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Sing & Shake

9:15am - 9:45am
Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)
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.

Sing & Shake

10:00am - 10:30am
Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)
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.

Sing & Shake

10:45am - 11:15am
Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)
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.

CC-Zoning Board of Adjustment

5:00pm - 6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Council Chambers

Plan and Zoning Commission

6:00pm - 8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Council Chambers

Story Time

9:15am - 9:45am
Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)
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 books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, bubbles, and more, geared toward toddlers & pre-k.

Story Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)
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 books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, bubbles, and more, geared toward toddlers & pre-k.

Virtual Author Talk: Amanda Montell

1:00pm - 2:00pm
All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+)
Special Events, Virtual
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Age Group: All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Special Events, Virtual
Event Details:

In a delicious blend of cultural criticism and personal narrative that explores our cognitive biases and the power, disadvantages, and highlights of magical thinking, Amanda Montell now turns her erudite eye to the inner workings of the

Craft & Chat

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult (Ages 18+)
Craft
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.

Teen Craft - DIY Sugar Scrub

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Craft
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Take time during this cold winter month to relax and practice self-care by making this amazing DIY sugar scrub that will elevate the exfoliation step in your skincare routine. This event is for tweens and teens in grades 4 - 12.

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.

Social Chess

6:00pm - 8:00pm
All Ages, Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+)
Games
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.

Late Night at the Library - Board Game Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Games
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

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

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.

Seed Swap and Giveaway

10:00am - 2:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Library Lobby
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

You are invited to a Seed Swap and Giveaway! You will be welcome to take up to five packets of vegetable and flower seeds, all chosen to thrive in our Iowa environment

Dungeons & Dragons

2:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult (Ages 18+)
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!

Babies & Books

10:00am - 10:30am
Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)
Storytimes
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Books, rhymes, scarves, songs, and bubbles for babies.

Staff Appreciation Event

11:30am - 1:30pm
Closing
Branches:
Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Sing & Shake

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)
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.

Social Cribbage

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adult (Ages 18+)
Games
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Bring your favorite cribbage board or use one of ours. Come for the fun!

Tween Graphic Novel Book Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Book Clubs
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Do you like reading graphic novels? This club is for you! Join us for fun activities and to talk about Measuring Up by Lily LaMotte.

A-English Conversation Circle

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult (Ages 18+)
Bilingual, Meeting
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.

Why join?

--Improve your English conversation and pronunciation.

Craft & Chat

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adult (Ages 18+)
Craft
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.

Sing & Shake

9:15am - 9:45am
Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)
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.

Sing & Shake

10:00am - 10:30am
Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)
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.

Sing & Shake

10:45am - 11:15am
Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)
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.