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Mind Body Connections

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)
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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

This 8-week Mind-Body Skills Group provides a supportive, small-group setting where participants learn and practice evidence-based techniques to build personal resilience.

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Virtual Author Talk: Dr. David H. Rosmarin

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 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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Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength?

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Teen Advisory Group

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Meeting

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type: Meeting
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!

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Mind Body Connections

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)
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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

This 8-week Mind-Body Skills Group provides a supportive, small-group setting where participants learn and practice evidence-based techniques to build personal resilience.

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Virtual Author Talk: Liann Zhang

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 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
Event Details:

Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan Is Dead. 

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Effectively Communicating with Your Healthcare Provider

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)
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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Dr. Sean Sha will speak from his personal experience as a physician, patient, and family member to help attendees understand how to communicate more effectively with their healthcare provider(s).

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Mind Body Connections

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Adult (Ages 18+)
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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

This 8-week Mind-Body Skills Group provides a supportive, small-group setting where participants learn and practice evidence-based techniques to build personal resilience.

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Virtual Author Talk: Rachelle Bergstein

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Virtual

Age Group:

Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+)
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Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Special Events, Virtual
Event Details:

You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy.

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