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.

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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 "Adults" group. Genealogy Plus 10:00am - 12:00pm Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: History/Genealogy Registration Required Seats Remaining: 26 Program Details: Stories in the Stones—Tales They Tell Speakers: Dick Cooper and Jim Lohr Cemeteries can be a treasure trove of genealogical information. Dick Cooper has worked with the website www.findagrave.com for years and found ... ^{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: Storytime Room 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. Raising School-Ready Readers 10:30am - 11:30am Open Required This event is in the "Family" group. Open Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium 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 Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 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: Storytime Room 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 "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.}
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1 pm	This event is in the "Family" group. Natural Discoveries: Going Bonkers for Bats 1:00pm - 1:30pm This event is in the "Family" group. 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 the environment. In October kids will go, "Bonkers... ^{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. 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 Waitlist Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Waitlist Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Meetup Registration Required Waitlist Seats Remaining: 14 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. Author Event: Debra Marquart 2:00pm - 3:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author/Writing Program Details: Join author Debra Marquart for an afternoon of music and readings from her new essay collection, The Night We Landed on the Moon: Essays Between Exile & Belonging. Books will be available for purchase on site through Do... ^{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. Great Books 1 2:00pm - 4:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion, Meetup Program Details: Come discuss classic short stories and essays recommended by the Great Books Foundation. Participate in-person or on Zoom. Call (515) 239-5646 ext. 4 to register or learn more. Supported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation. ... ^{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 - 6:00pm This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium 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 "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.}
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6 pm					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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Preparing for National Novel Writing Month 7:00pm - 8:00pm This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Online Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Author/Writing Program Details: Virtual Event: Preparing for National Novel Writing Month: Tips to Writing A Lot of Words in a Short Time Learn tricks and tips to prepare to write 50,000 words in November. Rachel Mans McKenny, author of The Butterfly Effect and Assis... ^{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. Teen Advisory Group (TAG) 7:00pm - 8:00pm This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Online Age Group: Teens Program Type: Boards/Government, Meetup Program Details: Help plan exciting Library events for teens, share what you’re reading, and make new friends. For more information, e-mail eatwell@amespubliclibrary.org or join us via zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81701649198?pwd... ^{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. Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary 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.}