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Window Painting with Bird Friendly Iowa

Window Painting with Bird Friendly Iowa

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
In Front of Library at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts, Nature/Sustainability

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: Arts/Crafts, Nature/Sustainability
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Families are welcome to join volunteer artists from the Ames High Art Club and Bird Friendly Iowa as we paint and decorate the Library’s outdoor windows.

Student Fringe Festival 2025

Student Fringe Festival 2025

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Concert, Presentation

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Concert, Presentation
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Iowa State University Department of Music and Theatre's annual Student Fringe Festival allows students to flex their theater muscles in a celebration of innovation and creativity.

Student Fringe Festival 2025

Student Fringe Festival 2025

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Concert, Presentation

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Concert, Presentation
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Iowa State University Department of Music and Theatre's annual Student Fringe Festival allows students to flex their theater muscles in a celebration of innovation and creativity.

Natural Discoveries

Natural Discoveries

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts, Nature/Sustainability, Storytime

Age Group:

Family
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Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Nature/Sustainability, Storytime
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Join ISU's Environmental Education Club for storytime, a craft, and fun activities based on a different ecological theme each month. Children of any age can come explore and learn more about our environment.

 

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

Program Type:

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! 

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Summer Reading Challenge 2025

All Day 6/1 - 8/24
Family, Teens, Adults
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?

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.