Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

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Ankeny City Council will conduct a public hearing on 4/6/26 at 5 PM on the Proposed Property Tax Levy for 7/1/26 - 6/30/27. The property tax levy is proposed to remain at $9.90 per $1,000 of taxable property valuation. View the notice of public hearing: https://t.co/ABRY98aU3i

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TODAY! Don't miss out on this free family concert featuring The Jolly Pops! We can't wait to see you sing and dance. Learn more about this event at https://t.co/ssAMW2Q7KT.

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Join us for a free magic show featuring Jonathan May! Get ready to be amazed! Learn more about this event at https://t.co/j0kfghtMnt.

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Join us for a FREE family concert featuring The Jolly Pops! You don't want to miss out on this amazing concert! Learn more about the event at https://t.co/ssAMW2Q7KT.

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Have you registered for the Teen Murder Mystery?! Join us on Thursday, June 27 at 2 PM. This event is open to teens entering grades 6-12. Registration required. Visit https://t.co/ICb8nvY2Bm to sign up! Learn more about the event here at https://t.co/qRPko2MUpZ.

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☔️Unfortunately Ankeny Public Library Story Time in the Park is cancelled this morning due to weather. Have you registered for the Summer Library Program yet? Sign up now at https://t.co/gn5ZIYZIFb. Fun events and programs for all ages and a weekly chance to win prizes!

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Join us for a combination of jokes, juggling, stories, and songs with Will Stuck! Wednesday, June 19 at 1 PM! Get ready to laugh and smile! Must be ages 5+ to attend. 😄 🤹
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Join us on June 18 for Taste-It Tuesday chips edition! Come taste some snacks and try to guess what flavor or brand you’re eating! No registration required; must be age 5+ to attend.

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Limited spots remaining for Snacks and Games on June 17 at 2 PM! 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. Register now at https://t.co/z769h0nfTA.

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Congrats to this week's winners! Don't miss your chance to win - we'll be giving away 40 gift cards every Monday during the Summer Library Program! ALL AGES! Log time you spend reading, writing, attending events (and more!) each week for a chance to WIN! https://t.co/gn5ZIYZIFb

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Tonight! Don't miss Kevin Wood as Abraham Lincoln at this engaging event, Tuesday, June 4 from 6-7:30 PM at the Library!

All ages welcome! Meet one of our nation's most beloved and esteemed historical figures at this free event. Details: https://t.co/eK9ms0u1wG

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Only six days until our Summer Library Kick-off Kids Concert featuring Patty Shukla! Bring the whole family for this free kids concert at the Ankeny Bandshell in Wagner Park. Mark your calendar for Thursday, June 6 at 6 p.m. Come ready to dance and sing!

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Join our team - Now Hiring! The Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library is currently seeking candidates for a full-time public services manager position. Competitive pay and excellent benefits for this full-time leadership role. Learn more and apply by May 15: https://t.co/BLfmctteMr

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Free Kids Concert today at the Library!
Join us for Silly Song Saturdays featuring Dino O'Dell, Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m. Come prepared to dance and sing at this free kid's concert. All ages welcome!

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Last chance to attend Silly Song Saturdays -- Kid's Concert Series! Don't miss Dino O'Dell this Saturday, May 4!

Join us at 10 a.m. at the Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library, come prepared to dance and sing at this free kid's concert. All ages welcome!

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This week's tip: 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀. 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩? 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴? 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘰𝘦𝘴?

𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 with children is one of the best ways to help them learn new words and information.

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See you at the library today? Join us for the last 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭 featuring Duke Otherwise at 10 AM and the 𝐀𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐲 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 from 1-4 PM.

The Library is located at 1250 SW District Drive, Ankeny.

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The Ankeny Public Library will host the Ankeny Authors Fair Saturday, April 20 from 1 – 4 p.m. at the library, 1250 SW District Drive, Ankeny. This event is free and open to the public. Meet 60+ authors! Learn more at https://t.co/n5690tZydW now.

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We have the best staff! Help us thank our team today, on National Library Workers Day! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to our community.💛

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We're excited to announce the return of the Ankeny Authors Fair Saturday, April 20, 1-4 PM. Connect with 63 authors! Check out the list of whose coming now: https://t.co/I2n9w0RPtE