Free things to do in Ankeny — festivals, library events, park activities, and community happenings. No cost, all fun.
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Students are invited to participate on the Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB). TAB meets weekly during the school year to help plan teen programs, sign up for library volunteer opportunities, build leadership skills and suggest teen books to be purchased by the Library. For students in grades...
Join us to learn how to make easy, low-or-no cook snacks. We’ll make and eat the snack, and you’ll go home with the recipe! This month we are making Homemade Peach Rings! This program is for tweens and teens, grades 5 - 12. Registration Required.
Enjoy 20-25 minutes of short stories, songs, and lots of movement followed by playtime to build early literacy skills. For kids 18 mo.-3 years old and their caregivers. Monthly registration is required. Please register for a seat for each toddler attending. Each session in the same week is a...
Whether you're a Percy Jackson fan or just love Greek mythology, this is the club for you! Test your knowledge in a trivia competition, craft your own myth-inspired creations, and debate fellow club members about your favorite gods, heroes, and myths. For kids in 6th grade and up. Registration...
Weekday Storytime Schedule: Our cycle starts on Monday, March 30, and our break week will be April 20 through April 24. However, you can check out Block Party instead on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning of the break (and come get a monstrously cute color-your-own monster bookmark too)!...
Make a simple craft after 25-30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes. This is generally for kids who can sit still for longer stories to develop school readiness. For kids 3.5-5 years old and their caregivers. Registration is required. Please register for a seat for each child attending. Each...
*THIS SESSION IS FOR 4:00 - 4:10 PM. Our system only allows us to put in 15-minute increments. Please check in for your allotted time at the Children's Desk closest to the Play Nook and try to arrive 5 minutes early. These sessions will take place in the study room right next to the Children's...
Do you like to read and talk about books? Join our book club for tweens! This month’s book is Scythe by Neal Schusterman. Stop in for fun activities and to talk about the book. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk while supplies last. This book is also available on the Libby App.
Weekday Storytime Schedule: Our cycle starts on Monday, March 30, and our break week will be April 20 through April 24. However, you can check out Block Party instead on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning of the break (and come get a monstrously cute color-your-own monster bookmark too)!...
Caring for someone with dementia often means walking the line between supporting their independence and protecting their safety. In this course, we’ll explore common challenges smartphones can create for people living with dementia, along with practical, easy-to-apply strategies to keep your loved..
Join JPL's Anime Club each week for Japanese snacks, anime trivia, and art projects! All fans welcome! Registration is not required, but it is appreciated for planning purposes. You will receive reminder emails about meetings if you register.
Weekday Storytime Schedule: Our cycle starts on Monday, March 30, and our break week will be April 20 through April 24. However, you can check out Block Party instead on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning of the break (and come get a monstrously cute color-your-own monster bookmark too)!...
Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market is a farmers market in Ankeny, IA.
Build early literacy skills with 15-20 minutes of songs, rhymes, and books followed by playtime. For infants 0-17 mo. and their caregivers. Registration is required. Please register for a seat for each infant attending.
Get ready for the 13th Annual Kites on the Green Festival on Saturday, May 2nd by attending a free Kite Making Workshop on Saturday, April 11th at Johnston Public Library from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Attendees will receive a free kite-making kit, personal instruction, and a chance to test out their new...
Bring a friend or make new ones at these programs for teens. Try your hand at a different activity each month. This month, we will be doing Teen Self Defense. Attend this free workshop to learn the basics of important skills to keep teens safe in today's world. Instructors from Waukee Police...
Weekday Storytime Schedule: Our cycle starts on Monday, March 30, and our break week will be April 20 through April 24. However, you can check out Block Party instead on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning of the break (and come get a monstrously cute color-your-own monster bookmark too)!...
Join Dreama Deskins on the first Sunday of every month beginning at 1:30pm to explore paper card making. Dreama and her team will have a monthly topical card prepped and ready for you to assemble on site with your own unique brand of creativity. The card crafting crew will be on hand to provide...
Ankeny Uptown Farmers' Market is a farmers market in Ankeny, IA.
LEGO Club provides a fun atmosphere where children can learn, build and play with the library’s set of LEGOs. Each meeting will have a new theme or challenge. Great for kids in grades K-5. Registration required.
Each month explore a fascinating true story, followed by an extended learning activity. Kids don’t need to read the book in advance. Caregivers aren’t required to stay in the room for this program. This month's book is "Pizza! A Slice of History" by Greg Pizzoli. For kids in grades 3-5....
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.
88,000 sq ft world-class public skatepark, one of the largest in the US.
Hamlet (1948 ‧ Drama/Adaptation ‧ 2h 35m ‧ NR) Prince Hamlet struggles over whether or not he should kill his uncle, whom he suspects has murdered his father, the former king. Nominated for 7 Oscars and winner of 4, including Best Actor (Laurence Olivier) and Best Picture.
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