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Harmony Through the Holidays: A Restorative Sound Bath Experience

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room A at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Workshop

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)

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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Special Events, Workshop

Event Details:

Hopeful Mama Foundation Support Group will present Harmony Through the Holidays: A Restorative Sound Bath Experience.

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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All Day						Closing Library Closed for Staff In-Service Training All Day Branches: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Description: The Library will be closed for an all-staff in-service training day. We will reopen on Saturday May 13 for normal business hours.
9 am			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 20-25 minutes of 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 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) Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly & Ms. Brittany for 20-25 minutes of 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 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) Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly & Ms. Brittany for 20-25 minutes of 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 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) Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly & Ms. Brittany for 20-25 minutes of singing, dancing, bubbles and FUN! Sing & Shake is 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) Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly or Ms. Brittany for 20-25 minutes of books, rhymes, songs, and bubbles, for babies ages 0-18 months.	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 20-25 minutes of 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 20-25 minutes of 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) Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly & Ms. Brittany for 20-25 minutes of 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) Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly & Ms. Brittany for 20-25 minutes of 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) Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly & Ms. Brittany for 20-25 minutes of 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) Event Details: Join Ms. Kelly & Ms. Brittany for 20-25 minutes of singing, dancing, bubbles and FUN! Sing & Shake is offered on a variety of days and times.
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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 "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 20-25 minutes of 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 "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Afternoon Book Discussion 1:00pm–2:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Book Clubs 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: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: This month's selection: The Only Woman in the Room, by Marie Benedict Books will be available on April 11 at the Circulation Desk. 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 "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Mystery Book Discussion 1:00pm–2:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Book Clubs 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: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: This month's selection: Daisy Darker, by Alice Feeney Books will be available on April 12 at the Circulation Desk.	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 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!		This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Family Bingo for Books 3:45pm–4:30pm Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Games 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: Meeting Room A Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Games Event Details: Come play BINGO and win books!
4 pm				This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Teen Writing Club 4:15pm–5:15pm 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.
5 pm		This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Craft Closet Cleanout 5:00pm–6:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Craft 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 Registration Required Event Details: It’s Spring Cleaning time, which means using up a lot of the odds and ends in our craft closet, including a number of leftover kits from other programs. We’ll put them all out, and you can create as much from the supplies as you want!
6 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Craft & Chat 6:30pm–8:30pm 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: Meeting Room B Age Group: All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Craft Event Details: Hosted by C.I.F.A. (Central Iowa Fiber Arts), 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.			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.
7 pm				This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Virtual Author Talk: Jena Friedman 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Book Clubs, Virtual Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off-Site Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Book Clubs, Virtual Event Details: Jena Friedman is a comedian, filmmaker, and creator of AMC’s Indefensible and Soft Focus with Jena Friedman on Adult Swim.

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