Upcoming Events

Name: Summer Reading Challenge 2023
Start: 2023-06-01
End: 2023-08-22
Location: Ames Public Library

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Summer Reading Challenge 2023

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: Visit amespubliclibrary...

^{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.}

Storytime at the Park

Monday, June 12, 2023 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Off Site

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Family

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Storytime

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Join the Bookmobile and your Library friends for stories and fun activities at a park near you! This week: Miracle Park at Inis Grove (2500 Duff Avenue, Ames) "Find Your Voice" with more summer events on the Libr...

Terrific Tuesdays: Party With a Pirate

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Presentation, Summer at the Library, Special Event

Age Group:

Family

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family

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

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. This week's feature: Party with a...

All Iowa Reads Virtual Author Visit

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Online

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

The State Library of Iowa will hold virtual author visits for the 2023 All Iowa Reads selections. Registration is required. Visit www.statelibraryofiowa.gov to sign up. Tuesday, June 13, 7pm: Sequoia Nagamatsu, ...

All Iowa Reads Virtual Author Visit

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Family

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Library Branch: Online

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Special Event

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Conversation Circles: Chinese

Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Language Learning

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Language Learning

Program Details:

Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Chinese. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. To join via Zoom, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82374666226?pwd=OFpX...

All Iowa Reads Virtual Author Visit

Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Teens

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Library Branch: Online

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Special Event

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Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: TAG Meeting

Program Details:

Help plan exciting Library events for teens, share what you’re reading, make new friends, and eat some food! To register e-mail Ethan, our Young Adult Librarian, at eatwell@amespubliclibrary.org or fill out a ...

Proud Place Ames

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Meetup

Program Details:

Proud Place Ames is a safe space for LGBTQIA+ teens to share common experiences, hang out, craft, and learn together. For more information, email our teen librarian, Ethan, at eatwell@amespubliclibrary.org. No registration is req...

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: TAG Meeting

Program Details:

Teen Science: Meet Reptiles

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

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? Come to the Library to meet Cold-Blooded Redhead Lindsey McDermott and her reptiles/invertebrates. She will bring several of her various lizards, snakes, arac...

Proud Place Ames

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Meetup

Program Details:

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: TAG Meeting

Program Details:

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: TAG Meeting

Program Details:

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: TAG Meeting

Program Details:

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: TAG Meeting

Program Details:

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: TAG Meeting

Program Details:

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