Week Calendar

Name: Tween Time: DIY Snow
Start: 2023-02-01T16:15:00-06:00
End: 2023-02-01T17:00:00-06:00
Location: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Featured Events

Tween Time: DIY Snow

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Makerspace: Full Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Craft, Games,

Age Group:

Tween (Gr. 4-7)

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Makerspace: Full Room

Age Group: Tween (Gr. 4-7)

Program Type: Craft, Games,

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

Mix up some homemade snow to play with. No boots or snow pants required! ...

The History of the Hershey's Chocolate (VIRTUAL)

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Off-Site

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, Special Events, Virtual

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All Ages, School-Age (Gr. K-5), Teen (Gr. 6-12), Adult (Ages 18+)

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Open

Library Branch: Off-Site

Age Group: All Ages, School-Age (Gr. K-5), Teen (Gr. 6-12), Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: , Special Events, Virtual

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Learn about Milton Hershey, the founder of Hersey's Chocolate! Today the name Hershey is synonymous with quality milk chocolate. But that wasn't always the case. Milton S. Hershey worked hard and failed often before his chocolate company was fina...

K-5 Maker Crew

Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm

Children's Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

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Craft,

Age Group:

School-Age (Gr. K-5)

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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: School-Age (Gr. K-5)

Program Type: Craft,

Event Details:

Get creative and make something fun! Enjoy crafts and STEM activities. Kids must be at least 5 years old to participate. ...

Author Talk: Lana Harper (VIRTUAL)

Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Off-Site

Program Type:

, Virtual

Age Group:

All Ages, Teen (Gr. 6-12), Adult (Ages 18+)

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Library Branch: Off-Site

Age Group: All Ages, Teen (Gr. 6-12), Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: , Virtual

Event Details:

Join us for a magical evening with New York Times bestselling author Lana Harper as she discusses the enchanting third installment of her immensely popular The Witches of Thistle Grove series, Back in a Spell. Regist...

Get Lit Book Discussion

Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Off-Site

Program Type:

Book Discussion,

Age Group:

Teen (Gr. 6-12), Adult (Ages 18+)

Open

Library Branch: Off-Site

Age Group: Teen (Gr. 6-12), Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Book Discussion,

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

Love chatting with fellow bookworms while supporting a local business? Then check out Get Lit! Open to teens and adults, this book club meets every other month at Smokey Row and reads a variety of young adult and new adult books. Copies of the curren...

Tween Time: 3D Printer Pens

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Makerspace: Full Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Craft, Games,

Age Group:

Tween (Gr. 4-7)

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Makerspace: Full Room

Age Group: Tween (Gr. 4-7)

Program Type: Craft, Games,

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 13

Event Details:

Use stencils or build a freehand creation with 3D printer pens! ...

Author Talk: Grace M. Cho (VIRTUAL)

Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Off-Site

Program Type:

, Virtual

Age Group:

All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+)

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Library Branch: Off-Site

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

Program Type: , Virtual

Event Details:

You’re invited to an insightful chat with award-winning author Grace M. Cho as she discusses her memoir, Tastes Like War. Part food memoir, part sociological investigation, Tastes Like War is a hybrid text about a daughter’s searc...

Pizza, PJs, Puzzles & Games

Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room ABC at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Games, Special Events

Age Group:

All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5), School-Age (Gr. K-5), Tween (Gr. 4-7), Teen (Gr. 6-12), Adult (Ages 18+)

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Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Meeting Room ABC

Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5), School-Age (Gr. K-5), Tween (Gr. 4-7), Teen (Gr. 6-12), Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Games, Special Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 114

Event Details:

Put on your PJs and come to the library for a night of family fun with puzzles and games! The library will provide several games and puzzles, but feel free to bring a family favorite if you like! Pizza will be provided for all who attend. Registratio...

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Time	Sun (1/22)	Mon (1/23)	Tue (1/24)	Wed (1/25)	Thu (1/26)	Fri (1/27)	Sat (1/28)
7 am						This event is in the "Teen (Gr. 6-12)" group. Books & Bagels (Ankeny Centennial High School) 7:45am - 8:15am Book Discussion This event is in the "Teen (Gr. 6-12)" group. Library Branch: Off-Site Age Group: Teen (Gr. 6-12) Program Type: Book Discussion Event Details: Join us before school to eat bagels and chat about what you're reading! ...
8 am
9 am			This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group. Sing & Shake 9:15am - 9:45am This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly & Ms. Brittany for singing, dancing, bubbles and FUN! Sing & Shake is offered on a variety of days and times. ...	This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group. Story Time 9:15am - 9:45am Storytimes This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5) Program Type: , Storytimes Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly & Ms. Brittany for 20-25 minutes of books, fingerplays, rhymes, songs, dancing, bubbles and early-literacy FUN! Geared towards ages 2-5. Story times are offered on a variety of days and times. ...
10 am		This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group. Babies & Books 10:00am - 10:30am This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly or Ms. Brittany for books, rhymes, songs, and bubbles, for babies ages 0-18 months. ...	This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group. Sing & Shake 10:00am - 10:30am This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly & Ms. Brittany for singing, dancing, bubbles and FUN! Sing & Shake is offered on a variety of days and times. ... This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group. Sing & Shake 10:45am - 11:15am This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly & Ms. Brittany for singing, dancing, bubbles and FUN! Sing & Shake is offered on a variety of days and times. ...	This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group. Story Time 10:00am - 10:30am Storytimes This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5) Program Type: , Storytimes Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly & Ms. Brittany for books, fingerplays, rhymes, songs, dancing, bubbles and early-literacy FUN! Geared towards ages 2-5. Story times are offered on a variety of days and times. ... This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group. Story Time 10:45am - 11:15am Storytimes This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5) Program Type: , Storytimes Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly & Ms. Brittany for books, fingerplays, rhymes, songs, dancing, bubbles and early-literacy FUN! Geared towards ages 2-5. Story times are offered on a variety of days and times. ...			This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group. Spanish Story Time 10:00am - 10:30am Bilingual, Special Events, Storytimes This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Bilingual, Special Events, Storytimes Event Details: Join Ms. Blanca for stories, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish! ...
11 am				Closing Library Closed for Staff Appreciation Luncheon 11:30am - 1:30pm Branches: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Description: The library will be closed to allow library staff to attend an employee function hosted by the City of Ankeny. Thank you for understanding. ...
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Social Cribbage 1:00pm - 3:00pm Games Closed Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Games, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 39 Event Details: Bring your favorite cribbage board or use one of ours. Come for the fun! ... This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group. Sing & Shake 1:30pm - 2:00pm This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly & Ms. Brittany for singing, dancing, bubbles and FUN! Sing & Shake is offered on a variety of days and times. ...			This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Craft & Chat 1:00pm - 3:00pm Craft This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Makerspace: Full Room Age Group: All Ages, 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. ...
2 pm
3 pm	This event is in the "Teen (Gr. 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Dungeons & Dragons 3:30pm - 7:00pm Games This event is in the "Teen (Gr. 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Teen (Gr. 6-12), Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Games, Event Details: All players ages 16 and up are welcome! No materials, experience, or admission necessary! For important information for your first session, please email DnDAnkeny@Gmail.com or join our Discord at the following URL: https://discord.gg/9JmtFv8DsG ...		This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group. This event is in the "Tween (Gr. 4-7)" group. This event is in the "Teen (Gr. 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Family Bingo for Books 3:45pm - 4:30pm Games This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group. This event is in the "Tween (Gr. 4-7)" group. This event is in the "Teen (Gr. 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5), School-Age (Gr. K-5), Tween (Gr. 4-7), Teen (Gr. 6-12), Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Games
4 pm				This event is in the "Teen (Gr. 6-12)" group. Teen Writing Club 4:15pm - 5:15pm Writing Open Required This event is in the "Teen (Gr. 6-12)" group. Open Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Teen Program Room Age Group: Teen (Gr. 6-12) Program Type: , Writing Registration Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: Calling all budding authors! Connect with other writers to share your stories, swap ideas, and explore fun writing prompts. ...
5 pm		This event is in the "Teen (Gr. 6-12)" group. DIY Pillows 5:00pm - 6:00pm Craft Closed Required This event is in the "Teen (Gr. 6-12)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Teen Program Room Age Group: Teen (Gr. 6-12) Program Type: Craft, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: It’s the perfect time of year to cuddle up with a good book, and nothing adds to the cozy factor better than a comfy pillow! Join us to craft a tie pillow (no sewing required!). ...
6 pm					This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group. Blue Heeler Family Party 6:00pm - 7:30pm Special Events This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool (Ages 0-5), School-Age (Gr. K-5) Program Type: Special Events Event Details: Come enjoy crafts & activities about your favorite Australian pup family! ... This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Teen (Gr. 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Social Chess 6:00pm - 9:00pm Games This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Teen (Gr. 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Makerspace: Full Room Age Group: All Ages, Teen (Gr. 6-12), 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. Bring your own board or use one of ours. ...

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