This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group Mar 10 2026 Tue K-5 Pokémon Club (Drop-in) 4:00pm–4:45pm School-Age (Gr. K-5) Games This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group Mar 10 2026 Tue K-5 Pokémon Club (Drop-in) 4:00pm–4:45pm Games Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: School-Age (Gr. K-5) Program Type: Games Event Details: Join us for K-5 Pokemon Club! Drop in between 4 and 4:45 PM to play a game of Pokémon, trade cards, or just chat with other fans. Parents do not need to stay in the room during this event, but must stay in the library.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Mar 10 2026 Tue Pokémon Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Games Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Mar 10 2026 Tue Pokémon Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Games Open Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Teen Program Room Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Program Type: Games Registration Required 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 "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Sing & Shake 9:15am–9:45am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Storytimes This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Sing & Shake 9:15am–9:45am Storytimes Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Sing & Shake 10:00am–10:30am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Storytimes This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Sing & Shake 10:00am–10:30am Storytimes Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Sing & Shake 10:45am–11:15am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Storytimes This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Sing & Shake 10:45am–11:15am Storytimes Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Mystery Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Book Clubs This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Mystery Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Book Clubs Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Meeting Room BC Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: This month's selection: Someone We Know by Shari Lapena (also
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Northview Book Club 1:30pm–2:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Book Clubs, Craft Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Northview Book Club 1:30pm–2:00pm Book Clubs, Craft Library Branch: Off-Site Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Program Type: Book Clubs, Craft Event Details: Sign up at Northview to join us during Flex to eat snacks 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 "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Special Story Time feat. Author + Food Blogger Kelsey Byrnes 10:00am–10:30am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Storytimes This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Special Story Time feat. Author + Food Blogger Kelsey Byrnes 10:00am–10:30am Storytimes Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for a series of special guests during our March Story Time slots. March 5: Caterpillar Story Time feat. Author Sherry KubalskyMarch 12: Story Time with author and food blogger Kelsey Byrnes
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Craft & Chat 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Craft This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Craft & Chat 1:00pm–3:00pm Craft Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Craft Event Details: Join fellow crafters to work on projects and get tips with 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. 5-12)" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Northview Reading Group 1:30pm–2:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Book Clubs Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Northview Reading Group 1:30pm–2:00pm Book Clubs Library Branch: Off-Site Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Sign up at Northview to join us during Flex to eat snacks and chat about this month's book, Jackaby by William Ritter. 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 "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group Mar 12 2026 Thu K-5 ASAP: Fun with Printmaking 4:00pm–4:45pm School-Age (Gr. K-5) Special Events This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group Mar 12 2026 Thu K-5 ASAP: Fun with Printmaking 4:00pm–4:45pm Special Events Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: School-Age (Gr. K-5) Program Type: Special Events Event Details: K-5 kids are invited to participate in fun and educational programming, brought to you by the After School Arts Program.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Anime Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Special Events, Meeting Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Anime Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Special Events, Meeting Open Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Teen Program Room Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Program Type: Special Events, Meeting Registration Required Event Details: Calling all anime fans! Join us in talking about anime and trying some assorted Japanese snacks! 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 "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Virtual Author Talk: Kate Quinn 6:00pm–7:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Special Events, Virtual This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Virtual Author Talk: Kate Quinn 6:00pm–7:00pm Special Events, Virtual Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Special Events, Virtual Event Details: Alexandria “Alix” Watson has learned one lesson from her barren childhood in the foster-care system: unlike people, books will never let you down.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Hopeful Mama Foundation Support Group 6:00pm–8:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Meeting This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Hopeful Mama Foundation Support Group 6:00pm–8:00pm Meeting Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Meeting Room C Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Meeting Event Details: Emily Patel’s experience with infertility started when she was 25 years old and diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Failure.
This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Social Chess 6:00pm–8:00pm All Ages, Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12), Adult (Ages 18+) Games This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Social Chess 6:00pm–8:00pm Games Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: All Ages, Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12), 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 "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Introvert's Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adult (Ages 18+) Book Clubs This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Introvert's Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Book Clubs Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Lounge B Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: What is the Introvert's Book Club?
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Mar 13 2026 Fri Patch Making with ASAP 2:00pm–3:30pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Special Events, Workshop, Craft Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Mar 13 2026 Fri Patch Making with ASAP 2:00pm–3:30pm Special Events, Workshop, Craft Open Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Teen Program Room Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Program Type: Special Events, Workshop, Craft Registration Required Event Details: Represent your hobbies and interests by learning how to make fun patches for your backpack or jacket with ASAP! This event is for tweens and teens. Registration required.
This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group Mar 14 2026 Sat ASAP Class: Fiber Arts Wet Felting (K-5th Grade) 10:00am–10:45am School-Age (Gr. K-5) Special Events This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group Mar 14 2026 Sat ASAP Class: Fiber Arts Wet Felting (K-5th Grade) 10:00am–10:45am Special Events Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: School-Age (Gr. K-5) Program Type: Special Events Event Details: Kids are invited to participate in fun and educational programming, brought to you by the After School Arts Program.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Mar 14 2026 Sat Practice ACT Test 1:00pm–5:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Special Events, Workshop Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Mar 14 2026 Sat Practice ACT Test 1:00pm–5:00pm Special Events, Workshop Open Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Program Type: Special Events, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Prepare for the ACT by taking a practice exam! This practice ACT will cover every subject on the ACT, and has an optional written portion. The exam will last until 4:15 pm without the written portion and until 5 pm with the written portion. 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 "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Mar 15 2026 Sun Dungeons & Dragons 2:00pm–7:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Games This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Mar 15 2026 Sun Dungeons & Dragons 2:00pm–7:00pm Games Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Meeting Room BC Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Games Event Details: All adult players are welcome! Games start at 3:30pm. For help with character creation or any questions please arrive between 2:00pm and 3:30pm, walk-ins are also welcome during this time!
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Social Bridge 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Games This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Social Bridge 1:00pm–3:00pm Games Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Games Event Details: What is fun, stimulating, and a great way to meet new friends? If you are new to the game or a little rusty after years without a fourth, this is the perfect place for you.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Afternoon Teen Movie 2:00pm–4:45pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Special Events Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Afternoon Teen Movie 2:00pm–4:45pm Special Events Open Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Teen Program Room Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Program Type: Special Events Registration Required Event Details: Have a wickedly good time watching a movie about your favorite pink and green besties! This wonderful movie musical that we will be watching is rated PG. Questions about what we are watching? 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. 5-12)" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Fiber & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat 5:00pm–6:30pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Craft This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Fiber & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat 5:00pm–6:30pm Craft Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Teen Program Room Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Program Type: Craft Event Details: Drop-in and 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 "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Craft & Chat 6:30pm–8:30pm Adult (Ages 18+) Craft This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Craft & Chat 6:30pm–8:30pm Craft Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Craft Event Details: Join fellow crafters to work on projects and get tips with other creative people. All crafts are welcome, including sewing, knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, paper crafts and so on.