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      2023
    
       
        
        
          Summer Reading Challenge 2023
         
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Ames Public Library
         
          Room: 
          Ames Public Library
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Family, 
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Summer at the Library
                       
                          Program Details:  
            
   Do you love free stuff? Are you between the ages of 0 and 120? Then join our Summer Reading Challenge starting June 1 - August 22 and earn prizes for tracking your reading!   Three Ways to Play: 
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          Library Branch: 
          Ames Public Library
         
          Room: 
          Vestibule
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts/Crafts
                       
                          Program Details:  
            
 Stop by the Library to see the Wearables Exhibition June 30 - July 27, featuring project work from College of Design students from the first-year Core Design Program studio Design Studies 102. 
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          ChildServe Safety Care Initial Class
         
        
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          Library Branch:
          Ames Public Library
         
          Room:
          Rotary Room
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        11
      
    
    
      2023
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Terrific Tuesdays: Mixed Nuts!
         
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Ames Public Library
         
          Room: 
          Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Family
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Presentation, 
                          Special Event, 
                          Summer at the Library
                       
                          Program Details:  
            
   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. 
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        Jul
      
    
          
        11
      
    
    
      2023
    
          
        Tue
      
       
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Ames Public Library
         
          Room: 
          Jonie & John Fitzsimmons Study Room - 1st Floor
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Social Services
                       
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        Jul
      
    
          
        11
      
    
    
      2023
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens
         
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Ames Public Library
         
          Room: 
          Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Family, 
                              Teens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Health/Fitness, 
                          Summer at the Library
                       
                          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. 
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          Library Branch:
          Ames Public Library
         
          Room:
          Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor
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        11
      
    
    
      2023
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Terrific Tuesdays at Meeker Elementary
         
      
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              Age Group:
                              Family
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Presentation, 
                          Special Event, 
                          Summer at the Library
                       
                          Program Details:  
            
   Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesday at Meeker Elementary (300 20th Street, Ames).  
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        11
      
    
    
      2023
    
          
        Tue
      
       
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Ames Public Library
         
          Room: 
          Storytime Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Family
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Meetup, 
                          Storytime
                       
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            Cancelled
          
          Teen Art: Community Art and Murals
        
 
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Ames Public Library
         
          Room: 
          Danfoss Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts/Crafts, 
                          Class/Workshop
                       
                          Program Details:  
            
   Teens will learn from local artist Jordan Brooks about art in their community by doing a walk around downtown Ames. Each participant will be able to make a small design for a mural that will be displayed in the Library. 
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          Library Branch:
          Ames Public Library
         
          Room:
          Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor
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        11
      
    
    
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        Tue
      
       
        
        
          2022/23 CyRide Route (Lincoln Way) Public Meeting
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Library Branch:
          Ames Public Library
         
          Room:
          Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
         
        
          Purpose of Meeting
         
            Public Informational meeting for the reconstruction of Lincoln Way from Beedle Dr/Hickory Dr to Franklin Ave. |  |  |  |  |  | 
    
      
        
          
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          IA BoS CoC Youth Action Board
         
        
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          Library Branch:
          Ames Public Library
         
          Room:
          PEO Room
         
        
          Purpose of Meeting
         
            The Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care covers 96 counties in Iowa. Partners and systems of care work together in our CoC to prevent and end homelessness. Our non-profit board oversees the HUD funding of permanent housing programs. |  |  | 
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          Wings of Refuge Board of Directors Meeting
         
        
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          Library Branch:
          Ames Public Library
         
          Room:
          Danfoss Room
         
        
          Purpose of Meeting
         
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        11
      
    
    
      2023
    
          
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          Wings of Refuge Board of Directors Meeting
         
        
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          Library Branch:
          Ames Public Library
         
          Room:
          Rotary Room
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          Library Branch:
          Ames Public Library
         
          Room:
          Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
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        11
      
    
    
      2023
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Conversation Circles: Spanish
         
      
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          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 Spanish. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.   
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