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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

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: 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 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 (or other breakfast pastries) and chat about what you're reading!
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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 Iowa KidSight Vision Screening 9:00am–11:30am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Special Events 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 B Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Special Events Event Details: Voluntary FREE Vision-screening program where Lions Club volunteers conduct vision-screening for children 6 months of age through kindergarten. 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.		This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group DesMoiNTrak N-Scale Train Exhibit 9:00am–5:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Special Events 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: Meeting Room ABC Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: Special Events Event Details: Stop by the Ankeny Library from 9 AM - 5 PM to see the DesMoinNTrak's N-scale working layout. This event is open to all ages. No registration needed.
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–10:15am 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: Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required.
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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 Craft & Chat 1:00pm–3:00pm 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: Makerspace (Full Room) 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.
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 "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group Mario Kart Competition 3:00pm–5:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Games, 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: Teen Program Room Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: Games, Special Events Registration Required Event Details: Stop in and square off against others in Mario Kart for Wii! Competition will be done as individual races, with small prizes for the winner of each race. We’ll also have activities for those waiting for their turn to race.	This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group K-5 Steam-Lit 3:45pm–4:30pm School-Age (Gr. K-5) Book Clubs, Craft, Storytimes 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: Book Clubs, Craft, Storytimes Event Details: Join us for a read-aloud of an emergent reader book (Branches or Acorn series), followed by a related STEAM activity! This month we will read Happy Birthday, Hedgehog! by Norm Feuti.
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.
5 pm					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 "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 "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.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Genealogy: Civilian Conservation Corps Presentation 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult (Ages 18+) 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 A Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Event Details: Join us as Linda Betsinger McCann, author of The Civilian Conservation Corps in Northeast Iowa, gives a presentation that explores the work that the Civilian Conservation Corps did in Iowa in the 1930s and 1940s. McCann is an author who		This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Virtual Author Talk: Amor Towles 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: Please tune in as we chat online with New York Times bestselling author Amor Towles about his incredible body of work.

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