Week Calendar

Join us before school to eat bagels (or other breakfast pastries) and chat about what you're reading!

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.

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!

Do you like reading graphic novels? This club is for you! Join us for fun activities and to talk about Wizkit by Tanya J. Scott. Didn’t finish the book?

Calling all writers! Whether you are working on a project, looking for ideas for a new story, or wanting to share tips and writing advice, Writing Club is the right place for you. Enjoy a snack as you receive and share feedback on projects!

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 in decorating sugar cookies in festive holiday shapes with frosting, sprinkles, and more! This program is open to tweens and teens in grades 4-12. Registration required.

A Conversation Circle is a monthly gathering of adults who practice everyday conversational English and get to know the public library.

Meet once a month for 2 hours. 

Why join?

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.