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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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SafeTALK

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

safeTALK training

RECORDER PLAY ALONG, OPEN TO ALL LEVELS OF RECORDER PLAYERS

2:00pm–3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Purpose of Meeting

Getting interested recorder players together for an afternoon of playing multi-part music

Ames Town and Gown Book Club

3:00pm–4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Book Club

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

8:00pm–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

Welcome to Medicare

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

Information for people turning 65 or becoming eligible for Medicare due to disability.

Big Bluestem Audubon Society

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

General meeting open the public.

Elevate

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

We know this is open to the public and they are welcome to join. This is an all staff meeting.

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

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 this is open to the public. We're ok if people attend. This is an all-staff meeting.

City DEI Team

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

City DEI Team

Story County Democrats Central Committee Meeting

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

Monthly Meeting

Elevate

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

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

P.E.O. Business Meeting

9:00am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly business meeting

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

Story County Genealogical Society

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

Monthly genealogy meeting with speaker giving educational program.

Alliance Intercity Visit

1:00pm–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

Lawrence, KS Chamber of Commerce visit

Landlord Roundtable

11:00am–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

Gather community service providers and landlords/property managers

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

Big Bluestem Audubon Society

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

General meeting open to the public at no charge. There will be a presentation about birds.

Elevate

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

We know this is open to the Public and they are welcome to join. This is an all staff meeting.

Amateur Radio License Examination

2:00pm–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