Event List

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 chat 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.

Join fellow crafters to work on projects and get tips with other creative people. All crafts are welcome, including sewing, knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, paper crafts and so on.

Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required.

Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required.

Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows.

Have you ever wanted to learn more about Peruvian history and culture? Or try new foods? Join us during Hawk Time as we listen to a presentation from a local Peruvian, as he talks about Peruvian history and culture from his own lived experiences.

Do you like reading graphic novels? This club is for you! Join us for fun activities and to talk about Stargazing by Jen Wang.

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!

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

Sign up for WIN in Mrs. Mertz classroom to make a fun craft related to the Titanic, enjoy a snack, and talk about your favorite books!

Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required.