Week Calendar

Name: Winter Reading Challenge
Start: 2021-12-15
End: 2022-02-15
Location: Ames Public Library

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Time	Sun (1/16)	Mon (1/17)	Tue (1/18)	Wed (1/19)	Thu (1/20)	Fri (1/21)	Sat (1/22)
All Day	This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Winter Reading Challenge All Day 12/15 - 2/15 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: All ages can earn a prize by reading 30 days this winter! ^{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		This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Babysitting Clinic 9:15am - 3:15pm Family, Teens Closed Required This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Closed 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, Teens Program Type: Class/Workshop Required Seats Remaining: 0 Program Details: Want to make babysitting your business? Come to the Library for a free babysitting clinic for 5^th graders and older! ^{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 Block Builders 9:30am - 11:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room	Reservation Iowa Total Care 9:00am - 11:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Purpose of Meeting Waiver member staffing		Reservation Mirage Dance Troupe 9:30am - 12:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting meeting new members and dance practice
10 am		This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service 10:00am - 12:00pm 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: The Gallery Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults Program Type: Special Event 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.}	Reservation AARP TaxAide 10:00am - 5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Purpose of Meeting Training Reservation Hoffman Video Conference 10:15am - 12:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor This event is in the "Family" group. Family Storytime 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: Storytime Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Storytime Program Details: Children of all ages and their grown-ups are invited to this socially-distanced storytime to build listening, language, and literacy skills. ^{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. Genealogy Plus 10:00am - 12:00pm 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: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: History/Genealogy Required Seats Remaining: 29 Program Details: Preparing for the 1950 Census Speakers: Mary Lohr & Gwenna Jacobson Participate in-person or online. ^{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. Toddler Storytime 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: Storytime Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Storytime Program Details: Families are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! ^{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. Family Storytime 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: Storytime Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Storytime Program Details: Children of all ages and their grown-ups are invited to this socially-distanced storytime to build listening, language, and literacy skills. ^{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		This event is in the "Adults" group. Conversation Circles: English 11:00am - 12:00pm 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: 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.}	This event is in the "Family" group. Kids Create 11:00am - 12:00pm 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: Youth Makerspace Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts/Crafts Program Details: Drop in and enjoy this process-focused craft or activity meant for children and their grown-ups. ^{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. The Bridge Home 11:00am - 2:00pm 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: Jonie & John Fitzsimmons Study Room - 1st Floor Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Special Event 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. Baby Time 11:00am - 11:30am 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: Storytime Room Age Group: Family Program Type: 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.}	Closing Bookmobile Closed 11:00am - 1:00pm Branches: Ames Public Library Description: The Bookmobile will not go to its regular stop on ISU Campus Thursday, January 20 due to weather.	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. The Bridge Home 11:00am - 2:00pm 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: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Special Event 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.}	Reservation Girl Scout Troop 7073 11:00am - 12:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Purpose of Meeting Girl scout meeting
12 pm		Reservation Fundraising Meeting 12:00pm - 1:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
1 pm	Reservation kids activities 1:15pm - 4:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room		This event is in the "Family" group. Baby Time 1:30pm - 2:00pm 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: Storytime Room Age Group: Family Program Type: 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.}				Reservation Ames Writers Collective Board Meeting 1:00pm - 3:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting This is the Ames Writers Collective first board meeting. We are meeting with our strategist to discuss our launch in April. Our future home is located at 409 Douglas Avenue, just down the street from the library.
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Great Books 1 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Book Discussion, Meetup Program Details: Come discuss classic short stories and essays recommended by the Great Books Foundation. Registration is full. Call (515) 239-5646 ext. 4 to learn more. Supported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation. ^{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 German Tutoring 2:30pm - 3:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor	Reservation GIA 2:00pm - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Purpose of Meeting monthyly meeting of GIA, a group that studies issues surrounding aging				Reservation Latin Tutoring 2:00pm - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor Purpose of Meeting Tutoring This event is in the "Adults" group. Preview of Barjche: Project Earth 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Get a glimpse of some of Orchesis I Dance Company’s Project Earth, a program of dances inspired by themes of Sustainability and Climate Change, for their annual modern dance performance Barjche. ^{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.}
3 pm			Reservation Pre-Calc Tutoring 3:30pm - 5:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor	Reservation DEI library team 3:00pm - 5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room This event is in the "Family" group. Wild on Wednesdays 3:45pm - 4:30pm 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: Storytime Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts/Crafts Program Details: Kids in kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to be Wild on Wednesdays at the Ames Public Library. Enjoy a snack, crafts or science experiments, 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 "Teens" group. Teen Videogames 3:30pm - 6:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Meetup Program Details: Need a brain break? Teens are invited to hang out and play videogames on our big screen Thursdays after school! ^{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 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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: 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.}
4 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. The Bridge Home 4:00pm - 7:00pm 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: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Special Event 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: French 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: 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.}
5 pm		Reservation German Tutoring 5:45pm - 6:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room	Reservation German Tutoring 5:45pm - 7:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Ames/Story County MLK Day 2022 Celebration 6:00pm - 7:45pm Teens, Adults Offsite Event 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: Off Site Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Special Event 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.}		Reservation Society for Creative Anachronism Medieval Recreation Group Meeting 6:00pm - 8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting Local meeting for the Society for Creative Anachronism, A worldwide non-profit dedicated to learning about history through hands-on recreation. The local meetings are for learning, sharing knowledge and working on projects. This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Advisory Group (TAG) 6:30pm - 8:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Boards/Government, Meetup Program Details: Help plan exciting Library events for teens, share what you’re reading, and make new friends. ^{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 GraceWay Church Relaunch Informational Meeting 6:00pm - 7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Purpose of Meeting This is an informational meeting for anyone interested in being a part of the relaunch team for GraceWay Church, or for anyone interested in asking questions or finding out more about GraceWay—who we are, what we are about, what is a relaunch, why This event is in the "Family" group. Baby Time 6:30pm - 7:00pm 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: Storytime Room Age Group: Family Program Type: 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.} Reservation LWV Planning Meeting 6:30pm - 8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting Annual Planning Meeting
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Ranked Choice Voting 7:00pm - 8:30pm 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: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Boards/Government, Presentation, Voting Program Details: Participate in-person or online. ^{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. Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm - 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: Rotary 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.}

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