Teen Maker Packs

Teen Maker Packs

Saturday, April 1, 2023 (All day)

This month pick up a kit to make your own tie-dye tote. For youth in grades 6-12. Registration is required.

Packs may be picked up during regular library hours between April 1-7.

Any packs that are unclaimed by the end of the designated pick-up ...

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Teen Advisory Board

Teen Advisory Board

Monday, April 3, 2023 - 3:30 PM

Students in grades 7-12 are invited to participate on the library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB). TAB meets weekly to help plan teen programs, sign up for library volunteer opportunities, build leadership skills and suggest teen books to be purchased...

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DIY Phone Charms

DIY Phone Charms

Monday, April 3, 2023 - 6:30 PM

Bring your friends and learn and make your own phone charm, key chain or friendship bracelet. For older teens in grades 10-12. Registration is required.

Parents and care-givers should be prepared to pick up their student promptly at the end of th...

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On Exhibit: "Folding Cranes, Enfolding Community"

On Exhibit: "Folding Cranes, Enfolding Community"

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 (All day)

"Folding Cranes, Enfolding Community" - Pamela Douglas
April 4 - May 30, 2023

 

Exhibition Description:

This intricate, three-dimensional memorial exhibit features hand-folded origami paper cranes. Each handmade crane honors the memory of an...

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Bricks & Beads

Bricks & Beads

Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 2:00 PM

Calling all crafty engineers! Register to drop in any time during this event to get creative with the library's Lego collection or to make a perler bead design. Lego creations may be put on temporary display in the library after the event, and per...

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Library Closed

Library Closed

Sunday, April 9, 2023 (All day)

The Library will be closed on Easter Sunday.

DIY Phone Charms

DIY Phone Charms

Monday, April 10, 2023 - 6:30 PM

Tweens & teens, bring a friend and make your own phone charm, key chain or friendship bracelet. For students in grades 6-9. Registration is required.

Parents and care-givers should pick up their student promptly at the end of the program if the s...

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Earth Day Celebration

Earth Day Celebration

Saturday, April 22, 2023 - 10:00 AM

Join our Earth Day celebration with a special story or presentation and activities with staff from Ankeny Sanitation. After the presentation, venture outside and see a trash or recycling truck up close! This event is open to all ages. Registration...

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Celebrating the Cherry Blossom Festival (Online)

Celebrating the Cherry Blossom Festival (Online)

Saturday, April 22, 2023 - 2:00 PM

Cherry blossom festivals, also known as “hanami” (花見), are a centuries old spring celebration held throughout Japan and in many other places around the world. In this live Zoom talk, intercultural consultant Yvonne Wolf will give a brief o...

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Teen Self Defense

Teen Self Defense

Sunday, April 23, 2023 - 2:00 PM

Students in grades 6-12 and their parents or guardians should attend this free workshop to learn the basics of important skills to keep teens safe in today's world. Instructors from Cobra Self Defense of Iowa will present information and training ...

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