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Name: Virtual Author Talk: Mona Susan Power
Start: 2024-11-20T18:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-11-20T19:00:00-06:00
Location: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Featured Events

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Virtual Author Talk: Mona Susan Power

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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:

You’re invited to join us as Mona Susan Power chats about her newest novel A Council of Dolls.

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: 9

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.

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: 8

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: 17

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: 10

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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Time	Mon (10/18)	Tue (10/19)	Wed (10/20)	Thu (10/21)	Fri (10/22)	Sat (10/23)
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 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 Required Seats Remaining: 0 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 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 Required Seats Remaining: 0 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 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 Required Seats Remaining: 0 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 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: Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Come sing and dance with Ms. Kelly or Ms. Brittany!		This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Rug Hooking Club 9:00am - 3:00pm All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+) Craft 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 C Age Group: All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Craft, Required Seats Remaining: 150 Event Details: Rug hooking is both an art and a craft where rugs are made by pulling loops of yarn or fabric through a stiff woven base such as burlap, linen, or rug warp.
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 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 Required Seats Remaining: 3 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 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 Required Seats Remaining: 0 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 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 Required Seats Remaining: 0 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 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: Required Seats Remaining: 0 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 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: Required Seats Remaining: 13 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. Spanish Story Time 10:00am - 10:30am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Bilingual, Storytimes Closed 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: Bilingual, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Join Ms. Blanca for books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish!
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 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 Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly or Ms.
12 pm
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 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, Required Seats Remaining: 147 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 "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 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 Required Seats Remaining: 0 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. Learn/Play Rummikub 1:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+) 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, Required Seats Remaining: 146 Event Details: Rummikub a tile-based game for two to four players, combining elements of the card game rummy and mah jong. Come and learn to play, brush up on your skills or show off your expertise. To be held the third Thursday of each month.		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 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, Required Seats Remaining: 150 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.
2 pm
3 pm		This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group. 3rd - 5th Book Bites 3:45pm - 4:45pm School-Age (Gr. K-5) 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 Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: School-Age (Gr. K-5) Program Type: Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly and Ms. Brittany for an after-school snack and listen as they read aloud and give you a "bite" out of new picture books and chapter books!		This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group. K-2 Book Bites 3:45pm - 4:30pm School-Age (Gr. K-5) 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 Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: School-Age (Gr. K-5) Program Type: Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly and Ms. Brittany for an after-school snack and listen as they read aloud and give you a "bite" out of new picture books and chapter books!
4 pm
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 "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Adult Coloring at Uptown Garage Brewing Co. 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Craft, Special Events 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, , Special Events 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 "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Page Turners Book Discussion 6:30pm - 7:30pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Book Clubs 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 Room: Teen Program Room Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: Book Clubs, Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Join us for a book discussion specifically for middle schoolers! This month we will be reading and discussing The Mortification of Fovea Munson by Mary Winn Heider. This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Sit and Knit 6:30pm - 8:30pm All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+) Craft 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: Craft, Required Seats Remaining: 150 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. 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 "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 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: Games, Required Seats Remaining: 74 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. This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Evening Book Discussion 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adult (Ages 18+) Book Clubs Closed 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, Required Seats Remaining: 146 Event Details: Join us to discuss this month's evening book club selection: The Boy in the Field, by Margot Livesey This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Lizzie Borden Program: Virtual 6:30pm - 7:30pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Special Events, 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: Special Events, Virtual Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Join historian Leslie Goddard virtually as she brings Lizzie to life and discusses what led her to being accused of murder.

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