Project Smyles
Today is 8/29/2008
What is Project Smyles?
Project Smyles is a pilot project of outreach to children in Ames Public Library's service area (Ames, Gilbert, & rural Story County) in:
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Through Project Smyles, Ames Public Library provides Library programs and materials to these sites. Children at a Project Smyles site have the opportunity to learn about the Library, enjoy storytimes, and check out library books.
Why Smyles?
Smyles the big blue dog is Ames Public Library’s mascot. You'll see Smyles all around, on the side of the Bookmobile, at community events, and at the Library.
Ames Public Library has even published a children's book about Smyles, written by our own Kay Marner: Dog Tales: The Adventures of Smyles!
It's free!
There is no charge for Project Smyles visits, materials, or services. Each child at a Project Smyles site even gets a free copy of Dog Tales to take home!
How do I sign up?
Contact Ames Public Library's Outreach Services:
(515) 239-5641 or smyles@amespubliclibrary.org
How can I help Project Smyles?
There are many ways for you to contribute to Project Smyles:
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Sponsorship and Donations
We invite individuals, groups, and businesses to support Project Smyles by sponsoring visits.
What will my contribution support?
- $40 Sponsors a Project Smyles visit for 10 children
- $200 Sponsors 5 Project Smyles visits for 50 children
- $400 Sponsors 10 Project Smyles visits for 100 children
- $600 Sponsors 15 Project Smyles visits for 150 children
- $800 Sponsors 20 Project Smyles visits for 200 children
Donations in any amount are appreciated!
We would like to thank the following corporate sponsors for their support:
Target, Story County Empowerment, Sigler Printing and Publishing, United Way of Story County Golf Fore Kids, Brian Packard/Vernon Promotions
Contact Us
For more information, call (515) 239-5641 or e-mail smyles@amespubliclibrary.org.