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Featured Events

Snack Attack - No Bake Cheesecake

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

Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

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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+)

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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	Closing Closed for Labor Day Holiday All Day Branches: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
9 am		This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Toddler Story Time (meets every other Tuesday until 11/16) 9:15am–9:45am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Storytimes 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 Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly or Ms. Brittany for books, songs, and rhymes geared for kids 18 months - 3 years.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Toddler Story Time (meets every other Wednesday until 11/17) 9:30am–10:00am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Storytimes 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 Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly or Ms. Brittany for reading, singing and dancing!	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Sing & Shake (meets every other Thursday until 11/18) 9:15am–9:45am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) 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 Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Registration Required Event Details: Come sing and dance with Ms. Kelly or Ms. Brittany!
10 am		This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Babies & Books (meets every other Tuesday until 11/16) 10:00am–10:30am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Storytimes 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 Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly or Ms. Brittany for books, songs, and rhymes geared for babies ages 0-18 months.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Preschool Story Time (meets every other Wednesday until 11/17) 10:30am–11:00am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Storytimes 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 Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly or Ms. Brittany for reading, singing and dancing!	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Sing & Shake (meets every other Thursday until 11/18) 10:00am–10:30am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) 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 Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Registration Required Event Details: Come sing and dance with Ms. Kelly or Ms. Brittany!	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Drop-In Playdates & Perks 10:00am–11:00am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) 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 Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Registration Required Event Details: Drop-in and enjoy some coffee, the company of other adults, and playtime for your kiddos!
11 am		This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Sing & Shake (meets every other Tuesday until 11/16) 11:00am–11:30am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Storytimes 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 Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly or Ms.
12 pm					Closing Library Closed for All-City Employee Event 12:00pm–2:00pm Branches: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
1 pm			This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Mystery Book Discussion 1:00pm–2:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Book Clubs Closed Registration Required 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: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Book Clubs, Registration Required Event Details: Join us to discuss this month's mystery book selection: Murder Is Binding, by Lorna Barrett. This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Preschool Story Time (meets every other Wednesday until 11/17) 1:30pm–2:00pm Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Storytimes 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 Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly or Ms. Brittany for reading, singing and dancing!	This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Sit and Knit 1:00pm–3:00pm All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+) Craft Closed Registration 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: Craft, Registration Required Event Details: All ages and skill levels are welcome for a relaxing and informal evening of knitting. Participants can bring a project in progress or beginners can learn the basics. Crocheters are also welcome.		This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group CultureALL Event 1:00pm–2:00pm All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+) Bilingual, Special Events Closed Registration 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 A Age Group: All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Bilingual, , Special Events Registration Required Event Details: Come and enjoy a presentation by a CultureALL ambassador.
2 pm
3 pm		This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group K-2 Scissors & Glue 3:45pm–4:45pm School-Age (Gr. K-5) Closed Registration 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 Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: School-Age (Gr. K-5) Program Type: Registration Required Event Details: Hang out with Ms. Kelly & Ms. Brittany after school and have fun with a variety of activities, such as STEM, crafts, games, and more!		This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group 3rd - 5th Create & Mix 3:45pm–4:45pm School-Age (Gr. K-5) Closed Registration 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 Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: School-Age (Gr. K-5) Program Type: Registration Required Event Details: Hang out with Ms. Kelly & Ms. Brittany after school and have fun with a variety of activities, such as STEM, crafts, games, and more! Reservation PCAA MEETING 3:45pm–6:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Council Chambers
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5 pm		Reservation City Council Meeting 5:00pm–8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Council Chambers Purpose of Meeting Council meeting
6 pm		This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group TAG: Teen Advisory Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Meeting 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 Room: Teen Program Room Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Program Type: Meeting, Registration Required Event Details: Join us for our monthly TAG meeting! Come discuss ways you can be involved with the library. Bring your ideas and questions. Snacks will be provided! Not a member? Request an application!		This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Social Chess 6:00pm–9:00pm All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+) Games Closed Registration 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 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.
7 pm				This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Pajama Story Time (from your home) 7:00pm–7:30pm Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Storytimes, 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: Storytimes, Virtual Registration Required Event Details: Grab your coziest PJs and a favorite stuffed animal, and join Youth Services Librarian, Ms. Kelly or Ms. Brittany, for Story Time (from your own home).

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