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Virtual Author Talk: Kate Quinn

Thursday, March 12, 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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Alexandria “Alix” Watson has learned one lesson from her barren childhood in the foster-care system: unlike people, books will never let you down.

Patch Making with ASAP

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

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:

Represent your hobbies and interests by learning how to make fun patches for your backpack or jacket with ASAP! This event is for tweens and teens. Registration required.

Practice ACT Test

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm

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:

Prepare for the ACT by taking a practice exam! This practice ACT will cover every subject on the ACT, and has an optional written portion. The exam will last until 4:15 pm without the written portion and until 5 pm with the written portion.

Afternoon Teen Movie

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm

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:

Have a wickedly good time watching a movie about your favorite pink and green besties! This wonderful movie musical that we will be watching is rated PG. Questions about what we are watching?

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)

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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)

Event Details:

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

Learn to Play D&D with School of Adventure - Dealt Hand

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room A 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: Meeting Room A

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

Program Type: Special Events, Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join Dealt Hand to learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons - while playing it! Their custom character sheet overlay helps break down the basics so anyone can learn the basics of D&D while participating in a group adventure!

Virtual Author Talk: Shoshana Walter

Tuesday, March 24, 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

Event Details:

Today, more people have access to treatment than ever before. So why isn’t it working? The answer is that in America—where anyone can get addicted—only certain people get a real chance to recover.

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Time	Sun (4/19)	Mon (4/20)	Tue (4/21)	Wed (4/22)	Thu (4/23)	Fri (4/24)
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 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.
10 am		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 This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Family Bingo for Books 10:00am–10:45am All Ages, Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5), Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12), Adult (Ages 18+) Games 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 This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Room: Meeting Room ABC Age Group: All Ages, Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5), Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12), Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Games Event Details: Come play BINGO and try to win books! All ages are welcome!	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 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 Sing & Shake 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: 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 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.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group Mini & Me Dance Class with Motivate Dance 10:00am–10:30am Early Learners (Birth - Age 5) 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) Event Details: Motivate Dance will stop by to offer a free demo class of their Mini & Me session! This dance class is geared towards ages 1-3 but all ages are welcome! No registration required.
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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!
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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 Upcoming Registration Required 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: 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: Drama at the Library 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 Upcoming Registration Required 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: 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 Upcoming Registration Required 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: 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.
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 "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.

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