This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Snack Attack - Firework Cookies 2:00pm–3:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Special Events Full Registration Required This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Snack Attack - Firework Cookies 2:00pm–3:00pm Special Events Full Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Teen Program Room Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: Special Events Registration Required 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 "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Fabric & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat 5:00pm–6:30pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Craft This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Fabric & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat 5:00pm–6:30pm Craft Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Teen Program Room Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: Craft Event Details: Bring a craft you are working on and join fellow crafters to work on projects and get tips from other creative people. All crafts are welcome, including sewing, knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, paper crafts, and so on.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Teen Yoga 6:30pm–7:30pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Workshop Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Teen Yoga 6:30pm–7:30pm Workshop Open Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Spend your evening relaxing as you learn yoga from Meghan May! You can bring your own yoga mat, or borrow one from the library. For grades 4 - 12. Registration Required.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Cloth Book Covers 2:00pm–3:30pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Craft Full Registration Required This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Cloth Book Covers 2:00pm–3:30pm Craft Full Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Teen Program Room Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: Craft Registration Required Event Details: Join us in creating fun and decorative book covers! This event is for tweens and teens. Registration required.
This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Virtual Author Talk: Rex Ogle 3:00pm–4:00pm School-Age (Gr. K-5), Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Special Events, Virtual This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Virtual Author Talk: Rex Ogle 3:00pm–4:00pm Special Events, Virtual Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Age Group: School-Age (Gr. K-5), Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: Special Events, Virtual Event Details: You’re invited to join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch.
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 "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Graphic Novel Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Book Clubs Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Graphic Novel Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Book Clubs Open Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Teen Program Room Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Do you like reading graphic novels? This club is for you! 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 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 "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group Jul 28 2025 Mon Fabric & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat 5:00pm–6:30pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Craft This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group Jul 28 2025 Mon Fabric & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat 5:00pm–6:30pm Craft Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Teen Program Room Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: Craft Event Details: Bring a craft you are working on and join fellow crafters to work on projects and get tips from other creative people. All crafts are welcome, including sewing, knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, paper crafts, and so on.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group Jul 28 2025 Mon Late Night at the Library: Capture the Flag Laser Tag 9:00pm–11:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Special Events Waitlist Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group Jul 28 2025 Mon Late Night at the Library: Capture the Flag Laser Tag 9:00pm–11:00pm Special Events Waitlist Library Branch: Off-Site Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: Special Events Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate the end of the Summer Library Program and join us for Laser Tag! Teams of 8 will work to try and capture each other’s flags while avoiding lasers from their opponents. This event is for tweens and teens.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Jul 29 2025 Tue ACOTAR 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 29 2025 Tue ACOTAR 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: Fan of the ACOTAR series? Join our ACOTAR Book Club where we meet once a month and discuss one of the books in the series. Open to teens and adults, this book club meets to discuss fantasy, romantasy, and most importantly, the world of ACOTAR! 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 Jul 30 2025 Wed ACHS Book Club 12:00pm–1:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Book Clubs Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group Jul 30 2025 Wed ACHS Book Club 12:00pm–1:00pm Book Clubs Open Library Branch: Off-Site Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Join us over lunch at Smokey Row in Ankeny and discuss The Midnight Library by Matt Haig! 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 Jul 30 2025 Wed Family Summer Library Finale Pool Party at Cascade Falls Aquatic Center 7:15pm–9:15pm All Ages, Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5), Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+) Special Events Offsite Event 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 30 2025 Wed Family Summer Library Finale Pool Party at Cascade Falls Aquatic Center 7:15pm–9:15pm Special Events Library Branch: Off-Site Age Group: All Ages, Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5), Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Special Events Event Details: Celebrate the end of a great summer by bringing your family for a FREE swim. No registration required - all are welcome!
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 31 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 31 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 "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group Aug 4 2025 Mon Fabric & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat 5:00pm–6:30pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Craft This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group Aug 4 2025 Mon Fabric & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat 5:00pm–6:30pm Craft Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Teen Program Room Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: Craft Event Details: Bring a craft you are working on and join fellow crafters to work on projects and get tips from 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 Aug 7 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 Aug 7 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 "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group Aug 11 2025 Mon Fabric & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat 5:00pm–6:30pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Craft This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group Aug 11 2025 Mon Fabric & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat 5:00pm–6:30pm Craft Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Teen Program Room Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: Craft Event Details: Bring a craft you are working on and join fellow crafters to work on projects and get tips from other creative people. All crafts are welcome, including sewing, knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, paper crafts, and so on.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Trading Card Exchange 4:00pm–5:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Special Events Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Trading Card Exchange 4:00pm–5:00pm Special Events Open Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Teen Program Room Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: Special Events Registration Required Event Details: Are you a baseball or football card collector? Do you love Pokemon or Magic the Gathering? Bring your sports or gaming cards to trade with other trading card 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 Aug 12 2025 Tue Teen Advisory Group 6:00pm–6:30pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Meeting This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Teen Advisory Group 6:00pm–6:30pm 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 Aug 14 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 Aug 14 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 "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group Aug 18 2025 Mon Fabric & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat 5:00pm–6:30pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Craft This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group Aug 18 2025 Mon Fabric & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat 5:00pm–6:30pm Craft Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Teen Program Room Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: Craft Event Details: Bring a craft you are working on and join fellow crafters to work on projects and get tips from other creative people. All crafts are welcome, including sewing, knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, paper crafts, and so on.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Young Adult 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 Aug 19 2025 Tue Young Adult 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 Young Adult Book Club! Open to teens and adults, this book club meets monthly at Smokey Row and reads a variety of young adult and new adult books.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group Aug 20 2025 Wed ACHS Book Club 12:00pm–1:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Book Clubs Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group Aug 20 2025 Wed ACHS Book Club 12:00pm–1:00pm Book Clubs Open Library Branch: Off-Site Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Join us over lunch at Smokey Row in Ankeny and discuss this month's book! You can pick up the book from the Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library at the Circulation Desk! 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 Aug 21 2025 Thu Minecraft Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Games Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Minecraft Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Games Open Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Makerspace (Full Room) Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: Games Registration Required 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.