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

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Featured Events

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.

Virtual Author Talk: Jason Reynolds

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Virtual

Age Group:

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

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

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

Program Type: Special Events, Virtual

Event Details:

Join us in an online conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.

Virtual Author Talk: Marjan Kamali

Thursday, May 7, 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 exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran.

Virtual Author Talk: Dr. Vivienne Ming

Tuesday, May 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:

Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr.

Virtual Author Talk: Nir Eyal

Tuesday, May 19, 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:

What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief.

Teen Kickoff - Glow in the Dark Mini Golf

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Meeting Room ABC at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Games

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)

Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Room: Meeting Room ABC

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

Program Type: Special Events, Games

Event Details:

Celebrate the start of the Summer Library Program by enjoying some Tropical Sno and playing glow in the dark mini golf after the Summer Library Kickoff! This event is for tweens and teens, grades 5 - 12.

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Time	Sun (5/10)	Mon (5/11)	Tue (5/12)	Wed (5/13)	Thu (5/14)	Fri (5/15)	Sat (5/16)
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: Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann 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 Virtual Author Talk: Dr. Vivienne Ming 1:00pm–2:00pm 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 for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr.	This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Mystery 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 BC Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: This month's selection: And Then There Were None, by Agatha Christie This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Northview 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 Northview 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.	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 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. This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Northview Reading Group 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 Northview to join us during Flex to eat snacks and chat about this month's book, City of S 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!
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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 "Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12)" group Teen Advisory Group 6:00pm–6:30pm Tween & Teen (Gr. 5-12) Workshop, 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: Workshop, 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.		This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group Hopeful Mama Foundation Support Group 6:00pm–8:00pm Adult (Ages 18+) Meeting 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: Meeting Event Details: Emily Patel’s experience with infertility started when she was 25 years old and diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Failure. 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 Introvert's 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: Lounge B Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+) Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: What is the Introvert's Book Club?