Name: Cap & Gown Recycling
Start: 2024-05-28
End: 2024-06-02
Location: Ames Public Library

Cap & Gown Recycling

All Day 5/28 - 6/2

Lobby at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Program Details:

Don't need your graduation cap and gown anymore? Drop them off in the donation bin in the Library's lobby May 28 through June 2!

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Lobby

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Don't need your graduation cap and gown anymore? Drop them off in the donation bin in the Library's lobby May 28 through June 2!

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

Storybook Science

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Families are invited to get hands-on with a fun science activity for all ages!

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Families are invited to get hands-on with a fun science activity for all ages!

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

Terrific Tuesdays: Magician Mikayla Oz

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Terrific Tuesdays features performers from all over the Midwest in a variety of acts. Families of all ages are encouraged to come participate and watch these amazingly ...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library

Program Details:

Terrific Tuesdays features performers from all over the Midwest in a variety of acts. Families of all ages are encouraged to come participate and watch these amazingly talented artists and performers.

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames). Terrific Tuesdays feat...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library

Program Details:

Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames).

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

Teen Magic: Mikayla Oz

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library

Age Group:

Teens

Program Details:

Teens are invited to a up close magic experience with Mikayla Oz, where sleight of hand meets mind-bending illusions. Prepare to be amazed as objects vanish, reappea...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library

Program Details:

Teens are invited to a up close magic experience with Mikayla Oz, where sleight of hand meets mind-bending illusions.

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

Storybook Science

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Families are invited to get hands-on with a fun science activity for all ages!

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Families are invited to get hands-on with a fun science activity for all ages!

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

Juneteenth Movie: The Lion King

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Movie, Special Event

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

Program Details:

Come to a FREE movie night as part of this year's Juneteenth celebration in the Ames City Auditorium. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, we'll watch the 1994 animated The ...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Movie, Special Event

Program Details:

Come to a FREE movie night as part of this year's Juneteenth celebration in the Ames City Auditorium.

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

Terrific Tuesdays: Comedy Show with Will Stuck

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Terrific Tuesdays features performers from all over the Midwest in a variety of acts. Families of all ages are encouraged to come participate and watch these amazingly ...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library

Program Details:

Terrific Tuesdays features performers from all over the Midwest in a variety of acts. Families of all ages are encouraged to come participate and watch these amazingly talented artists and performers.

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames). Terrific Tuesdays feat...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library

Program Details:

Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames).

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

Storybook Science

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Families are invited to get hands-on with a fun science activity for all ages!

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Families are invited to get hands-on with a fun science activity for all ages!

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

Author Event: Lauren Tarshis, author of the series "I Survived"

Author Event: Lauren Tarshis, Author of the "I Survived" Series

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Author/Writing, Special Event

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Families are invited to a free presentation and book signing with Lauren Tarshis, the award-winning author of the New York Times best-selling "I Survived" series.&...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Author/Writing, Special Event

Program Details:

Families are invited to a free presentation and book signing with Lauren Tarshis, the award-winning author of the New York Times best-selling "I Survived" series.

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

Mr. Billy and puppets from The Jolly Pops

Terrific Tuesdays: Jolly Pops Concert

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Concert, Special Event, Summer at the Library

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Terrific Tuesdays features performers from all over the Midwest in a variety of acts. Families of all ages are encouraged to come participate and watch these amazingly ...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Concert, Special Event, Summer at the Library

Program Details:

Terrific Tuesdays features performers from all over the Midwest in a variety of acts. Families of all ages are encouraged to come participate and watch these amazingly talented artists and performers.

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Concert, Special Event, Summer at the Library

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames). Terrific Tuesdays feat...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Concert, Special Event, Summer at the Library

Program Details:

Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames).

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

Storybook Science

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Families are invited to get hands-on with a fun science activity for all ages!

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Families are invited to get hands-on with a fun science activity for all ages!

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

Storybook Science

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Families are invited to get hands-on with a fun science activity for all ages!

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Families are invited to get hands-on with a fun science activity for all ages!

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

Storybook Science

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Families are invited to get hands-on with a fun science activity for all ages!

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Families are invited to get hands-on with a fun science activity for all ages!

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

Storybook Science

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Families are invited to get hands-on with a fun science activity for all ages!

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Families are invited to get hands-on with a fun science activity for all ages!

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

Storybook Science

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Families are invited to get hands-on with a fun science activity for all ages!

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Families are invited to get hands-on with a fun science activity for all ages!

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

Storybook Science

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Families are invited to get hands-on with a fun science activity for all ages!

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Families are invited to get hands-on with a fun science activity for all ages!

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

Storybook Science

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Families are invited to get hands-on with a fun science activity for all ages!

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Families are invited to get hands-on with a fun science activity for all ages!

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

Storybook Science

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Families are invited to get hands-on with a fun science activity for all ages!

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Families are invited to get hands-on with a fun science activity for all ages!

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

Storybook Science

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Families are invited to get hands-on with a fun science activity for all ages!

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Families are invited to get hands-on with a fun science activity for all ages!

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

Storybook Science

Friday, August 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Families are invited to get hands-on with a fun science activity for all ages!

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Families are invited to get hands-on with a fun science activity for all ages!

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

Battle of the Books: 5th grade

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 7:30pm

Lobby at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

The annual Battle of the Books for 5th graders will be held throughout the building. Teams check in between 3:30 and 4pm in the lobby. For more information, visit&n...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Lobby

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

The annual Battle of the Books for 5th graders will be held throughout the building.

Teams check in between 3:30 and 4pm in the lobby.

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

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Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames).

Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames).

Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames).