Week Calendar

Featured Events

Snack Attack - No Bake Cheesecake

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Teen Program Room

Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)

Program Type: Special Events

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us to learn how to make easy, low-or-no cook snacks. We’ll make and eat the snack, and you’ll go home with the recipe! This month we are making No Bake Cheesecake! This program is for tweens and teens, grades 5 - 12.

White puzzle pieces against a light blue background

Puzzle-Palooza

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room ABC at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Games

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Meeting Room ABC

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Special Events, Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Do you love puzzles? Have you ever thought about entering a puzzle competition? Put together a team of up to 4 people to join us and test your team's puzzling prowess against other teams.

3D Pens and papers with outlines and 3D filament on a table

Maker Monday - 3D Pens

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Craft

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Teen Program Room

Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)

Program Type: Special Events, Craft

Registration Required

Event Details:

Maker Monday is a monthly program for teens to learn more about using the makerspace and utilizing their own creativity to build and create unique items by hand. This month we will be learning how to use 3D Pens!

Virtual Author Talk: David Brooks

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Virtual

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)

View Details

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Special Events, Virtual

Event Details:

Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential questions: If you want to know a p

Kitchenware Swap

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Meeting Room A at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

All Ages, Adult (Ages 18+)

View Details

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

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

Program Type: Special Events

Event Details:

Do you have a functioning kitchen gadget that you don’t use anymore and is just taking up valuable cabinet space? Did you get some new cutlery or dishes and need to make room for them?

Virtual Author Talk: Julia Hotz

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Virtual

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)

View Details

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Special Events, Virtual

Event Details:

Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging.

Group of teens talking around a table in a library

Teen Advisory Group

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Meeting

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Teen Program Room

Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)

Program Type: Special Events, Meeting

Registration Required

Event Details:

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 to participate in our Teen Advisory Group!

Group of teens playing Mario Kart on the Nintendo Switch

Gaming Club

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Games

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Teen Program Room

Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)

Program Type: Special Events, Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Bring your device and/or log in to play Minecraft, Mario Kart, Stardew Valley, or any number of video games on your device, do themed crafts and activities, or just hang out and chat with other video game fans.

Filters

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (12/15)	Mon (12/16)	Tue (12/17)	Wed (12/18)	Thu (12/19)	Fri (12/20)
7 am						This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Books & Bagels (Ankeny Centennial High School) 7:45am–8:15am Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Book Clubs Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off-Site Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join us before school to eat bagels (or other breakfast pastries) and chat about what you're reading!
8 am
9 am
10 am
11 am
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Social Bridge 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: 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 "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
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
4 pm
5 pm		This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group T(w)een Graphic Novel Book Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Book Clubs Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" 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. 5-12) Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Do you like reading graphic novels? This club is for you! Join us for fun activities and to talk about Wizkit by Tanya J. Scott. Didn’t finish the book? Reservation City Council Meeting 5:30pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Council Chambers Purpose of Meeting City Council Meeting	Reservation CC-Zoning Board of Adjustment 5:00pm–6:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Council Chambers		This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Teen Writing Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Writing This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group 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. 5-12) Program Type: Writing Event Details: Calling all writers! Whether you are working on a project, looking for ideas for a new story, or wanting to share tips and writing advice, Writing Club is the right place for you. Enjoy a snack as you receive and share feedback on projects! 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 "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Holiday Cookie Decorating 6:00pm–7:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Craft Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" 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. 5-12) Program Type: Craft Registration Required Event Details: Join us in decorating sugar cookies in festive holiday shapes with frosting, sprinkles, and more! This program is open to tweens and teens in grades 4-12. Registration required. 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 "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Cancelled A-English Conversation Circle 6:00pm–8:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Bilingual, Meeting 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: Conference Room A Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Bilingual, Meeting Event Details: A Conversation Circle is a monthly gathering of adults who practice everyday conversational English and get to know the public library. Why join? --Improve your English conversation and pronunciation.		This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Write on Thursdays 6:00pm–7:30pm Adult (Ages 18+) Workshop, Writing 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: Workshop, Writing Event Details: Join us for our new writer's workshop! Come and share your own work, get advice from others and make connections with other local authors. This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Social Chess 6:00pm–9:00pm All Ages, Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12), Adult (Ages 18+) Games This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" 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 Age Group: All Ages, Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12), 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. This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Cancelled Evening Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm 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

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Program Type:

Age Group:

Program Type:

Age Group:

Program Type:

Age Group:

Program Type:

Age Group:

Program Type:

Age Group:

Program Type:

Age Group:

Program Type:

Age Group:

Program Type:

Age Group:

Primary tabs

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies