Event List

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.

Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series. 

Join us for this informative three-part series from the Society for Financial Literacy. We do recommend attending all three sessions. This session will cover

Join us for a special dance class, led by Tippi Toes! Join us for singing and dancing. Adult participation is required.

Join us for a special dance class, led by Tippi Toes! Join us for singing and dancing. Adult participation is required.

Join us for a special dance class, led by Tippi Toes! Join us for singing and dancing. Adult participation is required.

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

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, Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys.

*THIS SESSION IS FOR 4:00 - 4:10 PM. Our system only allows us to put in 15-minute increments.   

K-5 kids are invited to participate in fun and educational programming, brought to you by the After School Arts Program.

*THIS SESSION IS FOR 4:10 - 4:20 PM. Our system only allows us to put in 15-minute increments.   

*THIS SESSION IS FOR 4:20 - 4:30 PM. Our system only allows us to put in 15-minute increments.   

Calling all anime fans! Join us in talking about anime and trying some fruit sandwiches!

Join us for our new writer's workshop! Come and share your own work, get advice from others and make connections with other local authors. 

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.

This month's selection: The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, by Kim Michele Richardson 

Sign up at Southview to join us during Flex to eat snacks and bring your favorite book to share about what you're reading! 

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!

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

What is fun, stimulating, and a great way to meet new friends? 

If you are new to the game or a little rusty after years without a fourth, this is the perfect place for you.

Learn how to use water colors and create wood paintings with AR Workshop! This event is for tweens and teens, grades 5-12. Registration required.

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.