Upcoming Events

Would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Join us to talk with New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier about The Last Kids on Earth, both the book series and the animated series on Netflix.

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.

This volunteer-led program offers English language learners the opportunity to practice their conversational English in a relaxed, fun way to:

Singing, splashing, dancing and bubbles!

Drop in to meet various lifesize dinosaurs from Feller Express.

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

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

Monthly meeting for the Library Board of Trustees. Everyone is welcome and all meetings are open to the public.

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: Maame, by Jessica George

Books will be available on June 20 at the Circulation Desk.

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!

Drop in between 1-3 pm to check out over 100 species of living anthropods with hands-on opportunities!

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

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.

Come taste some snacks and try to guess what flavor or brand you’re eating! No registration required; must be age 5+ to attend.

In this exciting author conversation and Q&A, Elizabeth Acevedo will provide a short reading from her National Book Award winning and New York Times bestselling novel-in-verse, The Poet X serving as the ba

Team up and complete a number of Minute-to-Win-It style challenges, all centered around chocolate! This event is open to tweens and teens entering grades 4-12. Registration required. Please register for one session only.

Celebrate the end of a great summer by bringing your family for a FREE swim. No registration required - all are welcome!

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.

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 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.