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Plant Swap

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Meeting Room A at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

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Special Events

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All Ages

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Join us for a community plant swap. Just bring one or more plants, plant accessories (pots, planters, scissors, hangers) or cuttings (the most popular ones) and you can exchange them with the other event participants.

Teen Yoga

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room A at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

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Workshop

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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

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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.

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Graphic Novel Book Club

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

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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

Registration Required

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Do you like reading graphic novels? This club is for you!

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Virtual Author Talk: Pria Anand

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

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Special Events, Virtual

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)

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Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

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You’re invited to a fascinating conversation with neurologist and author Pria Anand to chat about her new book The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains (forthcoming June 10, 2025).

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Virtual Author Talk: Casey McQuiston

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

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Special Events, Virtual

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Adult (Ages 18+)

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Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

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Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy, The Pairing.

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Virtual Author Talk: Dr. Tasha Eurich

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

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Special Events, Virtual

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)

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Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

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Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr.

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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 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 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 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.
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 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 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 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 This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group Dart Story Time + Ride 10:00am–11:00am 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: Meeting Room ABC Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5) Event Details: Join us for a short story time led by DART, then take a short bus ride!
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1 pm		This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Social Cribbage 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Games 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 B Age Group: 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 Sing & Shake 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: Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required.			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	This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Dungeons & Dragons 2:00pm–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 A 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!
3 pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Family Bingo for Books 3:45pm–4:30pm All Ages, Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5), Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+) Games This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" 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: Meeting Room A Age Group: All Ages, Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5), Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Games Event Details: Come play BINGO and try to win books!
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 Potions (Pop) Taste Test (Tween) 4:15pm–5:15pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) 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: Special Events Registration Required Event Details: Join us to taste a variety of pop flavors and see if you can guess what kind each one is. Then rank your favorites! 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 "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Virtual Author Talk: John Irving 6:00pm–7:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Book Clubs, Special Events, 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, Special Events, Virtual Event Details: You are in for a treat when you join us for an intimate conversation with John Irving as he chats about not only his most recent novel, The Last Chairlift, but also about his prolific body of work and a lifetime spent writing. 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 Who was General Grenville Dodge? 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 this month as we learn about General Grenville Dodge, for whom Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa is named after. This presentation will be presented by Marty Hansen in partnership with Ankeny Genealogy Club.

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