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Name: Virtual Author Talk: Mona Susan Power
Start: 2024-11-20T18:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-11-20T19:00:00-06:00
Location: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

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Virtual Author Talk: Mona Susan Power

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 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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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Special Events, Virtual

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You’re invited to join us as Mona Susan Power chats about her newest novel A Council of Dolls.

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

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All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+)

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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

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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: 9

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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

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Special Events, Games

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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

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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

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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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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: 8

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.

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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 "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Chair Yoga 9:30am - 10:30am Adult (Ages 18+) Special Events 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: , Special Events Event Details: Kerry Walter-Ashby will lead you in a chair yoga class.	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 "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Chair Yoga 9:30am - 10:30am Adult (Ages 18+) Special Events 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: , Special Events Event Details: Kerry Walter-Ashby will lead you in a chair yoga class.
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 - 11:15am 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. 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. 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 "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Adult Craft: Keychain Macramé 10:00am - 12:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Craft 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: Makerspace (Full Room) Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Craft Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Learn the basics of macramé in this class. This is a beginner-friendly project and participants will make macramé keychains. Space is limited and registration is required.
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1 pm		This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Social Bridge 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: What is fun, stimulating, and a great way to meet new friends? If you are new to the game or a little rusty after years without a fourth, this is the perfect place for you. 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. Social Canasta 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Canasta is a card game of the rummy family, invented in Uruguay in 1939 that quickly took the world by storm and became an American craze through the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. If you haven’t played in several years or missed out on the craze ent		This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Be a Kid Again: Tweens and Teens 1:00pm - 2:30pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Special Events 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: Makerspace (Full Room) Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: Special Events Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: Drop in and spend some time with your childhood favorites – Legos, coloring pages, PlayDoh, and more! This program is open to tweens and teens in grades 4-12. 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. 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 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!	This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Virtual Author Talk: Nina Totenberg 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Virtual, Book Clubs 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: Virtual, Book Clubs Event Details: You are invited to an intimate conversation with Nina Totenberg as she talks about her nearly fifty-year friendship with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her book Dinners With Ruth: A Memoir on the Power of Friendships
4 pm				This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Writer's Café 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.	This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Tween Book Club 4:30pm - 5:15pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Book Clubs 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: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: Join us for a book discussion specifically for tweens! This month we are discussing No Place Like Home by James Bird.
5 pm		Reservation City Council Meeting 5:30pm - 8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Council Chambers Purpose of Meeting City Council 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.

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