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Chair Yoga

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room BC at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Adult (Ages 18+)
Event Details:

Kerry Walter-Ashby will lead you in a chair yoga class.  Chair yoga is a general term for practices that modify yoga poses so they can be done while seated in a chair. Thes...

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

Kerry Walter-Ashby will lead you in a chair yoga class. 

purple square with white music notes and words Silly Song Saturdays in white lettering

Silly Song Saturdays: Dino O'Dell

Saturday, May 4, 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:

Come ready to dance and sing at these free concerts! 

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:

Come ready to dance and sing at these free concerts! 

Overlay of a decorated mug, a string art corkboard, and a diamond painted cat

Let's Do It Again!

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace (Full Room) at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Craft
Age Group:
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Event Details:

Come for a second chance at some previous popular events like Corkboard String Art, Diamond Painting Magnets, DIY Mugs, and more! Participants can make multiple crafts, but each ac...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Makerspace (Full Room)
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type: Special Events, Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come for a second chance at some previous popular events like Corkboard String Art, Diamond Painting Magnets, DIY Mugs, and more! Participants can make multiple crafts, but each activity is only available while supplies last.

Chair Yoga

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
, Special Events
Age Group:
Adult (Ages 18+)
Event Details:

Kerry Walter-Ashby will lead you in a chair yoga class.  Chair yoga is a general term for practices that modify yoga poses so they can be done while seated in a chair. Thes...

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

Kerry Walter-Ashby will lead you in a chair yoga class. 

Photo of author Nina Simon next to book cover of Mother-Daughter Murder Night

Virtual Author Talk: Nina Simon

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Virtual
Age Group:
Adult (Ages 18+)
Event Details:

You’re invited to join Nina Simon online as she chats about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths, Mother-Daughter Murder Nigh...

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

You’re invited to join Nina Simon online as she chats about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths, Mother-Daughter Murder Night. 

2 teens sitting around a table covered in Pokémon Cards

Pokémon Club

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A 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, do themed crafts and activities, or just hang out and chat with other Pokémon fans. Registration requir...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type: Special Events, Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Bring your cards to trade or play the Pokémon Trading Card Game with others, do themed crafts and activities, or just hang out and chat with other Pokémon fans. 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.
Photo of Peter Fletcher playing guitar with sheets of music as the background

Classical Guitarist Peter Fletcher

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room A at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+)
Event Details:

Join us for a performance from classical guitarist Peter Fletcher.    In demand as a performer in cultural venues throughout the country, Mr. Fletcher has been invite...

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

Join us for a performance from classical guitarist Peter Fletcher. 
 

Photo of author Rebecca F. Kuang next to the book covers of Babel: An Arcane History and Yellowface

Virtual Author Talk: Rebecca F. Kuang

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Virtual
Age Group:
Adult (Ages 18+)
Event Details:

We welcome you to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F. Kuang) as she chats with us about her New York Times bestselling novel, Yellowfac...

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

We welcome you to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F.

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Family Balloon Show with Twisted Bo-Kay

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Meeting Room ABC at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Event Details:

Join us for balloon storytelling, where theatre and balloon art come together in a highly interactive show. No registration necessary. All ages are welcome. 

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

Join us for balloon storytelling, where theatre and balloon art come together in a highly interactive show. No registration necessary. All ages are welcome. 

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K-5 Make-It Monday: Shrinky Dink Keychains

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Craft
Age Group:
School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Event Details:

Drop in and enjoy making shrinky dink keychains. No registration required; must be age 5+ to attend.

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

Drop in and enjoy making shrinky dink keychains. No registration required; must be age 5+ to attend.

Chair Yoga

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
, Special Events
Age Group:
Adult (Ages 18+)
Event Details:

Kerry Walter-Ashby will lead you in a chair yoga class.  Chair yoga is a general term for practices that modify yoga poses so they can be done while seated in a chair. Thes...

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

Kerry Walter-Ashby will lead you in a chair yoga class. 

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K-5 Fun: Meet the Reptiles with Cold-Blooded Redhead

Wednesday, June 5, 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:

Kids will get to learn about and feel lots of different reptiles at this event! Must be at least 5 years of age to attend. 

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

Kids will get to learn about and feel lots of different reptiles at this event! Must be at least 5 years of age to attend. 

Chair Yoga

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
, Special Events
Age Group:
Adult (Ages 18+)
Event Details:

Kerry Walter-Ashby will lead you in a chair yoga class.  Chair yoga is a general term for practices that modify yoga poses so they can be done while seated in a chair. Thes...

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

Kerry Walter-Ashby will lead you in a chair yoga class. 

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Family Summer Library Kick-Off Concert featuring Patty Shukla

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Off-Site
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages, Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Event Details:

Children's Musician, Teacher, and YouTube sensation Patty Shukla will be here for a FREE family concert to help us kick off our 2024 Summer Library Program! Have fun streaming her ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: All Ages, Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Children's Musician, Teacher, and YouTube sensation Patty Shukla will be here for a FREE family concert to help us kick off our 2024 Summer Library Program! Have fun streaming her music before the concert.

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K-5 Fun: Comedy & Caricatures with Tim Read

Wednesday, June 12, 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:

Tim Read will show kids how to create something artistic at this funny and interactive show. Must be ages 5+ to attend.

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

Tim Read will show kids how to create something artistic at this funny and interactive show. Must be ages 5+ to attend.

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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.

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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. 

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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! 

Chair Yoga

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
, Special Events
Age Group:
Adult (Ages 18+)
Event Details:

Kerry Walter-Ashby will lead you in a chair yoga class.  Chair yoga is a general term for practices that modify yoga poses so they can be done while seated in a chair. Thes...

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

Kerry Walter-Ashby will lead you in a chair yoga class. 

Chair Yoga

Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Adult (Ages 18+)
Event Details:

Kerry Walter-Ashby will lead you in a chair yoga class.  Chair yoga is a general term for practices that modify yoga poses so they can be done while seated in a chair. Thes...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Kerry Walter-Ashby will lead you in a chair yoga class. 

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K-5 Make-It Monday: Buttons & Magnets

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Craft
Age Group:
School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Event Details:

Drop in and enjoy making buttons and magnets. No registration required; must be age 5+ to attend.

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

Drop in and enjoy making buttons and magnets. No registration required; must be age 5+ to attend.

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Family Lifesize Dinosaur Experience with Feller Dinos

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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:

Drop in to meet various lifesize dinosaurs from Feller Express.

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:

Drop in to meet various lifesize dinosaurs from Feller Express.

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Family Insect Zoo with ISU

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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:

Drop in between 1-3 pm to check out over 100 species of living anthropods with hands-on opportunities!

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:

Drop in between 1-3 pm to check out over 100 species of living anthropods with hands-on opportunities!

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K-5 Taste-It Tuesday: Cookies

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room ABC 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 ABC
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.