Storytimes for Children & Families
Today is 5/21/2013
We connect you to the world of ideas through a variety of programming
for infants to teens, families and adults. All programs are free.
The regular programs listed below run through Saturday, May 18. They will NOT take place on the following:
- Holidays in which the Library is closed
- The evening of Thursday, April 4 (6th Grade Battle of the Books)
- All day on April 29 and 30.
For information about special events for families, see the main "Kids' Events" webpage!
Babytalk / Toddler Time / Family Storytime / Other World Language Storytimes
Babytalk
For Children, 0-walkers, and an Adult
This program is designed for pre-walkers (newborns to around one year old) and their caregivers. 20 minutes of books, songs, bounces, action rhymes, and baby sign language will stimulate your baby while you learn how to incorporate early literacy skills in your day-to-day activities together. Older siblings are welcome and may want to bring a stuffed animal. Networking with other parents and baby playtime after the program is encouraged.
Tuesdays: 1:30pm, Ames Public Library
Wednesdays: 11:05am, Ames Public Library
Thursdays: 6:00pm, Ames Public Library
Toddler Time
For 0- to 3-year-olds and an Adult
Join Dewey Bear for 20-25 active minutes of music, books, and interactive early literacy activities. This program focuses on children ages 3 and younger, accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Mondays:
10:00 and 10:30am, Ames Public Library
Tuesdays:
10:00am, 10:30am, 1:00pm, Ames Public Library
Wednesdays:
10:00 and 10:30am, Ames Public Library
Thursdays: 6:30pm, Ames Public Library
Fridays: 9:30am, Ames Public Library
Family Storytime
For Families with Children of All Ages
This 30-minute program of storytime fun will build listening, language, and literacy skills through music, rhymes, visual aids, and movement. Families with children of all ages are welcome to attend.
Thursdays: 10:00am & 7:00pm, Ames Public Library
Fridays: 10:00am, Ames Public Library
Saturdays: 11:00am, Ames Public Library
Other World Language Storytimes
These programs feature a variety of stories, songs, movies, and more presented in the following languages by native- and English-speaking volunteers. All foreign language storytimes are held in the Davidson Storytelling Room.
- Chinese Storytime
First Saturday of Each Month at 10:15am, Ames Public Library - Japanese Storytime
First Saturday of Each Month at 11:35am, Ames Public Library - Russian Storytime
2nd and 4th Saturday of Each Month at 10:15am, Ames Public Library - Arabic Storytime
2nd and 4th Saturday of Each Month at 3pm, Ames Public Library - German Storytime
3rd Saturday of Each Month at 10:15am, Ames Public Library
