Upcoming Events

Featured Events

white snow globe with an evergreen tree and yellow sparkles in the background

Snow Globe Craft

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Craft

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Teen Program Room

Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)

Program Type: Craft

Registration Required

Event Details:

Do you love making miniature keepsakes? Join us to design and create your own unique snow globe! Your miniature winter scene will let you keep the wintery season throughout the year without the cold.

Snack Attack - No Bake Cheesecake

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Teen Program Room

Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)

Program Type: Special Events

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 No Bake Cheesecake! This program is for tweens and teens, grades 5 - 12.

White puzzle pieces against a light blue background

Puzzle-Palooza

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room ABC at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Games

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Meeting Room ABC

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Special Events, Games

Registration Required

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.

3D Pens and papers with outlines and 3D filament on a table

Maker Monday - 3D Pens

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Craft

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Teen Program Room

Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)

Program Type: Special Events, 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 use 3D Pens!

Virtual Author Talk: David Brooks

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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 an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential questions: If you want to know a p

Kitchenware Swap

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Meeting Room A at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+)

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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Special Events

Event Details:

Do you have a functioning kitchen gadget that you don’t use anymore and is just taking up valuable cabinet space? Did you get some new cutlery or dishes and need to make room for them?

Virtual Author Talk: Julia Hotz

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Virtual

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)

View Details

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Special Events, Virtual

Event Details:

Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging.

Group of teens talking around a table in a library

Teen Advisory Group

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Meeting

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)

Open

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:

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!

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Babies & Books

10:00am–10:30am

Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Storytimes

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Books, rhymes, scarves, songs, and bubbles for babies. Older siblings are welcome to attend and may bring a stuffed animal to use as their "baby."

Babies & Books

11:00am–11:30am

Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Storytimes

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Books, rhymes, scarves, songs, and bubbles for babies. Older siblings are welcome to attend and may bring a stuffed animal to use as their "baby."

Sing & Shake

9:15am–9:45am

Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Storytimes

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required.

Sing & Shake

10:00am–10:30am

Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Storytimes

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required.

Sing & Shake

9:15am–9:45am

Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Storytimes

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required.

Sing & Shake

10:00am–10:30am

Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Storytimes

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required.

Sing & Shake

10:45am–11:15am

Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Storytimes

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required.

Story Time

10:00am–10:30am

Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

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, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, bubbles, and more, geared toward toddlers & pre-k.

Babies & Books

10:00am–10:30am

Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Storytimes

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Books, rhymes, scarves, songs, and bubbles for babies. Older siblings are welcome to attend and may bring a stuffed animal to use as their "baby."

Babies & Books

11:00am–11:30am

Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Storytimes

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Books, rhymes, scarves, songs, and bubbles for babies. Older siblings are welcome to attend and may bring a stuffed animal to use as their "baby."

Sing & Shake

9:15am–9:45am

Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Storytimes

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required.

Sing & Shake

10:00am–10:30am

Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Storytimes

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required.

Terrace Tot Time

9:15am–9:45am

Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Storytimes

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

A warm, welcoming experience for families with children 0–3. Join the preschool teachers from Terrace Learning Center for upbeat sessions that invite little ones to move, create, and explore.

Terrace Tot Time

10:00am–10:30am

Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Storytimes

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

A warm, welcoming experience for families with children 0–3. Join the preschool teachers from Terrace Learning Center for upbeat sessions that invite little ones to move, create, and explore.

Terrace Tot Time

10:45am–11:15am

Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Storytimes

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

A warm, welcoming experience for families with children 0–3. Join the preschool teachers from Terrace Learning Center for upbeat sessions that invite little ones to move, create, and explore.

Story Time

10:00am–10:30am

Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

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, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, bubbles, and more, geared toward toddlers & pre-k.

Sing & Shake

9:15am–9:45am

Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Storytimes

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required.

Sing & Shake

10:00am–10:30am

Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Storytimes

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required.

Sing & Shake

9:15am–9:45am

Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Storytimes

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required.

Sing & Shake

10:00am–10:30am

Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Storytimes

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required.

Sing & Shake

10:45am–11:15am

Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Storytimes

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required.

Violin Story Time

10:00am–10:30am

Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

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 a very special story time, accompanied by musician Allison Philson. Books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, bubbles, and more, geared toward toddlers & pre-k.

Babies & Books

10:00am–10:30am

Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Storytimes

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Books, rhymes, scarves, songs, and bubbles for babies. Older siblings are welcome to attend and may bring a stuffed animal to use as their "baby."

Babies & Books

11:00am–11:30am

Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Storytimes

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Books, rhymes, scarves, songs, and bubbles for babies. Older siblings are welcome to attend and may bring a stuffed animal to use as their "baby."

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