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Branches	Ames Public Library							Off Site
Rooms	Ames Public Library	Vestibule	Rotary Room	Farwell T. Brown Auditorium	Jonie & John Fitzsimmons Study Room - 1st Floor	Storytime Room	Dale H. Ross Board Room	No room assigned
All Day	This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Summer Reading Challenge 2025 All Day 6/1–8/24 Family, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Ames Public Library Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults Program Type: Summer at the Library Program Details: 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.}	This event is in the "Adults" group Juneteenth Exhibit All Day 6/2–6/29 Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Vestibule Age Group: Adults Program Type: Exhibit Program Details: Stop by the Library and participating businesses in Downtown Ames to see posters featuring local and national African American history. Bring your completed scavenger hunt card to the Library's Welcome Desk for a free prize! ^{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.}
9:00am			Reservation "Acting Out" Rehearsal 9:00am–11:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room Purpose of Meeting This project examines research-backed theater for young audiences as a tool for early childhood social-emotional education.
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10:00am				This event is in the "Family" group Terrific Tuesdays: Magician Mikayla Oz 10:00am–11:00am Family This event is in the "Family" group 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. ^{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.}
10:15am
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11:00am					This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group The Bridge Home 11:00am–2:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Jonie & John Fitzsimmons Study Room - 1st Floor Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Social Services 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.}
11:15am
11:30am				This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Teens" group 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 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.}
11:45am
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1:00pm								This event is in the "Family" group Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary 1:00pm–2:00pm Family Offsite Event This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Off Site 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 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.}
1:15pm
1:30pm						This event is in the "Family" group Baby Time 1:30pm–2:00pm Family This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Meetup, Storytime 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.}
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3:30pm				This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Magic: Mikayla Oz 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Teens Program Type: Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library Program Details: Teens are invited to an up close magic experience with Mikayla Oz, where sleight of hand meets mind-bending illusions. ^{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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5:00pm				This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group International Community Meetup 5:00pm–6:00pm Family, Adults This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Family, Adults Program Type: Meetup Program Details: Join fellow international residents on the third Tuesday of each month for fun activities and culture-sharing. ^{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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6:30pm			Reservation Ames United Church of Christ 6:30pm–8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room Purpose of Meeting Board meeting
6:45pm
7:00pm							This event is in the "Adults" group Conversation Circles: Spanish 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group 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. ^{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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LEVEL UP your summer fun with Ames Public Library!

Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames).