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Upcoming Events

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Location: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Featured Events

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Inspirational Art Prints

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Makerspace (Full Room) at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Craft

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)

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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Makerspace (Full Room)

Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)

Program Type: Craft

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Create a colorful piece of inspirational artwork, then craft a frame. This program is open to tweens and teens in grades 4-12. Registration required. Please register for one session only. ...

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Retirement University: Estate Planning, Long Term Care, & Legacy Planning

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room A at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Workshop

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)

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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Special Events, Workshop

Event Details:

The Society for Financial Awareness (SOFA) will cover Distribution of Estate, Wills and Trusts Specific Estate Planning Strategies The Purpose of Estate Planning What is Probate and why should you avoid it Wha...

Photo of author Douglas Brunt and the book cover of he Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel

Virtual Author Talk: Douglas Brunt

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Virtual

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)

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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Special Events, Virtual

Event Details:

Join us as we chat with New York Times bestselling author, Douglas Brunt, about instant bestselling debut non-fiction work The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I. This book reveals ...

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Silly Song Saturdays: Dino O'Dell

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Meeting Room ABC at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

All Ages, Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)

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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Meeting Room ABC

Age Group: All Ages, Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)

Program Type: Special Events

Event Details:

Come ready to dance and sing at these free concerts! ...

Overlay of a decorated mug, a string art corkboard, and a diamond painted cat

Let's Do It Again!

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Makerspace (Full Room) at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Craft

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Makerspace (Full Room)

Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)

Program Type: Special Events, Craft

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 5

Event Details:

Come for a second chance at some previous popular events like Corkboard String Art, Diamond Painting Magnets, DIY Mugs, and more! Participants can make multiple crafts, but each activity is only available while supplies last. Open to tweens and teens...

Photo of author Nina Simon next to book cover of Mother-Daughter Murder Night

Virtual Author Talk: Nina Simon

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Virtual

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)

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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Special Events, Virtual

Event Details:

You’re invited to join Nina Simon online as she chats about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths, Mother-Daughter Murder Night. Mother-Daughter Murder Night follows high-powere...

2 teens sitting around a table covered in Pokémon Cards

Pokémon Club

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Meeting Room A at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Games

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)

Open

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: 26

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. Registration required. ...

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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.

Photo of Peter Fletcher playing guitar with sheets of music as the background

Classical Guitarist Peter Fletcher

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Conference Room A at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+)

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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Conference Room A

Age Group: All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Special Events

Event Details:

Join us for a performance from classical guitarist Peter Fletcher. In demand as a performer in cultural venues throughout the country, Mr. Fletcher has been invited to give recitals at Carnegie Hall, the George Eastman House in Roche...

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Get Lit Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Book Clubs

Open

Registration

Offsite Event

Open

Library Branch: Off-Site

Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

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 Smokey Row and reads a variety of young adult and new adult books. Copies of the curren...

Get Lit Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Book Clubs

Registration

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off-Site

Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

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