Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
🏢 City of Ankeny · Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library serves one of Iowa's fastest-growing cities from a modern facility open all seven days, with extended weekday hours until 8 PM and free access to statewide Bridges eLibrary digital collections for every Polk County resident.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9 AM – 8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM – 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM – 8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM – 8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Sunday | 1 PM – 5 PM |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 1250 SW District Dr, ANKENY, IA 50023
Phone: +1-515-965-6460
Website: ankenyiowa.gov
Plus Code: 86H8P97M+J8 (ANKENY, IA)
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📖 About Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library is the sole public library serving Ankeny, Iowa — a city that has grown from under 20,000 residents in 1990 to over 75,000 today, making it one of the fastest-growing cities in the Midwest. The library is named after the Kirkendall family, longtime civic contributors to Ankeny, and is operated by the City of Ankeny. Located at 1250 SW District Dr in the city's growing south side, the facility was purpose-built to accommodate the demands of a rapidly expanding suburban community. Through its State Library of Iowa membership, cardholders access Bridges eLibrary — the statewide OverDrive platform offering thousands of eBooks and digital audiobooks — as well as the Iowa Online Advanced Placement Academy digital resources. The library serves as Ankeny's primary hub for children's programming, adult literacy, computer access, and lifelong learning.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Open 7 days a week — Mon-Thu 9 AM-8 PM; Fri-Sat 9 AM-5 PM; Sun 1 PM-5 PM
- Bridges eLibrary — statewide Iowa digital collection with thousands of eBooks and audiobooks
- Children's programming hub — weekly story times, reading challenges and STEM activities
- Public computer lab & Wi-Fi — free internet access and technology help for all residents
- Named for the Kirkendall family — longtime civic supporters of the Ankeny community
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Ankeny cardholders unlock Iowa's statewide digital platform plus popular national tools:
📚 Services
- Public computers & Wi-Fi
- Print, scan, fax & copy
- Children's programming and story times
- Adult literacy and digital literacy programs
- Meeting rooms
- Study spaces
- Interlibrary loan (ILL)
- Homebound delivery program
🎸 Programs
- Weekly story times — early-literacy sessions for babies, toddlers and preschoolers
- Summer reading program — all-ages challenge with prizes and events
- 1000 Books Before Kindergarten — early literacy milestone program for families
- Teen gaming and maker activities — hands-on STEM and creative workshops
- Adult book discussions — facilitated reading groups for fiction and nonfiction
📍 Nearby Libraries in Central Iowa
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bridges eLibrary and how do Ankeny residents use it?
Bridges eLibrary is Iowa's statewide OverDrive digital collection, funded in part by the State Library of Iowa. With your Ankeny Kirkendall library card number, you can log in at bridges.overdrive.com or through the Libby app to borrow thousands of eBooks and digital audiobooks — with no late fees, titles return automatically when due.
Can I get a library card at Ankeny Kirkendall if I just moved to Ankeny?
Yes. Any Ankeny resident can get a free library card by presenting a photo ID and proof of current Ankeny address. Cards are available at the circulation desk during regular hours (Mon-Thu 9 AM-8 PM, Fri-Sat 9 AM-5 PM, Sun 1 PM-5 PM) and are issued on the spot.
Does Ankeny Kirkendall Library offer Hoopla Digital with unlimited checkouts?
Yes. Hoopla Digital is available to Ankeny cardholders with no waitlists and no holds — you can instantly stream or download eBooks, audiobooks, comics, music and films. Log in at hoopladigital.com with your library card number and email address.
What children's programs run regularly at the library?
Ankeny Kirkendall hosts weekly story times organized by age group — including baby, toddler and preschool sessions — as well as the annual summer reading program, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten for families with young children, and various STEM and craft activities throughout the year. Check the library's events calendar on the City of Ankeny website for current schedules.
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