Events for Children and Families
Today is 2/4/2012
We connect you to the world of ideas through a variety of programming
for infants to teens, families and adults. All programs are free.
Programs for Children & Families: September 6, 2011 - May 2012
Download a PDF (printer-friendly version) HERE.
Upcoming Special Events for Families and Children
Cyclone Pet Partners
Every Sunday starting February 6, 2-4pm, Davidson Storytelling Room
Drop in for 15 minutes of reading to a specially-trained dog and building reading confidence. No pre-registration is necessary. Sign up when you arrive!
Sponsored by the Cyclone Pet Partners and Ames Public Library.
Take Your Child to the Library Day
Saturday, February 4, 12-4pm, Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Bring your family for fun activities throughout the Library, including presentations by local experts, storytelling by Maureen Korte, a visit to Smyles’ home, prize drawings, and more!
Best Books for Young People
Tuesday, February 7 at 6:30pm, Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Parents, teachers, and all people interested in children’s literature are invited to a booktalk about our favorite books for young people published in 2011. (Stop in to browse selected books starting at 6pm.)
Date with Dad
Saturday, February 11 at 2pm, Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Hey dads, bring the kids to the Library for a special Valentine event! Fancy Nancy and superhero costumes are welcome.
Early Head Start Program
Tuesday, February 14 at 3pm, Davidson Storytelling Room
Parents of children up to age 3 and parents-to-be are invited to this parent education and socialization experience.
Sponsored by Mid-Iowa Community Action and Ames Public Library.
Family Movie Night: Aladdin
Thursday, February 16
6:30pm, Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Come to Ames Public Library for a free showing of Disney's Aladdin on our big screen. (1992; 90 minutes; MPAA Rating G)
Black History Month Event
Saturday, February 18
2pm, Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Celebrate Black History Month with activities including a readers theater, an Underground Railroad quilt, and an exhibit open through the rest of the weekend.
APL's Battle of the Books Clubs
Here’s your chance to get a head start on reading for the Ames Public Library’s Battle of the Books! Each age group will gather separately once a month to have some tasty snacks and a great discussion about the books. We’ll cover the basics of each book (main characters, plot, etc). There will also be a chance to talk about what you liked or disliked. Book clubs will meet every month leading up to the competition. All clubs will meet in the Community Room (except for the first 5th grade BoB Club which will be held in the Davidson Storytelling Room).
5th Grade
3rd Thursday of each month, 4:00pm
6th Grade
4th Wednesday of each month, 4:00pm
7th-8th Grade
2nd Monday of each month, 4:00pm
For more information or to register a team, click here.
