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Library Calendar - Teens

  1. Teen Advisory Group

    January 20, 2026, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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    1250 SW District Dr., Ankeny, IA, 50023, US

    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! At the Teen Advisory Group, we will discuss upcoming events and take suggestions about what books YOU would want at the library and hear feedback about the events that YOU would want at the library. By participating in Teen Advisory Group, you will form leadership skills and serve your community! Open to teens grades 6 - 12. No registration required.

  2. Gaming Club

    January 22, 2026, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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    1250 SW District Dr., Ankeny, IA, 50023, US

    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.Please note that library staff cannot monitor every video game world/server and that participants are responsible for keeping track of any devices, chargers, log-ins, and other materials that they bring to this event. This program is for tweens and teens, grades 5 - 12. Registration Required.

  3. Social Chess

    January 22, 2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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    1250 SW District Dr., Ankeny, IA, 50023, US

    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. Bring your own board or use one of ours.

  4. Fiber & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat

    January 26, 2026, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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    1250 SW District Dr., Ankeny, IA, 50023, US

    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. This program is in partnership with Central Iowa Fiber Arts (C.I.F.A.). Tweens and teens, grades 5 - 12, are welcome to join; no registration is required.

  5. Family Bingo for Books

    January 27, 2026, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
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    1250 SW District Dr., Ankeny, IA, 50023, US

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

  6. Graphic Novel Book Club

    January 27, 2026, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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    1250 SW District Dr., Ankeny, IA, 50023, US

    Do you like reading graphic novels? This club is for you! Join us for fun activities and to talk about Haikyu!! by Haruichi Furudate. Didn’t finish the book? That’s ok! We’d still love to see you. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk while supplies last. This program is for tweens and teens, grades 5 - 12. Registration Required.

  7. WIN Wednesdays at Prairie Ridge

    January 28, 2026, 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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    1010 NW Prairie Ridge Dr, Ankeny, IA, 50023, US

    Join us during WIN in Mrs. Mertz classroom to do a literacy related craft and talk about books that you are interested in! This month we will be weaving like Arachne by using yarn and cardboard!

  8. ACHS Book Club

    January 29, 2026, 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM
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    2220 NW State Street, Room #2405 (Mrs. Eklund's Classroom), Ankeny, IA, 50023, US

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

  9. Social Chess

    January 29, 2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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    1250 SW District Dr., Ankeny, IA, 50023, US

    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. Bring your own board or use one of ours.

  10. Young Adult Book Club

    January 29, 2026, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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    1530 SW Vintage Pkwy, Ankeny, IA, 50023, US

    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. Copies of the current book are available at the circulation desk. This month we are reading Strike the Zither by Joan He.

  11. Books & Bagels (Ankeny Centennial High School)

    January 30, 2026, 7:45 AM - 8:15 AM
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    2220 NW State Street, Ankeny, IA, 50023, US

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

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