Summer 2021

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Did You Know?

  • Summer reading helps kids and teens avoid the "summer slide" (the period during summer break when there is a risk of falling behind in academic knowledge and literacy).
  • Summer reading is great for all ages, not just kids. Everyone can benefit from improving literacy skills.
  • When you participate in the Ames Public Library Summer Reading Challenge you can earn cool prizes!

 

Make your summer full of reading, cool prizes, and fun activities!

 

Upcoming Events

Bookmobile Closed

All Day 5/27 - 5/31
Closing
Branches:
Off Site
Description:
Ames Public Library Bookmobile will be closed May 27-31 The Bookmobile's summer schedule will begin June 3. ...
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Family Flicks: TITLE

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Cancelled
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movie, Summer at the Library
Program Details:
  All ages are welcome to watch a movie and enjoy free popcorn on Friday afternoons and Wednesday evenings each month. This week's feature: TITLE Description...   "Read, Renew, Repeat" with more summer events on t...


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 is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting
For our Summer Camp's performance of Seussical KIDS. We do not charge for tickets, and encourage the community to come and watch the performance! ...

 

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Tell the world how your summer reading is going! 

Tag us @AmesPublicLibrary or use #APLsummer21

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