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Teen Yoga

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room A at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

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Workshop

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

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

Program Type: Workshop

Registration Required

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Spend your evening relaxing as you learn yoga from Meghan May! You can bring your own yoga mat, or borrow one from the library. For grades 4 - 12. Registration Required.

Close up photo of an ear with a hearing aid and text on top

Promoting Healthy Hearing & Awareness of Hearing Loss

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room BC at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

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Special Events

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Adult (Ages 18+)

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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Meeting Room BC

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Special Events

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Cover of A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas

ACOTAR Book Club

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 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

Registration Required

Event Details:

Fan of the ACOTAR series? Join our ACOTAR Book Club where we meet once a month and discuss one of the books in the series. Open to teens and adults, this book club meets to discuss fantasy, romantasy, and most importantly, the world of ACOTAR!

Late Night at the Library: Kahoot Trivia Tournament

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Meeting Room ABC at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Meeting Room ABC

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

Program Type: Special Events

Registration Required

Event Details:

Register as a team or sign up as an individual to play Kahoot trivia! We'll cover topics from Entertainment, Art, History, Science, Geography, and Sports. Teams can be up to 6 people. This event is for tweens and teens.

Photo of the author Raúl The Third next to his book Vamos!

Virtual Author Talk: Dibuja tu mundo con Raúl the Third

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Bilingual, Storytimes, Virtual

Age Group:

Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)

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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)

Program Type: Bilingual, Storytimes, Virtual

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Acompaña al autor e ilustrador Raúl the Third mientras nos habla de su libro ¡Vamos! ¡A leer! Conoce a Lobito y sus amigos mientras exploran el Festival del Libro Love de su biblioteca.

Virtual Author Talk: Drawing Your World with Raúl The Third

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Storytimes, Virtual

Age Group:

Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)

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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)

Program Type: Storytimes, Virtual

Event Details:

Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!. Meet Little Lobo and friends as they explore their library's Libro Love Book Festival!

Cover of Fourth Wing with dragons flying around an intricate set of circles

Get Lit Book Club

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 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

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 Main Street Cafe and Bakery and reads a variety of young adult and new adult books.

Buff City Soap Party

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Off-Site

Program Type:

Special Events, Craft

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)

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Full

Library Branch: Off-Site

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Special Events, Craft

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us at Buff City Soap to create your own bath bombs!

Registration required.

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7 am						This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group Books & Bagels (Ankeny 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 (or other breakfast pastries) and chat about what you're reading! 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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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 us for books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, bubbles, and more, geared toward toddlers & pre-k.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Sing & Shake 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: Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Sing & Shake 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: Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required.
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: Books, rhymes, scarves, songs, and bubbles for babies.	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 us for books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, bubbles, and more, geared toward toddlers & pre-k. This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Story Time 10:45am–11:00am 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 us for books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, bubbles, and more, geared toward toddlers & pre-k.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Sing & Shake 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: Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required. This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Sing & Shake 10:45am–11:00am 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: Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Sing & Shake 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: Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group Friday Flicks 10:00am–11:30am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5) This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group 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: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5) Event Details: Join us for a free kids movie! You are welcome to bring blankets, snacks, and drinks with a covered lid. The movie this month is Paw Patrol: The Movie. Run time is 88 minutes.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group Cancelled Spanish Story Time 10:00am–10:15am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5) Bilingual, Storytimes This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group Cancelled 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), School-Age (Gr. K-5) Program Type: Bilingual, 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 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 us for books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, bubbles, and more, geared toward toddlers & pre-k.	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: Chorus, by Rebecca Kauffman Books will be available on August 8 at the Circulation Desk.	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: The Night Shift, by Alex Finlay Books will be available on August 9 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 (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 BC 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 This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group Book Flicks: Captain Underpants 3:45pm–5:15pm Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5) Film This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group 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: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5) Program Type: Film Event Details: Join us as we watch a movie based on literature! You are welcome to bring blankets, snacks, and drinks with a covered lid. This month we will be showing Captain Underpants! Run time: 1 hr 29 min.
4 pm				This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group Writer's Café (Teen) 4:00pm–5:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Writing Closed Registration 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: Writing Registration Required Event Details: Looking for a change of scenery and a space to connect with fellow writers? Join our Writer’s Café! 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.	This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group Corkboard String Art (Tween) 4:15pm–5:15pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Craft, Special Events Closed Registration 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: Makerspace (Full Room) Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: Craft, Special Events Registration Required Event Details: Follow a pattern or create your own design using corkboards, pushpins, and yarn. Registration required. Open to tweens in grades 4-7.
5 pm		This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group Corkboard String Art (Teen) 5:00pm–6:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Craft, Special Events Closed Registration 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: Makerspace (Full Room) Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: Craft, Special Events Registration Required Event Details: Follow a pattern or create your own design using corkboards, pushpins, and yarn. Registration required. Open to teens in grades 6-12.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Craft & Chat 6:30pm–8:30pm Adult (Ages 18+) Craft 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: 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.	This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Adult Craft Night: Design Your Own Mug 6:00pm–8:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Craft 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 BC Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Craft Registration Required Event Details: Craft a vessel for all your hot beverages! Select the color and design of your choice and use the Cricut and mug press to create your perfect mug. Due to mug press timing, participants may have to pick up their finished mugs another day.		This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Social Chess 6:00pm–9:00pm All Ages, Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+) Games This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" 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, Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+) 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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