Name: Virtual Author Talk: Nina Simon
Start: 2024-05-08T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-05-08T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

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Virtual Author Talk: Nina Simon

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

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Special Events, Virtual

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)

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Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

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You’re invited to join Nina Simon online as she chats about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths, Mother-Daughter Murder Night.

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Pokémon Club

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Meeting Room A at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Games

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)

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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

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

Program Type: Special Events, Games

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Seats Remaining: 19

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Bring your cards to trade or play the Pokémon Trading Card Game with others, do themed crafts and activities, or just hang out and chat with other Pokémon fans. Registration required.

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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.

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Classical Guitarist Peter Fletcher

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Conference Room A at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

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Special Events

Age Group:

All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+)

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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Conference Room A

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

Program Type: Special Events

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Join us for a performance from classical guitarist Peter Fletcher.

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Virtual Author Talk: Rebecca F. Kuang

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 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

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We welcome you to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F.

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Virtual Author Talk: Smithsonian Curator Matt Shindell

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

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Special Events, Virtual

Age Group:

All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+)

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

Program Type: Special Events, Virtual

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Mars and its secrets have fascinated and mystified humans since ancient times.

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Tween Book-to-Movie Club

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room A at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)

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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

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

Program Type: Book Clubs

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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.

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Kevin Wood as Abraham Lincoln: The Political Lincoln: Honest Abe on Campaigns & Elections

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Children's Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Storytimes

Age Group:

All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+)

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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

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

Program Type: Special Events, Storytimes

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Kevin Wood portrays President Abraham Lincoln, one of our nation's most beloved and esteemed historical figures. During this presentation, Mr.

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Mind Games: The Science of Perception Deception (VIRTUAL)

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Off-Site

Program Type:

Special Events, Virtual

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)

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Library Branch: Off-Site

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Special Events, Virtual

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Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Presenter William Pack will show how our brain decides how we perceive everything around us. It finds patterns and solves problems efficiently, except for when it lies to us.

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