Week Calendar

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

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.

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All Day	This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Winter Reading Challenge All Day 12/1 - 1/31 This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Ames Public Library Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults Program Type: Reading Incentive Program Program Details: 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.}
	Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Ames Public Library Description: The Library will be closed on New Year's Day. ...	This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Collective Mending Exhibit All Day 1/2 - 1/16 This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Vestibule Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts/Crafts Program Details: The Collective Mending Sessions (2018-present) is a socially engaged project by Iowa-based artist Catherine Reinhart. The artist facilitates workshops where participants repair an abandoned quilt, together. This exhibit will feature qu... ^{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.}
		This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Community Supply Drive All Day 1/2 - 1/31 This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults Program Type: Special Event Program Details: Join Ames Public Library in a community supply drive to support ACCESS. In honor of MLK day and inspired by Dr. King’s acts of service, we encourage all who are able to bring donations to the Library lobby throughout the month of January.... ^{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.}
9 am				Reservation AARP Tax Training 9:00am - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room	Reservation Tutoring 9:00am - 10:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor Purpose of Meeting English language training ... Reservation AARP Tax Training 9:00am - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room		This event is in the "Adults" group. Collective Mending Sessions 9:00am - 12:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts/Crafts Program Details: The Collective Mending Sessions (2018-present) is a socially engaged project by Iowa-based artist Catherine Reinhart. The artist facilitates workshops where participants repair an abandoned quilt, together. Drop in to this workshop and... ^{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.}
10 am		Reservation ISUWC Mystery Book Club 10:45am - 12:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Purpose of Meeting Discuss Books...	Reservation World history study & semester project 10:00am - 12:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor Purpose of Meeting World History Study and semester project...	Reservation WCTT Zoom session 10:00am - 12:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor	This event is in the "Family" group. Homeschool Book Club 10:00am - 11:00am This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Family Program Type: Book Discussion Program Details: Join Library staff for a monthly book discussion just for families that are homeschooling or learning remotely! This year we have selected a diverse collection of books that mirror our world, with a special focus on stories about histo... ^{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.}		Reservation Community Play Rehearsal meeting 10:00am - 12:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting We are conducting rehearsals for a community play that will be staged on Feb. 25, 2023 at the Ames City Auditorium....
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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Jonie & John Fitzsimmons Study Room - 1st Floor Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Special Event Program Details: Ames Public Library is partnering with The Bridge Home to provide easy access to critical services in our community. Staff from The Bridge Home will be available in the Library to assist individuals and families on the verge of—or experie... ^{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.}	This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. LSI at the Library 11:00am - 12:00pm This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Jonie & John Fitzsimmons Study Room - 1st Floor Age Group: Family, Adults Program Type: Special Event Program Details: Ames Public Library is partnering with Lutheran Service in Iowa (LSI) to provide families with easy access to critical services in our community. Staff from LSI will be available in the Library to assist individuals and families ... ^{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.}		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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Special Event Program Details: 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 experiencing—homelessnes... ^{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.}
12 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Conversation Circles: English 12:30pm - 1:30pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Language Learning, Meetup Program Details: Gather for casual conversations in English. The focus of this group is to help English Language Learners gain confidence and fluency in a comfortable and fun setting. Library staff will pair native and non-native speakers and provide them... ^{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.}	Reservation Group Practice - Orange Team - AHS 12:00pm - 4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room	This event is in the "Adults" group. Mystery Lovers Book Club 12:00pm - 1:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion, Meetup Program Details: Mystery readers, come talk about books by a selected author! January 2023: M.C. Beaton February 2023: Any mystery by a Black author March 2023: Ian Rankin April 2023: J.D. Robb May 2023: Margaret Truman June 2023: Any myst... ^{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.}	Reservation Meeting-Court Documents 12:00pm - 2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor Purpose of Meeting To discuss court documents with attorney....		Reservation Mock Trial Kick-off Meeting 12:00pm - 2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room Purpose of Meeting Discuss the law and the facts of this year's Mock Trial case. ... Reservation CtW 12:30pm - 2:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor
1 pm				Reservation Retired thinkers meeting 1:00pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Purpose of Meeting Retired Thinkers meeting... Reservation ISUWC Monthly Meeting 1:30pm - 4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting Monthly meeting ...	Reservation Kim Helland 1:00pm - 2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor Purpose of Meeting Annual Assessment...	Reservation YS Play Meeting 1:00pm - 2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Purpose of Meeting Meeting with ISU professor about designing play spaces for children. ...	Reservation The Community Academy Library Tour 1:00pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting Students will meet together and then have a Library tour and come back together at the end for extended learning. Organized in partnership with Bri Anderson. ...
2 pm						Reservation German Tutoring 2:30pm - 3:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor	Reservation MFA CWE Alumni 2:00pm - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room Purpose of Meeting Creative writing group...
3 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group. Conversation Circles: Russian 3:00pm - 4:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Language Learning, Meetup Program Details: Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Russian. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. To join via Zoom, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86349688280?pwd=... ^{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.} This event is in the "Adults" group. New Year's Belly Dance Hafla 3:00pm - 5:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Class/Workshop Program Details: The local Mirage Dance Troupe will present a New Year's Hafla (“hahf-la”), an informal dance performance closing with an open group dance. They will perform a mixture of traditional and modern (fusion) dances and educate the audience abou... ^{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.}
4 pm		Reservation Tutoring 4:15pm - 5:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor Purpose of Meeting English language training ...			Reservation LWV-ASC Board Meeting 4:00pm - 5:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Purpose of Meeting Monthly Board Meeting... 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Special Event Program Details: 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 experiencing—homelessnes... ^{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.}		This event is in the "Adults" group. Conversation Circles: French 4:00pm - 5:30pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Language Learning, Meetup Program Details: Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in French. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. To join via Zoom, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86349688280?pwd=RStDa... ^{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.}
5 pm					Reservation Women in Leadership- Celebrate! 5:30pm - 8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Purpose of Meeting Speaker discussing women in leadership...
6 pm			Reservation Noon Kiwanis Board Mtg 6:00pm - 8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room	Reservation German Tutoring 6:00pm - 7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor Reservation Society for Creative Anachronism Medieval Recreation Group Meeting 6:00pm - 8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Purpose of Meeting Local meeting for the Society for Creative Anachronism, A worldwide non-profit dedicated to learning about history through hands-on recreation. The local meetings are for learning, sharing knowledge and working on projects. Guests are welcome....	Reservation BSA Philmont Intenerary Meeting 6:30pm - 8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Purpose of Meeting To discuss and plan our Philmont trip with scouts this summer....
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Conversation Circles: Spanish 7:00pm - 8:30pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Language Learning, Meetup Program Details: Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Spanish. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. To join via Zoom, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86881463631?pwd=cmNS... ^{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.}	Reservation Ames lacrosse club 7:00pm - 8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting Monthly board meeting ...

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