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Get ready for summer reading at your library!

Summer Reading Challenge 2025

All Day 6/1 - 8/24
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
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LEVEL UP your summer fun with Ames Public Library!

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

Swift Youth Writers Workshop

Swift Youth Writers Workshop

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Author/Writing, Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Teens
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Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Author/Writing, Class/Workshop
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Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library

Age Group:

Family
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library
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Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames).

 

ECHOES OF RESILIENCE: African American Experiences in the U.S.

ECHOES OF RESILIENCE: African American Experiences in the U.S.

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Program Details:

Join us for a series of films centering the experiences of African Americans in the United States. Stay after the film for a facilitated conversation with community members.

Deep Roots Book Group

Deep Roots Book Group

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Nature/Sustainability

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Nature/Sustainability
Program Details:

Join gardeners and nature enthusiasts for deep discussion of books in connection with the Ames Seed Library. 

Swift Youth Writers Workshop

Swift Youth Writers Workshop

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Author/Writing, Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Teens
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Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Author/Writing, Class/Workshop
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Computer Classes

Computer Classes

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop
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Des Moines Philatelic Society

1:00pm–3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Purpose of Meeting

Summer meeting of organization

Door knock training

1:00pm–3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Purpose of Meeting

Train people for door knocking

"Acting Out" Rehearsal

9:00am–11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Purpose of Meeting

This project examines research-backed theater for young audiences as a tool for early childhood social-emotional education.

Ames Choral Society

6:00pm–8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly board meeting of the Ames Choral Society

Southdale HOA

6:30pm–7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Board Meeting

Indivisible Ames

6:30pm–8:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

Community service planning, and planning for RAGBRAI event

Ames Climate Action Team

7:00pm–8:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Meeting

Drake HeadStart Enrollment Meetings

9:00am–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Purpose of Meeting

The purpose of the meeting is to help families to complete paperwork for enrollment into the Fall Session at the Head-start Program.

Retired Thinkers

1:00pm–3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Purpose of Meeting

Discussion group

Old Town Board Meeting

7:30pm–8:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly board meeting

Reading Incentive Team Meeting

3:30pm–4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

"Acting Out" Rehearsal

9:00am–11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Purpose of Meeting

This project examines research-backed theater for young audiences as a tool for early childhood social-emotional education.

Elevate Housing Foundation

9:30am–3:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

We will be holding our monthly team meeting. We are aware this is to be open to the public and they are welcome to join us.

Boelter

12:30pm–2:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Personal planning/productivity time.

Amateur Radio License Examination

1:30pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Purpose of Meeting

Unlock endless communication possibilities. Get your amateur radio license now and enjoy emergency preparedness, global connections, and a vibrant community! FCC-certified testing sessions provided by the Story County Amateur Radio Club.

Great Books 1

2:00pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

"Acting Out" Rehearsal

9:00am–11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Purpose of Meeting

This project examines research-backed theater for young audiences as a tool for early childhood social-emotional education.

Elevate

9:15am–4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

We know it is open to the public. We are having an all-staff meeting.

City DEI Team

2:00pm–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

City DEI Team

Food at First Strategic Planning Session

9:30am–12:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Food at First board meeting for strategic planning 

Mirage dance practice

10:00am–1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Purpose of Meeting

Mirage dance practice

Water's Edge Townhome Association

3:00pm–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Board of Director's Meeting

Mainstream Living

4:00pm–8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

Mainstream Living 50th birthday party - open house style event featuring cupcakes, small families friendly activities, etc.

Story County Democrats Central Committee Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Committee Meeting