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Family Flicks: "Trolls Band Together"

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Movie, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Family, Teens, Adults
Program Details:

  All ages are welcome to watch a movie and enjoy free popcorn on Friday afternoons and Wednesday evenings each month. This week's feature: Trolls Band Together (20...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movie, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

 

All ages are welcome to watch a movie and enjoy free popcorn on Friday afternoons and Wednesday evenings each month.

This week's feature: Trolls Band 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 "Teens" group.

Teen Anime Club

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Meetup, Movie
Age Group:
Teens
Program Details:

  Join our monthly meetup to watch some anime, talk about your favorite manga, or create your own art and manga. Open to 6th-12th graders. Anime watched is considered ...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Meetup, Movie
Program Details:

 

Join our monthly meetup to watch some anime, talk about your favorite manga, or create your own art and manga.

Open to 6th-12th graders. Anime watched is considered to be rated G to PG13.

 


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.

Amy Numedahl

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Practicum

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Practicum

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Storytime

Saturday, August 17, 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.

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.

Conversation Circles: Russian

Saturday, August 17, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Conversation Circles: French

Saturday, August 17, 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.

Ames Korean School Event

Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:15pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Great Books 1

Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

National T.T.T. Society Iowa BI Ames Camper Scrapbook Event

Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Have the 4 girls that our chapter sponsored for a week at the YMCA camp in Boone make scrapbooks of their time there. We will have 4-5 adults present to help the girls.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Purpose of Meeting

Have the 4 girls that our chapter sponsored for a week at the YMCA camp in Boone make scrapbooks of their time there.
We will have 4-5 adults present to help the girls.

ACPC Training

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Training our staff on Crisis Prevention Techniques

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

Training our staff on Crisis Prevention Techniques

Study 08/19

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mary Greeley Medical Center at APL

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Social Services
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Program Details:

Staff from Mary Greeley Medical Center will be available in the Library to talk about inpatient and outpatient mental health services in the Ames community. Mondays, 11am...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social Services
Program Details:


Staff from Mary Greeley Medical Center will be available in the Library to talk about inpatient and outpatient mental health services in the Ames community.

  • Mondays, 11am-1pm 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Conversation Circles: English

Monday, August 19, 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, August 19, 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.

Amy Numedahl

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Practicum

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Practicum

Amy Numedahl

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Practicum

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Practicum

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Bridge Home

Tuesday, August 20, 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.

UWSC Women United healthy eating

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Story County women are invited to learn about meal planning, grocery shopping, and ways to save money on fresh food.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Purpose of Meeting

Story County women are invited to learn about meal planning, grocery shopping, and ways to save money on fresh food.

Amy Numedahl

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Practicum

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

Practicum

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

International Community Meetup

Tuesday, August 20, 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.

Spidle

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Study group

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Study group