Upcoming Events

Name: Inspirational Art Prints
Start: 2024-04-29T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-04-29T18:00:00-05:00
Location: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Featured Events

Two watercolor posters with inspirational quotes

Inspirational Art Prints

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Makerspace (Full Room) at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Craft

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Makerspace (Full Room)

Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)

Program Type: Craft

Required

Seats Remaining: 4

Event Details:

Create a colorful piece of inspirational artwork, then craft a frame. This program is open to tweens and teens in grades 4-12. Registration required. Please register for one session only.

Close up of estate planning documents with a pen and pair of glasses resting on the paper

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

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room A at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Workshop

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)

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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Special Events, Workshop

Event Details:

The Society for Financial Awareness (SOFA) will cover

Distribution of Estate, Wills and Trusts
Specific Estate Planning Strategies
The Purpose of Estate Planning

Photo of author Douglas Brunt and the book cover of he Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel

Virtual Author Talk: Douglas Brunt

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Virtual

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)

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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Special Events, Virtual

Event Details:

Join us as we chat with New York Times bestselling author, Douglas Brunt, about instant bestselling debut non-fiction work The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I

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)

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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)

Waitlist

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.

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+)

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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)

Open

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+)

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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.

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Sing & Shake

9:15am - 9:45am

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

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

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

9:15am - 9:45am

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

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

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.

Story Time

9:15am - 9:45am

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

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.

Silly Song Saturdays: Dino O'Dell

10:00am - 10:45am

Special Events

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!

Babies & Books

10:00am - 10:30am

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.

Sing & Shake

1:30pm - 2:00pm

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

9:15am - 9:45am

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

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

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.

Family Bingo for Books

3:45pm - 4:30pm

Games

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Meeting Room ABC

Age Group: All Ages, Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5), Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

Come play BINGO and try to win books!

Sing & Shake

9:15am - 9:45am

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

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

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.

Story Time

9:15am - 9:45am

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

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.

Family Balloon Show with Twisted Bo-Kay

1:00pm - 1:45pm

Special Events

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.

Babies & Books

10:00am - 10:30am

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, rhymes, songs, and bubbles, geared toward ages birth-18 months.

Sing & Shake at Ankeny Market & Pavilion

10:00am - 10:30am

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!

Story Time in the Park: Glenbrooke Park

10:00am - 10:30am

Storytimes

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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