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Virtual Author Talk: Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

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Special Events, Virtual

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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

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Join us for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and expert on human spaceflight.

Maker Monday - Zines and Comics with ASAP

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Workshop, 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, Workshop, 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 learning how to make Zines and Comics with ASAP!

Snack Attack - Homemade Peach Rings

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Meeting

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, Meeting

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 Homemade Peach Rings! This program is for tweens and teens, grades 5 - 12.

Virtual Author Talk: Brad Taylor

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

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Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series.

Water Colors and Wood Painting at AR Workshop

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room A at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Workshop

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, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn how to use water colors and create wood paintings with AR Workshop! This event is for tweens and teens, grades 5-12. Registration required.

Virtual Author Talk: Miranda Cowley Heller

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 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

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Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows.

Peruvian Culture and History with the AHS Spanish Club

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Off-Site

Program Type:

Special Events, Meeting

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)

Open

Library Branch: Off-Site

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

Program Type: Special Events, Meeting

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

Young Adult Romantasy Kahoot Trivia

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room A at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12), Adult (Ages 18+)

Open

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12), Adult (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Special Events

Registration Required

Event Details:

Are you a fan of romantasy? Then join us for an amazing trivia night where you can win fun prizes, spend time with other fans, and test your knowledge of iconic romantasy book series like A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J.

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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 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 Tippi Toes Dance Class 9:15am–9:45am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Storytimes This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group 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 a special dance class, led by Tippi Toes! Join us for singing and dancing. 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 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. Older siblings are welcome to attend and may bring a stuffed animal to use as their "baby."	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 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 Tippi Toes Dance Class 10:00am–10:30am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Storytimes This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group 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 a special dance class, led by Tippi Toes! Join us for singing and dancing. Adult participation is required. This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Tippi Toes Dance Class 10:45am–11:15am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Storytimes This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group 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 a special dance class, led by Tippi Toes! Join us for singing and dancing. Adult participation is required.
11 am		This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Babies & Books 11:00am–11:30am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) Storytimes This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group 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. Older siblings are welcome to attend and may bring a stuffed animal to use as their "baby."
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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: A Month in the Country by J. L. Carr This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Homeschool Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Book Clubs Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Open Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Teen Program Room Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Join us in the Teen Program Room to enjoy snacks and discuss your favorite 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 Social Canasta 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: Canasta is a card game of the rummy family, invented in Uruguay in 1939 that quickly took the world by storm and became an American craze through the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. If you haven’t played in several years or missed out on the craze ent		This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Southview Book Club 1:30pm–2:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Book Clubs Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Library Branch: Off-Site Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) 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
4 pm					This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group Read to Marmalade the Dog (K-5th Grade)* 4:00-4:10 PM 4:00pm–4:15pm School-Age (Gr. K-5) Special Events Open Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group Open Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: School-Age (Gr. K-5) Program Type: Special Events Registration Required Event Details: THIS SESSION IS FOR 4:00 - 4:10 PM. Our system only allows us to put in 15-minute increments. This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group K-5 ASAP: Color Exploration 4:00pm–4:45pm School-Age (Gr. K-5) Special Events This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group Library Branch:* Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Age Group: School-Age (Gr. K-5) Program Type: Special Events Event Details: K-5 kids are invited to participate in fun and educational programming, brought to you by the After School Arts Program. This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group Read to Marmalade the Dog (K-5th Grade)* 4:10-4:20 PM 4:15pm–4:30pm School-Age (Gr. K-5) Special Events Open Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group Open Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: School-Age (Gr. K-5) Program Type: Special Events Registration Required Event Details: THIS SESSION IS FOR 4:10 - 4:20 PM. Our system only allows us to put in 15-minute increments. This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group Read to Marmalade the Dog (K-5th Grade) 4:20-4:30 PM 4:30pm–4:45pm School-Age (Gr. K-5) Special Events Open Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group Open Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: School-Age (Gr. K-5) Program Type: Special Events Registration Required Event Details: *THIS SESSION IS FOR 4:20 - 4:30 PM. Our system only allows us to put in 15-minute increments.
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.	This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Pokémon Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Special Events, Games, Meeting Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Open Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Teen Program Room Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Program Type: Special Events, Games, Meeting Registration Required 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 "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Anime Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Special Events, Meeting Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Open Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Teen Program Room Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Program Type: Special Events, Meeting Registration Required Event Details: Calling all anime fans! Join us in talking about anime and trying some fruit sandwiches! 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 A-English Conversation Circle 6:00pm–8:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Bilingual This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Conference Room A Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Bilingual Event Details: This volunteer-led program offers English language learners the opportunity to practice their conversational English in a relaxed, fun way to: 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 Virtual Author Talk: Brad Taylor 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: Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series. This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Retirement University: Social Security & Medicare 6:30pm–7:30pm Adult (Ages 18+) Special Events 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: Special Events Event Details: Join us for this informative three-part series from the Society for Financial Literacy. We do recommend attending all three sessions. This session will cover		This event is in the "All Ages" group Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00pm–7:30pm All Ages Meeting This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Council Chambers Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Meeting 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. 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: The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, by Kim Michele Richardson

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