Ankeny Library | Ankeny, IA
Let's Be Friends!Friends of the Ankeny Library is an independent, philanthropic organization dedicated to enhancing the library through fundraising and advocacy efforts. Proceeds from Friends of the Ankeny Library book sale, fundraisers, and donations will be used to support library programs, events, and special projects.
General Info
Upcoming Events
TBD: Sneak Peek! (of NEW Ankeny Library)
February 4: Friends All-Member Bi-ennial Meeting
March 28: Annual Friends Trivia Night
Our Mission & Vision
Friends of the Ankeny Library is an independent, philanthropic organization dedicated to enhancing the library through fundraising and advocacy efforts. Proceeds from Friends of the Ankeny Library book sale, fundraisers, and donations will be used to support library programs, events, and special projects.
Location
1210 NW Prairie Ridge Drive
Ankeny, Iowa 50023
Library Hours
9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday – Saturday
9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sunday
2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Phone & Email
515.965.6461
friends@ankenylibraryfriends.org
WHAT WE SUPPORT
Friends of the Ankeny Library supports the Ankeny Public Library and the many services, materials, and programs it provides to our community. With your support, the Friends help fund:
- Children’s Summer Reading Program and Special Events
- Teen Programming
- Adult Programming; including author visits, educational programs and more
- Hatch Maker Space
If you share our belief that a strong public library is essential to making Ankeny an even better place to live, please join or renew your membership.
donate
Your contributions allow the Friends of the Ankeny Library to support critical programming like Summer Reading which helps kids retain skills while they’re out of school. Contributions also allow us to bring in new and innovative technology for kids to explore, and allows us to host unique community focused events like author visits. Please help keep our library and all of its offerings strong.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Want to be Friends?
Friends of the Ankeny Library looks for support in many forms. Whether it’s volunteering your time to help at the Library or Library Events, or joining a committee to focus your support on what matters most to you. Or maybe a much appreciated donation fits into your busy lifestyle best. Whatever you decide, supporting the Friends of the Ankeny Library will help assure the programs and events at the Ankeny Public Library will continue to grow and keep our community strong.
A Word
From Our President
“I’m excited to work with the newly formed “Friends of the Ankeny Library” to (further) define and carry out our mission, and to help the Ankeny Public Library become an even greater cornerstone of the Ankeny community.”
– Natalie Brincks
Friends Calendar
Our Upcoming Events & Activities
31
October
Trick or Read
Enjoy an Open House setting from 6:00-7:30 pm. There will be Halloween stories, crafts, small trinkets and more! Costumes are encouraged!
WHEN:
Thursday, October 31
6:00-7:30pm
WHERE:
Ankeny Public Library
1210 NW Prairie Ridge Dr, Ankeny 50021
1500 SW Main Street in Ankeny
?
TBD
Sneak Peek! (of NEW Ankeny Library)
Exclusive opportunity to get an inside-look at the new Ankeny Public Library BEFORE it opens! This Friends fundraiser will provide a guided tour of the new 2-level building – including special looks at the automated book check-in system and additional event space available for rental.
WHEN:
TBD
WHERE:
NEW Ankeny Public Library
1250 SW District Dr, Ankeny 50023
DETAILS:
$25/ticket
4
February
Friends All-Member Bi-ennial Meeting
Bi-ennial meeting for Friends members or anyone interested in learning more about what The Friends are all about. Committee Chairs recap and celebrate accomplishments of the past 6 months (including the opening of the new library!) as well as talk about the upcoming 4th annual Friends Trivia Night!
WHEN:
Tuesday, February 4
6:30pm
WHERE:
NEW Ankeny Public Library
1250 SW District Dr, Ankeny 50023
28
March
Annual Friends Trivia Night
WHEN:
Saturday, March 28
7:00pm
WHERE:
NEW Ankeny Public Library
1250 SW District Dr, Ankeny 50023
Show your support!
Purchase Merchandise
Available merchandise is listed below, and can be purchased and picked up at the library. If you have questions about a specific product or would like to reserve your items ahead of time, please contact us. Continue to check back for new and exciting products!
Have books piling up? Donate them!
Book Sale
Donate new and used books and media to the Friends of the Ankeny Library! Your donation may be tax deductible and helps provide needed support to our library’s programs.
Or stop by and peruse our selection of books media for sale. You may find that rare treasure or an unexpected gift idea.
Come On In
1210 NW Prairie Ridge Drive, Ankeny, IA 50023
Follow Us
Get In Touch
515.965.6461
friends@ankenylibraryfriends.org
About The Friends
Friends of the Ankeny Library serve as community advocates for library services, programs, facilities, and needs and is dedicated to enhancing the library through fundraising and advocacy efforts.