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

Snack Attack - Firework Cookies

2:00pm–3:00pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Special Events
Full
Registration Required
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

Fabric & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat

5:00pm–6:30pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
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

Teen Yoga

6:30pm–7:30pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Workshop
Open
Registration Required
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

Cloth Book Covers

2:00pm–3:30pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Craft
Full
Registration Required
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

Virtual Author Talk: Rex Ogle

3:00pm–4:00pm
School-Age (Gr. K-5), Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
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

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

Graphic Novel Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Book Clubs
Open
Registration Required
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

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

Fabric & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat

5:00pm–6:30pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
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

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
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

ACOTAR 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:

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

ACHS Book Club

12:00pm–1:00pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Book Clubs
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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

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
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

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

Fabric & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat

5:00pm–6:30pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
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

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

Fabric & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat

5:00pm–6:30pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
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

Trading Card Exchange

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Special Events
Open
Registration Required
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

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.

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

Fabric & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat

5:00pm–6:30pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
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

Young Adult 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 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

ACHS Book Club

12:00pm–1:00pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Book Clubs
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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

Minecraft Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Games
Open
Registration Required
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.