Upcoming Events

Name: Intro to Genealogy Class
Start: 2025-03-15T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-03-15T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Featured Events

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Intro to Genealogy Class

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room A at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Genealogy

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, Genealogy

Event Details:

Ready to dig into your family’s history? The Ankeny Genealogy Chapter is here to help. We are giving a FREE Beginning Genealogy course on March 15, 2025, at the Kirkendall Public Library.

Photo of the author next to the book The Movement with a background featuring an aerial shot of a green forest

Virtual Author Talk: Clara Bingham

Thursday, March 20, 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:

Join us for a transformative conversation with award-winning journalist and author, Clara Bingham, as she chats with us about her new book, The Movement: How Women’s Liberation Transformed America, 1963-1973.

Tween Harry Potter Trivia

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Required

Seats Remaining: 5

Event Details:

Want to test your Harry Potter knowledge? Join us for Harry Potter Trivia! Tweens (grades 4 - 8) are invited to attend from 2 - 3 PM. 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.

Teen Harry Potter Trivia

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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

Required

Seats Remaining: 27

Event Details:

Want to test your Harry Potter knowledge? Join us for Harry Potter Trivia! Teens (grades 9-12) are invited to attend from 4-5 PM. 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.

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Virtual Author Talk: Jennifer Weiner

Wednesday, March 26, 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:

You’re invited to a glimmering conversation with New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner as we chat about the signature emotional depth of her books that have been inspiring readers toward self-discovery for decades.

ACT Practice Test - with Huntington Learning Center

Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room A at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Workshop

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, Workshop

Required

Seats Remaining: 39

Event Details:

Prepare for the ACT by taking a practice exam provided by Huntington Learning Center! This practice ACT will cover every subject on the ACT, and has an optional written portion.

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Virtual Author Talk: Jodi Picoult

Wednesday, April 2, 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:

Step into Spring with us as we chat with the highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult about her newest novel, By Any Other Name.

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Tween Book Club

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Book Clubs

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: Book Clubs

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

Do you like to read and talk about books? Join our book club for tweens and teens!

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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Hopeful Mama Foundation Support Group

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Adult (Ages 18+)

Meeting

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Meeting Room B

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.

A-English Conversation Circle

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Adult (Ages 18+)

Bilingual, Meeting

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Conference Room A

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Bilingual, Meeting

Event Details:

A Conversation Circle is a monthly gathering of adults who practice everyday conversational English and get to know the public library.

Why join?

--Improve your English conversation and pronunciation.

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult (Ages 18+)

Meeting

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Meeting

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 75

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

Teen Advisory Group

6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)

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.

Hopeful Mama Foundation Support Group

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Adult (Ages 18+)

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.

A-English Conversation Circle

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Adult (Ages 18+)

Bilingual, Meeting

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Conference Room A

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Bilingual, Meeting

Event Details:

A-English Conversation Circle

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Adult (Ages 18+)

Bilingual, Meeting

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Conference Room A

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Bilingual, Meeting

Event Details:

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult (Ages 18+)

Meeting

Open

Registration

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

Hopeful Mama Foundation Support Group

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Adult (Ages 18+)

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.

Teen Advisory Group

6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)

Meeting

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Teen Program Room

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

Program Type: Meeting

Event Details:

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.

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult (Ages 18+)

Meeting

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Meeting Room BC

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Meeting

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 75

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

Hopeful Mama Foundation Support Group

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Adult (Ages 18+)

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.

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult (Ages 18+)

Meeting

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Meeting Room BC

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Meeting

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 75

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

Hopeful Mama Foundation Support Group

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Adult (Ages 18+)

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.

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult (Ages 18+)

Meeting

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Meeting Room BC

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Meeting

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 75

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

Hopeful Mama Foundation Support Group

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Adult (Ages 18+)

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.

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult (Ages 18+)

Meeting

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Meeting Room BC

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Meeting

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 75

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

Hopeful Mama Foundation Support Group

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Adult (Ages 18+)

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.

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult (Ages 18+)

Meeting

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Meeting Room BC

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Meeting

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 75

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

Hopeful Mama Foundation Support Group

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Adult (Ages 18+)

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.

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult (Ages 18+)

Meeting

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Meeting Room BC

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Meeting

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 75

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

Hopeful Mama Foundation Support Group

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Adult (Ages 18+)

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.

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult (Ages 18+)

Meeting

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Meeting Room BC

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Meeting

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 75

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

Hopeful Mama Foundation Support Group

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Adult (Ages 18+)

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.

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