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Hope for the Holidays

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Meeting Room A at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

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Special Events

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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

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How can we find ‘hope for the holidays’ when we are grieving? Join us for the Hope for the Holidays event and learn coping skills and traditions to navigate the holiday season so that even in the mourning, you can find some hope and peace.

Virtual Author Talk: Charles Duhigg

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

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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

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Get yourself primed for the holiday season and join us for an online conversation you won't want to miss!

Children are listening to music at a library concert.

Children's Concert featuring Wendy & DB

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Meeting Room ABC at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)

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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Meeting Room ABC

Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)

Program Type: Special Events

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Join us for a concert from Grammy-nominated music duo Wendy and DB. Get ready to sing and dance at their interactive children's concert.

Two hands holding purple slime with beads in it

Slime Creation

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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:

Do you love to fidget with soft and squishy materials? Then join us to learn how to make stretchy and gooey slime! With unique colors, beads, and mixtures, you can make your slime your own at Slime Creation!

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.

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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) 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 Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: 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) 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 Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: 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) 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 Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: 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 Afternoon 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: Join us for a book discussion for adults that love to read! We try to read a variety of fiction books each year. This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Social Pitch Card Game 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: Looking for a place to meet friends for a friendly game of Pitch? The Kirkendall Library is calling all players to come for an afternoon of cards and conversation.	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: Join us for a book discussion for adults that love to mysteries! 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!
4 pm			This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Teen Writing Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Writing 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: , Writing Registration Required Event Details: Calling all budding authors! Connect with other writers to share your stories, swap ideas, and explore fun writing prompts.
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 Purpose of Meeting Council Meeting					This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Val-Un-Tines Party 5:00pm–6:30pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) 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: Meeting Room A Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Program Type: , Special Events Registration Required Event Details: Do hearts and flowers make you roll your eyes?
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.
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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