Week Calendar

Name: Escape Room 2025
Start: 2024-12-30T10:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-12-30T10:45:00-06:00
Location: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Featured Events

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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)

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Closed

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Makerspace (Full Room)

Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)

Program Type: Special Events

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

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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Tween Book Club

Thursday, January 2, 2025 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!

Organize Me! of NY, LLC Present 5 Basic Organizing Principles

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Virtual

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Special Events, Virtual

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Presented virtually via an online platform, we will teach our 5 Basic Principles for Getting (and Staying!) Organized, answer questions and provide solutions to common challenges that get people stuck.

Get Lit Book Club

Thursday, February 13, 2025 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: 9

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.

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 (5/09)	Tue (5/10)	Wed (5/11)	Thu (5/12)	Fri (5/13)	Sat (5/14)
All Day					Closing Library Closed for In-Service Training All Day Branches: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Description: Library Staff In-Service Training
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 & Ms. Brittany for singing, dancing, bubbles and FUN! Sing & Shake is offered on a variety of days and times.	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 Room: Children's Program Room 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 & Ms. Brittany for books, fingerplays, rhymes, songs, dancing, bubbles and early literacy FUN! Geared towards ages 2-5. Story times are offered on a variety of days and times.	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 & Ms. Brittany for books, fingerplays, rhymes, songs, dancing, bubbles and early literacy FUN! Geared towards ages 2-5. Story times are offered on a variety of days and times.
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 & Ms. Brittany for singing, dancing, bubbles and FUN! Sing & Shake is offered on a variety of days and times.	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 & Ms. Brittany for singing, dancing, bubbles and FUN! Sing & Shake is offered on a variety of days and times. This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group. Sing & Shake 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 Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly & Ms. Brittany for singing, dancing, bubbles and FUN! Sing & Shake is offered on a variety of days and times.	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 & Ms. Brittany for singing, dancing, bubbles and FUN! Sing & Shake is offered on a variety of days and times. 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 & Ms. Brittany for books, fingerplays, rhymes, songs, dancing, bubbles and early literacy FUN! Geared towards ages 2-5. Story times are offered on a variety of days and times.	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 & Ms. Brittany for books, fingerplays, rhymes, songs, dancing, bubbles and early literacy FUN! Geared towards ages 2-5. Story times are offered on a variety of days and times.		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 & Ms. Brittany for singing, dancing, bubbles and FUN! Sing & Shake is offered on a variety of days and times.
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12 pm
1 pm	This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Social Cribbage 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: Bring your favorite cribbage board or use one of ours. Come for the fun!	This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Afternoon 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: 40 Event Details: This month's selection: Peaces, by Helen Oyeyemi. Books available at the circulation desk beginning April 12. 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 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: 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 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 BC Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Book Clubs, Required Seats Remaining: 73 Event Details: This month's selection: The First Time I Died, by Jo Macgregor. Books available at the circulation desk beginning April 13. 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 & Ms. Brittany for books, fingerplays, rhymes, songs, dancing, bubbles and early literacy FUN! Geared towards ages 2-5. Story times are offered on a variety of days and times.
2 pm
3 pm		This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group. K-5 Book Bites 3:45pm - 4:30pm School-Age (Gr. K-5) Book Clubs 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: Book Clubs, Required Seats Remaining: 5 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-5 Book Bites 3:45pm - 4:30pm School-Age (Gr. K-5) Book Clubs 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: Book Clubs, Required Seats Remaining: 11 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			This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Teen Writing Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Writing 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: , Writing Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Calling all budding authors! Connect with other writers to share your stories, swap ideas, and explore fun writing prompts.
5 pm	Reservation Reservation for Council Chambers 5:30pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Council Chambers
6 pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Abraham Lincoln: Immigration and America's Place in the World 6:30pm - 7:30pm All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+) Special Events This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. 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: , Special Events Event Details: Abe Lincoln, portrayed by Kevin Woods, will share his experiences and thoughts on the subjects of immigration, nativism, international relations, and the global significance of the American Civil War. Suitable for ages 12 and up.	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.
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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