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. May 1 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. May 1 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. May 2 2025 Fri Books & Bagels (Ankeny High School) 7:45am - 8:15am Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Book Clubs Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. May 2 2025 Fri Books & Bagels (Ankeny High School) 7:45am - 8:15am Book Clubs 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 "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. May 2 2025 Fri Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Meeting Open Registration This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. May 2 2025 Fri Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group 1:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Open Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Meeting Room BC Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Meeting Registration Required Seats Remaining: 74 Event Details: Support group meetings are a family caregiver's opportunity to learn more about Alzheimer's disease and care-giving from peers who have had similar experiences or have the same questions and concerns
This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 3 2025 Sat Iowa Artist State Art Show 10:00am - 2:30pm All Ages Special Events This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 3 2025 Sat Iowa Artist State Art Show 10:00am - 2:30pm Special Events Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Meeting Room ABC Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Special Events Event Details: Iowa Artist and Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library invite the public to view the Iowa Artist State Art Show.Iowa Artist is a non-profit educational group. Their mission is to promote and educate artists throughout the state of Iowa.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. May 4 2025 Sun Dungeons & Dragons 2:00pm - 7:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Games This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. May 4 2025 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. May 5 2025 Mon Social Bridge 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Games Open Registration This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. May 5 2025 Mon Social Bridge 1:00pm - 3:00pm Games Open Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 40 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 "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. May 5 2025 Mon Craft & Chat 6:30pm - 8:30pm Adult (Ages 18+) Craft This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. May 5 2025 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.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. May 6 2025 Tue Chair Yoga 9:30am - 10:30am Adult (Ages 18+) Special Events This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. May 6 2025 Tue Chair Yoga 9:30am - 10:30am Special Events Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: , Special Events Event Details: Kerry Walter-Ashby will lead you in a chair yoga class.
May 6 2025 Tue Plan and Zoning Commission 6:00pm - 8:00pm May 6 2025 Tue Plan and Zoning Commission 6:00pm - 8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Council Chambers
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. May 7 2025 Wed Virtual Author Talk: Dr. David H. Rosmarin 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Special Events, Virtual This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. May 7 2025 Wed Virtual Author Talk: Dr. David H. Rosmarin 1:00pm - 2:00pm Special Events, Virtual Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Special Events, Virtual Event Details: Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength?
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. May 7 2025 Wed Social Canasta 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Games This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. May 7 2025 Wed Social Canasta 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: Canasta is a card game of the rummy family, invented in Uruguay in 1939 that quickly took the world by storm and became an American craze through the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. If you haven’t played in several years or missed out on the craze ent
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. May 8 2025 Thu Craft & Chat 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Craft This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. May 8 2025 Thu Craft & Chat 1:00pm - 3:00pm Craft Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Makerspace (Full Room) 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 "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. May 8 2025 Thu Hopeful Mama Foundation Support Group 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Meeting This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. May 8 2025 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. 4-12)" group. This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. May 8 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. May 8 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. May 9 2025 Fri Fun Friday (Northview Middle School) 1:30pm - 2:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Book Clubs Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. May 9 2025 Fri Fun Friday (Northview Middle School) 1:30pm - 2:00pm Book Clubs Library Branch: Off-Site Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: Book Clubs 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 "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. May 11 2025 Sun Dungeons & Dragons 2:00pm - 7:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Games This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. May 11 2025 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. May 12 2025 Mon Social Cribbage 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Games This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. May 12 2025 Mon Social Cribbage 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: Bring your favorite cribbage board or use one of ours. Come for the fun!
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. May 12 2025 Mon Pokémon Club 5:00pm - 6:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Special Events, Games Open Registration This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. May 12 2025 Mon Pokémon Club 5:00pm - 6:00pm Special Events, Games Open 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: 20 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 "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. May 12 2025 Mon Craft & Chat 6:30pm - 8:30pm Adult (Ages 18+) Craft This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. May 12 2025 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.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. May 13 2025 Tue Afternoon Book Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Book Clubs This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. May 13 2025 Tue Afternoon Book Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Book Clubs Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Meeting Room C Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: This month's selection: Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. May 13 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. May 13 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 "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. May 14 2025 Wed Mystery Book Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Book Clubs This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. May 14 2025 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: Some Choose Darkness, by Charlie Donlea
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. May 14 2025 Wed ACHS Book Club 3:45pm - 5:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Book Clubs Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. May 14 2025 Wed ACHS Book Club 3:45pm - 5:00pm Book Clubs 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 one or both of the books chosen for our book club! You can pick up either book from Mrs. Eklund! 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. May 14 2025 Wed Virtual Author Talk: Liann Zhang 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Special Events, Virtual This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. May 14 2025 Wed Virtual Author Talk: Liann Zhang 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: Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan Is Dead.