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Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Program Details:
Ames Pridefest presents Logistics of Care: Accessing Mental and Primary Health Care as a Trans or Non-Binary Person Kelsi Kennison and Dr. Larson Ode will answer common questions (“What should I expect if I start taking hormones? How do I get...


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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Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author/Writing, Meetup
Program Details:
Write in the Heart of Iowa is a community critique group dedicated to helping writers reach their goals. This drop-in writing group is open to writers of all genres. Bring up to 5 pages (double-spaced) of your manuscript, a pen, and be ready to ...


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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Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Program Details:
Ames Pridefest presents "Playing Dress Up:" Caregivers Panel “Is my child trans or are they playing dress up?” “My kid came out. Now what?” Hear personal stories of how family or other support networks of youth with diverse sexual and gender ident...


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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Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Program Details:
Ames Pridefest presents Iowa Safe Schools: Youth Activism 101 Don’t have a GSA? Start one! Already have one? Learn how to engage in meaningful student activism with Iowa Safe Schools. Join this session for conversations on understanding your ...


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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Ames Pridefest: Outdoor Festival

11:00am - 8:00pm
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Program Details:
This year's Pridefest will feature a wide variety of vendors and live entertainment! Provided in partnership with Ames Public Library and Ames Pride. See more Ames Pridefest events. >> ...


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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Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Event
Program Details:
Ames Pridefest presents "Pride So White:" A Space for QTPOC Queer and trans people of color, this is your chance to tell the mostly white Ames Pride Board of Directors what it could be doing (and what it’s NOT doing) to support local queer co...


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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Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Age Group: Family, Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Event
Program Details:
Ames Pridefest presents Qids Chill Out Room: Games & Youth Gallery Walk Hang out with other queer kids (qids!) and allies, play board games, eat snacks, and let us know how Ames can better serve local qids. Provided in partnership with...


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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Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Storytime
Program Details:
Ames Pridefest presents Pride Storytime & Dance Party Put on your best dress or favorite costume and join us for a pride storytime and dance party hosted by Chicago drag king Mick D! Provided in partnership with Ames Public Library and...


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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Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author/Writing
Program Details:
Meet Mason Deaver, the #ownvoices author of I Wish You All the Best, a Young Adult book about a non-binary teen finding love, acceptance, and family when they’re forced from their home after coming out to their parents. Mason will talk a...


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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Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning, Meetup
Program Details:
Native and non-native Russian speakers are invited to gather for some casual conversation in Russian. ...


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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Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning, Meetup
Program Details:
Native and non-native French speakers are invited to gather for some casual conversation in French. ...


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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Ames Pridefest: Qid Afterparty Dance

8:15pm - 10:15pm
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family, Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Program Details:
Not ready for the party to end? Middle and high schoolers are invited to join us at a post-Pridefest dance party, featuring a youth drag performance at Ames United Church of Christ! Provided in partnership with Ames Public Library, Ames Pride, and...


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.