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Tie and Tassel Blankets

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room A 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: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)

Program Type: Special Events, Craft

Registration Required

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.

white snow globe with an evergreen tree and yellow sparkles in the background

Snow Globe Craft

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

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: Craft

Registration Required

Event Details:

Do you love making miniature keepsakes? Join us to design and create your own unique snow globe! Your miniature winter scene will let you keep the wintery season throughout the year without the cold.

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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 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 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 C Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Book Clubs, Registration Required 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.
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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
4 pm
5 pm	This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group TAG: Teen Advisory Group 5:00pm–6:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Meeting, 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 Room: Teen Program Room Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Program Type: Meeting, , Virtual 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? 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 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, , Virtual Registration Required 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 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. 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 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: Craft, Virtual Registration Required 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 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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