Week Calendar

Featured Events

Snack Attack - No Bake Cheesecake

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

Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

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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Time	Mon (12/27)	Tue (12/28)	Wed (12/29)	Thu (12/30)	Sat (1/01)
All Day	Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library				Closing Closed for New Year's Holiday All Day Branches: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
9 am			This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Marvel Escape Room 9:15am–9:45am Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Games, Special Events 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: Games, , Special Events Registration Required Event Details: Avengers, assemble! Thanos is hot on the trail of the Infinity Stones, and he'll wreak havoc on the universe if you can't get to them first.
10 am			This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Marvel Escape Room 10:00am–10:30am Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Games, Special Events 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: Games, , Special Events Registration Required Event Details: Avengers, assemble! Thanos is hot on the trail of the Infinity Stones, and he'll wreak havoc on the universe if you can't get to them first. This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Marvel Escape Room 10:45am–11:15am Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Games, Special Events 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: Games, , Special Events Registration Required Event Details: Avengers, assemble! Thanos is hot on the trail of the Infinity Stones, and he'll wreak havoc on the universe if you can't get to them first.
11 am			This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Marvel Escape Room 11:30am–12:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Games, Special Events 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: Games, , Special Events Registration Required Event Details: Avengers, assemble! Thanos is hot on the trail of the Infinity Stones, and he'll wreak havoc on the universe if you can't get to them first.
12 pm
1 pm	This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Cancelled Social Cribbage 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 Cancelled 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: Bring your favorite cribbage board or use one of ours. Come for the fun!		This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Marvel Escape Room 1:00pm–1:30pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Games, Special Events 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: Games, , Special Events Registration Required Event Details: Avengers, assemble! Thanos is hot on the trail of the Infinity Stones, and he'll wreak havoc on the universe if you can't get to them first. This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Marvel Escape Room 1:45pm–2:15pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Games, Special Events 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: Games, , Special Events Registration Required Event Details: Avengers, assemble! Thanos is hot on the trail of the Infinity Stones, and he'll wreak havoc on the universe if you can't get to them first.
2 pm		This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Winter Survival: Polk Co. Conservation 2:00pm–2:45pm 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 a conservation expert and learn how animals survive in the winter!	This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Marvel Escape Room 2:30pm–3:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Games, Special Events 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: Games, , Special Events Registration Required Event Details: Avengers, assemble! Thanos is hot on the trail of the Infinity Stones, and he'll wreak havoc on the universe if you can't get to them first.
3 pm			This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Marvel Escape Room 3:15pm–3:45pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Games, Special Events 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: Games, , Special Events Registration Required Event Details: Avengers, assemble! Thanos is hot on the trail of the Infinity Stones, and he'll wreak havoc on the universe if you can't get to them first.
4 pm			This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Marvel Escape Room 4:00pm–4:30pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Games, Special Events 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: Games, , Special Events Registration Required Event Details: Avengers, assemble! Thanos is hot on the trail of the Infinity Stones, and he'll wreak havoc on the universe if you can't get to them first. This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Marvel Escape Room 4:45pm–5:15pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Games, Special Events 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: Games, , Special Events Registration Required Event Details: Avengers, assemble! Thanos is hot on the trail of the Infinity Stones, and he'll wreak havoc on the universe if you can't get to them first.
5 pm
6 pm				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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