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Name: Virtual Author Talk: Stanley Milford, Jr.
Start: 2024-11-07T18:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-11-07T19:00:00-06:00
Location: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Featured Events

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Virtual Author Talk: Stanley Milford, Jr.

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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:

You are welcome to join us in conversation with Navajo Ranger, Stanley Milford, Jr. as he chats about the chilling and clear-eyed memoir of his investigations into bizarre cases of the paranormal and the unexplained in Navajoland.

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Virtual Author Talk: Javier Zamora (Event in Spanish)

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Bilingual, 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: Bilingual, Special Events, Virtual

Event Details:

(Solamente en Español) - (Event ONLY in Spanish)

Virtual Author Talk: Javier Zamora

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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:

Tune in for a special conversation with New York Times bestselling author Javier Zamora as he chats with us about his riveting tale of survival and perseverance as told in his award-winning memoir Solito. &nbs

Book Jar Adult Craft

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room BC at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Craft

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)

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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Meeting Room BC

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Craft

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Adults: come get crafty and make a jar of your favorite books! We're taking book ornaments to a whole new level. You'll leave this event with a jar of books that you can display anywhere you like!

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Virtual Author Talk: Mona Susan Power

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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:

You’re invited to join us as Mona Susan Power chats about her newest novel A Council of Dolls.

K-5 Pokemon Club (Drop-in)

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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.

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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: 10

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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7 am						This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Books & Bagels (Ankeny Centennial High School) 7:45am - 8:15am Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Book Clubs 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: Book Clubs Event Details: Join us before school to eat bagels and chat about what you're reading!
8 am
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. 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.
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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 Bridge 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: 39 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 "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Craft & Chat 1:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+) Craft 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: Makerspace (Full Room) Age Group: All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Craft Event Details: Join fellow crafters to work on projects and get tips with other creative people. All crafts are welcome, including sewing, knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, paper crafts and so on.
2 pm
3 pm	This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Dungeons & Dragons 3:30pm - 7:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Games 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 B Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Games Event Details: All adult players are welcome! Games start at 3:30pm. For help with character creation or any questions please arrive between 2:00pm and 3:30pm, walk-ins are also welcome during this time!
4 pm				This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Cancelled Teen Writing Club 4:15pm - 5:15pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Writing Closed Required This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Cancelled 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: 12 Event Details: Calling all budding authors! Connect with other writers to share your stories, swap ideas, and explore fun writing prompts.
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 City Council Meeting			Reservation Human Rights Commission Meeting 5:30pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Council Chambers Purpose of Meeting Human Rights Commission Meeting
6 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Coloring @ Uptown Garage Brewing Co. 6:00pm - 8:00pm All Ages Craft Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off-Site Age Group: All Ages 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 "All Ages" group. Social Chess 6:00pm - 9:00pm All Ages Games 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: Makerspace (Full Room) Age Group: All Ages 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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