Upcoming Events

Name: Summer Reading Challenge 2024
Start: 2024-06-01
End: 2024-08-22
Location: Ames Public Library

Featured Events

Summer Reading Challenge for All Ages. June 1 - August 22, 2024. Read, Renew, Repeat.

Summer Reading Challenge 2024

All Day 6/1 - 8/22

Ames Public Library at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Summer at the Library

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Ames Public Library

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Summer at the Library

Program Details:

Do you love free stuff? Are you between the ages of 0 and 120?

Then join our Summer Reading Challenge starting June 1 - August 22 and earn prizes for tracking your reading!

Three Ways to Play:

^{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.}

Sidewalk Sale

All Day 7/25 - 7/28

In Front of Library at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Book Sale

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: In Front of Library

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Sale

Program Details:

Support your local library and shop for gently-used books and more for all ages from Literary Grounds Bookstore during Summer Sidewalk Sales in Downtown Ames July 25-28! Find out more at amesdowntown.org.

Terrific Tuesdays: Cold-Blooded Redhead Reptile Zoo

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 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

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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.

Teen Science: Meet Reptiles

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup, Presentation

Age Group:

Teens

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Meetup, Presentation

Program Details:

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

MICA Mobile Pantry

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

In Front of Library at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Social Services

Age Group:

Family, Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: In Front of Library

Age Group: Family, Adults

Program Type: Social Services

Program Details:

The MICA Mobile Food Pantry is coming to the Ames Public Library! Stop by for shelf-stable food, fresh produce, perishable foods, and information on community resources. All Story County residents are welcome!

Teen Workshop: Be Your Strength

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Presentation

Age Group:

Teens

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Presentation

Program Details:

Learn what causes stress, how to manage stress in a healthy way, and ways to support a friend who is dealing with stress, with the ultimate goal of helping you not to turn to vapes or cannabis to reduce your stress.

Terrific Tuesdays: Magician Rick Eugene Brammer

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 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

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library

Program Details:

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Story Theater Company: Seussical KIDS

9:00am - 4:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

9am-10:45am would be our load-in time for our set, 11am-2pm would be our rehearsal time, then 2pm would be our performance time. We will not be selling tickets to the performance, the show is open to all!

Mirage Dace Practice

10:00am - 1:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

regular dance practice

Amnesty International meeting

12:00pm - 2:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Amnesty International is a global, nonpartisan human rights organization.

Math Tutoring

2:00pm - 4:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Free Math Tutoring for 3rd to 8th grade students

Math Tutoring

2:00pm - 4:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

Free Math Tutoring for 3rd to 8th grade students

Amy Numedahl

9:15am - 10:15am

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Practicum

MICA Socialization

10:00am - 11:45am

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Meeting would store items for staff/families while attending Toddler Storytime. Would also provide space for privacy.

Klopstad Study Session

10:00am - 12:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Study 07/29

11:00am - 12:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Ukranian Conversation Group

11:00am - 12:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Unlocking Brain Fitness - Keys to Dementia Prevention

1:30pm - 4:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Class to prevent the development of dementia. Teaches way to lower individual risk of dementia.

League of Women Voters of Ames and Story County

4:00pm - 6:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Amy Numedahl

4:30pm - 6:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Practicum

Tutoring

4:45pm - 6:15pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

English language training

LGBTQA+ FSA Leadership Team Retreat

9:00am - 3:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Hosting an off-site LGBTQA+ FSA Leadership Team Retreat - discussion/team work on organization mission, purpose and planning for the upcoming year.

Drake Headstart Registration

10:00am - 1:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Amy Numedahl

4:30pm - 6:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Practicum

AESHM LC Retreat

9:00am - 1:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

We are academic advisors and planning a retreat to discuss our learning community course we teach in fall.

Study 07/31

11:00am - 12:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

APL DEI Team

3:00pm - 4:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Staff/Board/Volunteer Engagement Team Meeting

12:30pm - 1:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Need a room with screens. Staff/Volunteer/Board Engagement Team meetings

Cybersecurity Workshop Day 1

1:00pm - 2:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Provide grades 4-8 with cybersecurity education and activities.

Amy Numedahl

4:45pm - 5:45pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Practicum

Tutoring

9:00am - 10:00am

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

English language training

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