
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
Visit the Bookmobile at Ames Main Street Farmer's Market! You can check out books, movies, and music for all ages, sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge, pick up your prizes, and more!
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.
Ames Public Library Bookmobile will be closed May 26-30.
The Bookmobile's summer schedule will begin June 2.
Friends of Ames Strings
Friends of Ames Strings Board Meeting and Summer Workshop Planning.
City of Ames Summer NEO
Summer new employee onboarding.
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.
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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Tell the world how your summer reading is going!
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