Upcoming Events

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.

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.

When the cast and crew of a Broadway review discover murder most foul, suspicions and old grudges loom large in the footlights!

Waves of Danger Murder Mystery:  A relaxing cruise in the Caribbean to celebrate the dedication of its crew to the ship hits a port not on the itinerary...murder. Take a trip into secret meetings, dangerous minds, and unknown clues.

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!

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. 

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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: The Celebrants, by Steven Rowley.

Join us for a visit to Deckawoo Drive with everyone’s favorite adventure loving pig, Mercy Watson!

This month's selection: The Maid's Diary, by Loreth Anne White

Guitarist and music historian Joey Leone presents a one hour program covering the history, influence and social impact of American blues music through songs, stories and historical facts.