This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Get Lit Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+) Book Clubs Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Get Lit Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Book Clubs Open Library Branch: Off-Site Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Love chatting with fellow bookworms while supporting a local business? Then check out Get Lit! Open to teens and adults, this book club meets every other month at Main Street Cafe and Bakery 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.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 10 2025 Thu Craft & Chat 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Craft This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 10 2025 Thu Craft & Chat 1:00pm–3:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 10 2025 Thu Hopeful Mama Foundation Support Group 6:00pm–8:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Meeting This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 10 2025 Thu Hopeful Mama Foundation Support Group 6:00pm–8:00pm Meeting Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Meeting Room C Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Meeting Event Details: Emily Patel’s experience with infertility started when she was 25 years old and diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Failure.
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 Jul 10 2025 Thu Social Chess 6:00pm–8:00pm All Ages, Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+) Games 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 Jul 10 2025 Thu Social Chess 6:00pm–8:00pm 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 Jul 11 2025 Fri Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Meeting Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 11 2025 Fri Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group 1:00pm–3:00pm Meeting Closed Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Meeting Room BC Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Meeting Registration Required Event Details: Support group meetings are a family caregiver's opportunity to learn more about Alzheimer's disease and care-giving from peers who have had similar experiences or have the same questions and concerns
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 13 2025 Sun Dungeons & Dragons 2:00pm–7:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Games Cancelled This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 13 2025 Sun Cancelled Dungeons & Dragons 2:00pm–7:00pm 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!
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 14 2025 Mon Social Cribbage 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Games This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 14 2025 Mon Social Cribbage 1:00pm–3:00pm 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!
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 14 2025 Mon A-English Conversation Circle 6:00pm–8:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Bilingual This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 14 2025 Mon A-English Conversation Circle 6:00pm–8:00pm Bilingual Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Conference Room A Age Group: 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.Why join?--Improve your English conversation and pronunciation.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 14 2025 Mon Craft & Chat 6:30pm–8:30pm Adult (Ages 18+) Craft This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 14 2025 Mon Craft & Chat 6:30pm–8:30pm 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Family Movie 1:00pm–2:30pm All Ages, Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5), Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+) This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Family Movie 1:00pm–2:30pm 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+) Event Details: Join us for an animated movie about a bunch of bad animals, based on the hilarious book series. Feel free to bring blankets, snacks, and drinks with covered lids. 2022 movie, rated PG, 1 hour 40 min.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Buff City Soap Party 3:00pm–4:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Special Events, Craft Full Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Buff City Soap Party 3:00pm–4:00pm Special Events, Craft Full Library Branch: Off-Site Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Special Events, Craft Registration Required Event Details: Join us at Buff City Soap to create your own bath bombs! Registration required.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Social Canasta 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Games This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Social Canasta 1:00pm–3:00pm 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Family Game Show with Happy Faces Entertainment 6:00pm–6:45pm All Ages, Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5), Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+) Games This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Family Game Show with Happy Faces Entertainment 6:00pm–6:45pm 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 a real-life game show as a family!
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Write on Thursdays 6:00pm–7:30pm Adult (Ages 18+) Workshop, Writing This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Write on Thursdays 6:00pm–7:30pm Workshop, Writing Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Teen Program Room 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 Jul 17 2025 Thu Social Chess 6:00pm–8:00pm All Ages, Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+) Games 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 Jul 17 2025 Thu Social Chess 6:00pm–8:00pm 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 Jul 20 2025 Sun Dungeons & Dragons 2:00pm–7:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Games This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 20 2025 Sun Dungeons & Dragons 2:00pm–7:00pm 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!
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Social Bridge 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Games Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Social Bridge 1:00pm–3:00pm Games Open Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Games Registration Required 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 "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Craft & Chat 6:30pm–8:30pm Adult (Ages 18+) Craft This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Craft & Chat 6:30pm–8:30pm 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Family Bingo for Books 1:00pm–1:45pm All Ages, Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5), Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+) Games This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Family Bingo for Books 1:00pm–1:45pm 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!
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Craft & Chat 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Craft This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Craft & Chat 1:00pm–3:00pm 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.
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 Jul 24 2025 Thu Social Chess 6:00pm–8:00pm All Ages, Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+) Games 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 Jul 24 2025 Thu Social Chess 6:00pm–8:00pm 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 Jul 27 2025 Sun Dungeons & Dragons 2:00pm–7:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Games This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 27 2025 Sun Dungeons & Dragons 2:00pm–7:00pm 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!
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 28 2025 Mon Social Cribbage 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Games This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 28 2025 Mon Social Cribbage 1:00pm–3:00pm 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!
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 28 2025 Mon Ankeny Genealogy Chapter 6:00pm–8:30pm Adult (Ages 18+) Genealogy This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 28 2025 Mon Ankeny Genealogy Chapter 6:00pm–8:30pm Genealogy Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Genealogy Event Details: Monthly meeting for the Ankeny Genealogy Chapter