This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group.
Mind-Body Connections (REGISTRATION FULL)
9:30am - 11:00am
Special Events, Workshop
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group.
Jun 10 2024 Mon
Mind-Body Connections (REGISTRATION FULL)
9:30am - 11:00am
Special Events, Workshop
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type: Special Events, Workshop
Event Details:
Participation in this event requires registration with the presenting organization, EveryStep.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group.
10:00am - 10:30am
Storytimes
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group.
Jun 10 2024 Mon
10:00am - 10:30am
Storytimes
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, rhymes, songs, and bubbles, geared toward ages birth-18 months.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group.
This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group.
10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group.
This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group.
Jun 11 2024 Tue
10:00am - 10:30am
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Event Details:
We're taking Sing & Shake outside for the summer! Join us at AMP under the shaded pavilion for singing, dancing, and bubbles!
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group.
This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group.
Story Time in the Park: Hawkeye Park
10:00am - 10:30am
Storytimes
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group.
This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group.
Jun 12 2024 Wed
Story Time in the Park: Hawkeye Park
10:00am - 10:30am
Storytimes
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5), School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
We're taking Story Time to the park this Summer! Join us for Elephant & Piggie stories, rhymes, bubbles, and more. See you there!
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group.
Tippi Toes Dance Class (Ages 2-6)
10:00am - 10:30am
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group.
Jun 14 2024 Fri
Tippi Toes Dance Class (Ages 2-6)
10:00am - 10:30am
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)
Event Details:
Come try a Tippi Toes dance class for FREE! Be ready to move and have fun! No registration necessary. *This program is geared towards ages 2-6.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.
Social Cribbage
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Games
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.
Jun 10 2024 Mon
Social Cribbage
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Games
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
Book Clubs
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.
Jun 11 2024 Tue
Afternoon Book Club
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Book Clubs
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:Maame, by Jessica George.
This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group.
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Special Events
This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group.
Jun 12 2024 Wed
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Special Events
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: School-Age (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:
Tim Read will show kids how to create something artistic at this funny and interactive show. Must be ages 5+ to attend.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.
Mystery Book Club
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Book Clubs
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.
Jun 12 2024 Wed
Mystery Book Club
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Book Clubs
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:
This month's selection: Shallow Waters, by Kay Jennings
Books will be available on May 8 after 2 PM at the Circulation Desk.
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. 4-12)" group.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.
Family Bingo for Books
1:00pm - 1:45pm
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. 4-12)" group.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.
Jun 13 2024 Thu
Family Bingo for Books
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Games
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. 4-12), 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 "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.
Jun 13 2024 Thu
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Makerspace (Full Room)
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.
2:00pm - 7:00pm
Games
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.
Jun 9 2024 Sun
2:00pm - 7:00pm
Games
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!
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group.
Build Your Own S'mores
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Special Events
Closed
Required
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group.
Jun 11 2024 Tue
Build Your Own S'mores
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Special Events
Closed
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Makerspace (Full Room)
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type: Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Craft the ultimate campfire treat using a variety of provided ingredients, then eat your creation while creating some camp-style crafts. This event is open to tweens and teens entering grades 4-12. Registration required.
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. 4-12)" group.
Pokémon Club
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Special Events, Games
Open
Required
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group.
Jun 10 2024 Mon
Pokémon Club
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Special Events, Games
Open
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)
Program Type: Special Events, Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:
Bring your cards to trade or play the Pokémon Trading Card Game with others, 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 "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.
SHIIP Medicare Event
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting
Open
Required
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.
Jun 11 2024 Tue
SHIIP Medicare Event
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting
Open
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Meeting
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
A free seminar offered by the State of Iowa’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) and Connections Area Agency on Aging for Iowans who want to learn about Medicare.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Craft
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.
Jun 10 2024 Mon
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Craft
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.
Mind Games: The Science of Perception Deception (VIRTUAL)
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Special Events, Virtual
Open
Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.
Jun 11 2024 Tue
Mind Games: The Science of Perception Deception (VIRTUAL)
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Special Events, Virtual
Open
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Special Events, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Presenter William Pack will show how our brain decides how we perceive everything around us. It finds patterns and solves problems efficiently, except for when it lies to us.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.
D-Hopeful Mama Foundation Support Group
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.
Jun 13 2024 Thu
D-Hopeful Mama Foundation Support Group
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Conference Room D
Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:
Hopeful Mama is committed to supporting women facing infertility by providing financial grants, educational workshops and fertility support groups.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.
Social Chess
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Games
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.
Jun 13 2024 Thu
Social Chess
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Games
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Room: Makerspace (Full Room)
Age Group: All Ages, Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), 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 "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.
Get Lit Book Club
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Book Clubs
Open
Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.
Jun 13 2024 Thu
Get Lit Book Club
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Book Clubs
Open
Library Branch: Off-Site
Age Group: Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12), Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
Love chatting with fellow bookworms while supporting a local business? Then check out Get Lit! Open to teens and adults, this book club meets every other month at Smokey Row and reads a variety of young adult and new adult books.
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.
Virtual Author Talk: Freida McFadden
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Special Events, Virtual
This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.
Jun 13 2024 Thu
Virtual Author Talk: Freida McFadden
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Special Events, Virtual
Library Branch: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Age Group: Adult (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Special Events, Virtual
Event Details:
Get your popcorn and take a seat as we pick the brain of the queen of twists herself, Freida McFadden!
