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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group.

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.

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group.

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.

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.

Social Canasta

1:00pm - 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:

Canasta is a card game of the rummy family, invented in Uruguay in 1939 that quickly took the world by storm and became an American craze through the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s.  If you haven’t played in several years or missed out on the craze ent

This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.

Retirement University: Estate Planning, Long Term Care, & Legacy Planning

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult (Ages 18+)
Special Events, Workshop
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Special Events, Workshop
Event Details:

Join us for this informative three-part series from the Society for Financial Literacy. We do recommend attending all three sessions. This session will cover

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group.

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.

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group.

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.

This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group.

I Wish I Learned: Button Making

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Special Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn how to make fun and decorative buttons that you can pin to clothes and bags! 

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.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.

Write on Thursdays

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult (Ages 18+)
Workshop, Writing
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Workshop, Writing
Event Details:

Join us for our new writer's workshop! Come and share your own work, get advice from others and make connections with other local authors. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.

Evening Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult (Ages 18+)
Book Clubs
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: Pineapple Street Jenny  Jackson

Books will be available on March 20 at the Circulation Desk.

This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group.

Hawk Book Time (Southview Middle School)

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Book Clubs
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Sign up at Southview to join us during Flex to eat snacks and chat about Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins!

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.
Branches:
Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library, Off-Site
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.

Dungeons & Dragons

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

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.

Social Bridge

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

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group.

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.

This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group.

Tween Graphic Novel Book Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Book Clubs
Open
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: 6
Event Details:

Do you like reading graphic novels? This club is for you! Join us for fun activities and to talk about American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang.

This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.

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.

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group.

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.

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group.

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.

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group.

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.

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group.

Plucky Paws Story Time + Meet Dog Marmalade

6:00pm - 6:30pm
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:

Come for a story and meet dog, Marmalade! Tail Waggin' Tales is a humane education storytime program that promotes responsible pet guardianship and kindness to animals in need.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Council Chambers