Week Calendar

Name: Virtual Author Talk: Dr. Jeffrey E. Post
Start: 2024-12-04T13:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-12-04T14:00:00-06:00
Location: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Featured Events

Photo of the author next to the book cover of he Smithsonian National Gem Collection Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels

Virtual Author Talk: Dr. Jeffrey E. Post

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Virtual

Age Group:

All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+)

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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Age Group: All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Special Events, Virtual

Event Details:

Join us for an absolutely dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E.

Cover of The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

T(w)een Book Club

Thursday, December 5, 2024 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: 8

Event Details:

Do you like to read and talk about books? Join our book club for tweens and teens!

K-5 Pokemon Club (Drop-in)

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Children's Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Games

Age Group:

School-Age (Gr. K-5)

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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: School-Age (Gr. K-5)

Program Type: Special Events, Games

Event Details:

Join us for a new K-5 Pokemon Club! Drop in between 4 and 5 PM to enjoy crafts or activities, play a game of Pokemon, trade cards, or just chat with other Pokemon fans.

Group of teens talking around a table in a library

Teen Advisory Group

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Meeting

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)

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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Teen Program Room

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

Program Type: Meeting

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 after Hot Chocolate Tasting to participate in our Teen Advisory Group!

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.

Photo of the author next to the book cover of The Night We Lost Him with a blue, watery background

Virtual Author Talk: Laura Dave

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 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:

Laura Dave, as she chats with us online about her newest book The Night We Lost Him.

Cover of I’ll Stop the World by Lauren Thoman

Get Lit Book Club

Thursday, December 12, 2024 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: 8

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.

Teen Craft - Tie/Tassel Blankets

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Makerspace (Full Room) at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Craft

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Makerspace (Full Room)

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

Program Type: Craft

Required

Seats Remaining: 15

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.

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.

Gilded clock counting down to midnight surrounded by gold ornaments

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)

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Makerspace (Full Room)

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

Program Type: Special Events

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

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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All Day	This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. 'Twas the Night Before Christmas: American Christmas Traditions (VIRTUAL) All Day 12/1 - 12/31 Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Special Events, Virtual Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off-Site Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: , Special Events, Virtual Event Details: Click HERE to view the program!
	Closing Closed Christmas Holiday All Day Branches: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Description: The Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library will be closed on Saturday December 24, 2022 through Tuesday December 27th for the Christmas Holiday. Thank you for understanding!	Closing Closed Christmas Holiday All Day Branches: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Description: The Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library will be closed on Saturday December 24, 2022 through Tuesday December 27th for the Christmas Holiday. Thank you for understanding!	Closing Closed Christmas Holiday All Day Branches: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Description: The Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library will be closed on Saturday December 24, 2022 through Tuesday December 27th for the Christmas Holiday. Thank you for understanding!
10 am				This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Mystery at the Library Escape Room 10:00am - 10:45am Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Games, Special Events 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: Games, , Special Events Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Years ago, the first head librarian hid a fabulous treasure somewhere, and now someone is trying to sabotage the library in order to steal it! Can you find the treasure and figure out who the saboteur is before it’s too late?	This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Mystery at the Library Escape Room 10:00am - 10:45am Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Games, Special Events 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: Games, , Special Events Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Years ago, the first head librarian hid a fabulous treasure somewhere, and now someone is trying to sabotage the library in order to steal it! Can you find the treasure and figure out who the saboteur is before it’s too late?
11 am				This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Mystery at the Library Escape Room 11:00am - 11:45am Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Games, Special Events 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: Games, , Special Events Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Years ago, the first head librarian hid a fabulous treasure somewhere, and now someone is trying to sabotage the library in order to steal it! Can you find the treasure and figure out who the saboteur is before it’s too late?	This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Mystery at the Library Escape Room 11:00am - 11:45am Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Games, Special Events 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: Games, , Special Events Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Years ago, the first head librarian hid a fabulous treasure somewhere, and now someone is trying to sabotage the library in order to steal it! Can you find the treasure and figure out who the saboteur is before it’s too late?
12 pm				This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Mystery at the Library Escape Room 12:00pm - 12:45pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Games, Special Events 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: Games, , Special Events Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Years ago, the first head librarian hid a fabulous treasure somewhere, and now someone is trying to sabotage the library in order to steal it! Can you find the treasure and figure out who the saboteur is before it’s too late?	This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Mystery at the Library Escape Room 12:00pm - 12:45pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Games, Special Events 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: Games, , Special Events Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Years ago, the first head librarian hid a fabulous treasure somewhere, and now someone is trying to sabotage the library in order to steal it! Can you find the treasure and figure out who the saboteur is before it’s too late?
1 pm						This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Winter Break Movie Matinee 1:00pm - 3:15pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Film 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: Meeting Room BC Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: Film, Required Seats Remaining: 24 Event Details: Kick back, relax, and enjoy some movie snacks while watching Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
2 pm				This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Mystery at the Library Escape Room 2:00pm - 2:45pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Games, Special Events 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: Games, , Special Events Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Years ago, the first head librarian hid a fabulous treasure somewhere, and now someone is trying to sabotage the library in order to steal it! Can you find the treasure and figure out who the saboteur is before it’s too late?	This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Mystery at the Library Escape Room 2:00pm - 2:45pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Games, Special Events 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: Games, , Special Events Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Years ago, the first head librarian hid a fabulous treasure somewhere, and now someone is trying to sabotage the library in order to steal it! Can you find the treasure and figure out who the saboteur is before it’s too late?
3 pm				This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Mystery at the Library Escape Room 3:00pm - 3:45pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Games, Special Events 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: Games, , Special Events Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Years ago, the first head librarian hid a fabulous treasure somewhere, and now someone is trying to sabotage the library in order to steal it! Can you find the treasure and figure out who the saboteur is before it’s too late?	This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Mystery at the Library Escape Room 3:00pm - 3:45pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Games, Special Events 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: Games, , Special Events Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Years ago, the first head librarian hid a fabulous treasure somewhere, and now someone is trying to sabotage the library in order to steal it! Can you find the treasure and figure out who the saboteur is before it’s too late?
4 pm				This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Mystery at the Library Escape Room 4:00pm - 4:45pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Games, Special Events 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: Games, , Special Events Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Years ago, the first head librarian hid a fabulous treasure somewhere, and now someone is trying to sabotage the library in order to steal it! Can you find the treasure and figure out who the saboteur is before it’s too late?	This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Mystery at the Library Escape Room 4:00pm - 4:45pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Games, Special Events 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: Games, , Special Events Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Years ago, the first head librarian hid a fabulous treasure somewhere, and now someone is trying to sabotage the library in order to steal it! Can you find the treasure and figure out who the saboteur is before it’s too late?
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6 pm					This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Social Chess 6:00pm - 9:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Games This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Makerspace (Full Room) Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) 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.

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