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This event is in the "Tween (Gr. 4-7)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Gr. 6-12)" group.

Elf Escape Room

10:00am - 11:00am
Games, Special Events
Waitlist
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: 0
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...
This event is in the "Tween (Gr. 4-7)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Gr. 6-12)" group.

Elf Escape Room

11:30am - 12:30pm
Games, Special Events
Waitlist
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: 0
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...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group.
This event is in the "Tween (Gr. 4-7)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Gr. 6-12)" group.

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! ...
This event is in the "Tween (Gr. 4-7)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Gr. 6-12)" group.

Elf Escape Room

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Games, Special Events
Waitlist
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: 0
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...
This event is in the "Tween (Gr. 4-7)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Gr. 6-12)" group.

Elf Escape Room

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Games, Special Events
Waitlist
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: 0
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...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group.
This event is in the "Tween (Gr. 4-7)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Gr. 6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.

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!  ...
This event is in the "Tween (Gr. 4-7)" group.

Writer's Café (Tween)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Writing
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Tween (Gr. 4-7)
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
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.
This event is in the "Tween (Gr. 4-7)" group.

Writer's Café (Tween)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Writing
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Tween (Gr. 4-7)
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.
This event is in the "Tween (Gr. 4-7)" group.

Tween Book Discussion

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Book Discussion
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Tween (Gr. 4-7)
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Join us for a book discussion specifically for tweens! This month we are discussing Premeditated Myrtle by Elizabeth C. Bunce. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group.
This event is in the "Tween (Gr. 4-7)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Gr. 6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.

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!  ...
This event is in the "Tween (Gr. 4-7)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Gr. 6-12)" group.

Pokémon Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Games, Special Events
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Tween (Gr. 4-7), Teen (Gr. 6-12)
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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. ...

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 "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group.
This event is in the "Tween (Gr. 4-7)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Gr. 6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.

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!  ...
This event is in the "Tween (Gr. 4-7)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Gr. 6-12)" group.

Totally Random Tuesday

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Craft, Games
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Makerspace: Full Room
Age Group: Tween (Gr. 4-7), Teen (Gr. 6-12)
Program Type: Craft, Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Stop in for some totally random entertainment! We’ll pull out leftovers from previous events or set up special activities. Each activity is available while supplies last, so get here early! ...
This event is in the "Tween (Gr. 4-7)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Gr. 6-12)" group.

Be a Kid Again

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Special Events
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Makerspace: Full Room
Age Group: Tween (Gr. 4-7), Teen (Gr. 6-12)
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Drop in and spend some time with your childhood favorites – Legos, coloring pages, PlayDoh, and more! ...

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 "Tween (Gr. 4-7)" group.

Writer's Café (Tween)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Writing
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Tween (Gr. 4-7)
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.
This event is in the "Tween (Gr. 4-7)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Gr. 6-12)" group.

Design Your Own Tumbler Cup

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Craft
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Makerspace: Full Room
Age Group: Tween (Gr. 4-7), Teen (Gr. 6-12)
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Create your own tumbler cup using the Cricut mug press, special markers, and stencils. Due to mug press heating times, participants may need to pick up their tumblers from the library at a later date. Registration required. Please register for one se...
This event is in the "Tween (Gr. 4-7)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Gr. 6-12)" group.

Totally Random Tuesday

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Craft, Games
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Makerspace: Full Room
Age Group: Tween (Gr. 4-7), Teen (Gr. 6-12)
Program Type: Craft, Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Stop in for some totally random entertainment! We’ll pull out leftovers from previous events or set up special activities. Each activity is available while supplies last, so get here early! ...
This event is in the "Tween (Gr. 4-7)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Gr. 6-12)" group.

Design Your Own Tumbler Cup

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Craft
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Makerspace: Full Room
Age Group: Tween (Gr. 4-7), Teen (Gr. 6-12)
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Create your own tumbler cup using the Cricut mug press, special markers, and stencils. Due to mug press heating times, participants may need to pick up their tumblers from the library at a later date. Registration required. Please register for one se...
This event is in the "Tween (Gr. 4-7)" group.

Tween Book Discussion

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Book Discussion
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Tween (Gr. 4-7)
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Join us for a book discussion specifically for tweens! This month we are discussing Black Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group.
This event is in the "Tween (Gr. 4-7)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Gr. 6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.

Silly Song Saturdays: Chad Elliott

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!  ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group.
This event is in the "Tween (Gr. 4-7)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Gr. 6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.

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!  ...
This event is in the "Tween (Gr. 4-7)" group.

Writer's Café (Tween)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Writing
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Tween (Gr. 4-7)
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.
This event is in the "Tween (Gr. 4-7)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Gr. 6-12)" group.

Pokémon Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Games, Special Events
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Tween (Gr. 4-7), Teen (Gr. 6-12)
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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. ...

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 "Tween (Gr. 4-7)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Gr. 6-12)" group.

Totally Random Tuesday

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Craft, Games
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Makerspace: Full Room
Age Group: Tween (Gr. 4-7), Teen (Gr. 6-12)
Program Type: Craft, Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Stop in for some totally random entertainment! We’ll pull out leftovers from previous events or set up special activities. Each activity is available while supplies last, so get here early! ...