Summer Reading Challenge 2023

Find Your Voice at Ames Public Library. Summer Reading Challenge. All Ages. June 1 - August 22, 2023

 

Find your voice with a summer full of reading, cool prizes, and fun activities!

 

For all ages • June 1 - August 22, 2023

Free Summer Meals for Kids & Teens

Having a full stomach of good food is important! Eat a free lunch weekdays from 11:30am-12:30pm in the Library's Auditorium.

Lunch is free to all youth 18 years and younger; meals for adults accompanying youth are $3.50. (Sorry, no baby formula is available.)

Sponsored by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation and REG.

   

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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Family" group

Terrific Tuesdays: THEME

10:00am–11:00am
Family
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

Kids Summer Blast: THEME

1:30pm–2:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

Kids in 1st- 5th grade are invited to have a blast with the Library!

This week's feature: THEME
Location: Library Auditorium

Description coming soon...

 


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: THEME

1:30pm–2:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

Kids in 1st- 5th grade are invited to have a blast with the Library!

This week's feature: THEME
Location: Library Auditorium

Description coming soon...

 


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: THEME

1:30pm–2:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

Kids in 1st- 5th grade are invited to have a blast with the Library!

This week's feature: THEME
Location: Library Auditorium

Description coming soon...

 


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: THEME

1:30pm–2:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

Kids in 1st- 5th grade are invited to have a blast with the Library!

This week's feature: THEME
Location: Library Auditorium

Description coming soon...

 


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: THEME

1:30pm–2:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

Kids in 1st- 5th grade are invited to have a blast with the Library!

This week's feature: THEME
Location: Library Auditorium

Description coming soon...

 


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: THEME

1:30pm–2:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

Kids in 1st- 5th grade are invited to have a blast with the Library!

This week's feature: THEME
Location: Library Auditorium

Description coming soon...

 


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: THEME

1:30pm–2:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

Kids in 1st- 5th grade are invited to have a blast with the Library!

This week's feature: THEME
Location: Library Auditorium

Description coming soon...

 


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: THEME

1:30pm–2:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

Kids in 1st- 5th grade are invited to have a blast with the Library!

This week's feature: THEME
Location: Library Auditorium

Description coming soon...

 


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: THEME

1:30pm–2:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

Kids in 1st- 5th grade are invited to have a blast with the Library!

This week's feature: THEME
Location: Library Auditorium

Description coming soon...

 


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: THEME

1:30pm–2:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

Kids in 1st- 5th grade are invited to have a blast with the Library!

This week's feature: THEME
Location: Library Auditorium

Description coming soon...

 


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: THEME

1:30pm–2:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

Kids in 1st- 5th grade are invited to have a blast with the Library!

This week's feature: THEME
Location: Library Auditorium

Description coming soon...

 


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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