# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Storytime, Author Talk, & Free Haircuts with Keenan Jones & Abena Sankofa Imhotep
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 am
- **Event Description**: Bring the family for a back-to-school book party with Minnesota children’s author, Keenan Jones, and Des Moines author Abena Sankofa Imhotep with free haircuts by Universal Barbershop! Hosted by Sankofa Literary & Empowerment Group and Storyhouse Bookpub at Willkie House, we’re celebrating Keenan’s Saturday Mornings at the ‘Shop with back-to-school haircuts, storytime, snacks, and a book sale!

What to expect:

Keenan will read his children’s book celebrating the community, culture and joy of barbershops, Saturday Mornings at the ‘Shop, followed by a short discussion with Abena and a time for questions and chatting with kids. Stick around afterward for haircuts with Universal Barbershop, refreshments from Daisy Chain Coffee, and a book signing with Keenan and Abena! Both authors’ books will be available for sale through Storyhouse Bookpub. Free haircuts will be first come, first served as time allows.

https://storyhousebookpub.com/events/5737620260822
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/storytime-author-talk-and-free-haircuts-with-keenan-jones-and-abena-sankofa-imhotep/200030381354016
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, kids, back-to-school, parties, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 20

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Des Moines
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 900 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50314-1129, United States
- **lat**: 41.59404
- **long**: -93.6405
- **full address**: 900 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50314-1129, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Storytime, Author Talk, & Free Haircuts with Keenan Jones & Abena Sankofa Imhotep being held?
  - **A:** Storytime, Author Talk, & Free Haircuts with Keenan Jones & Abena Sankofa Imhotep takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 am at 900 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50314-1129, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Storytime, Author Talk, & Free Haircuts with Keenan Jones & Abena Sankofa Imhotep?
  - **A:** Storytime, Author Talk, & Free Haircuts with Keenan Jones & Abena Sankofa Imhotep is organized by Storyhouse Bookpub.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Storytime, Author Talk, & Free Haircuts with Keenan Jones & Abena Sankofa Imhotep is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Des Moines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Storytime, Author Talk, & Free Haircuts with Keenan Jones & Abena Sankofa Imhotep sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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