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Craft & Chat

Thursday, June 13, 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.

Craft & Chat

Thursday, June 13, 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.

Cover of Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse

Get Lit Book Club

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off-Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+)
Event Details:

Love chatting with fellow bookworms while supporting a local business? Then check out Get Lit! Open to teens and adults, this book club meets every other month at Smokey Row and re...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Love chatting with fellow bookworms while supporting a local business? Then check out Get Lit! Open to teens and adults, this book club meets every other month at Smokey Row and reads a variety of young adult and new adult books.

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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. 

Dungeons and Dragon Game Board

Dungeons & Dragons

Sunday, June 16, 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!

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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.

Social Bridge

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room 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
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
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.

City Council Meeting

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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

Coloring @ Uptown Garage Brewing Co.

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off-Site
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us at Uptown Garage Brewing Company to experience the stress-reducing benefits and creative self-discovery of adult coloring.  Supplies will be provided, but feel free to...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Join us at Uptown Garage Brewing Company to experience the stress-reducing benefits and creative self-discovery of adult coloring.  Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own coloring utensils and prints if you prefer.

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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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K-5 Taste-It Tuesday: Chips

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room BC at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Event Details:

Come taste some snacks and try to guess what flavor or brand you’re eating! No registration required; must be age 5+ to attend.

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

Come taste some snacks and try to guess what flavor or brand you’re eating! No registration required; must be age 5+ to attend.

Cover of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli and Love S

Teen Book-to-Movie Club

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Event Details:

Join us to chat about a book, then watch the movie adaptation! Copies of the current month’s book are available at the circulation desk. This month we're reading Simon vs. the...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us to chat about a book, then watch the movie adaptation! Copies of the current month’s book are available at the circulation desk.

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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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K-5 Fun: Comedy & Entertainment with Will Stuck

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Meeting Room ABC at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Event Details:

Enjoy a combination of jokes, juggling, stories, songs, and much more! You can't help but have a huge smile on your face while watching Will perform. *Must be ages 5+ to attend.&nb...

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

Enjoy a combination of jokes, juggling, stories, songs, and much more! You can't help but have a huge smile on your face while watching Will perform. *Must be ages 5+ to attend. 

Ankeny Kirkendall Public library Logo

Library Board of Trustee Meeting

Thursday, June 20, 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.

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.

Dungeons and Dragon Game Board

Dungeons & Dragons

Sunday, June 23, 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!

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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! 

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K-5 Fun: Magic Show with Jonathan May

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Meeting Room ABC at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Age Group:
School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Event Details:

Jonathan May will be here for a fun magic show! *Must be ages 5+ to attend.

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Event Details:

Jonathan May will be here for a fun magic show! *Must be ages 5+ to attend.

Dungeons and Dragon Game Board

Dungeons & Dragons

Sunday, June 30, 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!

Social Bridge

Monday, July 1, 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
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.

City Council Meeting

Monday, July 1, 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