Week Calendar

Name: Summer Reading Challenge
Start: 2021-06-01
End: 2021-08-24
Location: Ames Public Library

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (8/08)	Mon (8/09)	Tue (8/10)	Wed (8/11)	Thu (8/12)	Fri (8/13)	Sat (8/14)
All Day	This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Summer Reading Challenge All Day 6/1 - 8/24 Family, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Ames Public Library Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults Program Type: Summer at the Library Program Details: Do you love free stuff? Are you between the ages of 0 and 120? Then join our Summer Reading Challenge starting Tuesday, June 1! Watch here for more information. ^{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. This event is in the "Adults" group. Free Paperback Days All Day 8/6 - 8/8 Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Sale Program Details: Pop in for FREE pocket paperback books Friday through Sunday 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.}
9 am			Reservation Community Foundation: SharePoint Meeting 9:00am - 10:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor Reservation Mental Health First Aid Training 9:00am - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting Mental Health First Aid Community Training	Reservation ACCESS Meeting 9:30am - 11:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor	Reservation Mainstream Movies 9:45am - 11:45am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Purpose of Meeting Adult Services program.	Reservation Vertex 9:00am - 3:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting Team Meeting
10 am			This event is in the "Family" group. Terrific Tuesdays: All American Reading Show 10:00am - 11:00am Family Offsite Event This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Family Program Type: Special Event Program Details: Join us for terrific events at Bandshell Park throughout the summer! On August 10, we'll have an All American Reading Show. ^{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.} Reservation Community Foundation: Affiliate Staff Training 10:00am - 2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room			This event is in the "Family" group. Sidewalk Science 10:30am - 11:00am Family This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Meetup Program Details: All ages are welcome for weekly hands-on science activities for families! Watch for a new theme each week. _{Provided in partnership with Iowa State University Extension 4H.} ^{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.}
11 am		Reservation Kroner/Hafermann Meeting 11:00am - 1:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor Purpose of Meeting Meeting a lady from Clear Lake, Iowa to discuss dyslexia. This event is in the "Family" group. Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens 11:45am - 12:45pm Family This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Family Program Type: Special Event Program Details: June 14 - August 13 Weekdays, 11:45am-12:45pm 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.}	This event is in the "Family" group. Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens 11:45am - 12:45pm Family This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Family Program Type: Special Event Program Details: June 14 - August 13 Weekdays, 11:45am-12:45pm 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.}	This event is in the "Family" group. Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens 11:45am - 12:45pm Family This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Family Program Type: Special Event Program Details: June 14 - August 13 Weekdays, 11:45am-12:45pm 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.}	This event is in the "Family" group. Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens 11:45am - 12:45pm Family This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Family Program Type: Special Event Program Details: June 14 - August 13 Weekdays, 11:45am-12:45pm 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.}	This event is in the "Family" group. Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens 11:45am - 12:45pm Family This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Family Program Type: Special Event Program Details: June 14 - August 13 Weekdays, 11:45am-12:45pm 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.}	Reservation Dance Practice 11:30am - 2:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting Dance Practice
12 pm					Reservation Zoom meeting 12:00pm - 1:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor
1 pm				Reservation Rehearsal for Focal Theatre Lab's Beyond Hope 1:00pm - 2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Purpose of Meeting Rehearsal for one of the monologue pieces in Focal Theatre Lab's "Beyond Hope" This event is in the "Family" group. Water Day 1:00pm - 2:00pm Family Offsite Event This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Family Program Type: Special Event Program Details: Ready to have fun in the sun? Elementary aged kids are invited to Bandshell Park for water games and activities! Please wear clothes and shoes that can get wet and bring your own towel! ^{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.} Reservation study room 2nd floor klopstad 1:30pm - 3:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor			Reservation Amnesty International monthly meeting 1:00pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Purpose of Meeting Members have the choice to attend in-person or virtually. Amnesty International is a global, nonpartisan human rights organization.
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. View from the Margins Book Discussion Group 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion, Meetup Required Seats Remaining: 1 Program Details: Check out this book discussion group exploring social and cultural topics through the lens of fiction and nonfiction. ^{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. Storytime in the Park 2:00pm - 3:00pm Family Offsite Event This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Storytime Program Details: Join your Library friends for activities, books, and more at a park near you! ^{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.} Reservation Community Foundation: SharePoint Meeting 2 2:15pm - 3:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor				Reservation Restorative Justice 2:00pm - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor Purpose of Meeting Restorative Justice
3 pm			Reservation DEI library team 3:00pm - 5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room
4 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. APLFF Sales Committee 4:00pm - 5:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Boards/Government ^{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.} Reservation BHIS Session 4:30pm - 5:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor Purpose of Meeting BHIS counseling session	Reservation Makayla - Test 4:30pm - 6:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor	Reservation BHIS Session 4:30pm - 5:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor Purpose of Meeting BHIS counseling session	This event is in the "Adults" group. APL Friends Foundation Board Meeting 4:00pm - 5:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Boards/Government ^{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.}
5 pm		Reservation Ames Sanctuary Interfaith Partners (ASIP) 5:30pm - 6:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Purpose of Meeting The Ames Sanctuary Interfaith Partners (ASIP) supports the needs and humane treatment of our asylum-seeking and undocumented immigrants. This includes our DACA immigrants.			This event is in the "Adults" group. Pub Fiction 5:30pm - 9:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Program Details: The most literary pub crawl in Ames is back! ^{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.}
6 pm		Reservation National T.T.T. Society Iowa BI Ames Camper Scrapbook Event 6:30pm - 8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room		Reservation Spot Book 6:30pm - 8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room	Reservation Ames Area Fiber Artists 6:00pm - 8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Purpose of Meeting Social gathering of spinners, knitters, crocheters, etc. This event is in the "Family" group. Storytime in the Park 6:30pm - 7:30pm Family Offsite Event This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Storytime Program Details: Join your Library friends for activities, books, and more at a park near you! ^{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.} Reservation Small Talk 6:30pm - 8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor
7 pm		Reservation Old Town Neighborhood Board Meeting 7:00pm - 8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Purpose of Meeting Monthly meeting of neighborhood association board.			This event is in the "Adults" group. 028: Real Reads 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion, Meetup Required Seats Remaining: 18 Program Details: 028 focuses on recently published, popular nonfiction on a variety of topics. Participate in-person or on Zoom. Please register on this page or call (515) 239-5646 ext. 4 to learn 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.}

The Library will be closed Tuesday-Wednesday, Dec. 24-25. The Bookmobile will be closed Dec. 23 - Jan. 3.

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