Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

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Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
1250 SW District Dr
Ankeny, IA 50023
United States

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Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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Featured Events

Buckeyes with toothpicks sticking out of them

Snack Attack - Buckeyes

Tuesday, February 3, 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 Buckeyes! This program is for tweens and teens, grades 5 - 12.

Peruvian Culture and History with the ACHS Honors Spanish Club

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Off-Site

Program Type:

Bilingual, Special Events, Games, Meeting

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)

Open

Library Branch: Off-Site

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

Program Type: Bilingual, Special Events, Games, Meeting

Registration Required

Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn more about Peruvian history and culture? Or try new foods? Join us as we listen to a presentation from a local Peruvian, as he talks about Peruvian history and culture from his own lived experiences.

Virtual Author Talk: Vanessa Riley

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Virtual

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Special Events, Virtual

Event Details:

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.

Group of teens trading pokemon cards

Pokémon Club - 30th Anniversary Party

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

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:

February is Pokémon Month! Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Pokémon by trading cards, playing the game, and testing your knowledge of all things Pokémon!

Virtual Author Talk: Dr. Lindsey Stewart

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Virtual

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Special Events, Virtual

Event Details:

Feminist philosopher Dr.

A hand of uno cards with three green, two yellow, and one blue card

UNO Tournament

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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:

Show off your UNO skills for the chance to win fun prizes! This program is for tweens and teens, grades 5 - 12. Registration Required.

Virtual Author Talk: Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Virtual

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Special Events, Virtual

Event Details:

Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.

kids and adults enjoy a free library show

Dinosaur Loose in the Library Show feat. Author Kelly Crull

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Meeting Room ABC at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Age Group:

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

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Meeting Room ABC

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

Event Details:

Author Kelly Crull will be here for an exciting and interactive dinosaur show.

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 (3/15)	Mon (3/16)	Tue (3/17)	Wed (3/18)	Thu (3/19)	Fri (3/20)	Sat (3/21)
9 am				This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group Meet & Greet with Two Magical Mousy Characters 9:30am–11:30am 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 Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Meeting Room ABC Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5) Event Details: If you aren't able to visit the most magical place on earth over Spring Break, then come to the library to meet THE cute boy and girl mice duo! Feel free to dress up in costume.
10 am			This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group Dinosaur Loose in the Library Show feat. Author Kelly Crull 10:00am–10:45am 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 Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Meeting Room ABC Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5) Event Details: Author Kelly Crull will be here for an exciting and interactive dinosaur show.		This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group K-5 Haunted House "Brick" Building Competition* 10:00am–11:30am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5) Special Events Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group Upcoming Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5) Program Type: Special Events Registration Required Event Details: Think you have what it takes to be the FIRST to complete a set of bricks per the instructions? 9 teams of up to 4 kids will race to finish a haunted house brick set.
11 am
12 pm					This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group K-5 Haunted House "Brick" Building Competition* 12:30pm–2:00pm Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5) Special Events Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group Upcoming Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5) Program Type: Special Events Registration Required Event Details: Think you have what it takes to be the FIRST to complete a set of bricks per the instructions? 9 teams of up to 4 kids will race to finish a haunted house brick set.
1 pm
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 "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group K-5 Haunted House "Brick" Building Competition* 3:00pm–4:30pm Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5) Special Events Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group Upcoming Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5) Program Type: Special Events Registration Required Event Details: Think you have what it takes to be the FIRST to complete a set of bricks per the instructions? 9 teams of up to 4 kids will race to finish a haunted house brick set.
4 pm
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 Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Teen Program Room Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Program Type: Craft Event Details: Drop-in and 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 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 "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 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–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 Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Meeting Room B 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.