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Events for Children and Families

Today is 2/9/2010

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We connect you to the world of ideas through a variety of programming
for infants to teens, families and adults.  All programs are free.

 

CHILDREN AND FAMILY PROGRAMMING: Sept. 13, 2009 - May 22, 2010
Note: Weekly storytimes will not be held December 21 - January 10.

WOW! Wild on Wednesdays

Children in kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to special events at the Library for early out Wednesdays!

Chinese New YearChinese New Year

Wednesday, February 10 at
2:45pm, Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Weather Everywhere

Wednesday, February 17
2:45pm, Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Blowing Your Top

Wednesday, February 24 at 2:45pm, Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Special Events

Best Books of 2009

Tuesday, February 9, 6:30-8:30pm, Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Parents, teachers, and all people interested in children’s literature are invited to a booktalk about APL’s favorite books for young people published in 2009. Books will be available for browsing starting at 6:00 pm. Presented by Youth Services staff in the Farwell T. Brown Auditorium, this program is free to the public.

Date With Dad

Saturday, February 13 at 1pm, Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Hey dads, make a date with the kids! Come to the Library together for Valentine’s Day stories and activities. We’ll also create a valentine gift to take home.

Cloudy with a Chance of MeatballsFamily Movie Night:
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

Thursday, February 18 at
6:30pm, Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Come to Ames Public Library for a free showing of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. (2009; 90 minutes; MPAA Rating PG)

Homeschool Lunch Bunch

Friday, February 19 at 12:00pm, Founders Suite
Bring your lunch to the Library and enjoy conversation with other homeschoolers. This month, we’ll talk about books and learn about the Library!

Homeschool Dewey Hunt

Tuesday, February 23 at 11:00am, Davidson Storytelling Room

Mark your calendars for the Great Dewey Hunt of 2010. We’ll meet in the Story Room for instructions and form teams for a fun scavenger hunt.

Make & Take Early Literacy Crafts and Activities

Saturday, February 27, 1:00-3:00pm, Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Parents, grandparents, and caregivers are invited to experience the art of “process crafts” that support the early literacy skills, including flannel board stories, creating and using musical instruments, and I Spy bags. All materials will be provided.