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Tie and Tassel Blankets

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room A 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: Meeting Room A

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

Program Type: Special Events, Craft

Registration Required

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.

white snow globe with an evergreen tree and yellow sparkles in the background

Snow Globe Craft

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

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: Craft

Registration Required

Event Details:

Do you love making miniature keepsakes? Join us to design and create your own unique snow globe! Your miniature winter scene will let you keep the wintery season throughout the year without the cold.

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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) Special Events, 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: Special Events, Book Clubs Event Details: Join us before school in the library to eat bagels (or other breakfast pastries) 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.
8 am
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 "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 Iowa KidSight Vision Screening 9:30am–11:30am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Special Events 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: Meeting Room B Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Program Type: Special Events Event Details: Voluntary FREE Vision-screening program where Lions Club volunteers conduct vision-screening for children 6 months of age through kindergarten.	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.
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 "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Shipwrecked! Escape Room 10:00am–11:00am Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Special Events, Games 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: Special Events, Games Registration Required Event Details: After a stormy night, your research boat has been shipwrecked on a mysterious island! Can you and your fellow researchers discover the mysteries of the island and escape, or will you and the others remain lost?	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.
11 am		This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Shipwrecked! Escape Room 11:00am–12:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Special Events, Games 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: Special Events, Games Registration Required Event Details: After a stormy night, your research boat has been shipwrecked on a mysterious island! Can you and your fellow researchers discover the mysteries of the island and escape, or will you and the others remain lost?
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Shipwrecked! Escape Room 1:00pm–2:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Special Events, Games 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: Special Events, Games Registration Required Event Details: After a stormy night, your research boat has been shipwrecked on a mysterious island! Can you and your fellow researchers discover the mysteries of the island and escape, or will you and the others remain lost? 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 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: 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 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 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.
2 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. 5-12)" group Family Treasure Hunt (Drop-in) 2:00pm–4:00pm All Ages, Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5), Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) 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. 5-12)" 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: All Ages, Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5), Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Event Details: Drop in from 2-4 PM to follow clues, solve puzzles, and try to find a prize! 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!	This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Shipwrecked! Escape Room 2:00pm–3:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Special Events, Games 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: Special Events, Games Registration Required Event Details: After a stormy night, your research boat has been shipwrecked on a mysterious island! Can you and your fellow researchers discover the mysteries of the island and escape, or will you and the others remain lost?
3 pm		This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Shipwrecked! Escape Room 3:00pm–4:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Special Events, Games 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: Special Events, Games Registration Required Event Details: After a stormy night, your research boat has been shipwrecked on a mysterious island! Can you and your fellow researchers discover the mysteries of the island and escape, or will you and the others remain lost?		This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group ACHS Book Club 3:45pm–5:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Special Events, 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: Special Events, Book Clubs Event Details: Join us after school in room 2405 (Mrs. 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		This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Shipwrecked! Escape Room 4:00pm–5:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Special Events, Games 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: Special Events, Games Registration Required Event Details: After a stormy night, your research boat has been shipwrecked on a mysterious island! Can you and your fellow researchers discover the mysteries of the island and escape, or will you and the others remain lost?	This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group K-5 Maker Crew: Shrinky Dinks (Drop-in) 4:00pm–4:45pm School-Age (Gr. K-5) Craft This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" 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: School-Age (Gr. K-5) Program Type: Craft Event Details: Drop-in and design your very own shrinky dink keychains! We will provide you with the directions so you can then bake them at home. **Must be ages 5+ to attend
5 pm		This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Fiber & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat 5:30pm–6:30pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Craft 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: 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.			This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Chili Supper Taste Test 5:00pm–6:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Special Events 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: Special Events Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy sampling different types of chili and discover which side goes best with chili! This program is for tweens and teens, grades 5-12. 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group English Conversation Circle 6:00pm–8:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Bilingual 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 D Age Group: 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. Why join? --Improve your English conversation and pronunciation. This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Ankeny Genealogy Chapter 6:00pm–8:30pm Adult (Ages 18+) Genealogy 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: Genealogy Event Details: This month's topic is the Final Salute. The Final Salute is a program to ensure that the ashes of no Veterans are left on the shelves of funeral homes. It works to provide an honorable burial service with military honors. The progra This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Young Adult Book Club 6:30pm–8:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12), Adult (Ages 18+) Special Events, Book Clubs Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off-Site Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12), Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Special Events, Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Love chatting with fellow bookworms while supporting a local business? Then check out Young Adult Book Club! Open to teens and adults, this book club meets monthly at Smokey Row 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. 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 "Adult (Ages 18+)" group The Bears Book Club (DMACC Library) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adult (Ages 18+) Special Events, Book Clubs Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off-Site Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Special Events, Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Join us in the DMACC Library (Building 6) to enjoy snacks and discuss your favorite books! We will choose a book to discuss for next month that will be available at the Ankeny Library Circulation Desk! 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 "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–8:00pm 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: Council Chambers 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.

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