Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Author headshot next to the book cover of On a Mission with a picture of space as the background the the Smithsonian logo on the left side

Virtual Author Talk: Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Virtual

Age Group:

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

Join us for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and expert on human spaceflight.

Hands drawing comics and the Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library logo

Maker Monday - Zines and Comics with ASAP

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Workshop, Craft

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)
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:

Maker Monday is a monthly program for teens to learn more about using the makerspace and utilizing their own creativity to build and create unique items by hand. This month we will be learning how to make Zines and Comics with ASAP!

a bowl of peach rings and the Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library logo

Snack Attack - Homemade Peach Rings

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Meeting

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)
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:

Join us to learn how to make easy, low-or-no cook snacks. We’ll make and eat the snack, and you’ll go home with the recipe! This month we are making Homemade Peach Rings! This program is for tweens and teens, grades 5 - 12.

The author next to the book Shadow Strike with a teal and yellow background and library logo in bottom left corner

Virtual Author Talk: Brad Taylor

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Virtual

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Special Events, Virtual
Event Details:

Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series. 

Hands painting with water colors and the Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library logo

Water Colors and Wood Painting at AR Workshop

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Off-Site

Program Type:

Special Events, Workshop

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)
Program Type: Special Events, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use water colors and create wood paintings with AR Workshop! This event is for tweens and teens, grades 5-12. Registration required.

The author next to her book What The Deep Water Knows with a purple and red background and library logo in the bottom left corner

Virtual Author Talk: Miranda Cowley Heller

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Virtual

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Special Events, Virtual
Event Details:

Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows.

Papas a la huancaina on a plate with the Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library logo and the Ankeny Hawks logo

Peruvian Culture and History with the AHS Spanish Club

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Off-Site

Program Type:

Special Events, Meeting

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)
Program Type: Special Events, Meeting
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn more about Peruvian history and culture? Or try new foods? Join us during Hawk Time as we listen to a presentation from a local Peruvian, as he talks about Peruvian history and culture from his own lived experiences.

Covers of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, and A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen with gilded edges and the Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library logo

Young Adult Romantasy Kahoot Trivia

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12), Adult (Ages 18+)
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12), Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a fan of romantasy? Then join us for an amazing trivia night where you can win fun prizes, spend time with other fans, and test your knowledge of iconic romantasy book series like A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J.

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Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (Ages 18+)
Meeting
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room BC
Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Meeting
Registration Required
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

Snack Attack - Homemade Peach Rings

5:00pm–6:00pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)
Special Events, Meeting
Open
Registration Required
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:

Join us to learn how to make easy, low-or-no cook snacks. We’ll make and eat the snack, and you’ll go home with the recipe! This month we are making Homemade Peach Rings! This program is for tweens and teens, grades 5 - 12.

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.

Pokémon Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)
Special Events, Games, Meeting
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)
Program Type: Special Events, Games, Meeting
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.

Anime Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)
Special Events, Meeting
Open
Registration Required
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 fruit sandwiches!

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.

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

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

Peruvian Culture and History with the AHS Spanish Club

1:30pm–2:00pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)
Special Events, Meeting
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)
Program Type: Special Events, Meeting
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn more about Peruvian history and culture? Or try new foods? Join us during Hawk Time as we listen to a presentation from a local Peruvian, as he talks about Peruvian history and culture from his own lived experiences.

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 Advisory Group

6:00pm–6:30pm
Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)
Workshop, Meeting
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)
Program Type: Workshop, Meeting
Registration Required
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.

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (Ages 18+)
Meeting
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room BC
Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Meeting
Registration Required
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. 5-12)
Workshop, Meeting
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)
Program Type: Workshop, Meeting
Registration Required
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.

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

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

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (Ages 18+)
Meeting
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room BC
Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Meeting
Registration Required
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.

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

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

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (Ages 18+)
Meeting
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room BC
Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Meeting
Registration Required
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.

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

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

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.

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

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

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (Ages 18+)
Meeting
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room BC
Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Meeting
Registration Required
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.

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

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

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (Ages 18+)
Meeting
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room BC
Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Meeting
Registration Required
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