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Name: Snack Attack - Sour Patch Grapes
Start: 2025-04-07T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-04-07T18:00:00-05:00
Location: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Featured Events

Snack Attack - Sour Patch Grapes

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Teen Program 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: Teen Program Room

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

Program Type: Special Events

Required

Seats Remaining: 6

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 program is open to tweens and teens in grades 4-12. Registration required.

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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 he Tree Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees

Virtual Author Talk: Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

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

Event Details:

Join us as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming, guides us through the secret world of trees as is revealed in the beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world—The Tree Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees

cover of a court of thorns and roses by sarah j maas

Get Lit Book Club

Thursday, April 10, 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

Required

Seats Remaining: 6

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.

I Wish I Learned: Button Making

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Teen Program 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: Teen Program Room

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

Program Type: Special Events

Required

Seats Remaining: 16

Event Details:

Learn how to make fun and decorative buttons that you can pin to clothes and bags!

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.

Homemade Beeswax Chapstick

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Craft

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: Craft

Required

Seats Remaining: 3

Event Details:

Join us in making beeswax chapsticks scented with essential oils! This event is for tweens and teens, 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.

Cinnamon and sugar nachos with chocolate syrup, whipped cream, bananas, and strawberries

Try It Out - Dessert Nachos

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Teen Program 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: Teen Program Room

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

Program Type: Special Events

Required

Seats Remaining: 4

Event Details:

Join us to learn how to make dessert nachos! We’ll make and eat the snack, and you’ll go home with the recipe! For tweens and teens, 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.

Photo of author Dr. David H. Rosmarin next to his book Thriving with Anxiety with a dark blue background

Virtual Author Talk: Dr. David H. Rosmarin

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 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

Event Details:

Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength?

Group of teens talking around a table in a library

Teen Advisory Group

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm

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

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!

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.

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Time	Sun (5/11)	Mon (5/12)	Tue (5/13)	Wed (5/14)	Thu (5/15)	Fri (5/16)
10 am						This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Books & Bagels (Ankeny Centennial High School) 10:45am - 12:15pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Book Clubs Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Library Branch: Off-Site Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join us during lunch to eat bagels (or other breakfast pastries) and chat about what you're reading!
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12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Social Cribbage 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Games This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Games Event Details: Bring your favorite cribbage board or use one of ours. Come for the fun!	This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Afternoon Book Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Book Clubs This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. 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: Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury	This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Mystery Book Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Book Clubs This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. 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: Some Choose Darkness, by Charlie Donlea		This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Hawk Book Time (Southview Middle School) 1:30pm - 2:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Book Clubs Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Library Branch: Off-Site Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Sign up at Southview to join us during Flex to eat snacks and chat about what you're reading! 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. 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 "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. ACHS Book Club 3:45pm - 5:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Book Clubs Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Library Branch: Off-Site Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join us after school in room 2403 (Mrs. Eklund's Classroom) to enjoy snacks and discuss one or both of the books chosen for our book club! You can pick up either book from Mrs. Eklund! 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.
4 pm
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 Open Required This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Open 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: 20 Event Details: Bring your cards to trade or play the Pokémon Trading Card Game with others, play Pokémon Go on your device, 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.			This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Write on Thursdays 5:00pm - 7:30pm Adult (Ages 18+) Workshop, Writing This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. 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.
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. 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. 4-12)" group. Teen Advisory Group 6:00pm - 6:30pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Meeting This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Teen Program Room Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12) Program Type: Meeting 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! 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. Virtual Author Talk: Liann Zhang 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Special Events, Virtual This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Special Events, Virtual Event Details: Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan Is Dead.	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 - 8:00pm 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. 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. This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. Evening Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adult (Ages 18+) Book Clubs This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group. 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: West with Giraffes, by Lynda Rutledge

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