Name: Baby Time
Start: 2024-12-11T11:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-12-11T11:30:00-06:00
Location: Ames Public Library

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Baby Time

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup, Storytime

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel ...

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.}

APL DEI Team

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

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Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Boards/Government, Meetup

Age Group:

Teens

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! To register e-mail Etha...

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.}

girl scout troop 01506 meeting

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

regular meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

regular meeting

Conversation Circles: German

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Language Learning, Meetup

Age Group:

Adults

Program Details:

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

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.}

Study Space

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 9:00am - 8:45pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Program Details:

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms! ...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

Location: Danfoss Room

^{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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Movies with Mainstream

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

Program Details:

Join the Mainstream Living community for a monthly movie screening and related activity! Selected movies are appropriate for adults who are neurodivergent and/or have a...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

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.}

Family Storytime

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Family

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...

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.}

Our Homeschool Co-Op Fleecing the Homeless Service Project

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Making fleece blankets for the homeless. Need lots of room for tying fabric (no fabric mess) and for children to play quietly under our supervision.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

Making fleece blankets for the homeless. Need lots of room for tying fabric (no fabric mess) and for children to play quietly under our supervision.

Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

This is a meeting for Girl Scout supporters in the Ames area to learn more about the proposed capital campaign for Girl Scout Camp Sacajawea in Boone.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

This is a meeting for Girl Scout supporters in the Ames area to learn more about the proposed capital campaign for Girl Scout Camp Sacajawea in Boone.

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Teen Videogames

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Teen Space at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup

Age Group:

Teens

Program Details:

Need a brain break? Teens are invited to hang out and play videogames in the Teen Space! A virtual reality system will be available to try out too.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Meetup

Program Details:

Need a brain break? Teens are invited to hang out and play videogames in the Teen Space!

A virtual reality system will be available to try out too.

^{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.}

The Bridge Home

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Social Services

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Program Details:

Ames Public Library is partnering with The Bridge Home to provide easy access to critical services. Staff from The Bridge Home will be available in the Library to assis...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd 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.}

Outdoor Alliance of Story County Board Meeting

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Outdoor Alliance of Story County Monthly Board Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Outdoor Alliance of Story County Monthly Board Meeting

December Babywearing Meetup

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Help caregivers with baby carriers

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

Help caregivers with baby carriers

Baby Time

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup, Storytime

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel ...

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.}

Bedtime Stories

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Join us for a cozy version of our weekly Family Storytime. PJs optional!

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Storytime

Program Details:

Join us for a cozy version of our weekly Family Storytime. PJs optional!

^{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.}

028: Real Reads Book Group

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Meetup

Age Group:

Adults

Program Details:

028 focuses on recently published, popular nonfiction on a variety of topics. PARTICIPATE IN-PERSON OR ONLINE VIA ZOOM To join the Zoom Meeting, use the...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Meetup

Program Details:

028 focuses on recently published, popular nonfiction on a variety of topics.

^{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.}

Ames Town and Gown Board of Directors

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

board meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

board meeting

Study Space

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:45pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Program Details:

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms! ...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

Location: Danfoss Room

^{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.}

Parenting Circle

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am

Teen Space at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup

Age Group:

Family, Adults

Program Details:

Parenting babies and toddlers is full of challenges. Join this welcoming community of families as we support each other and grow together through the early years of pre...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Family, Adults

Program Type: Meetup

Program Details:

Parenting babies and toddlers is full of challenges. Join this welcoming community of families as we support each other and grow together through the early years of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood.

^{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.}

ISUWC Block Builders

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly meeting of the ISU Women's Club interest group Block Builders, discussing quilting.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Monthly meeting of the ISU Women's Club interest group Block Builders, discussing quilting.

Storybook S.T.E.M.

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup, Storytime

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Families are invited to enjoy a short storytime and get hands-on with a fun related STEM activity for all ages!

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Meetup, Storytime

Program Details:

Families are invited to enjoy a short storytime and get hands-on with a fun related STEM activity for all ages!

^{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.}

The Bridge Home

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Social Services

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Program Details:

Ames Public Library is partnering with The Bridge Home to provide easy access to critical services. Staff from The Bridge Home will be available in the Library to assis...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd 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.}

Study Space

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:45pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Program Details:

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms! ...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

Location: Danfoss Room

^{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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