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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 & 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Color Your Plate 10:00am–11:00am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Craft, Special Events, 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: Craft, Special Events, Storytimes Event Details: Join Ankeny Mom and Registered Dietitian, Stacy Mitchell for books, rhymes, songs, and a healthy snack! You can follow her on Instagram @dailydietitianrd.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Spanish Story Time 10:00am–10:30am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Bilingual, Special Events, 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: Bilingual, Special Events, Storytimes Event Details: Join Ms. Blanca for stories, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish!
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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 "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Sing & Shake 1:30pm–2:00pm 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 "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Social Canasta 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Games 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: Games, Registration Required Event Details: Canasta is a card game of the rummy family, invented in Uruguay in 1939 that quickly took the world by storm and became an American craze through the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. If you haven’t played in several years or missed out on the craze ent	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!
2 pm					This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group School's Out BINGO 2:00pm–4:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Games 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, Registration Required Event Details: No school means more library time! Join us for a fun afternoon of BINGO. You might even win a prize!
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) 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Tinker Tuesdays 4:15pm–5:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Craft, Games, Technology 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: Craft, Games, , Technology Registration Required Event Details: Put on your thinking caps and come explore our makerspace! Activities will change monthly and might include using makerspace equipment or doing crafts, experiments, and challenges with ties to STEAM.
5 pm	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
6 pm	This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Cancelled Adult Coloring @ Uptown Garage Brewing Co. 6:00pm–8:00pm All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+) Craft Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Cancelled 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: Craft, Event Details: Join us at Uptown Garage Brewing Company for a fun night of coloring. We will provide the coloring sheets, the colored pencils and sharpeners.	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: 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 "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Tween Book Discussion 6:00pm–7:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Book Clubs 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: Book Clubs, Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a book discussion specifically for tweens!		This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Board of Trustee Meeting 6:00pm–7:30pm All Ages Meeting This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Council Chambers Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Meeting Event Details: Monthly meeting for the Library Board of Trustees. Everyone is welcome and all meetings are open to the public. This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Social Chess 6:00pm–9:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Games This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group 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: Games, 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Evening Book Discussion 6:30pm–7:30pm 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: Sea of Tranquility, by Emily St. John Mandel. Books available at the circulation desk beginning September 15. This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Get Lit Book Discussion 6:30pm–7:30pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Book Clubs Closed Registration Required Offsite Event 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: Off-Site Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Program Type: Book Clubs, Registration Required 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.

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