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Get ready for summer reading at your library!

Summer Reading Challenge 2025

All Day 6/1 - 8/24

Ames Public Library at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Summer at the Library

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Ames Public Library

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Summer at the Library

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LEVEL UP your summer fun with Ames Public Library!

Do you love free stuff? Are you between the ages of 0 and 120?

Intro to AI (for kids!)

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library, Technology

Age Group:

Family, Teens

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family, Teens

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library, Technology

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Have you ever wondered what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is and how to use it?

Terrific Tuesdays: Celia's Sing Along Dance Party

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 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

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family

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

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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.

Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library

Age Group:

Family

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Family

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

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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).

ECHOES OF RESILIENCE: African American Experiences in the U.S.

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movie

Program Details:

Join us for a series of films centering the experiences of African Americans in the United States. Stay after the film for a facilitated conversation with community members.

Wimee's Words

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 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

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family

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

Program Details:

All ages are invited to a storytime featuring special guests from PBS's popular TV show, Wimee’s Words.

Sidewalk Sale

All Day 7/10 - 7/13

Lobby at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Book Sale

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Lobby

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Sale

Program Details:

Support your local library and shop for gently-used books and more for all ages from Literary Grounds Bookstore during Summer Sidewalk Sales in Downtown Ames July 10-13!

Filters

Families First Team

10:00am–12:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Staff meeting

Tutoring

4:30pm–6:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

English language training

Democracy Every Day

6:30pm–8:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

We are a local activist/advocacy group and will be exploring social media options for the group.

Staff Development

1:00pm–2:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Story County Genealogical Society

1:00pm–3:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Going away party for Mary L.

Story County Genealogical Society Nancy Long, President

1:00pm–3:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Get together for member moving out of state.

Chamber music presentation

6:30pm–8:15pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

Chamber Music Performance by a couple of graduating seniors and friends.

Dry Hole Investment Club

7:00pm–8:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Educational discussion of equity investments and strategies; occasional decision to buy or sell equities.

City of Ames Employee Council Meeting

10:00am–11:00am

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

City of Ames Employee Council meeting

Rachel Hollander

12:45pm–2:45pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Web Meeting

ASIP / GLC Committee

4:00pm–5:45pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Committee meeting

Outdoor Alliance of Story County Board Meeting

4:30pm–6:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Board Meeting

July babywearing meetup

5:30pm–7:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

Help caregivers with baby carriers

RWCI Committee Meeting

6:00pm–8:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

General meeting with guest speaker

Tutoring

9:00am–10:00am

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

English language training

"Acting Out" Rehearsal

9:00am–11:30am

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

This project examines research-backed theater for young audiences as a tool for early childhood social-emotional education.

Ames Bicycle Coalition Leadership Meeting

9:15am–10:15am

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Ames Bicycle Coalition Leadership Meeting

Cybersecurity and Technology Summer Workshop

12:30pm–2:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

The Ames Cybersecurity and Technology Club (ACT) will host its second annual workshop for elementary and middle school students to learn about cybersecurity and technology.

braver angels

9:00am–11:30am

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Friendly discussions between Reds&Blues

Iowa Lincoln Highway Association

9:30am–12:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

Quarterly meeting

Citizens' Climate Lobby July Chapter 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 chapter meeting to discuss climate advocacy

Citizens' Climate Lobby July Monthly Chapter Meeting

11:00am–12:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Monthly chapter meeting to discuss climate advocacy

Des Moines Philatelic Society

1:00pm–3:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Summer meeting of organization

Door knock training

1:00pm–3:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Train people for door knocking

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LEVEL UP your summer fun with Ames Public Library!

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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).

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