Name: Winter Reading Challenge
Start: 2022-12-01
End: 2023-01-31
Location: Ames Public Library

Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 12/1 - 1/31

Ames Public Library at Ames Public Library

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Reading Incentive Program

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Family, Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Ames Public Library

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Reading Incentive Program

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All ages can earn a prize by reading 30 days this winter! Pick up your reading log at the Library or Bookmobile, starting December 1 or sign up online at amespubliclibrary.beanstack.com. Want to print your own reading log? Download ...

^{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.}

Snowmen at Night

All Day 12/2 - 12/24

In Front of Library at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Family

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: In Front of Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Special Event

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Enjoy a story book as you walk through Downtown Ames! Start at the Library and find the pages of Snowmen at Night in shop windows along Douglas Avenue and Main Street. The route is listed below, but each page will also direct you to the nex...

^{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.}

Movies with Mainstream

Thursday, December 8, 2022 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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Join the Mainstream Living community for a monthly movie screening and related activity! Selected movies are appropriate for adults who are neurodivergent and/or have an intellectual disability. Movies with Mainstream is open to patrons o...

^{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.}

NAMI: In Our Own Voice

Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Presentation

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Presentation

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NAMI In Our Own Voice is an interactive presentation that provides insight into what it’s like to live with mental illness. The presentation is led by two adults living with mental health conditions and includes video and discussion. ...

^{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.}

Arabic Storytime

Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

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Family

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Storytime

Program Details:

Arabic Storytime is a chance for children and families to immerse themselves in stories, songs and all things fun about Arabic culture. Come learn and engage in this wonderful storytime experience. ...

^{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.}

Express Yourself

Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts, Special Event, Storytime

Age Group:

Family, Teens

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Teens

Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Event, Storytime

Program Details:

All ages are invited to use creativity and imagination to express themselves in movement, dress, and art. Library staff will lead storytime, and various craft, face painting, and learning activities will be available for kids to transform themselve...

^{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.}

Natural Discoveries

Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts, Nature/Sustainability, Special Event, 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, Special Event, Storytime

Program Details:

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. This month's event will be ...

^{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.}

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Winter Reading Challenge

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Snowmen at Night

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Movies with Mainstream

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NAMI: In Our Own Voice

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Express Yourself

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Natural Discoveries

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Natural Discoveries

Author Spotlight: Kris Abel-Helwig

Author Spotlight: Kris Abel-Helwig

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