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Ames Public Library

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620 Lincoln Way

Mailing Address:
515 Douglas Ave.
Ames, Iowa 50010

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(515) 239-5646

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(515) 239-5656

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Heggen, James. "Library project right on track." Ames Tribune. 21 Mar. 2013.
Heggen, James. "Library opening Friday." Ames Tribune. 5 Dec. 2012.
"Q&A with Ames Public Library Interim Director Lynne Carey." Ames Tribune. 28 Nov. 2012.
Heggen, James. "The Ames library renovation off to good start." Ames Tribune. 16 Nov. 2012.
"AMES LIBRARY: Temporary Closure Begins." WHO TV. 15 Nov. 2012.
Miller, Jessica. "Ames Public Library Closes For Renovation Until 2014." Ames.Patch.com. 14 Nov. 2012.
Heggen, James. "What happens when the library closes?" Ames Tribune. 3 Nov. 2012.
Heggen, James. "Temporary library space may be free after all." Ames Tribune. 25 Sept. 2012.
Heggen, Jamees. "Library searches for new temporary home." Ames Tribune. 21 Sept. 2012.
Miller, Jessica. "Ames Library Committee Reviews Leases for Temporary Locations After Hastings Deal Falls Through." Ames.Patch.com. 20 Sept. 2012.
Heggen, James. "Library finalizing leases for temporary locations." Ames Tribune. 17 Aug. 2012.
Bunka, Deborah. "Library trustees learn Lincoln Center to host temporary library, approve detailed renovation plan." Ames News Online. 25 June 2012.
Malloy, Mike. "Ames Public Library to get bigger, shinier." Ames Tribune. 22 June 2012.
Miller, Jessica. "Sneak a Peek of the New Ames Public Library." Ames.Patch.com. 22 June 2012.
"PHOTOS: Ames Public Library Renderings From the Architect." Ames.Patch.com. 22 June 2012.
Malloy, Mike. "Library may find home where Hastings, Harrison’s Sports used to be." Ames Tribune. 22 June 2012.
Millsaps, Laura. "Council to vote on contract for library architect." Ames Tribune. 25 Feb. 2012.
Weeks, Art. "Letter: Humbled by outpouring of support for library." Ames News Online. 30 Dec. 2011.
Weeks, Art. "Letter: Appreciative and humbled." Ames Tribune. 23 Dec. 2011.
Weeks, Art. "Letter: Ames Public Library Director Thanks Ames." Ames.Patch.com. 23 Dec. 2011.
"Library bond is approved; Ward 4 runoff." Ames Tribune. 9 Nov. 2011.
Millsaps, Laura. "Ames says yes to library expansion." Ames Tribune. 9 Nov. 2011.
Olson, Lauris. "Voters say 'yes' to library bond but 4th Ward seat wil go to run-off." Ames News Online. 8 Nov. 2011.
Godden, Paige. "Ames voters pass referendum to expand library." Iowa State Daily. 8 Nov. 2011.
Miller, Jessica. "Ames Voters Overwhelmingly OK Library Expansion." Ames.Patch.com. 8 Nov. 2011.
Millsaps, Laura. "Voter turnout light in first four hours of election." Ames Tribune. 8 Nov. 2011.
Rawlins, Laura. "Letter: Good reports were dead on." Ames Tribune. 8 Nov. 2011.
Miller, Jessica. "Ames Voters to Decide Tuesday on $18 Million Library Bond, Council Seats." Ames.Patch.com. 8 Nov. 2011.
ISD Editorial Board. "Editorial: Make your mark on Ames — vote today." Iowa State Daily. 8 Nov. 2011.
Godden, Paige. "City to vote on referendums." Iowa State Daily. 7 Nov. 2011.
"Letter: 1,000+ pledge support for library bond." Ames News Online. 7 Nov. 2011.
Atkins, Martha Ann. "Letter: Other libraries didn't measure up to Ames'." Ames News Online. 7 Nov. 2011.
Bauer, Jan. "Letter: Do you rely on the library without giving it a second thought?" Ames News Online. 6 Nov. 2011.
Peterson, Dave. "Letter: Provide a stronger service to Ames." Ames Tribune. 5 Nov. 2011.
Cullinan, Dan. "Letter: A good return on our investment." Ames Tribune. 5 Nov. 2011.
Woodruff, Bill, Nolvia, Walter, Katharine, Peter and David. "Letter: Learning center needs to expand." Ames Tribune. 5 Nov. 2011.
Tuckness, Anastasia. "Letter: Addressing the needs and dreams." Ames Tribune. 5 Nov. 2011.
"Warming up those voting muscles." Ames Tribune. 5 Nov. 2011.
Kreese, Marion. "Letter: Ames Public Library worth voting for." Iowa State Daily. 3 Nov. 2011.
Bauer, Jan. "Letter: Invest in future of the library." Ames Tribune. 3 Nov. 2011.
Lersten, Patricia. "Letter: Library is an equalizer." Ames Tribune. 2 Nov. 2011.
Klass, Erv. "Letter: Smart Growth supports bond." Ames Tribune. 2 Nov. 2011.
"LIBRARY PLANS: A presentation is being held Tuesday night on a proposed $20 million expansion to the Ames Library." WHO TV. 1 Nov. 2011.
Fink, Deborah. "Letter. Cornerstone of democracy." Ames Tribune. 30 Oct. 2011.
Jackson, Ron and Susan. "Letter: The community will benefit." Ames Tribune. 30 Oct. 2011.
"Letter: Standing together on this issue." Ames Tribune. 30 Oct. 2011.
Oleson, Frankee and Jim. "Letter: Saw the need for ourselves." Ames Tribune. 30 Oct. 2011.
Millsaps, Laura. "Digital vs. Dustjacket." Ames Tribune. 28 Oct. 2011.
Prescott, Jim and Jerri. "Letter: Renewing library can’t wait." Ames Tribune. 28 Oct. 2011.
Prescott, Jim and Jerri. "Letter: A limerick for the library." Ames News Online. 28 Oct. 2011.
Andreae, "J". "Letter: Library is the best deal in town." Ames Tribune. 28 Oct. 2011.
Stow, Kevin. "Maintain vibrant community." Ames Tribune. 26 Oct. 2011.
Pedersen, Mary Ann. "Best wishes for library success." Ames Tribune. 26 Oct. 2011.
Miller, Jessica. "Ames Voters to Decide on $18 Million Bond Project for Library Renovation and Addition." Ames.Patch.com. 25 Oct. 2011.
Jackson, Ron and Susan. "Letter: Library bond will cost less than $3/month per household." Ames News Online. 25 Oct. 2011.
"Letter: Linked together to support vital part of community." Ames News Online. 25 Oct. 2011.
Lunde, Paul D. "Alternatives to the library plan." Ames Tribune. 25 Oct. 2011.
Speer, Meg. "Ames is fortunate to have library." Ames Tribune. 25 Oct. 2011.
"Another century of discovery." Ames Tribune. 22 Oct. 2011.
Flack, Tom. "Letter: Library really is a bargain for Ames." Ames Tribune. 22 Oct. 2011.
Lorson Fowler, Veronica. "Letter: A cornerstone of the community." Ames Tribune. 21 Oct. 2011.
Orazem, Peter. "Letter: Library is in need of an update." Ames Tribune. 21 Oct. 2011
Burke, Rebecca. "Letter: Libraries even more important in the 'information age'." Ames News Online. 19 Oct. 2011.
Luckett, Dudley. "Letter: Luckett: First-rate city needs first-rate library." Ames Tribune. 19 Oct. 2011.
LeGates, Jennie. "Letter: Library needs to be updated." Ames Tribune. 19 Oct. 2011.
LeGates, Jennie. "Letter: 'Yes' vote provides funds for needed update." Ames News Online.
Cannon, Steven and Ethy. "Letter: It is time for library expansion." Ames Tribune. 15 Oct. 2011.
Huston, Sean. "Letter: Advance and progress society." Ames Tribune. 15 Oct. 2011.
Richards, Mary. "Letter: Serve community to full potential." Ames Tribune. 15 Oct. 2011.
Richards, Mary. "Letter: Consider the library's central role and vote 'Yes'." Ames News Online. 14 Oct. 2011.
Shierholz, Suzan. "Letter: Time to update the library." Ames Tribune. 14 Oct. 2011.
Newell, Steve. "Letter: A good library increases attractiveness of Ames to corporations and families." Ames News Online. 13 Oct. 2011.
Stow, Shelley. "Youth deserve a better library." Ames Tribune. 13 Oct. 2011.
Readhead, Paul. "Letter: Be an example for elected officials." Ames Tribune. 13 Oct. 2011.
Readhead, Paul. "Letter: Library offers many services not immediately noticeable." Ames News Online. 11 Oct. 2011.
Shierholz, Suzan. "Letter: New library plan feels more secure for kids." Ames News Online.
Kresse, Marion. "Letter: A 'yes' vote builds on our investment." Ames News Online. 4 Oct. 2011.
Kresse, Marion. "Letter: Vote yes for Ames library." Ames Tribune. 4 Oct. 2011.
Duffelmeyer, Andrew. "Education key part of library campaign." Ames News Online. 29 Sept. 2011
Duffelmeyer, Andrew. "Library director describes needs during tour - with VIDEO." Ames New Online. 26 Sept. 2011.
Duffelmeyer, Andrew. "School bond vote separate from library's plan, director says." Ames News Online. 22 Sept. 2011.
Miller, Jessica. "$18 Million Bond for Library Expansion Heading To The Ballot." Ames.Patch.com. 14 Sept. 2011.
McKinney, Carly. "Ames library to undergo renovations." Iowa State Daily. 1 Sept. 2011.
Duffelmeyer, Andrew. "Council directs staff to prepare $18 million library bond." Ames News Online. 24 Aug. 2011.
Miller, Jessica. "City of Ames Directs Staff to Write Bond Language for Library." Ames.Patch.com. 24 Aug. 2011.
Millsaps, Laura. "City prepares bond referendum for library project." Ames Tribune. 24 Aug. 2011.
Olson, Lauris. "Naming rights for library renewal projects set; $1 million already guaranteed." Ames News Online. 23 May 2011.
"Editorial: Library expansion deserves support." Ames Tribune. 29 May 2011.
Millsaps, Laura. "Library's expansion plan makes the rounds." Ames Tribune. 19 May 2011.
Duffelmeyer, Andrew. "Ames Public Library wants $20 million expansion project." Ames News Online. 18 May 2011.
Millsaps, Laura. "Library expansion plans to go before council, public." Ames Tribune. 12 May 2011.
Millsaps, Laura. "Ames library trustees OK concept plan for building expansion." Ames Tribune. 18 March 2011.
Millsaps, Laura. "Library trustees approve concept plan for building expansion." Ames Tribune. 17 March 2011.
Millsaps, Laura. "Library trustees to OK design." Ames Tribune. 15 March 2011.
Olson, Lauris. "Plans to increase size of current library unveiled." Ames News Online. 18 February 2011
Meyer, Jennifer. "Design for library renovation unveiled." Ames Tribune. 18 February 2011.
Malloy, Mike. "New library would cost $15 to $20 million." Ames News Online. 22 October 2010
Meyer, Jennifer. "Library bond referendum could be cut in half." Ames Tribune. 22 October 2010.
Meyer Jennifer. "Library board to hear results of funding study." Ames Tribune. 20 October 2010
Malloy, Mike. "Library may scale back plans." Ames News Online. 26 May 2010
Meyer, Jennifer. "Ames library may scale back expansion plans." Ames Tribune. 22 May 2010.
Weeks, Art . "Library expansion project is moving forward." Ames Tribune. 8 May 2010.
"Ask The Tribune: Readers suggest alternatives to library proposal." Ames Tribune. 5 March 2010.
"Ask The Tribune: Will there be public input on the new library’s design?" Ames Tribune. 5 March 2010.
Meyer, Jennifer. "Ask The Tribune: All about the latest library proposal (part 4)." Ames Tribune. 4 March 2010.
Meyer, Jennifer. "Ask The Tribune: How much space does the library need?" Ames Tribune. 3 March 2010.
"Ask The Tribune: Why does Ames need a new library?" Ames Tribune. 2 March 2010.
"Ask The Tribune: Analyzing the value of library expansion." Ames Tribune. 27 Feb. 2010.
Stoner, Bill and Joyce. "Letter: Take care of first things first." Ames Tribune. 25 Feb. 2010
"Editorial: Is it the wrong time for a new library?." Ames Tribune. 25 Feb. 2010.
Malloy, Mike. "Library study approved; residential wind power isn't." Ames News Online. 24 Feb. 2010.
Meyer, Jennifer. "City Council partially funds library study." Ames Tribune. 24 Feb. 2010
Meyer, Jennifer. "Library board will pay for preference of study consultants." Ames Tribune. 24 Feb. 2010.
Meyer, Jennifer. "Council to consider funding study on library fundraising." Ames Tribune. 20 Feb. 2010.
Meyer, Jennifer. "Council on board with new library plan." Ames Tribune. 17 Feb. 2010
Malloy, Mike. "New library plan gains momentum." Ames News Online. 17 Feb. 2010.
Meyer, Jennifer. "Council to review library options." Ames Tribune. 13 Feb. 2010.
Malloy, Mike. "Historical Society considering new home in old library." Ames News Online. 21 Jan. 2010.
Meyer, Jennifer. "Library board rethinks Clark Avenue plan." Ames Tribune. 21 Jan. 2010.
Meyer, Jennifer. "Council postpones funding library study." Ames Tribune. 25 Nov. 2009.
Weeks, Art. "Letter: Misleading comparisons." Ames Tribune. 8 Nov. 2009.
Denison, Christine. "Letter: Why such a large library?" Ames Tribune. 4 Nov. 2009.
Ravenscroft, Sue. "Letter: No real role for the public." Ames Tribune. 8 Oct. 2009.
Ravenscroft, Sue. "Letter: I am a fan of the Ames Public Library." Ames News Online. 5 Oct. 2009.
Fuchs, Holly. "Letter: Questioning the size of the library." Ames Tribune. 2 Oct. 2009.
Fuchs, Holly. "Letter: Thoughts on the proposed Ames Public Library expansion." Ames News Online. 30 Sept. 2009.
Godden, Paige. "Ames Public Library to construct new building." Iowa State Daily. 25 Sept. 2009.
Malloy, Mike. "Library board chooses new site for library." Ames News Online. 25 Sept. 2009.
Meyer, Jennifer. "Trustees choose Clark Street for library expansion." Ames Tribune. 25 Sept. 2009.
"Library site comes with a caveat." Ames Tribune. 20 Sept. 2009
Meyer, Jennifer. "Opinions vary on library expansion." Ames Tribune. 21 Aug. 2009.
Lubinus, Linsey. "No decision yet on the library expansion project." Ames News Online. 21 Aug. 2009
Meyer, Jennifer. "Group to offer uses for potentially vacant library." Ames Tribune. 17 Aug. 2009.
Petra, Susie. Letter. Ames Tribune. 21 Jul. 2009.
Meyer, Jennifer. "Public can still voice opinions on library plans." Ames Tribune. 17 Jul. 2009.
Meyer, Jennifer. "Library down to two options: Renovate or build." Ames Tribune. 18 Jun. 2009.
Oftelie, Erin."Officials, citizens debate on new addition." Iowa State Daily. 18 Jun. 2009.
Ocken, Jillian. "Fourth round of library expansion talks scheduled." Ames365.com. 12 Jun. 2009.
Lubinus, Linsey. "Public begins new round of input on library expansion." Ames365.com. 20 May. 2009.
"It's your city." Ames Tribune. 20 May. 2009.
Millsaps, Laura. "Forums to gather library expansion ideas." Ames Tribune. 14 May. 2009.
Fuchs, Holly. "Library tour is quite telling." Ames Tribune. 28 Apr. 2009.
Fuchs, Holly. "Letter: Library tour was eye-opening experience." Ames365.com. 29 Apr. 2009.
Millsaps, Laura. "Library tours show need for expansion." Ames Tribune. 22 Apr. 2009.
Millsaps, Laura. "It’s nice to be wrong." Ames Tribune. 20 Mar. 2009.
Millsaps, Laura. "Library trustees choose three expansion concepts." Ames Tribune. 20 Mar. 2009.
Millsaps, Laura. "Second library group favors keeping historic façade." Ames Tribune. 19 Mar. 2009.
Millsaps, Laura. "Straw vote favors razing historic library." Ames Tribune. 18 Mar. 2009.
Millsaps, Laura. "Library meeting adds options, discusses choices." Ames Tribune. 17 Mar. 2009.
"Congrats, library forums and trash."Ames Tribune. 17 Mar. 2009.
"Ames Library Looks Ahead To Expansion Project." KCCI.com.16 Mar. 2009.
Millsaps, Laura. "Ames library expansion project options open to public comment." Ames Tribune. 16 Mar. 2009.
Millsaps, Laura. "Ask the Tribune: Shopping by CyRide and library meetings." Ames Tribune. 15 Mar. 2009.
Millsaps, Laura."Ames library expansion project options open to public comment." Ames Tribune. 14 Mar. 2009.
Millsaps, Laura. "The choice is yours, Ames: How will your library grow?" Ames Tribune. 14 Mar. 2009.
Millsaps, Laura. "Library expansion estimates come in." Ames Tribune. 11 Mar. 2009.
Pusey, James. "Council hears library expansion options." Iowa State Daily. 11 Mar. 2009.
Malloy, Mike. "New library price tag discusse." Ames 365.com. 11 Mar. 2009.
Millsaps, Laura. "Estimate for library expansion: $31-$38 million." Ames Tribune.10 Mar. 2009.
Millsaps, Laura. "Skepticism is healthy; hostility isn’t." Ames Tribune. 20 Feb. 2009.
Millsaps, Laura. "Public meetings on library expansion under way." Ames Tribune. 17 Feb. 2009.
Malloy, Mike. "Library expansion debate heats up." Ames365.com. 17 Feb. 2009.
Millsaps, Laura. "Library expansion launches public meetings process." Ames Tribune. 16 Feb. 2009.
Malloy, Mike. "Library poised for budget increase and expansion." Ames365.com. 6 Feb. 2009.