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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+)

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Full

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+)

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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!

Group of teens playing Mario Kart on the Nintendo Switch

Gaming Club

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Games

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, Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Bring your device and/or log in to play Minecraft, Mario Kart, Stardew Valley, or any number of video games on your device, do themed crafts and activities, or just hang out and chat with other video game fans.

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All Day	This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Grab & Go Activity Kits All Day Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Craft This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) 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. 5-12)" group Grab & Go Activity Kits All Day Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Craft This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) 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. 5-12)" group Grab & Go Activity Kits All Day Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Craft This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) 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. 5-12)" group Grab & Go Activity Kits All Day Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Craft This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) 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. 5-12)" group Grab & Go Activity Kits All Day Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Craft This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) 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. 5-12)" group Grab & Go Activity Kits All Day Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Craft This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) 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. 5-12)" group Grab & Go Activity Kits All Day Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Craft This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) 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.
10 am			This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Story Time at the Ankeny Bandshell 10:00am–10:30am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Storytimes 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: Storytimes Event Details: Join the Youth Librarians and their favorite book characters, Piggie & Elephant for some fun stories 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 Registration 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 Registration Required 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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3 pm	This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Family Finger Painting Class 3:00pm–4:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Craft, Virtual Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" 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. 5-12) Program Type: Craft, Virtual Registration Required 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!
4 pm				This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Teen Book Discussion 4:30pm–5:30pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Book Clubs, Virtual Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" 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. 5-12) Program Type: Book Clubs, Virtual Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy reading and discussing? This discussion provides an opportunity for readers to do just that! This month the group will be sharing what they are currently reading.
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6 pm			This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Polk County Conservation 6:30pm–7:30pm Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Virtual Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Closed 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: , Virtual Registration Required Event Details: Nature is full of colors. Animals use color hide from predators/prey, as a warning, to attract a mate and even mimicry. Attend to learn how animals use colors to help them survive!

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