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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group.
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)
Event Details:

Come try a Tippi Toes dance class for FREE! Be ready to move and have fun! No registration necessary. *This program is geared towards ages 2-6. 

This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.

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 "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group.

Babies & Books

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 books, rhymes, songs, and bubbles, geared toward ages birth-18 months.

This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.

Social Bridge

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Games
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
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. 4-12)" group.

Snacks & Games

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Games
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

It’s just like it sounds – drop in to eat snacks and play board, card, and video games! Open to tweens and teens entering grades 4-12.

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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.

City Council Meeting

5:30pm - 7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Council Chambers
Purpose of Meeting

City Council Meeting

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Join us at Uptown Garage Brewing Company to experience the stress-reducing benefits and creative self-discovery of adult coloring.  Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own coloring utensils and prints if you prefer.

This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.

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 "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group.
This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Event Details:

We're taking Sing & Shake outside for the summer! Join us at AMP under the shaded pavilion for singing, dancing, and bubbles! 

This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group.

K-5 Taste-It Tuesday: Chips

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Special Events
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room BC
Age Group: School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Come taste some snacks and try to guess what flavor or brand you’re eating! No registration required; must be age 5+ to attend.

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

Teen Book-to-Movie Club

1:30pm - 4:30pm
Book Clubs
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us to chat about a book, then watch the movie adaptation! Copies of the current month’s book are available at the circulation desk.

This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.

Mind Games 2: The Science of Curious Thinking (VIRTUAL)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Special Events, Virtual
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Special Events, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Packed with interactive games, William Pack returns with a second edition of his popular MIND GAMES program.

This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.

A-English Conversation Circle

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bilingual
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Conference Room A
Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Bilingual
Event Details:

This volunteer-led program offers English language learners the opportunity to practice their conversational English in a relaxed, fun way to:

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group.
This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group.

Story Time in the Park: Sunrise Park

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytimes
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

We're taking Story Time to the park this Summer! Join us for Elephant & Piggie stories, rhymes, bubbles, and more. See you there!

This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group.
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Enjoy a combination of jokes, juggling, stories, songs, and much more! You can't help but have a huge smile on your face while watching Will perform. *Must be ages 5+ to attend. 

This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.

Social Canasta

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Games
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
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 "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group.

Creating Cartoon Characters with Will Stuck

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Special Events
Registration
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Participants in this event will learn how to create their own cartoon character. Presenter Will Stuck has always loved drawing and dreamed of growing up to become a cartoonist or animator.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.

Virtual Author Talk: Tiffany Jewell

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Special Events, Virtual
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Age Group: All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Special Events, Virtual
Event Details:

Join us as #1 New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Jewell highlights the inequities Black and Brown students face from preschool through college as she presents lessons and knowledge from her new book Everything I Learned About Racis

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Library Board of Trustee Meeting

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Council Chambers
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Monthly meeting for the Library Board of Trustees. Everyone is welcome and all meetings are open to the public.

This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.

Write on Thursdays

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Workshop, Writing
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Workshop, Writing
Event Details:

Join us for our new writer's workshop! Come and share your own work, get advice from others and make connections with other local authors. 

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 - 9:00pm
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 "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.

Evening Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Book Clubs
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.

Puzzle-Palooza

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Special Events, Games
Open
Registration
Payment
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Special Events, Games
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Do you love puzzles? Have you ever thought about entering a puzzle competition? Put together a team of up to 4 people to join us and test your team's puzzling prowess against other teams.

This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.

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!