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Children are listening to music at a library concert.

Children's Concert featuring Wendy & DB

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Meeting Room ABC at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)

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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Meeting Room ABC

Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)

Program Type: Special Events

Event Details:

Join us for a concert from Grammy-nominated music duo Wendy and DB. Get ready to sing and dance at their interactive children's concert.

Two hands holding purple slime with beads in it

Slime Creation

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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:

Do you love to fidget with soft and squishy materials? Then join us to learn how to make stretchy and gooey slime! With unique colors, beads, and mixtures, you can make your slime your own at Slime Creation!

Maker Monday - Mini Golf

Monday, December 1, 2025 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 making mini golf courses with cardboard!

Two people working together to build a gingerbread house

Snack Attack - Gingerbread Houses

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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:

Work together or alone to build and decorate your own Ginger Bread Houses! These houses will be on display in the teen room throughout the month of December. This program is for tweens and teens, grades 5 - 12.

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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Time	Sun (10/19)	Mon (10/20)	Tue (10/21)	Wed (10/22)	Thu (10/23)	Sat (10/25)
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.
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 10:00am–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.
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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 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 "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! Each month there will be a new theme. 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 Teen Movie and Wand-Making Craft 2:30pm–5:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Special Events, 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: Meeting Room A Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Program Type: Special Events, Craft Registration Required Event Details: Enter into a magical world of wizards and witches! Make your own magic wand and enjoy watching your favorite magical students with other fans of this beloved series. This program is for tweens and teens, grades 5 - 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.
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4 pm			This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group K-5 Pokémon Club (Drop-in) 4:00pm–4:45pm School-Age (Gr. K-5) Games 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: Children's Program Room Age Group: School-Age (Gr. K-5) Program Type: Games Event Details: Join us for K-5 Pokemon Club! Drop in between 4 and 4:45 PM to play a game of Pokémon, trade cards, or just chat with other fans. Parents do not need to stay in the room during this event, but must stay in the library.		This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Board Games and Puzzles Night 4:00pm–6:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) 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: Games Registration Required Event Details: Do you enjoy board games and puzzles? Eating snacks and spending time with friends? Then join us in the Teen Room after school to have some delicious snacks and play some fun and strategic games! 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.
5 pm		This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Fiber & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat 5:00pm–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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Cancelled English Conversation Circle 6:00pm–8:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Bilingual 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 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 "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Young Adult Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12), Adult (Ages 18+) 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: 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 "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Teen Advisory Group 6:00pm–6:30pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Meeting 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: 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! 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. Reservation Plan and Zoning Commission 6:00pm–8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Council Chambers	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 Virtual Author Talk: Malala Yousafzai 6:00pm–7:00pm All Ages, Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12), Adult (Ages 18+) Special Events, Virtual 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 Age Group: All Ages, Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12), Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Special Events, Virtual Event Details: You are invited to join us online and be one of the first to hear from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai about her astonishing memoir, Finding My Way.	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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