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
Farmer’s Market Storytime
WHERE:
— Ankeny Market & Pavilion Park
— 715 W 1st Street, Ankeny 50023
WHEN:
— June 25, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— July 23, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— August 27, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— September 24, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Phone & Email
515.965.6461
friends@ankenylibraryfriends.org
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
1250 SW District Drive
Ankeny, Iowa 50023
Library Hours
Monday – Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday
9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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 Vice 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.”
Friends Calendar
Our Upcoming Events & Activities
25
June
Storytime at the Uptown Ankeny Farmer’s Market
Stop by the “Friends of the Ankeny Library” tent at the Uptown Ankeny Farmer’s Market for storytime and a fun craft!
(Plus a chance to win a free book!)
We can’t wait to see you!
WHEN:
Saturday, June 25
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
WHERE:
Ankeny Market & Pavilion Park
715 W 1st Street, Ankeny 50023
23
July
Storytime at the Uptown Ankeny Farmer’s Market
Stop by the “Friends of the Ankeny Library” tent at the Uptown Ankeny Farmer’s Market for storytime and a fun craft!
(Plus a chance to win a free book!)
We can’t wait to see you!
WHEN:
Saturday, July 23
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
WHERE:
Ankeny Market & Pavilion Park
715 W 1st Street, Ankeny 50023
27
August
Storytime at the Uptown Ankeny Farmer’s Market
Stop by the “Friends of the Ankeny Library” tent at the Uptown Ankeny Farmer’s Market for storytime and a fun craft!
(Plus a chance to win a free book!)
We can’t wait to see you!
WHEN:
Saturday, August 27
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
WHERE:
Ankeny Market & Pavilion Park
715 W 1st Street, Ankeny 50023
24
September
Storytime at the Uptown Ankeny Farmer’s Market
Stop by the “Friends of the Ankeny Library” tent at the Uptown Ankeny Farmer’s Market for storytime and a fun craft!
(Plus a chance to win a free book!)
We can’t wait to see you!
WHEN:
Saturday, September 24
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
WHERE:
Ankeny Market & Pavilion Park
715 W 1st Street, Ankeny 50023
Friends Meeting
All-Member Friends Meeting
Hello Library Lovers!
Join us for a celebration of our trivia fundraiser success and to learn about upcoming summer Friends events.
WHEN:
Tuesday, May 24
6:30 PM
WHERE:
Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
1250 SW District Drive, Ankeny, 50023
City Council Chambers on the 2nd floor
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
1250 SW District 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.