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Vision to Learn - No-Cost Eye Exams

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
In Front of Library at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Health/Fitness, Social Services, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Family, Teens

Children in grades K-12 are invited to sign up for a no-cost eye exam and prescription glasses (if needed)!

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: In Front of Library
Age Group: Family, Teens
Program Type: Health/Fitness, Social Services, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

Children in grades K-12 are invited to sign up for a no-cost eye exam and prescription glasses (if needed)!


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 "Family" group

Terrific Tuesdays: Reptile Experience

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Family

 

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.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Science: Meet Reptiles

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Teens

Are you a teen who likes reptiles? Do you want to pet or hold some reptiles?

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Presentation, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

Are you a teen who likes reptiles? Do you want to pet or hold some reptiles?


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 "Teens" group

Life Skills for Teens: Career Readiness

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Teens

Teens are invited to helpful sessions to help you prepare for your life ahead. Gain valuable skills and knowledge while having fun with your friends and our talented team of presenters from ISU!

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

Teens are invited to helpful sessions to help you prepare for your life ahead. Gain valuable skills and knowledge while having fun with your friends and our talented team of presenters from ISU!


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 "Family" group

Kids Create

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Family

 

Drop in and enjoy a fun craft or activity for children and their grown-ups.

 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

 

Drop in and enjoy a fun craft or activity for children and their grown-ups.

 


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 "Teens" group

Life Skills for Teens

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Teens

Teens are invited to helpful sessions to help you prepare for your life ahead. Gain valuable skills and knowledge while having fun with your friends and our talented team of presenters from ISU!

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

Teens are invited to helpful sessions to help you prepare for your life ahead. Gain valuable skills and knowledge while having fun with your friends and our talented team of presenters from ISU!


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 "Family" group

Kids Create

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Family

 

Drop in and enjoy a fun craft or activity for children and their grown-ups.

 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

 

Drop in and enjoy a fun craft or activity for children and their grown-ups.

 


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 "Family" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Vision to Learn - No-Cost Eye Exams

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
In Front of Library at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Health/Fitness, Social Services, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Family, Teens

Children in grades K-12 are invited to sign up for a no-cost eye exam and prescription glasses (if needed)!

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: In Front of Library
Age Group: Family, Teens
Program Type: Health/Fitness, Social Services, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

Children in grades K-12 are invited to sign up for a no-cost eye exam and prescription glasses (if needed)!


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 "Family" group

Kids Create

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Family

 

Drop in and enjoy a fun craft or activity for children and their grown-ups.

 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

 

Drop in and enjoy a fun craft or activity for children and their grown-ups.

 


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.