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Virtual Author Talk: Liann Zhang

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

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Special Events, Virtual

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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:

Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan Is Dead.

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Effectively Communicating with Your Healthcare Provider

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room A at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

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Special Events

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)

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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Special Events

Event Details:

Dr. Sean Sha will speak from his personal experience as a physician, patient, and family member to help attendees understand how to communicate more effectively with their healthcare provider(s).

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Mind Body Connections

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Children's Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)

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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Special Events

Event Details:

This 8-week Mind-Body Skills Group provides a supportive, small-group setting where participants learn and practice evidence-based techniques to build personal resilience.

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Virtual Author Talk: Rachelle Bergstein

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Virtual

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

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

Program Type: Special Events, Virtual

Event Details:

You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy.

Mind Body Connections

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Children's Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)

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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Special Events

Event Details:

This 8-week Mind-Body Skills Group provides a supportive, small-group setting where participants learn and practice evidence-based techniques to build personal resilience.

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Hypnotism with Ben Ulin - Teen Summer Library Program Kickoff

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Meeting Room ABC at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Meeting Room ABC

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

Program Type: Special Events

Registration Required

Event Details:

Celebrate the start of the Summer Library Program with hypnotist, Ben Ulin! Doors open at 7:30 pm with traditional and boneless wings, generously provided by Buffalo Wild Wings.

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Create Your Own Comics - With Do Art Productions

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room ABC at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Craft

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Meeting Room ABC

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

Program Type: Special Events, Craft

Registration Required

Event Details:

Celebrate National Comic Book Day and learn how to create your own comics with Chet and Jerry from Do Art Productions! This event is for tweens and teens, grades 4-12. Registration required.

I Wish I Learned: Basic Car Maintenance

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Off-Site

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)

Open

Library Branch: Off-Site

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

Program Type: Special Events

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn how to change a tire, check your oil, jump a car, and more from Mr. Burns, an Automotive Professor and Chair of the Automotive Program at DMACC!

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9 am	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group. Toddler Story Time (meets every other Monday until 11/15) 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. 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. Preschool Story Time (meets every other Monday until 11/15) 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. 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!	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group. Sing & Shake 10:00am - 10:30am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Special Events 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: , Special Events Registration Required Event Details: Join Ms. Brittany or Ms. Kelly for singing, dancing, and bubbles!
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.
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1 pm	This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Social Bridge 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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: What is fun, stimulating, and a great way to meet new friends? If you are new to the game or a little rusty after years without a fourth, this is the perfect place for you.		This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Canasta 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Games 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: Games, Registration Required Event Details: Canasta is a card game of the rummy family, invented in Uruguay in 1939 that quickly took the world by storm and became an American craze through the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. If you haven’t played in several years or missed out on the craze ent 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!
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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 5:30pm - 8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Council Chambers
6 pm	This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. TAG: Teen Advisory Group 6:00pm - 7:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Meeting Closed Registration 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 Room: Teen Program Room Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) 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.

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