Name: Ten Beautiful Things Exhibit
Start: 2024-11-01
End: 2024-11-30
Location: Ames Public Library

Ten Beautiful Things Exhibit

All Day 11/1 - 11/30

Vestibule at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Iowa Center for the Book, Arts/Crafts, Exhibit

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

Program Details:

See the winning entries to the Ten Beautiful Things photo contest, inspired by the book by Molly Beth Griffin. Entries came from all over Iowa, celebrating the bea...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Vestibule

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Iowa Center for the Book, Arts/Crafts, Exhibit

Program Details:

See the winning entries to the Ten Beautiful Things photo contest, inspired by the book by Molly Beth Griffin. Entries came from all over Iowa, celebrating the beauty of our state.

^{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 Troops 769/1266

Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Troop meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

Troop meeting

Math Minds Unite

Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Family, Teens

Program Details:

Math Minds Unite is a tutoring program for any child in grades 3-8 who may need a little extra help developing math skills. Participants will be matched with a tutor who can...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Family, Teens

Program Type: Class/Workshop

Program Details:

Math Minds Unite is a tutoring program for any child in grades 3-8 who may need a little extra help developing math skills.

^{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.}

SalutING Service Monthly Meeting

Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 1:45pm - 4:00pm

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

emily study time

Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

specific place to study

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

specific place to study

Pokémon Club

Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Meetup

Age Group:

Family, Teens

Program Details:

Calling all school-aged Poké-Kids! Come learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game and use a Library-supplied deck to battle other players. You can bring your deck...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family, Teens

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Meetup

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.}

Swift Youth Writers Group

Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Meetup

Age Group:

Teens

Program Details:

Teens in 6th - 12th grade are invited to escape into creative writing and connect with other teen writers. Each month attendees will be led through prompts and exercise...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Meetup

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.}

Uranium Derby Screening

Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Adults

Program Details:

Join us for a free screening of Uranium Derby, a feature-length documentary about the role of Ames in the American nuclear experiment. The story, centered in Ames, I...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movie

Program Details:

Join us for a free screening of Uranium Derby, a feature-length documentary about the role of Ames in the American nuclear experiment.

^{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.}

YWCA Collegebound Program

Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Library Closed

All Day

Ames Public Library

The Library will be closed on Veterans Day.

Closing

Branches:

Ames Public Library

Description:

The Library will be closed on Veterans Day.

10 Beautiful Things about Iowa Vestibule Display

All Day 11/12 - 11/27

Vestibule at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Will feature 10 submissions from our state-wide campaign for our Great Reads from Great Places book this year.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Vestibule

Purpose of Meeting

Will feature 10 submissions from our state-wide campaign for our Great Reads from Great Places book this year.

Aging Resources of Central Iowa

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm

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

Program Type:

Social Services

Age Group:

Adults

Program Details:

Staff from Aging Resources of Central Iowa will be available in the Library to provide information about maximizing the quality of life, independence, health, and safet...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Social Services

Program Details:

Staff from Aging Resources of Central Iowa will be available in the Library to provide information about maximizing the quality of life, independence, health, and safety of older adults.

^{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.}

Mrs.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am

Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Study

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Study

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 9:30am - 4:15pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

youth mental health first aid training

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

youth mental health first aid training

Clean Air Connection

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 9:45am - 11:00am

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Weekly social and community building meeting for people who continue to wear a mask for their health. Discussions about the importance of clean air.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Weekly social and community building meeting for people who continue to wear a mask for their health. Discussions about the importance of clean air.

Library Storytimes image with smiling cartoon sun in cloudy sky

Family Storytime

Tuesday, November 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.}

The Bridge Home

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

Jonie & John Fitzsimmons Study Room - 1st 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 in our community. Staff from The Bridge Home will be available in the...

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.}

Legal Deposition

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 11:45am - 2:45pm

Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Deposition

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Deposition

Baby Time

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm

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.}

Computer Classes

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Program Details:

Learn the computer skills you're interested in! Computers are provided for all classes. You can guarantee your spot in a specific class by preregistering at the Library...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Class/Workshop

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.}

LEGO® Builders

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Children in grades 1-5 are invited to get creative and build with lots of LEGO®! We'll provide the bricks while the kids provide the imagination. All LEGO® will remain at the L...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Meetup

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.}

Testroet

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Youth Action Board

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Mission: End youth homelessness by involving youth voices and input. Purpose Statement: The Youth Action Board empowers youth voices to implement and lead initiatives focused on...

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Mission: End youth homelessness by involving youth voices and input.

Purpose Statement: The Youth Action Board empowers youth voices to implement and lead initiatives focused on preventing and ending youth homelessness.

Photo of people playing a tabletop roleplaying game with colorful dice

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Campaign

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Special Event

Age Group:

Teens

Program Details:

Calling all adventurers in grades 5-8! Join our crew to set off on a daring quest full of unknown hazards and potential treasure. Registration is required. A Dungeon Master...

Closed

Required

Closed

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Special Event

Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Program Details:

Calling all adventurers in grades 5-8! Join our crew to set off on a daring quest full of unknown hazards and potential treasure.

Registration is required.

^{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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