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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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9 am	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group. Sing & Shake 9:15am - 9:45am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) 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 Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly or Ms. Brittany for singing, dancing, and bubbles too!	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group. Babies & Books 9:15am - 9:45am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) 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 Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly or Ms. Brittany for books, rhymes, songs, and bubbles, for babies ages 0-18 months.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group. Story Time 9:15am - 9:45am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) 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 Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly or Ms. Brittany for books, fingerplays, rhymes, songs, dancing, bubbles, and more! Geared towards kids ages 2-5.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group. Sing & Shake 9:15am - 9:45am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) 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 Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly or Ms. Brittany for singing, dancing, and bubbles too!	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group. Drop-In Playdates & Perks 9:30am - 11:30am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) 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 Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Event Details: Coffee for you. Playtime for them. Caregivers can socialize and enjoy free coffee, provided by Smokey Row, while littles play with fun toys and activities!
10 am	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group. Sing & Shake 10:00am - 10:30am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) 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 Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly or Ms. Brittany for singing, dancing, and bubbles too!	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group. Babies & Books 10:00am - 10:30am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) 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 Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly or Ms. Brittany for books, rhymes, songs, and bubbles, for babies ages 0-18 months. This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group. Story Time 10:45am - 11:15am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) 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 Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly or Ms. Brittany for books, fingerplays, rhymes, songs, dancing, bubbles, and more! Geared towards kids ages 2-5.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group. Story Time 10:00am - 10:30am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) 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 Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly or Ms. Brittany for books, fingerplays, rhymes, songs, dancing, bubbles, and more! Geared towards kids ages 2-5. This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group. Babies & Books 10:45am - 11:15am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) 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 Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly or Ms. Brittany for books, rhymes, songs, and bubbles, for babies ages 0-18 months.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group. Sing & Shake 10:00am - 10:30am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) 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 Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly or Ms. Brittany for singing, dancing, and bubbles too!
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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 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: 40 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. Mystery Book Discussion 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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 C Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Book Clubs, Required Seats Remaining: 39 Event Details: This month, we're letting you pick your own book to read and discuss! Now is the time to pick up that mystery book from your to-read pile and finish it. This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group. Story Time 1:30pm - 2:00pm Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) 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 Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly or Ms. Brittany for books, fingerplays, rhymes, songs, dancing, bubbles, and more! Geared towards kids ages 2-5.
2 pm
3 pm		This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group. K-5 Drop-In Bingo 3:45pm - 4:30pm School-Age (Gr. K-5) Games 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 Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: School-Age (Gr. K-5) Program Type: Games, Event Details: Come play bingo with Ms. Brittany and Ms. Kelly and try to win prizes!		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	This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. TAG: Teen Advisory Group 5:00pm - 6:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Meeting, 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 Room: Teen Program Room Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: Meeting, , Virtual Required Seats Remaining: 4 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? Download an application and send the completed form to ABellis@ankenyiowa.gov. 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 "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group. Evening Story Time 6:00pm - 6:30pm Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) 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 Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly or Ms. Brittany for books, fingerplays, rhymes, songs, dancing, bubbles, and more! Geared towards kids ages 2-5.	This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Forever Young Book Discussion 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Book Clubs, Virtual 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, , Virtual Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Join us for a book discussion for adults that love young adult and kid literature! This month we will be reading The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee. Copies are available for check out at the circulation desk.	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 B Age Group: All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Games, Required Seats Remaining: 40 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 "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group. Virtual Art Class: Family Finger Painting 6:30pm - 7:30pm Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Craft, Virtual 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 Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Craft, Virtual Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Join local artist Mandi Arthur-Struss of Rainbow Lizard Design virtually as she teaches your whole family how to create a cute snowman painting using finger paints - no artistic ability required!.
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 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 Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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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