Upcoming Events | Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library (2024)

1:00pm - 3:00pm

This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.

Social Canasta

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

2:00pm - 3:30pm

This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group.

Chocolate Challenge

Open

Team up and complete a number of Minute-to-Win-It style challenges, all centered around chocolate! This event is open to tweens and teens entering grades 4-12. Registration required. Please register for one session only.

All Day

Closing

Closed for Independence Day

Branches:

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

1:00pm - 3:00pm

This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

Open

Support group meetings are a family caregiver's opportunity to learn more about Alzheimer's disease and care-giving from peers who have had similar experiences or have the same questions and concerns

2:00pm - 7:00pm

This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.

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!

9:30am - 11:00am

This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group.

Mind-Body Connections (REGISTRATION FULL)

Participation in this event requires registration with the presenting organization, EveryStep.

1:00pm - 3:00pm

This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.

Social Cribbage

Bring your favorite cribbage board or use one of ours. Come for the fun!

6:30pm - 8:30pm

This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.

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.

1:00pm - 2:00pm

This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.

Afternoon Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm

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 "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.

Virtual Author Talk: Kate DiCamillo (PreK-2nd Grade)

Join us for a visit to Deckawoo Drive with everyone’s favorite adventure loving pig, Mercy Watson!

1:00pm - 2:00pm

This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.

Mystery Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Live Music: This History of the Blues with Joey Leone

Guitarist and music historian Joey Leone presents a one hour program covering the history, influence and social impact of American blues music through songs, stories and historical facts.

1:00pm - 3:00pm

This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.

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.

6:00pm - 9:00pm

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

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.

3:30pm - 7:00pm

This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.

Cancelled

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!

9:30am - 11:00am

This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group.

Mind-Body Connections (REGISTRATION FULL)

Participation in this event requires registration with the presenting organization, EveryStep.

10:00am - 10:30am

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth - Age 5)" group.

Join us for books, rhymes, songs, and bubbles, geared toward ages birth-18 months.

1:00pm - 2:00pm

This event is in the "School-Age (Gr. K-5)" group.

Drop in and enjoy making buttons and magnets. No registration required; must be age 5+ to attend.

1:00pm - 3:00pm

This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.

Social Bridge

Open

2:00pm - 4:00pm

This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group.

Open

It’s just like it sounds – drop in to eat snacks and play board, card, and video games! Open to tweens and teens entering grades 4-12.

5:00pm - 6:00pm

This event is in the "Tween & Teen (Gr. 4-12)" group.

Pokémon Club

Open

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.

5:30pm - 7:30pm

City Council Meeting

City Council Meeting

6:00pm - 8:00pm

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Coloring @ Uptown Garage Brewing Co.

Join us at Uptown Garage Brewing Company to experience the stress-reducing benefits and creative self-discovery of adult coloring. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own coloring utensils and prints if you prefer.

6:30pm - 8:30pm

This event is in the "Adult (Ages 18+)" group.

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.