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Closing
07/12/2025 @ 9:00am–07/13/2025 @ 5:00pm
Closing
Library Open - Conference Rooms First Come, First Served Due to SummerFest
07/12/2025 @ 9:00am–07/13/2025 @ 5:00pm
Branches:
Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Description:
The Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library is open, but parking is extremely limited due to SummerFest. Conference Rooms are not reservable this weekend. They are available on a first come, first served basis.
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group
This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group
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
Jul
8
2025
Tue
Sing & Shake at Ankeny Market & Pavilion
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth - Age 5),
School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Event Details:
We're taking Sing & Shake outside for the summer! Join us at AMP under the shaded pavilion for singing, dancing, and bubbles!
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group
This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group
Early Learners (Birth - Age 5),
School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Storytimes
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group
This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group
Jul
9
2025
Wed
Violin Story Time at Ankeny Market Pavilion
10:00am–10:30am
Storytimes
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth - Age 5),
School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Join us for a special story time featuring accompaniment by professional violinist, Allison Philson.
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This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Workshop
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group
Jul
7
2025
Mon
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type:
Workshop
Event Details:
Use your creativity to design boats out of recycled materials that can float across water and hold rubber ducks! This event is for tweens and teens. 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
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group
Jul
7
2025
Mon
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:
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.
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group
This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group
Early Learners (Birth - Age 5),
School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Bilingual,
Storytimes,
Virtual
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group
This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group
Jul
8
2025
Tue
Virtual Author Talk: Dibuja tu mundo con Raúl the Third
1:00pm–2:00pm
Bilingual,
Storytimes,
Virtual
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth - Age 5),
School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Program Type:
Bilingual,
Storytimes,
Virtual
Event Details:
Acompaña al autor e ilustrador Raúl the Third mientras nos habla de su libro ¡Vamos! ¡A leer! Conoce a Lobito y sus amigos mientras exploran el Festival del Libro Love de su biblioteca.
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This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group
Jul
10
2025
Thu
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.
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This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group
Jul
11
2025
Fri
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support 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:
Meeting
Event Details:
Support group meetings are a family caregiver's opportunity to learn more about Alzheimer's disease and care-giving from peers who have had similar experiences or have the same questions and concerns
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This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group
Jul
6
2025
Sun
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!
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group
This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group
Early Learners (Birth - Age 5),
School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Storytimes,
Virtual
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group
This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group
Jul
8
2025
Tue
Virtual Author Talk: Drawing Your World with Raúl The Third
3:00pm–4:00pm
Storytimes,
Virtual
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth - Age 5),
School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Program Type:
Storytimes,
Virtual
Event Details:
Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!. Meet Little Lobo and friends as they explore their library's Libro Love Book Festival!
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This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Book Clubs
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group
Jul
11
2025
Fri
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
Do you like to read and talk about books? Do you like lemonade? If so, join our summer book club, Lemonade and Literature, and read Berliners by Vesper Stamper.
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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This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Craft
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group
Jul
7
2025
Mon
Fabric & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat
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:
Craft
Event Details:
Bring a craft you are working on and join fellow crafters to work on projects and get tips from other creative people. All crafts are welcome, including sewing, knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, paper crafts, and so on.
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This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group
Jul
7
2025
Mon
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.
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This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12),
Adult (Ages 18+)
Book Clubs
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group
Jul
9
2025
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12),
Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type:
Book Clubs
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 Main Street Cafe and Bakery and reads a variety of young adult and new adult books.
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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This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group
Jul
10
2025
Thu
Hopeful Mama Foundation Support Group
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:
Meeting
Event Details:
Emily Patel’s experience with infertility started when she was 25 years old and diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Failure.
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
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
Jul
10
2025
Thu
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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