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On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (10/10)	Mon (10/11)	Tue (10/12)	Wed (10/13)	Thu (10/14)	Fri (10/15)	Sat (10/16)
10 am			This event is in the "Family" group. Kids Create 10:30am - 12:00pm This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts/Crafts Program Details: Get creative with a craft for kids at the Library! Materials are provided. ... ^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome program proposals via our website at bit.ly/APLprogram.} This event is in the "Family" group. Family Storytime (Repeated) 10:45am - 11:15am This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Family Program Type: Storytime Program Details: Join us for storytime featuring fun books and songs! Register at the Youth Services Desk when you arrive. Space is limited. This is a repeat of the 10am storytime. ... ^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome program proposals via our website at bit.ly/APLprogram.}	This event is in the "Family" group. Storytime with Ben 10:30am - 11:00am This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Family Program Type: Storytime Program Details: Families with preschoolers and toddlers are invited to Ben's storytimes, filled with music, stories, and fun! Register at the Youth Services Desk when you arrive. Space is limited. If the 10:30am storytime is full, the s... ^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome program proposals via our website at bit.ly/APLprogram.}	This event is in the "Family" group. Homeschool Book Club 10:00am - 11:00am This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Book Discussion Program Details: Join us for a monthly book discussion just for families that are homeschooling or learning remotely! Each month, we will focus on a different genre of books. Families are invited to read the book of the month (together or independently... ^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome program proposals via our website at bit.ly/APLprogram.} This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Movies with Mainstream 10:00am - 1:00pm This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults Program Type: Movie Program Details: 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 program proposals via our website at bit.ly/APLprogram.} This event is in the "Family" group. Raising School-Ready Readers 10:30am - 11:30am Closed Required This event is in the "Family" group. Closed Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Class/Workshop Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Program Details: Invest in your child's future! Learn fun ways to engage children in literacy play and turn everyday experiences into learning activities to help children be ready for school. Families participate together in hands-on activities that suppo... ^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome program proposals via our website at bit.ly/APLprogram.}	This event is in the "Family" group. Science at the Library 10:30am - 11:00am This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Family Program Type: Special Event Program Details: Families are invited to get hands-on with a fun science activity for all ages! ... ^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome program proposals via our website at bit.ly/APLprogram.}	This event is in the "Adults" group. Understanding Social (In)Justice Through the Power of Place 10:00am - 12:00pm Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Seats Remaining: 29 Program Details: Virtual Event Series Understanding Social (In)Justice Through the Power of Place: The Center Street Story: An Urban Renewal Retrospective Speakers: Madison DeShay-Duncan, Ph.D., and Richard Duncan This online series of ... ^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome program proposals via our website at bit.ly/APLprogram.} This event is in the "Family" group. Hispanic Heritage Month Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Family Program Type: Storytime Program Details: Join us for a different storytime every Saturday in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! ... ^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome program proposals via our website at bit.ly/APLprogram.}
11 am			This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. The Bridge Home 11:00am - 2:00pm This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Jonie & John Fitzsimmons Study Room - 1st Floor Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Special Event Program Details: Beginning in October, Ames Public Library is partnering with The Bridge Home to provide easy access to critical services. Staff from The Bridge Home will be available in the Library to assist individuals and families on the verge of—or ex... ^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome program proposals via our website at bit.ly/APLprogram.}	This event is in the "Family" group. BabyTime 11:00am - 11:30am This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Meetup Program Details: Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language! Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of socially-distanced fun and learning. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal or doll for the o... ^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome program proposals via our website at bit.ly/APLprogram.} This event is in the "Family" group. Storytime with Ben (Repeated) 11:15am - 11:45am This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Family Program Type: Storytime Program Details: Families with preschoolers and toddlers are invited to Ben's storytimes, filled with music, stories, and fun! Register at the Youth Services Desk when you arrive. Space is limited. This is a repeat of the 10:30am st... ^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome program proposals via our website at bit.ly/APLprogram.}		This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. The Bridge Home 11:00am - 2:00pm This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Special Event Program Details: Beginning in October, Ames Public Library is partnering with The Bridge Home to provide easy access to critical services. Staff from The Bridge Home will be available in the Library to assist individuals and families on the verge of—or ex... ^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome program proposals via our website at bit.ly/APLprogram.}
12 pm
1 pm			This event is in the "Family" group. Baby Time 1:30pm - 2:00pm This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Meetup Program Details: Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language! Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of socially-distanced fun and learning. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal or doll for the o... ^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome program proposals via our website at bit.ly/APLprogram.}				This event is in the "Teens" group. Mindful Teen 1:00pm - 2:30pm Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Closed Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Meetup Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Program Details: Join Ames Public Library and ISU 4-H Extension and Outreach Office for an engaging 6-session series for teens (ages 12-18)to learn practical strategies for coping with stress, emotions, and every day life. Get tips for improving overall w... ^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome program proposals via our website at bit.ly/APLprogram.}
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. View from the Margins Book Discussion Group 2:00pm - 4:00pm Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion, Meetup Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Program Details: Check out this book discussion group exploring social and cultural topics through the lens of fiction and nonfiction. The goal is to encourage deep reflection and nuanced discussion about how the topics' impacts manifest and resonate in modern soci... ^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome program proposals via our website at bit.ly/APLprogram.}
3 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Videogames 3:30pm - 5:30pm This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Meetup Program Details: Need a brain break? Teens are invited to hang out and play videogames on our big screen Thursdays after school! ... ^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome program proposals via our website at bit.ly/APLprogram.}
4 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. APL Friends Foundation Board Meeting 4:00pm - 5:30pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Boards/Government ^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome program proposals via our website at bit.ly/APLprogram.} This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. The Bridge Home 4:00pm - 7:00pm This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Special Event Program Details: Beginning in October, Ames Public Library is partnering with The Bridge Home to provide easy access to critical services. Staff from The Bridge Home will be available in the Library to assist individuals and families on the verge of—or ex... ^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome program proposals via our website at bit.ly/APLprogram.}
5 pm
6 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. BIG BLUESTEM AUDUBON SOCIETY 6:30pm - 8:30pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Boards/Government ^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome program proposals via our website at bit.ly/APLprogram.}	This event is in the "Family" group. BabyTime 6:30pm - 7:00pm This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Meetup Program Details: Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language! Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of socially-distanced fun and learning. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal or doll for the o... ^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome program proposals via our website at bit.ly/APLprogram.}
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. CANCELED: Family Protection Plan 7:00pm - 9:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Presentation Program Details: * Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been cancelled until further notice. * Join us for a Library series - Peace of Mind: Avoiding Conflict and Court at the End of Life. This month Atto... ^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome program proposals via our website at bit.ly/APLprogram.}	This event is in the "Adults" group. 028: Real Reads 7:00pm - 9:00pm Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion, Meetup Registration Required Seats Remaining: 6 Program Details: 028 focuses on recently published, popular nonfiction on a variety of topics. Participate in-person or on Zoom. Please register on this page or call (515) 239-5646 ext. 4 to learn more. Titles: July – The End of Everything: (Astrop... ^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome program proposals via our website at bit.ly/APLprogram.}