Ames Public Library 2008 Family Summer Program
Today is 8/20/2008
Let’s get buggy at the Ames Public Library and Bookmobile this summer! We’ll explore the amazing world of insects through stories, music, crafts, films, and more. All programs are free and no registration is required. Call us at 239-5644 for more information.
Baby Talk / Toddler Time / Family Storytime / Grades 1-3 / Grades 4 and Up / Family Night / Friday Features (movies) / Bookmobile Storytimes / Russian Storytime / Read to Rover
Join us for this 15 minute program for pre-walkers (newborn to around a year old) and their caregivers. Each program will feature various emergent literacy skills.
- Tuesdays 11:00-11:15 am
- Wednesdays 11:00-11:15 am
- Thursdays 2:00-2:15 pm
Location: Davidson Storytelling Room
June 17 – August 28
Join Dewey Bear and Youth Services staff for 20 minutes of action rhymes, songs, sign language, and books. This program is perfect for 3-year-olds or younger accompanied by an adult.
- Mondays 9:30-9:50 am
- Tuesdays 9:30-9:50 am
1:30-1:50 pm - Wednesdays 9:30-9:50 am
- Thursdays 9:30-9:50 am
6:30-6:50 pm - Fridays 9:30-9:50 am
Location: Davidson Storytelling Room
June 16 - July 25
Join us for 30 minutes of activities, including stories, action rhymes, and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend with their child.
- Mondays 2:00-2:30 pm
3:30-4:00 pm - Wednesdays 1:30-2:00 pm
Location: Davidson Storytelling Room
This is the same as Family Storytime but with a twist. Bring your sack lunch and follow the ants to the Library for an indoor picnic. Suitable for all ages.
- Saturdays 11:45 am
Location: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
This is an extended version of Family Storytime that includes stories, activities, and songs, followed by a related craft. Families with any age children are welcome to attend.
- Mondays 9:30-10:15 am
- Tuesdays 9:30-10:15 am
- Wednesdays 9:30-10:15 am
- Thursdays 9:30-10:15 am
7:00-7:45 pm
- Fridays 9:30-10:15 am
Location: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
* Themes for the programs above are as follows:
June 16-21 Backyard Safari
June 23-28 A Bug’s Life
June 30-July 5 Creepy Crawly Critters
(APL closed for 4th of July)
July 7-12 Flutter, Buzz, and Zoom
July 14-19 The Good, the Bad, and the Bugly
July 21-26 Here a Bug, There a Bug!
Wing on in to the Library for 45 minutes of interactive fun. This program features stories, songs, a film, and related craft.
- Mondays 2:00-2:45 pm
- Tuesdays 11:00-11:45 am
- Wednesdays 11:00-11:45 am
- Thursdays 2:00-2:45 pm
Location: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
June 16 - July 24
Get a leg up (or six) on your knowledge of insects during this 45 minutes of bug-related books, activities, and special guests.
- Tuesdays 1:30-2:15 pm
- Wednesdays 1:30-2:15 pm
Location: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
June 17 - July 23
Enjoy a family-friendly movie on the big screen in air-conditioned comfort. Find an edible buggy treat hidden in your free popcorn each week!
- Fridays at 2:00 pm
June 20 Bugs Life (G)
June 27 The Ant Bully (PG)
July 4 (Library Closed)
July 11 James and the Giant Peach (PG)
July 18 Bee Movie (G)
July 25 Charlotte’s Web (G)
Location: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Fly on over to the Bookmobile for stories, music, crafts, and more. These 30-45 minute programs are designed for ages 3-7; enjoy them with your whole family. See Smyles, the Bumblebee (the Library’s big blue dog), at every Bookmobile storytime the week of June 16 through June 20.
- Mondays 7:00 pm Sawyer School
- Tuesdays 3:00 pm St. Cecelia School
7:00 pm Mitchell School - Wednesdays 3:00 pm Edwards School
7:00 pm Old Orchard - Thursdays 4:00 pm Gilbert School
- Fridays 7:00 pm University Village
June 16 - July 25
All ages are invited to this half hour of stories and music presented entirely in Russian.
- Saturdays 11:00 am
Location: Davidson Storytelling Room
June 4 – August 30
Recommended for Ages 7-12
The Ames Public Library will partner with therapy-trained dogs and their owners for a third year to bring you more Read to Rover programs. After spending 15 minutes reading his/her book to this specially trained dog, your child will become a more confident reader. They’ll have a “pawsitively” good time. Registration is required, so please call 239-5644.
- Wednesdays 4:00-6:00 pm
Location: Davidson Storytelling Room
June 18 – July 23