Week Calendar

Join us for books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, bubbles, and more, geared toward toddlers & pre-k.

Kerry Walter-Ashby will lead you in a chair yoga class. 

Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required.

Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required.

Kerry Walter-Ashby will lead you in a chair yoga class. 

Books, rhymes, scarves, songs, and bubbles for babies.

Join us for books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, bubbles, and more, geared toward toddlers & pre-k.

Join us for books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, bubbles, and more, geared toward toddlers & pre-k.

Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required.

Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required.

Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required.

Ankeny Art Center will be here to teach you how to create your very own Ugly Sweater Bear! Limited spots available; registration required. Parents are not required to stay in the program room, but must be 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.

Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required.

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

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 as we watch a movie based on literature! You are welcome to bring blankets, snacks, and drinks with a covered lid. This month we will be showing The Polar Express! Run time: 1 hr 40 min. 

Want to be the first to hear about new books and events at the library? Like talking about what you’re reading and sharing ideas for making the library more fun? Then grab a bite and tell us what you think!

Looking for a change of scenery and a space to connect with fellow writers? Join our Writer’s Café!

Join us for a book discussion specifically for tweens!

Want to be the first to hear about new books and events at the library? Like talking about what you’re reading and sharing ideas for making the library more fun? Then grab a bite and tell us what you think!

Presented virtually via an online platform, we will teach you unique and creative strategies for maximizing space and staying in control of their belongings.  We will also answer questions and provide organizing sol

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.

Little OM Big OM will be here for a free yoga class! Grab your family and come give it a try! Jammies are welcome. 

Join us as the instant #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Red Queen and Realm Breaker series, Victoria Aveyard, chats with us about YA fantasy fiction, world-building, and her incre

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.