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International Friendship Fair Brings Cultures Together in Ames
Since 1992, the YWCA Ames-ISU has partnered with the Ames community to host the International Friendship Fair (IFF), a celebration of global cultures and community spirit. This year, the tradition continues on Saturday, March 29, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Ames Public...
The Baby Fair is Back!
Getting ready for a baby is a big job. Babies need plenty of diapers, bottles, and clothing, but there are always things—and services—that parents and families may not realize are available. A breastfeeding parent may know that a breast pump would be a wonderful thing to have, ...
Romantasy
The last few years have seen the remarkable rise of a new genre. Romantasy, of course, is the cross of the fantasy (or even sci-fi) genre with the culture of the Roman Empire. As all men know, there is a singular manly appeal to Roman times: loose fitting clothing, pl...
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BookFlix
This engaging resource for children in grades PreK–3 will help early readers develop and practice essential reading skills, and introduces them to a world of knowledge and exploration.
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