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Terrific Tuesdays: Balloon Storytelling with Twisted Bokay

Tuesday, July 23, 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.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Storybook Science

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family
Program Details:

  Families are invited to get hands-on with a fun science activity for all ages!  

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Program Details:

 

Families are invited to get hands-on with a fun science activity 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.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Terrific Tuesdays: Cold-Blooded Redhead Reptile Zoo

Tuesday, July 30, 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.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Storybook Science

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family
Program Details:

  Families are invited to get hands-on with a fun science activity for all ages!  

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Program Details:

 

Families are invited to get hands-on with a fun science activity 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.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Terrific Tuesdays: Magician Rick Eugene Brammer

Tuesday, August 6, 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.

This event is in the "Family" group.

APL-Y Volunteer Meet-Up

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event


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.

Pub Fiction

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

  Join the most literary pub crawl in Ames! Dress like your favorite book character (optional) and visit participating downtown Ames businesses, all with different the...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Program Details:

 

Join the most literary pub crawl in 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.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Storybook Science

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family
Program Details:

  Families are invited to get hands-on with a fun science activity for all ages!  

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Program Details:

 

Families are invited to get hands-on with a fun science activity 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.

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

Bookmobile at Ames Main Street Farmer's Market

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 8:00am - 12:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family, Teens, Adults
Program Details:

  Visit the Bookmobile at Ames Main Street Farmer's Market! You can check out books, movies, and music for all ages, sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge, pick up you...

Offsite Event
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, and music for all ages, sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge, pick up your prizes, 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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

"Off the Shelf" Escape Room

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family, Teens
Program Details:

Can you beat Ames Public Library's summer Escape Room? Team up and work cooperatively with your group to collect clues and solve puzzles with a  theme! Monday, August 12...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family, Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Program Details:

Can you beat Ames Public Library's summer Escape Room? Team up and work cooperatively with your group to collect clues and solve puzzles with a  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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

"Off the Shelf" Escape Room

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family, Teens
Program Details:

Can you beat Ames Public Library's summer Escape Room? Team up and work cooperatively with your group to collect clues and solve puzzles with a  theme! Monday, August 12...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family, Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Program Details:

Can you beat Ames Public Library's summer Escape Room? Team up and work cooperatively with your group to collect clues and solve puzzles with a  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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

"Off the Shelf" Escape Room

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family, Teens
Program Details:

Can you beat Ames Public Library's summer Escape Room? Team up and work cooperatively with your group to collect clues and solve puzzles with a  theme! Monday, August 12...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family, Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Program Details:

Can you beat Ames Public Library's summer Escape Room? Team up and work cooperatively with your group to collect clues and solve puzzles with a  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 "Family" group.

Storybook Science

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family
Program Details:

  Families are invited to get hands-on with a fun science activity for all ages!  

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Program Details:

 

Families are invited to get hands-on with a fun science activity 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.

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

"Off the Shelf" Escape Room

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family, Teens
Program Details:

Can you beat Ames Public Library's summer Escape Room? Team up and work cooperatively with your group to collect clues and solve puzzles with a  theme! Monday, August 12...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family, Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Program Details:

Can you beat Ames Public Library's summer Escape Room? Team up and work cooperatively with your group to collect clues and solve puzzles with a  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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bookmobile at Ames Main Street Farmer's Market

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 8:00am - 12:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family, Teens, Adults
Program Details:

  Visit the Bookmobile at Ames Main Street Farmer's Market! You can check out books, movies, and music for all ages, sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge, pick up you...

Offsite Event
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, and music for all ages, sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge, pick up your prizes, 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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bookmobile at Ames Main Street Farmer's Market

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 8:00am - 12:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family, Teens, Adults
Program Details:

  Visit the Bookmobile at Ames Main Street Farmer's Market! You can check out books, movies, and music for all ages, sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge, pick up you...

Offsite Event
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, and music for all ages, sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge, pick up your prizes, 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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

12th Annual Traditional Chinese Culture Festival

Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family, Teens, Adults
Program Details:

All ages are invited to the 12th annual Traditional Chinese Culture Festival. This free event is open to the public and will celebrate Chinese culture through crafts, games, and ...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Program Details:

All ages are invited to the 12th annual Traditional Chinese Culture Festival. This free event is open to the public and will celebrate Chinese culture through crafts, games, and food

 


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.

Battle of the Books: 5th grade

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Lobby at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family
Program Details:

The annual Battle of the Books for 5th graders will be held throughout the building.  Teams check in between 3:30 and 4pm in the lobby. For more information, visit&n...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Program Details:


The annual Battle of the Books for 5th graders will be held throughout the building. 

Teams check in between 3:30 and 4pm in the lobby.


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.

Battle of the Books: 6th grade

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Lobby at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family
Program Details:

The annual Battle of the Books for 5th graders will be held throughout the building.  Teams check in between 3:30 and 4pm in the lobby. For more information, visit&n...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Program Details:


The annual Battle of the Books for 5th graders will be held throughout the building. 

Teams check in between 3:30 and 4pm in the lobby.


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.