Name: Family Storytime
Start: 2024-07-13T10:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-07-13T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Ames Public Library

Library Storytimes image with smiling cartoon sun in cloudy sky

Family Storytime

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Children of all ages and their grown-ups are invited to this storytime to build listening, language, and literacy skills through music, movement, song and action rhymes...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Storytime

Program Details:

Children of all ages and their grown-ups are invited to this storytime to build listening, language, and literacy skills through music, movement, song and action rhymes. Each week will feature a new theme.

^{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.}

Ranbindra Jayanti Cultural Festival (Bengali Association of Ames)

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:15pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

We want to celebrate a Bengali cultural aspect. We want to sing, act, dance, enjoy some Bengali food etc.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

We want to celebrate a Bengali cultural aspect. We want to sing, act, dance, enjoy some Bengali food etc.

Conversation Circles: Russian

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Language Learning, Meetup

Age Group:

Adults

Program Details:

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

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.}

Conversation Circles: French

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Language Learning, Meetup

Age Group:

Adults

Program Details:

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

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.}

Math Tutoring

Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Free Math Tutoring for 3rd to 8th grade students

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Free Math Tutoring for 3rd to 8th grade students

Pokémon Club

Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Meetup

Age Group:

Family, Teens

Program Details:

Calling all school-aged Poké-Kids! Come learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game and use a Library-supplied deck to battle other players. You can bring your deck...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Teens

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Meetup

Program Details:

^{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.}

All Aboard for Kids Board Meeting

Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Board meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Board meeting

Bookmobile @ the Park

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am

Off Site

Program Type:

Summer at the Library

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

Program Details:

Join the Bookmobile and your Library friends at a park near you! This week: Tahira & Labh Hira Park (3622 Woodland Street, Ames) "Read, Renew, ...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Summer at the Library

Program Details:

Join the Bookmobile and your Library friends at a park near you!

This week: Tahira & Labh Hira Park (3622 Woodland Street, Ames)

^{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.}

Destination Storytime @ the Park

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Off Site

Program Type:

Storytime, Summer at the Library

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Join the Bookmobile and your Library friends for stories at a park near you! This week: Tahira & Labh Hira Park (3622 Woodland Street, Ames) "Read, ...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Storytime, Summer at the Library

Program Details:

Join the Bookmobile and your Library friends for stories at a park near you!

This week: Tahira & Labh Hira Park (3622 Woodland Street, Ames)

^{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.}

Toddler Storytime

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Storytime

Program Details:

Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.

^{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.}

Free Summer Meals for Kids & Teens. Open to all children under 18.

Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Health/Fitness, Summer at the Library

Age Group:

Family, Teens

Program Details:

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. Lunch is free to all youth 1...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Teens

Program Type: Health/Fitness, Summer at the Library

Program Details:

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.}

Conversation Circles. Image features cartoon people with speech bubbles containing the American, French, and Spanish flags in front of a globe and a giant book.

Conversation Circles: English

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Language Learning, Meetup

Age Group:

Adults

Program Details:

Gather for casual conversations in English. The focus of this group is to help English Language Learners gain confidence and fluency in a comfortable and fun setting. L...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Language Learning, Meetup

Program Details:

^{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.}

Unlocking Brain Fitness - Keys to Dementia Prevention

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Class to prevent the development of dementia. Teaches way to lower individual risk of dementia.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Class to prevent the development of dementia. Teaches way to lower individual risk of dementia.

Terrific Tuesdays: Absolute Science Laser Show

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library

Age Group:

Family

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 ...

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.}

The Bridge Home

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

Jonie & John Fitzsimmons Study Room - 1st Floor at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Social Services

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Program Details:

Ames Public Library is partnering with The Bridge Home to provide easy access to critical services in our community. Staff from The Bridge Home will be available in the...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Jonie & John Fitzsimmons Study Room - 1st Floor

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Social Services

Program Details:

^{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.}

Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Health/Fitness, Summer at the Library

Age Group:

Family, Teens

Program Details:

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. Lunch is free to all youth 1...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Teens

Program Type: Health/Fitness, Summer at the Library

Program Details:

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.}

UWSC Women United Money Management

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

UWSC Women United Money Management

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

UWSC Women United Money Management

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

UWSC Women United Money Management

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

UWSC Women United Money Management

Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames). Terrific Tuesdays feat...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library

Program Details:

Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames).

^{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.}

Baby Time

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup, Storytime

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel ...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Meetup, Storytime

Program Details:

^{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.}

Teen Art: Listening Instruments Invention Workshop

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts, Nature/Sustainability

Age Group:

Teens

Program Details:

The Listening Instruments Invention Workshop allows participants to play with various materials to invent new ways of experiencing the sounds in their environment. It concludes wit...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Nature/Sustainability

Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Program Details:

The Listening Instruments Invention Workshop allows participants to play with various materials to invent new ways of experiencing the sounds in their environment.

^{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.}

International Community Meetup

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup

Age Group:

Family, Adults

Program Details:

Join fellow international residents on the third Tuesday of each month for fun activities and culture-sharing.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Adults

Program Type: Meetup

Program Details:

Join fellow international residents on the third Tuesday of each month for fun activities and culture-sharing.

^{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.}

SCCAN/United Way Focus Group

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Focus groups presented by SCCAN to develop new curriculum focusing on Sudanese families. (Room reserved by Bri A. in partnership)

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Focus groups presented by SCCAN to develop new curriculum focusing on Sudanese families.

(Room reserved by Bri A. in partnership)

SCCAN/United Way Focus Group

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Focus groups presented by SCCAN to develop new curriculum focusing on Sudanese families. (Room reserved by Bri A. in partnership)

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

Focus groups presented by SCCAN to develop new curriculum focusing on Sudanese families.

(Room reserved by Bri A. in partnership)

The Library will be closed Thursday, July 4, for Independence Day. The Bookmobile will be out of service July 1-5.

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Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames).