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

Get Lit Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+)
Book Clubs
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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.

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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

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.

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

Hopeful Mama Foundation Support Group

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult (Ages 18+)
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

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

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (Ages 18+)
Meeting
Closed
Registration Required
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

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 "Adult (Ages 18+)" group

Social Cribbage

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:

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

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

A-English Conversation Circle

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult (Ages 18+)
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

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 "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

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+)
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

Buff City Soap Party

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adult (Ages 18+)
Special Events, Craft
Full
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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

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 "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

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
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

Write on Thursdays

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adult (Ages 18+)
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

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

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!

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

Social Bridge

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (Ages 18+)
Games
Open
Registration Required
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

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 "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

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
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

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.

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

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!

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

Social Cribbage

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:

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

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

Ankeny Genealogy Chapter

6:00pm–8:30pm
Adult (Ages 18+)
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