Week Calendar

Join Ms. Kelly or Ms. Brittany for 20-25 minutes of books, rhymes, songs, and bubbles, for babies ages 0-18 months.

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

Sawgrass Park

2200 SW 36th St

Join Ms. Kelly & Ms. Brittany for 20-25 minutes of singing, dancing, bubbles and FUN!

Summer Sing & Shake will be held outdoors at the Ankeny Market & Pavilion (715 W 1st Street).

Nautilus Quirrell (son of Professor Quirinus Quirrell) has used a Time-Turner to steal one of Voldemort’s horcruxes, to prevent Voldemort’s downfall and to avenge his father’s death. The horcrux is now locked in a Quidditch box in the library.

Does your child love music? Are you curious about what a music class might be like for your child? Passions Studios will offer a free play-based music class for all ages. Come give it a try! 

Join Ms. Blanca for stories, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish!

Nautilus Quirrell (son of Professor Quirinus Quirrell) has used a Time-Turner to steal one of Voldemort’s horcruxes, to prevent Voldemort’s downfall and to avenge his father’s death. The horcrux is now locked in a Quidditch box in the library.

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.

The Blank Park Zoo will visit the library with a few small animals. The Zoo will be surprising us with the animals they bring. 

This program will be repeated on Thursday, June 22. Please limit attendance to one program.

Have fun trying something new! Des Moines Breakerz Dance will offer a free trial class for students Kindergarten-5th grade. 

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 Blank Park Zoo will visit the library with a few small animals. The Zoo will be surprising us with the animals they bring. 

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.

It’s just like it sounds – drop in to eat snacks and play board, card, and video games!

Nautilus Quirrell (son of Professor Quirinus Quirrell) has used a Time-Turner to steal one of Voldemort’s horcruxes, to prevent Voldemort’s downfall and to avenge his father’s death. The horcrux is now locked in a Quidditch box in the library.

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!

Nautilus Quirrell (son of Professor Quirinus Quirrell) has used a Time-Turner to steal one of Voldemort’s horcruxes, to prevent Voldemort’s downfall and to avenge his father’s death. The horcrux is now locked in a Quidditch box in the library.

Join us at Uptown Garage Brewing Company for a fun night of coloring. We will provide the coloring sheets, the colored pencils and sharpeners. 

Hosted by C.I.F.A. (Central Iowa Fiber Arts), 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.

Join us for 20-25 minutes of singing, dancing, bubbles and FUN!

Join us for a book discussion specifically for tweens! Copies of the current month’s book are available at the circulation desk.

Join us and learn how to make a shimmering work of art! You will be diamond painting a bookmark or keychain.  Diamond painting is a newer craft that has similarities to cross-stitching and paint by numbers.

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.