Name: Latina/o/x Life Stories Presentation
Start: 2023-10-01T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2023-10-01T15:30:00-05:00
Location: Ames Public Library

Are You Okay? Portrait Series

All Day 9/5 - 9/30

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Vestibule

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Exhibit, Special Event

Program Details:

‘Are You Ok?’ is a portrait series that documents the experience of trans youth living in states facing anti-trans legislation during this incredibly dangerous moment in queer history. These portraits feature trans and non-binary ...

^{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

4:00pm - 7:00pm

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 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 assist individuals and families on the verge of—or experiencing—homelessnes...

^{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.}

Pridefest: Legislative Postcard Station

All Day 9/29 - 10/9

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Lobby Hall Exhibit Space

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Boards/Government

Program Details:

Want to send a message? Find out who your legislators are and write them a note to let them know where you stand on current issues, or just to say "thanks" for being a public servant! We'll have Pride postcards and a list of address...

^{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

11:00am - 2:00pm

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 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 assist individuals and families on the verge of—or experiencing—homelessnes...

^{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.}

Pridefest: Teen Chalk the Walk

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: In Front of Library

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts/Crafts

Program Details:

Teens are invited to come and decorate the sidewalks outside the Library in preparation for Pridefest. Teens can write positive affirmations and draw pictures. Presented by Ames Public Library's Teen Advisory Group (TAG) in&n...

^{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.}

Pridefest: "Are You Ok?" Video

9:00am - 6:00pm

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Grand Staircase Exhibit Space

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Exhibit

Program Details:

Drop by to watch the recording of the September 9 "Are You Okay" event. This conversation with Jesse Freidin focuses on their photographs with trans youth living in states facing anti-trans legislation. Freidin's "Are You Ok?" Exhibit ...

^{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.}

Pridefest — Iowa Safe Schools: Youth Activism 101

10:00am - 11:00am

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Meetup

Program Details:

Join Iowa Safe Schools for a free workshop tailored specifically for youth who want to make a difference in their communities. Gain a solid foundation in leadership skills and community building strategies in this interactive workshop. ...

^{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.}

Pridefest: Caregivers Panel

10:00am - 11:00am

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Presentation

Program Details:

Topic — Caregivers Panel: What your Trans Kids needs and doesn’t know to tell you Parents, family, and allies are invited to learn how to support trans youth from a trans adult and a counselor who works with trans youth. Our panelists ...

^{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.}

Pridefest: LGBTQIA+ Legislative Update

11:00am - 12:00pm

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Presentation, Voting

Program Details:

Get a recap from Erica Dubin-Barz, community engagement associate for ACLU Iowa, and Keenan Crow, Director of Policy and Advocacy at One Iowa, a statewide LGBTQ advocacy organization, about Iowa’s recent legislation affecting the LGBTQIA+...

^{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.}

Pridefest: Voter Registration

12:00pm - 6:00pm

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: In Front of Library

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Voting

Program Details:

The League of Women Voters will be available to help you register to vote. Come prepared with an Iowa driver's license number, Iowa non-operator ID number, or Social Security number, if you have one. Presented in partnersh...

^{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.}

Pridefest: Teen Afterparty

6:15pm - 8:00pm

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Movie

Program Details:

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to hang out and watch a movie after Pridefest. We'll watch Strange World and enjoy snacks provided by Ames Pride. Presented in partnership with Ames Public Library and Ames Pride as part of Am...

^{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.}

Latina/o/x Life Stories Presentation

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Presentation

Program Details:

Learn about the power of memoir as a means to understanding US Latina/o/x life stories. As an American genre, this burgeoning literary tour de force helps us understand the trials and triumphs of a diverse and important part of US history...

^{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.}

IowaWORKS at the Library

9:30am - 12:30pm

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Social Services

Program Details:

Ames Public Library is partnering with IowaWORKS to provide easy access to critical services in our community. Come by to speak with an IowaWORKS Career Planner for individualized, one-on-one career services. Career Planners can assist...

^{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.}

IowaWORKS at the Library

1:30pm - 3:30pm

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Social Services

Program Details:

Ames Public Library is partnering with IowaWORKS to provide easy access to critical services in our community. Come by to speak with an IowaWORKS Career Planner for individualized, one-on-one career services. Career Planners can assist...

^{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

11:00am - 2:00pm

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 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 to assist individuals and families on the verge of—or experie...

^{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.}

Community and Family Resources

11:00am - 1:00pm

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Social Services

Program Details:

Staff from Community and Family Resources will be available in the Library to provide information about addiction, substance abuse treatment, problem gambling treatment, and mental health therapy. They can also provide assistance...

^{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.}

Teen Videogames

4:00pm - 6:00pm

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

4:00pm - 7:00pm

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 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 assist individuals and families on the verge of—or experiencing—homelessnes...

^{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

11:00am - 2:00pm

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 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 assist individuals and families on the verge of—or experiencing—homelessnes...

^{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.}

Bookmobile at Downtown Ames Farmers' Market

9:00am - 12:30pm

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Join the Bookmobile and your Library friends at the Ames Main Street Farmers' Market! ...

^{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.}

Pokémon Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Teens

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Meetup

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 decks to talk and strategize with other players, but card trading will not...

^{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

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Meetup

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 exercises to help develop and stretch their creative writing skills. Attendees...

^{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.}

IowaWORKS at the Library

9:30am - 12:30pm

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Social Services

Program Details:

Ames Public Library is partnering with IowaWORKS to provide easy access to critical services in our community. Come by to speak with an IowaWORKS Career Planner for individualized, one-on-one career services. Career Planners can assist...

^{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.}

IowaWORKS at the Library

1:30pm - 3:30pm

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Social Services

Program Details:

Ames Public Library is partnering with IowaWORKS to provide easy access to critical services in our community. Come by to speak with an IowaWORKS Career Planner for individualized, one-on-one career services. Career Planners can assist...

^{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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