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YSS Teen Workshop: Mental Health Awareness

YSS Teen Workshop: Mental Health Awareness

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Ames Public Library

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Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Teens
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Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Class/Workshop
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May is National Mental Health Month! During this workshop, teens will learn steps to take to support and maintain their mental health through self-care and stress management. Fun activities will be provided!

 

Computer Classes

Computer Classes

Wednesday, May 7, 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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Tail Waggin' Tales

Tail Waggin' Tales

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Special Event, Storytime

Age Group:

Family
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Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Special Event, Storytime
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Get ready to clap your hands and wag your tail! 

Meet Marmalade

Meet Marmalade

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Special Event

Age Group:

Teens
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Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Special Event
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Teens are invited to meet therapy dog Marmalade and her dog-mom Stephanie Peters of Plucky Paws! 

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Movies with Mainstream

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults
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Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movie
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Fiber Arts Meetup

Fiber Arts Meetup

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
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Crafters of all ages are invited to join fellow fiber arts enthusiasts and work on their projects. Knit, crochet, embroidery, or any other fiber craft is welcome! 

Please bring your own materials.

World Collage Day

World Collage Day 2025

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
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Come celebrate World Collage Day with a hands-on collage workshop! Local collage artists will start the day by showing examples of their work and introducing techniques.

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Battle of the Books: 5th grade

3:30pm - 7:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
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The annual Battle of the Books for 5th graders will be held throughout the building. 

Teams check in between 3:30 and 4pm in the lobby.

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.