Upcoming Events

Join us for balloon storytelling, where theatre and balloon art come together in a highly interactive show. No registration necessary. All ages are welcome. 

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.

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!

Join us for books, rhymes, songs, and bubbles, geared toward ages birth-18 months.

Drop in and enjoy making shrinky dink keychains. No registration required; must be age 5+ to attend.

Mars and its secrets have fascinated and mystified humans since ancient times.

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.

It’s just like it sounds – drop in to eat snacks and play board, card, and video games! Open to tweens and teens entering grades 4-12.

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. 

We're taking Sing & Shake outside for the summer! Join us at AMP under the shaded pavilion for singing, dancing, and bubbles! 

Join us to chat about a book, then watch the movie adaptation! Copies of the current month’s book are available at the circulation desk.

Kevin Wood portrays President Abraham Lincoln, one of our nation's most beloved and esteemed historical figures. During this presentation, Mr.

We're taking Story Time to the park this Summer! Join us for Elephant & Piggie stories, rhymes, bubbles, and more. See you there!

The Jedi Temple library is under attack! A new Sith is on the way, planning to steal a book of secrets about the Force that will give him ultimate power. If you can find the book first, you can escape with it before he attacks.

The Jedi Temple library is under attack! A new Sith is on the way, planning to steal a book of secrets about the Force that will give him ultimate power. If you can find the book first, you can escape with it before he attacks.

The Jedi Temple library is under attack! A new Sith is on the way, planning to steal a book of secrets about the Force that will give him ultimate power. If you can find the book first, you can escape with it before he attacks.

Kids will get to learn about and feel lots of different reptiles at this event! Must be at least 5 years of age to attend. 

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

The Jedi Temple library is under attack! A new Sith is on the way, planning to steal a book of secrets about the Force that will give him ultimate power. If you can find the book first, you can escape with it before he attacks.

The Jedi Temple library is under attack! A new Sith is on the way, planning to steal a book of secrets about the Force that will give him ultimate power. If you can find the book first, you can escape with it before he attacks.