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Ames Public Library
515 Douglas Avenue
Ames, IA 50010
United States
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Ames Public Library is joining hundreds of public libraries across the country that no longer charge overdue fines for items that are returned late. This is one step in the Library’s commitment to providing equitable access to Library materials and services.
Library Director Sheila Schofer explains “Equity and access are core values for libraries and play a big role in our new Strategic Plan. Overdue fines disproportionately penalize people with lower incomes and can even keep them from using…
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Ames Public Library is committed to the City of Ames values shared by Mayor Haila in support of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. (www.cityofames.org/Home/Components/News/News/6079/2106).
Ames Public Library staff and Trustees grieve for the recent acts of violence in our nation, and our hearts go out to the victims' families and communities. To our friends in the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, please know that we stand with you. We pledge to continue our work…
by Sheila Schofer
It was about this time last year—after gathering data, surveying our staff and public, and holding several community engagements sessions—that the Ames Public Library unveiled its new Strategic Plan. Now one year in, I thought it would be great to take stock of what we have done to move our goals forward, despite a tumultuous last 12 months. When we created our plan we did so with broad staff and community involvement, and our goal for…
by Brianne AndersonDid you know that almost 1,200 babies are born at Mary Greeley Medical Center (MGMC) every year? That seems like a strange statistic to read in a library’s news column, but every one of those babies left MGMC with a connection to Ames Public Library (APL).There’s almost an unlimited number of services the public library provides beyond the materials on our shelves, but one of my favorite programs APL sponsors is one that has thrived since its creation in 1998. The Books for…
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The Board of Trustees governs the operation of Ames Public Library. Trustees are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. For more information, see the Bylaws, Board of Trustees.
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The Board of Trustees meets the third Thursday of each month at 7pm in the Board Room unless otherwise noted.
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We're Now Fine Free
Ames Public Library has joined public libraries across the country that no longer charge overdue fines for items that are returned late!This is one step in our commitment to providing equitable access to Library materials and services.
What’s the Same:Items you check out from the Library have a due date. Some checkouts can…
by Tracy Briseño
I challenge you. I challenge you to read for fun this summer. Just for you. Whatever you want. I encourage you to do it visibly where your kids or neighborhood kids can see you. It sets a powerful example. But mostly, I encourage you to read for your own enjoyment or interest. Just to be clear – I embrace a WIDE view of reading. Read the newspaper, read an e-book, listen to an audiobook, crack open your favorite magazine, read a picture book for fun (no kids required!) or…
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Celebrate the Holidays with the Library
Get some holiday shopping done at the Library, spend time together at our holiday events, or get recommendations for great gift books!
Books that Make Great Gifts
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