Week Calendar

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 (7/06)	Mon (7/07)	Tue (7/08)	Wed (7/09)	Thu (7/10)	Fri (7/11)	Sat (7/12)
All Day	This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Summer Reading Challenge 2025 All Day 6/1–8/24 Family, Teens, Adults 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: Ames Public Library Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults Program Type: Summer at the Library Program Details: 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.}
					This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sidewalk Sale All Day 7/10–7/13 Family, Teens, Adults 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: In Front of Library Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Sale Program Details: Support your local library and shop for gently-used books and more for all ages from Literary Grounds Bookstore during Summer Sidewalk Sales in Downtown Ames July 10-13! ^{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						This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mothering Circle 9:30am–10:30am Family, Adults This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Family, Adults Program Type: Meetup Program Details: Parenting babies and toddlers is full of challenges. Join this welcoming community of families as we support each other and grow together through the early years of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood. ^{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		This event is in the "Family" group Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Family This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Storytime Program Details: Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation. ^{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 Terrific Tuesdays: Celia's Sing Along Dance Party 10:00am–11:00am Family This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Family Program Type: Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library Program Details: Terrific Tuesdays features performers from all over the Midwest in a variety of acts. Families of all ages are encouraged to come participate and watch these amazingly talented artists and performers. ^{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 Wimee's Words 10:00am–11:00am Family This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Family Program Type: Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library Program Details: All ages are invited to a storytime featuring special guests from PBS's popular TV show, Wimee’s Words. ^{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 Cancelled Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Family This event is in the "Family" group Cancelled Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Storytime Program Details: There will be no Toddler Storytime July 9, but families are invited to our Wimee's Words event at 10am in the Auditorium! ^{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 Movies with Mainstream 10:00am–1:00pm Family, Teens, Adults 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: Rotary Room Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults Program Type: Movie Program Details: ^{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 Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Family This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Storytime Program Details: Children of all ages and their grown-ups are invited to this storytime to build listening, language, and literacy skills through music, movement, song and action rhymes. Each week will feature a new theme. ^{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 Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Family This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Storytime Program Details: Children of all ages and their grown-ups are invited to this storytime to build listening, language, and literacy skills through music, movement, song and action rhymes. Each week will feature a new theme. ^{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.}
11 am		This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Teens" group Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens 11:30am–12:30pm Family, Teens This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Family, Teens Program Type: Health/Fitness, Special Event Program Details: Having a full stomach of good food is important! Eat a free lunch weekdays this summer from 11:30am-12:30pm in the Library's Auditorium. ^{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 Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens 11:30am–12:30pm Family, Teens This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Family, Teens Program Type: Health/Fitness, Special Event Program Details: Having a full stomach of good food is important! Eat a free lunch weekdays this summer from 11:30am-12:30pm in the Library's Auditorium. ^{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 Baby Time 11:00am–11:30am Family This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Meetup, Storytime Program Details: ^{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 Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens 11:30am–12:30pm Family, Teens This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Family, Teens Program Type: Health/Fitness, Special Event Program Details: Having a full stomach of good food is important! Eat a free lunch weekdays this summer from 11:30am-12:30pm in the Library's Auditorium. ^{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 Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens 11:30am–12:30pm Family, Teens This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Family, Teens Program Type: Health/Fitness, Special Event Program Details: Having a full stomach of good food is important! Eat a free lunch weekdays this summer from 11:30am-12:30pm in the Library's Auditorium. ^{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 Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens 11:30am–12:30pm Family, Teens This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Family, Teens Program Type: Health/Fitness, Special Event Program Details: Having a full stomach of good food is important! Eat a free lunch weekdays this summer from 11:30am-12:30pm in the Library's Auditorium. ^{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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1 pm		This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Teens" group Intro to AI (for kids!) 1:00pm–2:00pm Family, Teens This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Family, Teens Program Type: Class/Workshop, Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library, Technology Program Details: Have you ever wondered what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is and how to use it? ^{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 Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary 1:00pm–2:00pm Family Offsite Event This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Family Program Type: Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library Program Details: Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames). ^{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 Baby Time 1:30pm–2:00pm Family This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Meetup, Storytime Program Details: ^{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 Magic The Gathering Card Game Club 1:00pm–3:00pm Family, Teens This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room Age Group: Family, Teens Program Type: Meetup, Summer at the Library Program Details: Come join other enthusiasts of "Magic: The Gathering" Trading Card Game to explore, learn, and play the game. We'll meet up Wednesdays, July 2 - August 13. ^{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 Kids Summer Blast: Chess Day 1:30pm–2:30pm Family This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Family Program Type: Special Event, Summer at the Library Program Details: Kids in 1^st- 5^th grade are invited to have a blast with the Library! This week's feature: Chess Day Location: Library Auditorium ^{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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6 pm					This event is in the "Family" group Baby Time 6:30pm–7:00pm Family This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Meetup, Storytime Program Details: ^{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.}
7 pm					This event is in the "Family" group Kids Create 7:00pm–8:30pm Family This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Summer at the Library Program Details: Drop in and enjoy a fun craft or activity for children and their grown-ups. ^{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.}