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Reading Colors Your World - Summer Reading Challenge June 1 - August 24, 2021

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Reading Colors Your World. Summer Reading Challenge June 1-August 24, 2021

Summer Reading Begins!

Ames Public Library's annual Summer Reading Challenge is here!
 

Read for Prizes

Do you love free stuff? Are you between the ages of 0 and 120? Then join our Summer Reading Challenge starting Tuesday, June 1!

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Free Walk-in COVID-19 Vaccinations at Ames Public Library. Visit AmesPL.org/vaccine for dates and info.

Free Walk-in COVID-19 Vaccinations

Ames Public Library will host free walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations:

Saturday, May 15, from 10am to 3pm Tuesday, May 18, from 10am to 3pm Saturday, May 22, from 10am to 3pm Thursday, June 3, from 3 to 7pm

Mary Greeley Medical Center staff will administer the Johnson & Joh...

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Upcoming Events

Summer Reading Challenge

All Day 6/1 - 8/24
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Ames Public Library
Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Reading Incentive Program
Program Details:
Do you love free stuff? Are you between the ages of 0 and 120? Then join our Summer Reading Challenge starting Tuesday, June 1!   Watch here for more information. ...

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome program proposals via our website at bit.ly/APLprogram.

Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens

11:45am - 12:45pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Program Details:
June 14 - August 13  Weekdays, 11:45am-12:45pm in the Library's Auditorium Having a full stomach of good food is important for everyone in the summer! Pick up a free to-go lunch weekdays in the Library's Auditorium. Lunch is free to a...

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome program proposals via our website at bit.ly/APLprogram.

Mental Health First Aid Training

5:30pm - 9:30pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Health/Fitness
Program Details:
  Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack — even if you have no clinical training — Mental Health First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health related crisis. In the Mental Health First Aid course...

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome program proposals via our website at bit.ly/APLprogram.

Terrific Tuesdays: Mary Boyvey's Sparkle Hoop Dance

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Program Details:
  Join us for terrific events at Bandshell Park throughout the summer! July 27 will feature Mary Boyvey's Sparkle Hoop Dance. Play, dance, and learn new tricks with Mary Boyvey and her sparkle hula hoops! Supported by Ame...

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome program proposals via our website at bit.ly/APLprogram.

Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens

11:45am - 12:45pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Program Details:
June 14 - August 13  Weekdays, 11:45am-12:45pm in the Library's Auditorium Having a full stomach of good food is important for everyone in the summer! Pick up a free to-go lunch weekdays in the Library's Auditorium. Lunch is free to a...

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome program proposals via our website at bit.ly/APLprogram.

Storytime in the Park

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Storytime
Program Details:
  Join your Library friends for activities, books, and more at a park near you!    See more Summer 2021 events at www.amespubliclibrary.org/Summer2021. ...

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome program proposals via our website at bit.ly/APLprogram.

Mental Health First Aid Training

5:30pm - 9:30pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Health/Fitness
Program Details:
  Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack — even if you have no clinical training — Mental Health First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health related crisis. In the Mental Health First Aid course...

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome program proposals via our website at bit.ly/APLprogram.

Family Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Book Discussion
Program Details:
  Join the club and read a wonderful chapter book as a family this summer! On June 29, we'll unwrap the surprise book together to find out what we'll read. Take your copy home and read it together over the next month. On July 27, we'l...

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome program proposals via our website at bit.ly/APLprogram.

Storytime with Ben

10:00am - 10:30am
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Program Details:
  Families with preschoolers and toddlers are invited to Ben's storytimes, filled with music,  stories, and fun!   See more Summer 2021 events at www.amespubliclibrary.org/Summer2021. ...

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome program proposals via our website at bit.ly/APLprogram.