Summer Reading Challenge
All Ages • June 1 - Aug. 24, 2025
Upcoming Events
LEVEL UP your summer fun with Ames Public Library!
Do you love free stuff? Are you between the ages of 0 and 120?
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.
Come join other enthusiasts of "Magic: The Gathering" Trading Card Game to explore, learn, and play the game. We'll meet up Wednesdays, July 2 - August 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.
Have you ever wondered what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is and how to use it?
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.
Terrific Tuesdays features performers from all over the Midwest in a variety of acts. Families of all ages are encouraged to come participate and watch these amazingly talented artists and performers.
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.
Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames).
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.
All ages are invited to a storytime featuring special guests from PBS's popular TV show, Wimee’s Words.
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.
Come join other enthusiasts of "Magic: The Gathering" Trading Card Game to explore, learn, and play the game. We'll meet up Wednesdays, July 2 - August 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.
Free Summer Meals for Kids & Teens
Starting June 2
Having a full stomach of good food is important! Eat a free lunch weekdays from 11:30am-12:30pm in the Library's Auditorium.
Lunch is free to all youth 18 years and younger; meals for adults accompanying youth are $4.50. (Sorry, no baby formula is available.)
Supported by Chevron Renewable Energy Group, Mary Greeley Medical Center and the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
