Event List

Do you like to read and talk about books? Join our book club for tweens!

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.

Join us before school to eat bagels (or other breakfast pastries) and chat about what you're reading!

Drop-in and bring a craft you are working on and join fellow crafters to work on projects and get tips from other creative people. All crafts are welcome, including sewing, knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, paper crafts, and so on.

Maker Monday is a monthly program for teens to learn more about using the makerspace and utilizing their own creativity to build and create unique items by hand. This month we will be learning how to use 3D Pens!

Join us in the Teen Program Room to enjoy snacks and discuss your favorite books!

Bring your cards to trade or play the Pokémon Trading Card Game with others, play Pokémon Go on your device, do themed crafts and activities, or just hang out and chat with other Pokémon fans.

Sign up at Northview to join us during Flex to eat snacks and chat about what you're reading! 

Sign up at Northview to join us during Flex to eat snacks and chat about this month's book, Graceling

Calling all anime fans! Join us in talking about anime and tasting a delicious Japanese snack, Pocky!

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.

Do you have a passion for books and planning fun library events? Are you looking for leadership opportunities? Do you need Silver Cord hours? Join us in the Teen Program Room to participate in our Teen Advisory Group!

Bring your device and/or log in to play Minecraft, Mario Kart, Stardew Valley, or any number of video games on your device, do themed crafts and activities, or just hang out and chat with other video game fans.

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.

Sign up at Southview to join us during Flex to eat snacks and chat about what classic book you read this month! 

Drop-in and bring a craft you are working on and join fellow crafters to work on projects and get tips from other creative people. All crafts are welcome, including sewing, knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, paper crafts, and so on.

Come play BINGO and try to win books! All ages are welcome!

Do you like reading graphic novels? This club is for you! Join us for fun activities and to talk about Haikyu!! by Haruichi Furudate.

Join us during WIN in Mrs. Mertz classroom to do a literacy related craft and talk about books that you are interested in! This month we will be weaving like Arachne by using yarn and cardboard!

Join us before school in room 2405 (Mrs.

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.

Love chatting with fellow bookworms while supporting a local business? Then check out Young Adult Book Club! Open to teens and adults, this book club meets monthly at Smokey Row and reads a variety of young adult and new adult books.

Join us before school in the library to eat bagels (or other breakfast pastries) and chat about what you're reading!

Drop-in and bring a craft you are working on and join fellow crafters to work on projects and get tips from other creative people. All crafts are welcome, including sewing, knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, paper crafts, and so on.