Upcoming Events

Name: I Wish I Learned: Button Making
Start: 2025-04-17T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-04-17T18:00:00-05:00
Location: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Featured Events

I Wish I Learned: Button Making

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Teen Program Room

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

Program Type: Special Events

Required

Seats Remaining: 13

Event Details:

Learn how to make fun and decorative buttons that you can pin to clothes and bags!

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.

Homemade Beeswax Chapstick

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Craft

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Teen Program Room

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

Program Type: Craft

Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Event Details:

Join us in making beeswax chapsticks scented with essential oils! This event is for tweens and teens, 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.

Cinnamon and sugar nachos with chocolate syrup, whipped cream, bananas, and strawberries

Try It Out - Dessert Nachos

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Teen Program Room

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

Program Type: Special Events

Required

Seats Remaining: 3

Event Details:

Join us to learn how to make dessert nachos! We’ll make and eat the snack, and you’ll go home with the recipe! For tweens and teens, 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.

Photo of author Dr. David H. Rosmarin next to his book Thriving with Anxiety with a dark blue background

Virtual Author Talk: Dr. David H. Rosmarin

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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:

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?

Group of teens talking around a table in a library

Teen Advisory Group

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Meeting

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)

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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.

Photo of author Liann Zhang next to the cover of her book Julie Chan Is Dead with a deep red background

Virtual Author Talk: Liann Zhang

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 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:

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.

Photo of the author next to the book The Genius of Judy with a light pink background

Virtual Author Talk: Rachelle Bergstein

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Virtual

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

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

Program Type: Special Events, Virtual

Event Details:

You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy.

Cover of Fourth Wing with dragons flying around an intricate set of circles

Get Lit Book Club

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Off-Site

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Off-Site

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

Program Type: Book Clubs

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.

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.

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Craft & Chat

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Adult (Ages 18+)

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.

Fabric & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat

5:00pm - 7:30pm

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.

Craft & Chat

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Adult (Ages 18+)

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.

Craft & Chat

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult (Ages 18+)

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.

Fabric & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat

5:00pm - 7:30pm

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:

Craft & Chat

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Adult (Ages 18+)

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.

Fabric & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat

5:00pm - 7:30pm

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:

Craft & Chat

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Adult (Ages 18+)

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.

Fabric & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat

5:00pm - 7:30pm

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:

Craft & Chat

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Adult (Ages 18+)

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.

Fabric & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat

5:00pm - 7:30pm

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:

Craft & Chat

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Adult (Ages 18+)

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.

Fabric & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat

5:00pm - 7:30pm

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:

Craft & Chat

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Adult (Ages 18+)

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.

Fabric & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat

5:00pm - 7:30pm

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:

Craft & Chat

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Adult (Ages 18+)

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.

Fabric & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat

5:00pm - 7:30pm

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:

Craft & Chat

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Adult (Ages 18+)

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.

Fabric & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat

5:00pm - 7:30pm

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:

Craft & Chat

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Adult (Ages 18+)

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.

Fabric & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat

5:00pm - 7:30pm

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:

Craft & Chat

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Adult (Ages 18+)

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.

Fabric & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat

5:00pm - 7:30pm

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:

Craft & Chat

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Adult (Ages 18+)

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.

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