Bookmobile at Ames Main Street Farmer's Market

8:00am - 12:30pm
Family, Teens, Adults
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Program Details:

 

Visit the Bookmobile at Ames Main Street Farmer's Market! You can check out books, movies, music, and more for all ages!

 

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.

Reservation

Sarah George

9:00am - 11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Get to know each other meeting

Pridefest Families Meet-Up

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
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Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meetup
Program Details:

Drop in for informal conversation and connection with other LGBTQIA+ parents and caregivers over doughnuts and coffee.   

 

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.

Fiber Arts Meetup

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
Program Details:

 

Crafters of all ages are invited to join fellow fiber arts enthusiasts and work on their projects. Knit, crochet, embroidery, or any other fiber craft is welcome! 

Please bring your own materials.

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.

Pridefest Storytime with J Yang

10:30am - 11:00am
Family
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Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Program Details:

 

Family Storytime will be a special Pridefest Storytime with J Yang.

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.

Reservation

Caitlyn Busch - Study

10:30am - 12:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor
Reservation

CCL Monthly Meeting

11:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly meeting to discuss climate advocacy actions.

Pridefest Artist Talk: Illustrating Queer Children’s Books

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
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Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Presentation
Program Details:

Starting at 11:10am

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.

Pridefest: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Program Details:

Starting at 11:10am

In light of recent anti-LGBTQ legislation, many Iowans are considering whether to leave the state while other folks are staying.

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.

Reservation

Young Writers' Workshop

12:30pm - 1:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Young Writers Workshop aims to provide middle school students and high school freshmen with the opportunity to receive feedback on their work from high school writers and their peers in a seminar-style discussion.

Pridefest Relaxation Rooms

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Program Details:

 

Take time to reset and recharge during a busy day! We'll have meeting rooms set up for quiet, calm, and coloring from 1-5pm on the second floor.

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.

Pridefest Teen Relaxation Room

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
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Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Program Details:

 

Teens are invited to drop into the Auditorium between 1 and 5pm for their own space to chill and enjoy snacks.
 

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.

Pridefest Drag Storytime

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Program Details:

 

All ages are welcome to a drag storytime featuring Lonika LaBelle Knight.

 

Presented in partnership with Ames Public Library and Ames Pride as part of Ames Pridefest 2024.

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.

Reservation

Veronica Bush

2:15pm - 3:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Meet up to crochet

Conversation Circles: Russian

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning, Meetup
Program Details:

 

Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Russian. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.

 

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.

Reservation

Sophia Driest

3:30pm - 5:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Conversation Circles: French

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning, Meetup
Program Details:

 

Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in French. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.

 

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.

Pridefest: Drag Bingo For Teens

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
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Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Meetup, Special Event
Program Details:

 

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to this afterhours BINGO with a special drag queen host, Juanita Voltaire. Snacks and prizes will be provided. 

 

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.