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Teen Summer Reading Program

Pick up a summer reading program at the Library or Bookmobile starting June 1 and earn free stuff!

Events for Teens

Teen Roleplaying Club

Mondays, 6pm, Founders Suite

Join the Roleplaying Club and play Dungeons and Dragons at the Library! All supplies provided.

Groovin’ Musicals

Wednesdays, June 24-July 29 at 4pm, FTB Auditorium

We’ll be showing movies/musicals that have teen appeal every Wednesday for six weeks. Eat free popcorn in air-conditioned comfort and enjoy!

Schedule of Movies >>

Teen Book Clubs

Bluford High: Wednesday, June 10 & 24 and July 8
Terry Pratchett: Friday, June 26 and July 10 & 24
Melody Carlson: Moday., June 29 and July 13 & 27
4pm, APL Zone

Looking for something a little more library traditional? Check out our teen book clubs: Bluford High, a series about teens in an urban high school; Melody Carlson, a Christian fiction writer; and Terry Pratchett, one of the best satirical fantasy writers.

Teen Storytelling Workshop

Monday, July 6, 3:00-5:00pm, Farwell T. Brown Auditorium 

In this hands-on workshop for teens, storyteller Mike King will share information about the art of storytelling.  He’ll demonstrate techniques for learning stories and help you build confidence so that by the end of the session you’ll be practicing this entertaining art, too!

Teen Writing Workshop

Tuesdays, July 7 & 14 at 2pm, Community Room

Explore your creativity and meet up with other teens interested in writing.

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

Saturday, July 18 from 11am-1pm, Community Room

Want to get involved? Join TAG and have your say. Help plan library events for teens, share what you are reading, and eat some free pizza!

Super Smast Bros.Wii Day: Super Smash Bros.

Monday, July 20,
4:30-6:30pm, Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Do you crave a video game challenge? Come to the Library and play Super Smash Bros. on our new Wii.

Transform Your T-Shirt

Monday, July 20,
2:00-3:00pm, Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Bring any t-shirt you don’t mind cutting, painting, or tearing up.  We’ll turn something “old” into something “new” during this hour-long event.

5 in 5 Video - Talk to Channel 12

Thursday, July 30, 4:00-5:00pm. Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Do you know everything there is to know about books, especially your favorites? Then you are a perfect candidate to participate in our 5 in 5 program. Booktalk five books in five minutes and you might just find
yourself on Channel 12 – or YouTube!

Book Trivia Contest

Friday, August 7, 10:00-12:00 noon, Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Bone up on your reading for our Book Trivia Contest. Read books off our suggested reading list and then join together with a team (we’ll form teams that day) to answer as many book trivia questions as you can as quickly as you can. We’ll divide the contest up into series books and stand-alone books. Read from both lists to give yourself a real advantage! >>

Rock Your Locker

Wednesday, August 19, 12:00-2:00pm Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Express your style!  Drop in and make cool accessories for your locker and desktop.  All materials provided.

Rock the Library @ The Bandshell

Friday, August 21, 7:00-9:00pm. Bandshell Park, 125 E. 5th Street, Ames
(Rain location will be Ames Public Library’s Farwell T. Brown Auditorium.)

Come to the Bandshell for a free evening of live music performed by local bands.

 

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