mixes and toppings, you can determine the best way to enjoy a hot chocolate, just in time for the winter season.

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.

A-English Conversation Circle

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room A at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Meeting
Age Group:
Adult (Ages 18+)
Event Details:

A Conversation Circle is a monthly gathering of adults who practice everyday conversational English and get to know the public library.Meet once a month for 2 hours. Why join?...

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Conference Room A
Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Bilingual, Meeting
Event Details:

A Conversation Circle is a monthly gathering of adults who practice everyday conversational English and get to know the public library.

Meet once a month for 2 hours. 

Why join?

Group of teens talking around a table in a library

Teen Advisory Group

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Event Details:

Do you have a passion for books and planning fun library events? Are you looking for leadership opportunities? Do you need Silver Cord hours? Join us in the Teen Program Room after...

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Do you have a passion for books and planning fun library events? Are you looking for leadership opportunities? Do you need Silver Cord hours? Join us in the Teen Program Room after Hot Chocolate Tasting to participate in our Teen Advisory Group!

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.
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Sing & Shake

Wednesday, December 11, 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:

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.

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Sing & Shake

Wednesday, December 11, 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:

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.

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Sing & Shake

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:15am
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.

Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Council Chambers at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult (Ages 18+)
Event Details:

Instead of discussing a book this month, we will be doing a voluntary gift exchange. Just bring a wrapped, gently used book if you would like to participate. Also, you can bring a ...

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Council Chambers
Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Instead of discussing a book this month, we will be doing a voluntary gift exchange. Just bring a wrapped, gently used book if you would like to participate.

Photo of the author next to the book cover of The Night We Lost Him with a blue, watery background

Virtual Author Talk: Laura Dave

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Virtual
Age Group:
Adult (Ages 18+)
Event Details:

Laura Dave, as she chats with us online about her newest book The Night We Lost Him. The Night We Lost Him focuses on estranged siblings who discover their father ha...

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Special Events, Virtual
Event Details:

Laura Dave, as she chats with us online about her newest book The Night We Lost Him. 

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Story Time

Thursday, December 12, 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.

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Story Time

Thursday, December 12, 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.

Craft & Chat

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace (Full Room) 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: Makerspace (Full Room)
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.

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

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace (Full Room) 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: Makerspace (Full Room)
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.

Hopeful Mama Foundation logo with a pink gradient background

D-Hopeful Mama Foundation Support Group

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room D at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adult (Ages 18+)
Event Details:

Emily Patel’s experience with infertility started when she was 25 years old and diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Failure. With the advances of science, she is now a mama, through d...

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Conference Room D
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.

Photo of a chess board with a hand moving a pawn

Makerspace-Social Chess

Thursday, December 12, 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.