Week Calendar

Songs, books, and rhymes for babies!

Join Ms. Kelly & Ms. Brittany in various Ankeny parks for story time fun!

Deer Creek Park

2204 NE 16th St

Drop in every week to hang out in our teen room while enjoying some fun games and activities. You never know what you’re going to get, so make sure to swing by every Tuesday!

Singing, dancing, and bubbles at the Ankeny Bandshell!

Singing, dancing, and bubbles! Fun for the whole family!

Join us as we sit down in conversation with New York Times Best Selling author David Allen, one of the world’s most influential thinkers on personal productivity.

You just woke up to discover that you’re trapped inside a mash-up of Disney movies! The only way out is through the Breakout Box, but you have to escape quickly before you’re stuck forever. Can you make it out?

You just woke up to discover that you’re trapped inside a mash-up of Disney movies! The only way out is through the Breakout Box, but you have to escape quickly before you’re stuck forever. Can you make it out?

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

This month's selection: The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper, by Phaedra Patrick.

Books available at the circulation desk beginning June 14.

Looking for a place to meet friends for some friendly games? Bring your favorite card game or board game to the library, or play some of ours! 

Ms. Brittany & Ms. Kelly will read aloud several great picture books and share snippets of chapter books as well! Kids must be at least 5 years old to participate.

This month's selection: A Flicker in the Dark, by Stacy Willingham.
Books available at the circulation desk beginning June 8.

ISU Extension will be at the library to present Curious Candy! Come have fun with us and enjoy STEM activities! Registration is required. Must be at least 5 years old to participate. 

It’s a sweet and STEAM-y summer at the library, and we’ll be exploring different STEAM activities with sugary treats. The best part is that you’ll get to eat the supplies at the end!

ISU Extension will be at the library to present Curious Candy! Come have fun with us and enjoy STEM activities! Registration is required. Must be at least 5 years old to participate. 

You just woke up to discover that you’re trapped inside a mash-up of Disney movies! The only way out is through the Breakout Box, but you have to escape quickly before you’re stuck forever. Can you make it out?

Calling all budding authors! Connect with other writers to share your stories, swap ideas, and explore fun writing prompts.

You just woke up to discover that you’re trapped inside a mash-up of Disney movies! The only way out is through the Breakout Box, but you have to escape quickly before you’re stuck forever. Can you make it out?

Bring your ideas and questions and come discuss ways you can be involved with the library. Snacks will be provided! Not a member? Download an application and send the completed form to ABellis@ankenyiowa.gov.

This month's selection: Cyrano (2021)

Join fellow cinephiles at the library to watch films on our big screen and then discuss it.

Singing, dancing, and bubbles! Fun for the whole family!

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.

Grab your coziest PJs and a favorite stuffed animal, and join Youth Services Librarian, Ms. Kelly or Ms. Brittany, for Story Time (from your own home). End the day with stories, songs, and rhymes!