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

Pokémon Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Special Events, Games
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type: Special Events, Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Bring your cards to trade or play the Pokémon Trading Card Game with others, play Pokémon Go on your device, 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 & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group.

Stuffie Camp Counselors

9:00am - 11:00am
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Special Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Volunteer to help with Stuffie Day Camp! Join us to help the youth department with crafts in the morning! This event is for tweens and teens, grades 6-12.

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 & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group.

Stuffie Camp Counselors

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Special Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Volunteer to help with Stuffie Day Camp! Join us to help the youth department with taking pictures of the stuffies in the afternoon! This event is for tweens and teens, grades 6-12. 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.
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

2:00pm - 2:45pm
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! No registration required. 

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 "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group.

Tween Harry Potter Trivia

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Special Events, Games
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type: Special Events, Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Want to test your Harry Potter knowledge? Join us for Harry Potter Trivia! Tweens (grades 4 - 8) are invited to attend from 2 - 3 PM. 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.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group.

Teen Harry Potter Trivia

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Special Events, Games
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type: Special Events, Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Want to test your Harry Potter knowledge? Join us for Harry Potter Trivia! Teens (grades 9-12) are invited to attend from 4-5 PM. 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.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group.

Tween Graphic Novel Book Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Book Clubs
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Do you like reading graphic novels? This club is for you!

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

Minecraft Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Games
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Makerspace (Full Room)
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Bring your device and/or log in to play Minecraft on your device, do themed crafts and activities, or just hang out and chat with other Minecraft 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 & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group.

ACHS Book Club

3:45pm - 5:00pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Book Clubs
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us after school in room 2403 (Mrs. Eklund's Classroom) to enjoy snacks and discuss The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman and/or Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse!

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

I Wish I Learned: Gardening

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+)
Special Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Whether growing food or flowers, gardening and tending for plants is an important skill! Join us in learning how to properly care for flowers, succulents, and herbs and decorate a flower pot!

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 "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 "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group.

Books & Bagels (Ankeny Centennial High School)

10:45am - 12:45pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Book Clubs
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us during lunch to eat snacks and chat about what you're reading!

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

Hawk Book Time (Southview Middle School)

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Book Clubs
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Sign up at Southview to join us during Flex to eat snacks and chat about The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen!

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 & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group.

ACT Practice Test - with Huntington Learning Center

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Special Events, Workshop
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type: Special Events, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

Prepare for the ACT by taking a practice exam provided by Huntington Learning Center! This practice ACT will cover every subject on the ACT, and has an optional written portion.

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.

Family Legos (Drop-in)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages, Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5), Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Special Events, Games
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: All Ages, Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5), Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type: Special Events, Games
Event Details:

Drop in to create something with our Duplos and Lego Bricks! You can free-build or follow fun prompts. 

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

Tween Book Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Book Clubs
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Do you like to read and talk about books? Join our book club for tweens and teens!

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 "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 "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group.

Books & Bagels (Ankeny High School)

7:45am - 8:15am
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Book Clubs
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs
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.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group.

ACT Practice Test Results Day - with Huntington Learning Center

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Special Events, Workshop
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type: Special Events, Workshop
Event Details:

Arrive any time between 3 - 4 pm to pick up your ACT Practice Test results! This event is for teens who took the ACT Practice Test last week (March 30). No registration required.

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

Snack Attack - Sour Patch Grapes

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Special Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Join us to learn how to make easy, low-or-no cook snacks. We’ll make and eat the snack, and you’ll go home with the recipe! This program is open to tweens and teens in grades 4-12. 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.
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

3:45pm - 4:30pm
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! All ages are welcome!

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

Teen Advisory Group

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Meeting
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Do you have a passion for books and planning fun library events? Are you looking for leadership opportunities? Do you need Silver Cord hours? Join us in the Teen Program Room to participate in our Teen Advisory Group!

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 "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.