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Graphic Novel Book Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)

Do you like reading graphic novels? This club is for you!

Open
Registration Required
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:

Do you like reading graphic novels? This club is for you!

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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ACHS Book Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:45am - 8:30am
Off-Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)

Join us before school in room 2405 (Mrs.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us before school in room 2405 (Mrs.

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.
Cover of Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson with the Ankeny Hawks Logo, the Friends of the Ankeny Library Logo, and the Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library logo

Southview Book Club (Southview Middle School)

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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 chat about this month's book, Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson

Offsite Event
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 chat about this month's book, Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson

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.

Evening Book Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult (Ages 18+)

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. You can also bring treats to share if you would like, but it is not required. 

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. You can also bring treats to share if you would like, but it is not required. 

Row of bagels

Books & Bagels (Ankeny Centennial High School)

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 7:45am - 8:15pm
Off-Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)

Join us before school in the library to eat bagels (or other breakfast pastries) and chat about what you're reading!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us before school in the library to eat bagels (or other breakfast pastries) 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.
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Tween Book Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)

Do you like to read and talk about books? Join our book club for tweens!

Open
Registration Required
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:

Do you like to read and talk about books? Join our book club for tweens!

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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Introvert's Book Club

Thursday, January 8, 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?

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?

Rows of bagels

Books & Bagels (Ankeny High School)

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:45am - 8:15am
Off-Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)

Join us before school to eat bagels (or other breakfast pastries) and chat about what you're reading!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us before school to eat bagels (or other breakfast pastries) 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.
Book cover of The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis against a green background with the library's logo in the bottom left corner

Afternoon Book Club

Tuesday, January 13, 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 Queen's Gambit, by Walter Tevis

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 Queen's Gambit, by Walter Tevis

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Homeschool Book Club

Tuesday, January 13, 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
Registration Required
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.
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Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, January 14, 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: The Last to Vanish, by Megan Miranda 

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: The Last to Vanish, by Megan Miranda 

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Northview Book Club

Wednesday, January 14, 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 what you're reading! 

Offsite Event
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 what you're reading! 

cover of Graceling by Kristin Cashore with the Ankeny Jaguars logo and the Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library logo

Northview Reading Group

Thursday, January 15, 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, Graceling

Offsite Event
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, Graceling

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.
Book cover of Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy with a dark gray background and the white library logo in the bottom left corner

Evening Book Club

Thursday, January 15, 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: Migrations, by Charlotte McConaghy

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: Migrations, by Charlotte McConaghy

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Southview Book Club

Friday, January 23, 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 chat about what classic book you read this month! 

Offsite Event
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 chat about what classic book you read this month! 

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.
cover of haikyu!! by maruichi furudate with the friends of the Ankeny Library logo and the Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library logo

Graphic Novel Book Club

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)

Do you like reading graphic novels? This club is for you! Join us for fun activities and to talk about Haikyu!! by Haruichi Furudate.

Open
Registration Required
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:

Do you like reading graphic novels? This club is for you! Join us for fun activities and to talk about Haikyu!! by Haruichi Furudate.

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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Young Adult Book Club

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off-Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12), Adult (Ages 18+)

Love chatting with fellow bookworms while supporting a local business? Then check out Young Adult Book Club! Open to teens and adults, this book club meets monthly at Smokey Row and reads a variety of young adult and new adult books.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12), Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love chatting with fellow bookworms while supporting a local business? Then check out Young Adult Book Club! Open to teens and adults, this book club meets monthly at Smokey Row and reads a variety of young adult and new adult 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.
Rows of bagels

Books & Bagels (Ankeny Centennial High School)

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 7:45am - 8:15am
Off-Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)

Join us before school in the library to eat bagels (or other breakfast pastries) and chat about what you're reading!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us before school in the library to eat bagels (or other breakfast pastries) 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.