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Name: Virtual Author Talk: Dr. Jeffrey E. Post
Start: 2024-12-04T13:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-12-04T14:00:00-06:00
Location: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

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Photo of the author next to the book cover of he Smithsonian National Gem Collection Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels

Virtual Author Talk: Dr. Jeffrey E. Post

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

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Special Events, Virtual

Age Group:

All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+)

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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Age Group: All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Special Events, Virtual

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Join us for an absolutely dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E.

Cover of The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

T(w)een Book Club

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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

Required

Seats Remaining: 7

Event Details:

Do you like to read and talk about books? Join our book club for tweens and teens!

K-5 Pokemon Club (Drop-in)

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

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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Teen Advisory Group

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Meeting

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)

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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Teen Program Room

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

Program Type: Meeting

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Do you have a passion for books and planning fun library events? Are you looking for leadership opportunities? Do you need Silver Cord hours? Join us in the Teen Program Room after Hot Chocolate Tasting to participate in our Teen Advisory Group!

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Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo of the author next to the book cover of The Night We Lost Him with a blue, watery background

Virtual Author Talk: Laura Dave

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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

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Laura Dave, as she chats with us online about her newest book The Night We Lost Him.

Cover of I’ll Stop the World by Lauren Thoman

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: 7

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.

Teen Craft - Tie/Tassel Blankets

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Makerspace (Full Room) at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Craft

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Makerspace (Full Room)

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

Program Type: Craft

Required

Seats Remaining: 13

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.

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Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Gilded clock counting down to midnight surrounded by gold ornaments

Escape Room 2025

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Makerspace (Full Room) at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Makerspace (Full Room)

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

Program Type: Special Events

Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Event Details:

New Year's Eve is tomorrow but the key to start the countdown in Times Square is missing! Can you find the missing key and save the Times Square New Year’s Eve Celebration before time runs out? Open to tweens and teens in grades 4-12.

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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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All Day						Closing Library Closed - Inclement Weather All Day Branches: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Description: Due to weather conditions, the library will be closed on Friday January 15, 2024. Thank you for understanding!
9 am			This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group. Cancelled Story Time 9:15am - 9:45am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Storytimes This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 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) 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.		Closing Library Opening Late @ 10AM - Inclement Weather 9:00am - 10:00am Branches: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Description: The library will be opening at 10 AM on Saturday January 13, 2024 due to inclement weather. Thanks for understanding!
10 am			This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group. Cancelled Story Time 10:00am - 10:30am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Storytimes This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 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) 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. Cancelled Story Time 10:45am - 11:15am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Storytimes This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 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) 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 - 11:15am 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.	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.
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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 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 Required Seats Remaining: 40 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. Cancelled Afternoon Book Discussion 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Book Clubs This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Cancelled 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 Friend, by Sigrid Nunez Books will be available on December 12 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: Clark and Division, by Naomi Hirahara. Books will be available on December 13 after 2 PM at the Circulation Desk.	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.	This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Cancelled Be a Kid Again 1:00pm - 2:30pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Special Events Required This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Cancelled 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 Event Details: Drop in and spend some time with your childhood favorites – Legos, coloring pages, PlayDoh, and more! 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.
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 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!
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. Cancelled Family Bingo for Books 3:45pm - 4:45pm 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. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Meeting Room ABC 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. Cancelled Totally Random Tuesday 4:15pm - 5:15pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Craft, Games Required This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Cancelled 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, Games Event Details: Stop in for some totally random entertainment! We’ll pull out leftovers from previous events or set up special activities. Each activity is available while supplies last, so get here early!	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 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 Required Seats Remaining: 14 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		This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Pokémon Club 5:00pm - 6:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Special Events, Games Closed 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: Special Events, Games Required Seats Remaining: 28 Event Details: Bring your cards to trade or play the Pokémon Trading Card Game with others, do themed crafts and activities, or just hang out and chat with other Pokémon fans. 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.
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 "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. A-English Conversation Circle 6:00pm - 8:00pm All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+) Bilingual 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: Conference Room A Age Group: All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Bilingual Event Details: A Conversation Circle is a monthly gathering of adults who practice everyday conversational English and get to know the public library. Meet once a month for 2 hours. Why join? 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. Virtual Author Talk: Rebecca Serle 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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: Join us as we kick off the New Year talking to Rebecca Serle about her journey writing epic love stories to span generations.

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