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Name: Virtual Author Talk: Dr. Jeffrey E. Post
Start: 2024-12-04T13:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-12-04T14:00:00-06:00
Location: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

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Photo of the author next to the book cover of he Smithsonian National Gem Collection Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels

Virtual Author Talk: Dr. Jeffrey E. Post

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Virtual

Age Group:

All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+)

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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

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

Program Type: Special Events, Virtual

Event Details:

Join us for an absolutely dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E.

Cover of The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

T(w)een Book Club

Thursday, December 5, 2024 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: 8

Event Details:

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

K-5 Pokemon Club (Drop-in)

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Children's Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Games

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: Special Events, Games

Event Details:

Join us for a new K-5 Pokemon Club! Drop in between 4 and 5 PM to enjoy crafts or activities, play a game of Pokemon, trade cards, or just chat with other Pokemon fans.

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Teen Advisory Group

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Meeting

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)

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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 after Hot Chocolate Tasting 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.

Photo of the author next to the book cover of The Night We Lost Him with a blue, watery background

Virtual Author Talk: Laura Dave

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 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

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Laura Dave, as she chats with us online about her newest book The Night We Lost Him.

Cover of I’ll Stop the World by Lauren Thoman

Get Lit Book Club

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Off-Site

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+)

Open

Library Branch: Off-Site

Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Book Clubs

Required

Seats Remaining: 7

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.

Teen Craft - Tie/Tassel Blankets

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Makerspace (Full Room) at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Craft

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Makerspace (Full Room)

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

Program Type: Craft

Required

Seats Remaining: 13

Event Details:

Celebrate the season by making warm tie or tassel blankets! This no-sew method to making warm and cozy fleece blankets is easy, fun, and will leave you with the perfect gift for yourself or someone else for the holidays.

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.

Gilded clock counting down to midnight surrounded by gold ornaments

Escape Room 2025

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Makerspace (Full Room) at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Makerspace (Full Room)

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

Program Type: Special Events

Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Event Details:

New Year's Eve is tomorrow but the key to start the countdown in Times Square is missing! Can you find the missing key and save the Times Square New Year’s Eve Celebration before time runs out? Open to tweens and teens in grades 4-12.

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.

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All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Chalk the Walk (July 6-12) All Day 7/6 - 7/12 All Ages Craft, Special Events Closed Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Craft, Special Events Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Help us add color to the sidewalk around the library! Sidewalk chalk will be provided to all the families who participate.		This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Grab & Go Activity Kits All Day Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Craft This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: Craft Event Details: Enjoy hands-on crafts and activities! Kits will be available for pick up at the library beginning on the first and third Mondays of each month as supplies last. Limit: one kit/person.	This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Grab & Go Activity Kits All Day Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Craft This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: Craft Event Details: Enjoy hands-on crafts and activities! Kits will be available for pick up at the library beginning on the first and third Mondays of each month as supplies last. Limit: one kit/person.	This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Grab & Go Activity Kits All Day Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Craft This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: Craft Event Details: Enjoy hands-on crafts and activities! Kits will be available for pick up at the library beginning on the first and third Mondays of each month as supplies last. Limit: one kit/person.	This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Grab & Go Activity Kits All Day Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Craft This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: Craft Event Details: Enjoy hands-on crafts and activities! Kits will be available for pick up at the library beginning on the first and third Mondays of each month as supplies last. Limit: one kit/person.	This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Grab & Go Activity Kits All Day Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Craft This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: Craft Event Details: Enjoy hands-on crafts and activities! Kits will be available for pick up at the library beginning on the first and third Mondays of each month as supplies last. Limit: one kit/person.
	This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Grab & Go Activity Kits All Day Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Craft This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: Craft Event Details: Enjoy hands-on crafts and activities! Kits will be available for pick up at the library beginning on the first and third Mondays of each month as supplies last. Limit: one kit/person.	This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Grab & Go Activity Kits All Day Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Craft This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: Craft Event Details: Enjoy hands-on crafts and activities! Kits will be available for pick up at the library beginning on the first and third Mondays of each month as supplies last. Limit: one kit/person.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group. Story Time To-Go Kits All Day Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Craft, Storytimes This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Craft, Storytimes Event Details: Story Time To-Go Kits provide you with an opportunity to have story time at any time at home. The kits include early literacy tips, songs to sing, a list of books to read and the materials to make a craft.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group. Story Time To-Go Kits All Day Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Craft, Storytimes This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Craft, Storytimes Event Details: Story Time To-Go Kits provide you with an opportunity to have story time at any time at home. The kits include early literacy tips, songs to sing, a list of books to read and the materials to make a craft.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group. Story Time To-Go Kits All Day Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Craft, Storytimes This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Craft, Storytimes Event Details: Story Time To-Go Kits provide you with an opportunity to have story time at any time at home. The kits include early literacy tips, songs to sing, a list of books to read and the materials to make a craft.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group. Story Time To-Go Kits All Day Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Craft, Storytimes This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Craft, Storytimes Event Details: Story Time To-Go Kits provide you with an opportunity to have story time at any time at home. The kits include early literacy tips, songs to sing, a list of books to read and the materials to make a craft.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group. Story Time To-Go Kits All Day Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Craft, Storytimes This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Craft, Storytimes Event Details: Story Time To-Go Kits provide you with an opportunity to have story time at any time at home. The kits include early literacy tips, songs to sing, a list of books to read and the materials to make a craft.
	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group. Story Time To-Go Kits All Day Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Craft, Storytimes This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Craft, Storytimes Event Details: Story Time To-Go Kits provide you with an opportunity to have story time at any time at home. The kits include early literacy tips, songs to sing, a list of books to read and the materials to make a craft.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group. Story Time To-Go Kits All Day Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Craft, Storytimes This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Craft, Storytimes Event Details: Story Time To-Go Kits provide you with an opportunity to have story time at any time at home. The kits include early literacy tips, songs to sing, a list of books to read and the materials to make a craft.
10 am				This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group. Wiggles on Wednesday at the Ankeny Bandshell 10:00am - 10:30am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off-Site Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Event Details: Join Youth Librarian, Kelly for some music and movement outside at the Ankeny Bandshell! The Ankeny Bandshell is located at Wagner Park, 410 W. First St.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Yoga 10:30am - 11:00am All Ages Virtual Closed Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: , Virtual Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: This virtual yoga class, brought to you by Yoga 6, is perfect for all ages and open to anyone who wants to give yoga a try!
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1 pm			This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group. 2021 All Iowa Reads Author Visit, Remy Lai 1:00pm - 2:00pm School-Age (Gr. K-5) Book Clubs, Special Events, Virtual 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 Age Group: School-Age (Gr. K-5) Program Type: Book Clubs, Special Events, Virtual Event Details: The Iowa Center for the Book is excited to sponsor virtual visits in 2021 from each of the All Iowa Reads authors! The visits are FREE and open to the public. This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Afternoon Book Discussion 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Book Clubs Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off-Site Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Book Clubs, Event Details: When Kevin Gogarty’s irrepressible eighty-three-year-old mother, Millie, is caught shoplifting yet again, he has no choice but to hire a caretaker to keep an eye on her.	This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Mystery Book Discussion 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Book Clubs Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off-Site Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Book Clubs, Event Details: “They found the bodies on a Tuesday.” So begins this twisty and breathtaking novel that traces the fate of the Pine family, a story that will both leave you on the edge of your seat and move you to tears.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Adult Coloring at Uptown Garage Brewing Co. 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Craft Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off-Site Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Craft, Event Details: Join us at the Uptown Garage Brewing Co. for some coloring and craft beers. We will provide the coloring sheets and the colors. A staff member will be present if you or anyone else has questions about the library. We hope to see you there! This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group. Monster Drawing Class 6:30pm - 7:30pm School-Age (Gr. K-5) Craft, Virtual Closed Required This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Age Group: School-Age (Gr. K-5) Program Type: Craft, Virtual Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Join Local artist, Amanda Arthur- Struss, creator of Rainbow Lizard Design, for a VIRTUAL art class—no artistic ability required! Enjoy Finger painting with the Family!	This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. History of Fort Des Moines 6:30pm - 7:30pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Virtual Closed Required This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: , Virtual Required Seats Remaining: 79 Event Details: In May 1917, the United States opens the very first Officers Training Camp for Black men in military history. The location – Fort Des Moines.		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Board of Trustee Meeting 6:00pm - 7:30pm All Ages Meeting This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Council Chambers Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Meeting Event Details: Monthly meeting for the Library Board of Trustees. Everyone is welcome and all meetings are open to the public. This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Brush Lettering Class 6:30pm - 7:30pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Craft, Virtual Closed Required This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: Craft, Virtual Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Learn the techniques to brush lettering. Supplies will be provided and will need to be picked up from the library before the class. This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Evening Book Discussion 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adult (Ages 18+) Book Clubs Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off-Site Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Book Clubs, Event Details: In a small, unnamed town in the American South, a church congregation arrives for a service and finds a figure asleep on a pew. The person is genderless and racially ambiguous and refuses to speak.

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