Upcoming Events

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!

Support group meetings are a family caregiver's opportunity to learn more about Alzheimer's disease and care-giving from peers who have had similar experiences or have the same questions and concerns

Iowa Artist and Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library invite the public to view the Iowa Artist State Art Show.

Iowa Artist is a non-profit educational group. Their mission is to promote and educate artists throughout the state of Iowa.

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!

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.

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.

Kerry Walter-Ashby will lead you in a chair yoga class. 

Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength?

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

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.

Emily Patel’s experience with infertility started when she was 25 years old and diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Failure.

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 Northview 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!

Bring your favorite cribbage board or use one of ours. Come for the fun!

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 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.

This month's selection: Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury

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!

This month's selection: Some Choose Darkness, by Charlie Donlea

Join us after school in room 2403 (Mrs. Eklund's Classroom) to enjoy snacks and discuss one or both of the books chosen for our book club! You can pick up either book from Mrs. Eklund!

Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan Is Dead.