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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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10 am	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: Songs, books, and rhymes for babies!	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Story Time in the Park (Deer Creek Park) 10:00am–10:30am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Storytimes Offsite Event 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: Off-Site Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly & Ms. Brittany in various Ankeny parks for story time fun! Deer Creek Park 2204 NE 16th St This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Teen Tuesdays 10:00am–4:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Craft, 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: Craft, Games, , Special Events Registration Required Event Details: Drop in every week to hang out in our teen room while enjoying some fun games and activities. You never know what you’re going to get, so make sure to swing by every Tuesday!	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Sing & Shake 10:00am–10:30am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Offsite Event 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: Off-Site Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Event Details: Singing, dancing, and bubbles at the Ankeny Bandshell!		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: Singing, dancing, and bubbles! Fun for the whole family!
11 am				This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Author Talks: David Allen (VIRTUAL) 11:00am–12:00pm All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+) Special Events, Virtual, Workshop Closed Registration Required Offsite Event 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: Off-Site Age Group: All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: , Special Events, Virtual, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we sit down in conversation with New York Times Best Selling author David Allen, one of the world’s most influential thinkers on personal productivity. This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Disney Escape Room 11:00am–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: You just woke up to discover that you’re trapped inside a mash-up of Disney movies! The only way out is through the Breakout Box, but you have to escape quickly before you’re stuck forever. Can you make it out?
12 pm				This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Disney Escape Room 12:00pm–1:00pm 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: You just woke up to discover that you’re trapped inside a mash-up of Disney movies! The only way out is through the Breakout Box, but you have to escape quickly before you’re stuck forever. Can you make it out?
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 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: Bring your favorite cribbage board or use one of ours. Come for the fun!	This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Afternoon Book Discussion 1:00pm–2:00pm All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+) Book Clubs 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 C Age Group: All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Book Clubs, Event Details: This month's selection: The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper, by Phaedra Patrick. Books available at the circulation desk beginning June 14. This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Social Gaming 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 some friendly games? Bring your favorite card game or board game to the library, or play some of ours!	This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group K-5 Book Bites 1:00pm–1:45pm School-Age (Gr. K-5) 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: Event Details: Ms. Brittany & Ms. Kelly will read aloud several great picture books and share snippets of chapter books as well! Kids must be at least 5 years old to participate. This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Mystery Book Discussion 1:00pm–2:00pm All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+) Book Clubs 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 BC Age Group: All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Book Clubs, Event Details: This month's selection: A Flicker in the Dark, by Stacy Willingham. Books available at the circulation desk beginning June 8.	This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group K-5 Curious Candy 1:00pm–1:45pm School-Age (Gr. K-5) Special Events Closed Registration 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: Special Events Registration Required Event Details: ISU Extension will be at the library to present Curious Candy! Come have fun with us and enjoy STEM activities! Registration is required. Must be at least 5 years old to participate.
2 pm			This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Sweet, STEAM-y Summer (Gummy Bear Theater) 2:00pm–3:00pm 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: Makerspace Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Program Type: , Special Events Registration Required Event Details: It’s a sweet and STEAM-y summer at the library, and we’ll be exploring different STEAM activities with sugary treats. The best part is that you’ll get to eat the supplies at the end!	This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group K-5 Curious Candy 2:00pm–2:45pm School-Age (Gr. K-5) Special Events Closed Registration 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: Special Events Registration Required Event Details: ISU Extension will be at the library to present Curious Candy! Come have fun with us and enjoy STEM activities! Registration is required. Must be at least 5 years old to participate. This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Disney Escape Room 2:00pm–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: You just woke up to discover that you’re trapped inside a mash-up of Disney movies! The only way out is through the Breakout Box, but you have to escape quickly before you’re stuck forever. Can you make it out?
3 pm
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.	This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Disney Escape Room 4:00pm–5:00pm 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: You just woke up to discover that you’re trapped inside a mash-up of Disney movies! The only way out is through the Breakout Box, but you have to escape quickly before you’re stuck forever. Can you make it out?
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 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, Registration Required Event Details: Bring your ideas and questions and come discuss ways you can be involved with the library. Snacks will be provided! Not a member? Download an application and send the completed form to ABellis@ankenyiowa.gov. 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.
6 pm	This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Film Club 6:00pm–8:30pm Adult (Ages 18+) Film 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: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Film, Event Details: This month's selection: Cyrano (2021) Join fellow cinephiles at the library to watch films on our big screen and then discuss it.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Sing & Shake 6:00pm–6:30pm 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: Singing, dancing, and bubbles! Fun for the whole family!		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 Summer 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). End the day with stories, songs, and rhymes!

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