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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Workshop: Be Your Strength

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens
Program Details:

Learn what causes stress, how to manage stress in a healthy way, and ways to support a friend who is dealing with stress, with the ultimate goal of helping you not to turn to vapes...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Presentation
Program Details:

Learn what causes stress, how to manage stress in a healthy way, and ways to support a friend who is dealing with stress, with the ultimate goal of helping you not to turn to vapes or cannabis to reduce your stress. 


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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Magic Class

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Family, Teens
Program Details:

  3rd - 12th graders are invited to learn magic tricks from magician Rick "Eugene" Brammer. Each participant will receive a magic kit with supplies to learn 5 differ...

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Required
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Teens
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Summer at the Library
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Program Details:

 

3rd - 12th graders are invited to learn magic tricks from magician Rick "Eugene" Brammer. Each participant will receive a magic kit with supplies to learn 5 different tricks.

Registration is required.


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 Chess Club

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Meetup
Age Group:
Family
Program Details:

Come play chess! Whether you are just a beginner or already an expert, all kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to come have fun. Drop in and learn how to play or make new friends wi...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Meetup
Program Details:


Come play chess! Whether you are just a beginner or already an expert, all kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to come have fun. Drop in and learn how to play or make new friends with other chess lovers.

 


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 "Adults" group.

Book Art Workshop

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

  Join local collage artist Bob Anders for a workshop about how to transform old, unwanted books into art! We will be making collages, envelopes, postcards, blackout poet...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
Program Details:

 

Join local collage artist Bob Anders for a workshop about how to transform old, unwanted books into art! We will be making collages, envelopes, postcards, blackout poetry, altered books, and more.


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 "Adults" group.

Seed Saving Workshop

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Nature/Sustainability
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

  Join Mustard Seed Community Farm at the Library to learn about flowers, pollinators, plants, seeds, and seed saving. Seed saving provides financial savings, helps prese...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Nature/Sustainability
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Landlord Issues & Tenant Rights

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

  Join Legal Aid of Story County to learn more about your rights as a renter. Attorneys from Legal Aid will present about common landlord and tenant issues, as well as be...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Program Details:

 

Join Legal Aid of Story County to learn more about your rights as a renter. Attorneys from Legal Aid will present about common landlord and tenant issues, as well as best practices for preserving tenant rights.


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 "Teens" group.

Swift Youth Writers Group

Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Meetup
Age Group:
Teens
Program Details:

  Teens in 6th - 12th grade are invited to escape into creative writing and connect with other teen writers. Each month attendees will be led through prompts and exercise...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Workshop: The Factors of Suicide

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens
Program Details:

Teens will learn about risk factors of suicide, protective factors, and how to help a friend they might be worried about. The goal of these activities is to help teens become sui...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Presentation
Program Details:

Teens will learn about risk factors of suicide, protective factors, and how to help a friend they might be worried about.


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 "Adults" group.

Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders (SUD)

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

During this course, attendees will learn about the basic functions of the brain, how substances affect the brain, and addiction. We will discuss why substance use disorders ...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Presentation
Program Details:

During this course, attendees will learn about the basic functions of the brain, how substances affect the brain, and addiction. We will discuss why substance use disorders and mental health disorders commonly occur together. 


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 Chess Club

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Meetup
Age Group:
Family
Program Details:

  Come play chess! Whether you are just a beginner or already an expert, all kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to come have fun. Drop in and learn how to play or make new fr...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Meetup
Program Details:

 

Come play chess! Whether you are just a beginner or already an expert, all kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to come have fun. Drop in and learn how to play or make new friends with other chess lovers.

 


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 Chess Club

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Meetup
Age Group:
Family
Program Details:

  Come play chess! Whether you are just a beginner or already an expert, all kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to come have fun. Drop in and learn how to play or make new fr...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Meetup
Program Details:

 

Come play chess! Whether you are just a beginner or already an expert, all kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to come have fun. Drop in and learn how to play or make new friends with other chess lovers.

 


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 "Teens" group.

Swift Youth Writers Group

Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Meetup
Age Group:
Teens
Program Details:

  Teens in 6th - 12th grade are invited to escape into creative writing and connect with other teen writers. Each month attendees will be led through prompts and exercise...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: 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.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Kids Chess Club

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Meetup
Age Group:
Family
Program Details:

  Come play chess! Whether you are just a beginner or already an expert, all kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to come have fun. Drop in and learn how to play or make new fr...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Meetup
Program Details:

 

Come play chess! Whether you are just a beginner or already an expert, all kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to come have fun. Drop in and learn how to play or make new friends with other chess lovers.

 


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 Chess Club

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Meetup
Age Group:
Family
Program Details:

  Come play chess! Whether you are just a beginner or already an expert, all kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to come have fun. Drop in and learn how to play or make new fr...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Meetup
Program Details:

 

Come play chess! Whether you are just a beginner or already an expert, all kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to come have fun. Drop in and learn how to play or make new friends with other chess lovers.

 


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 "Teens" group.

Swift Youth Writers Group

Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Meetup
Age Group:
Teens
Program Details:

  Teens in 6th - 12th grade are invited to escape into creative writing and connect with other teen writers. Each month attendees will be led through prompts and exercise...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: 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.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Kids Chess Club

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Meetup
Age Group:
Family
Program Details:

  Come play chess! Whether you are just a beginner or already an expert, all kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to come have fun. Drop in and learn how to play or make new fr...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Meetup
Program Details:

 

Come play chess! Whether you are just a beginner or already an expert, all kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to come have fun. Drop in and learn how to play or make new friends with other chess lovers.

 


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 Chess Club

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Meetup
Age Group:
Family
Program Details:

  Come play chess! Whether you are just a beginner or already an expert, all kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to come have fun. Drop in and learn how to play or make new fr...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Meetup
Program Details:

 

Come play chess! Whether you are just a beginner or already an expert, all kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to come have fun. Drop in and learn how to play or make new friends with other chess lovers.

 


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 "Teens" group.

Swift Youth Writers Group

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Meetup
Age Group:
Teens
Program Details:

  Teens in 6th - 12th grade are invited to escape into creative writing and connect with other teen writers. Each month attendees will be led through prompts and exercise...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: 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.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Kids Chess Club

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Meetup
Age Group:
Family
Program Details:

  Come play chess! Whether you are just a beginner or already an expert, all kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to come have fun. Drop in and learn how to play or make new fr...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Meetup
Program Details:

 

Come play chess! Whether you are just a beginner or already an expert, all kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to come have fun. Drop in and learn how to play or make new friends with other chess lovers.

 


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 Chess Club

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Meetup
Age Group:
Family
Program Details:

  Come play chess! Whether you are just a beginner or already an expert, all kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to come have fun. Drop in and learn how to play or make new fr...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Meetup
Program Details:

 

Come play chess! Whether you are just a beginner or already an expert, all kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to come have fun. Drop in and learn how to play or make new friends with other chess lovers.

 


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 "Teens" group.

Swift Youth Writers Group

Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Meetup
Age Group:
Teens
Program Details:

  Teens in 6th - 12th grade are invited to escape into creative writing and connect with other teen writers. Each month attendees will be led through prompts and exercise...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: 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.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Kids Chess Club

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Meetup
Age Group:
Family
Program Details:

  Come play chess! Whether you are just a beginner or already an expert, all kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to come have fun. Drop in and learn how to play or make new fr...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Meetup
Program Details:

 

Come play chess! Whether you are just a beginner or already an expert, all kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to come have fun. Drop in and learn how to play or make new friends with other chess lovers.

 


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 Chess Club

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Meetup
Age Group:
Family
Program Details:

  Come play chess! Whether you are just a beginner or already an expert, all kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to come have fun. Drop in and learn how to play or make new fr...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Meetup
Program Details:

 

Come play chess! Whether you are just a beginner or already an expert, all kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to come have fun. Drop in and learn how to play or make new friends with other chess lovers.

 


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 "Teens" group.

Swift Youth Writers Group

Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Meetup
Age Group:
Teens
Program Details:

  Teens in 6th - 12th grade are invited to escape into creative writing and connect with other teen writers. Each month attendees will be led through prompts and exercise...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: 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.