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Social Chess

6:00pm - 9:00pm
Games
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Makerspace: Full Room
Age Group: Teen (Gr. 6-12), 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. Bring your own board or use one of ours.  ...

Books & Bagels (Ankeny High School)

7:45am - 8:15am
Book Discussion
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: Teen (Gr. 6-12)
Program Type: Book Discussion
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.

Once Upon A Christmas Mouse

2:00pm - 6:00pm
Craft, Special Events
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5), School-Age (Gr. K-5), Tween (Gr. 4-7), Teen (Gr. 6-12), Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Craft, Special Events
Event Details:
Drop in to enjoy a fun mouse activity in Meeting Room ABC & a short movie in the Children's Program Room! This event is part of Dazzling in the District & the Mayor's Tree Lighting.  ...

Snack & Chat (Teen)

5:30pm - 6:15pm
Meeting
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Teen (Gr. 6-12)
Program Type: Meeting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:
Want to be the first to hear about new books and events at the library? Like talking about what you’re reading and sharing ideas for making the library more fun? Then grab a bite and tell us what you think! ...

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 - 9:00pm
Games
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Makerspace: Full Room
Age Group: Teen (Gr. 6-12), 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. Bring your own board or use one of ours.  ...

Elf Escape Room

10:00am - 11:00am
Games, Special Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Makerspace: Full Room
Age Group: Tween (Gr. 4-7), Teen (Gr. 6-12)
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Buddy the elf has been entrusted with a very important job - keeping the key to Santa’s sleigh safe. But the other elves have decided to play a trick on Buddy, and they’ve hidden the key somewhere! Buddy needs your help to find the key before Santa c...

Elf Escape Room

11:30am - 12:30pm
Games, Special Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Makerspace: Full Room
Age Group: Tween (Gr. 4-7), Teen (Gr. 6-12)
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Buddy the elf has been entrusted with a very important job - keeping the key to Santa’s sleigh safe. But the other elves have decided to play a trick on Buddy, and they’ve hidden the key somewhere! Buddy needs your help to find the key before Santa c...

Drop-In Holiday Maker Crew

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Craft
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5), School-Age (Gr. K-5), Tween (Gr. 4-7), Teen (Gr. 6-12)
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:
Join us for an assortment of holiday crafts! ...

Elf Escape Room

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Games, Special Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Makerspace: Full Room
Age Group: Tween (Gr. 4-7), Teen (Gr. 6-12)
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Buddy the elf has been entrusted with a very important job - keeping the key to Santa’s sleigh safe. But the other elves have decided to play a trick on Buddy, and they’ve hidden the key somewhere! Buddy needs your help to find the key before Santa c...

Elf Escape Room

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Games, Special Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Makerspace: Full Room
Age Group: Tween (Gr. 4-7), Teen (Gr. 6-12)
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
Buddy the elf has been entrusted with a very important job - keeping the key to Santa’s sleigh safe. But the other elves have decided to play a trick on Buddy, and they’ve hidden the key somewhere! Buddy needs your help to find the key before Santa c...

Family Bingo for Books

3:45pm - 4:30pm
Games
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5), School-Age (Gr. K-5), Tween (Gr. 4-7), Teen (Gr. 6-12), Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:
Come play BINGO and try to win books!  ...

Writer's Café (Teen)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Writing
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Teen (Gr. 6-12)
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Looking for a change of scenery and a space to connect with fellow writers? Join our Writer’s Café! Enjoy a snack, work on your current writing project (or grab a prompt to start something new), and talk with fellow writers to exchange ideas and advi...

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.

G-English Conversation Circle

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bilingual
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Conference Room G
Age Group: Teen (Gr. 6-12), Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Bilingual
Event Details:
A Conversation Circle is a monthly gathering of adults who practice everyday conversational English and get to know the public library. Meet once a month for 2 hours.  Why join? --Improve your English conversation and pronunciation. --...

Social Chess

6:00pm - 9:00pm
Games
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Makerspace: Full Room
Age Group: Teen (Gr. 6-12), 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. Bring your own board or use one of ours.  ...

Get Lit Book Discussion

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Book Discussion
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: Teen (Gr. 6-12), Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Love chatting with fellow bookworms while supporting a local business? Then check out Get Lit! Open to teens and adults, this book club meets every other month at Smokey Row and reads a variety of young adult and new adult books. Copies of the curren...

Social Chess

6:00pm - 9:00pm
Games
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Makerspace: Full Room
Age Group: Teen (Gr. 6-12), 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. Bring your own board or use one of ours.  ...

Books & Bagels (Ankeny Centennial High School)

7:45am - 8:15am
Book Discussion
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: Teen (Gr. 6-12)
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:
Join us before school to eat bagels (or other breakfast pastries) and chat about what you're reading! ...

Social Chess

6:00pm - 9:00pm
Games
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Makerspace: Full Room
Age Group: Teen (Gr. 6-12), 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. Bring your own board or use one of ours.  ...

A-English Conversation Circle

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bilingual
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Conference Room A
Age Group: Teen (Gr. 6-12), Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Bilingual
Event Details:
A Conversation Circle is a monthly gathering of adults who practice everyday conversational English and get to know the public library. Meet once a month for 2 hours.  Why join? --Improve your English conversation and pronunciation. --...

Social Chess

6:00pm - 9:00pm
Games
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Makerspace: Full Room
Age Group: Teen (Gr. 6-12), 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. Bring your own board or use one of ours.  ...

Books & Bagels (Ankeny High School)

7:45am - 8:15am
Book Discussion
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: Teen (Gr. 6-12)
Program Type: Book Discussion
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.

Silly Song Saturdays: David Landau

10:00am - 11:00am
Special Events
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5), School-Age (Gr. K-5), Tween (Gr. 4-7), Teen (Gr. 6-12), Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:
Come ready to dance and sing at these free concerts!  ...

Family Bingo for Books

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Games
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5), School-Age (Gr. K-5), Tween (Gr. 4-7), Teen (Gr. 6-12), Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:
Come play BINGO and try to win books!  ...

Writer's Café (Teen)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Writing
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Teen (Gr. 6-12)
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Looking for a change of scenery and a space to connect with fellow writers? Join our Writer’s Café! Enjoy a snack, work on your current writing project (or grab a prompt to start something new), and talk with fellow writers to exchange ideas and advi...

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.