Week Calendar

Join us before school in room 2405 (Mrs. Eklund's Classroom) to enjoy snacks and discuss this month's book club book! You can pick up copies of our book from Mrs. Eklund!

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

Sign up for WIN in Mrs. Mertz classroom to make a fun craft related to the Titanic, enjoy a snack, and talk about your favorite books!

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

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

Come play BINGO and try to win books! All ages are welcome!

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.

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

Motivate Dance will stop by to offer a free demo class of their Mini & Me session! This dance class is geared towards ages 1-3 but all ages are welcome! No registration required. 

Have you ever wanted to learn more about Peruvian history and culture? Or try new foods? Join us during Hawk Time as we listen to a presentation from a local Peruvian, as he talks about Peruvian history and culture from his own lived experiences.

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!

Learn how to use water colors and create wood paintings with AR Workshop! This event is for tweens and teens, grades 5-12. Registration required.

Are you a Prairie Ridge student and love to read? Then join us after school in the library to talk about your favorite books, enjoy a delicious snack, and do a fun craft! 

*THIS SESSION IS FOR 4:00 - 4:10 PM. Our system only allows us to put in 15-minute increments.   

K-5 kids are invited to participate in fun and educational programming, brought to you by the After School Arts Program.

*THIS SESSION IS FOR 4:10 - 4:20 PM. Our system only allows us to put in 15-minute increments.   

*THIS SESSION IS FOR 4:20 - 4:30 PM. Our system only allows us to put in 15-minute increments.   

Drop-in and bring a craft you are working on and join fellow crafters to work on projects and get tips from other creative people. All crafts are welcome, including sewing, knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, paper crafts, and so on.

Do you like reading graphic novels? This club is for you! Join us for fun activities and to talk about Stargazing by Jen Wang.

Bring your device and/or log in to play Minecraft, Mario Kart, Stardew Valley, or any number of video games on your device, do themed crafts and activities, or just hang out and chat with other video game fans.

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.

Do you have a passion for books and planning fun library events? Are you looking for leadership opportunities? Do you need Silver Cord hours? Join us in the Teen Program Room to participate in our Teen Advisory Group!

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.

Love chatting with fellow bookworms while supporting a local business? Then check out Young Adult Book Club! Open to teens and adults, this book club meets monthly at Smokey Row and reads a variety of young adult and new adult books.

Are you a fan of romantasy? Then join us for an amazing trivia night where you can win fun prizes, spend time with other fans, and test your knowledge of iconic romantasy book series like A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J.