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Ames Public Library
515 Douglas Avenue
Ames, IA 50010
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  • Level Up at Your Library Summer Reading Challenge
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  • Free Summer Meals for Kids & Teens
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  • Ames Public Library Book Sale June 30 - July 3.
    Ames Public Library Book Sale June 30 - July 3.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul 9 2025 Wed

Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens

11:30am–12:30pm
Family, Teens
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul 9 2025 Wed

Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens

11:30am–12:30pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Teens
Program Type: Health/Fitness, Special Event
Program Details:

 

Having a full stomach of good food is important! Eat a free lunch weekdays this summer from 11:30am-12:30pm in the Library's Auditorium.


Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul 9 2025 Wed

Life Skills for Teens: Cost of Raising a Child

1:30pm–2:30pm
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul 9 2025 Wed

Life Skills for Teens: Cost of Raising a Child

1:30pm–2:30pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

Teens are invited to helpful sessions to help you prepare for your life ahead. Gain valuable skills and knowledge while having fun with your friends and our talented team of presenters from ISU!


Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul 9 2025 Wed

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul 9 2025 Wed

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

5:00pm–6:00pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Boards/Government, Meetup
Program Details:

 

Hey 6th-12th graders, help plan exciting Library events for teens, share what you’re reading, make new friends, and eat some food! 


Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 9 2025 Wed

Conversation Circles: German

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 9 2025 Wed

Conversation Circles: German

7:00pm–8:00pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning, Meetup
Program Details:

 

Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in German. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.

 


Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 10
-
13
2025

Sidewalk Sale

All Day 7/10–7/13
Family, Teens, Adults
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 10
-
13
2025

Sidewalk Sale

All Day 7/10–7/13
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: In Front of Library
Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Sale
Program Details:

 

Support your local library and shop for gently-used books and more for all ages from Literary Grounds Bookstore during Summer Sidewalk Sales in Downtown Ames July 10-13!


Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 10 2025 Thu

Movies with Mainstream

10:00am–1:00pm
Family, Teens, Adults
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 10 2025 Thu

Movies with Mainstream

10:00am–1:00pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Program Details:

 


Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

This event is in the "Family" group
Jul 10 2025 Thu

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Family
This event is in the "Family" group
Jul 10 2025 Thu

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Program Details:

 

Children of all ages and their grown-ups are invited to this storytime to build listening, language, and literacy skills through music, movement, song and action rhymes. Each week will feature a new theme.

 


Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul 10 2025 Thu

Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens

11:30am–12:30pm
Family, Teens
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul 10 2025 Thu

Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens

11:30am–12:30pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Teens
Program Type: Health/Fitness, Special Event
Program Details:

 

Having a full stomach of good food is important! Eat a free lunch weekdays this summer from 11:30am-12:30pm in the Library's Auditorium.


Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

This event is in the "Family" group
Jul 10 2025 Thu

Kids Summer Blast: Chess Day

1:30pm–2:30pm
Family
This event is in the "Family" group
Jul 10 2025 Thu

Kids Summer Blast: Chess Day

1:30pm–2:30pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

 

Kids in 1st- 5th grade are invited to have a blast with the Library!

This week's feature: Chess Day
Location: Library Auditorium


Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

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