Week Calendar

Name: Summer Reading Challenge 2023
Start: 2023-06-01
End: 2023-08-22
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 (8/20)	Mon (8/21)	Tue (8/22)	Wed (8/23)	Thu (8/24)	Fri (8/25)	Sat (8/26)
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 2023 All Day 6/1 - 8/22 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 June 1 - August 22 and earn prizes for tracking your reading! Three Ways to Play: ^{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. Creating Community Leaders Exhibit All Day 8/1 - 8/31 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: Vestibule Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Nature/Sustainability Program Details: See artwork created as part of an ongoing Community Academy project that asked students to use waste and natural materials to represent nature, authentic experiences, and their community. ^{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 Work meeting 9:00am - 11:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor Reservation The Bridge Home Leadership Team 9:30am - 10:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Purpose of Meeting Weekly planning meeting Reservation Book Sisters 9:30am - 11:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Purpose of Meeting book discussion Reservation Sixty Forward 9:30am - 11:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor Purpose of Meeting Review documents in group setting This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. IowaWORKS at the Library 9:30am - 12:30pm 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: Rotary Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Social Services Program Details: Ames Public Library is partnering with IowaWORKS to provide easy access to critical services in our community. ^{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 Instructor Kaiah Sotebeer - Online Classes due to ISU Fire 9:00am - 1:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Reservation Tutoring 9:15am - 10:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor Purpose of Meeting English language training Reservation Chantal kendig 9:30am - 11:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor	Reservation Valley Junction EGA 9:00am - 10:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Purpose of Meeting Education Reservation Sigma Alpha Meeting 9:00am - 12:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Purpose of Meeting Meeting with our national consultants, AC out on campus so needed a different meeting space Reservation Wayne 9:45am - 11:45am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group. ACCESS at the Library 10:00am - 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: Jonie & John Fitzsimmons Study Room - 1st Floor Age Group: 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.} Reservation The Bridge Home Extended Leadership Team 10:30am - 11:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Purpose of Meeting Weekly planning meeting		Reservation WCTT Videoconference 10:00am - 12:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor	Reservation Iowa AEYC CDA Navigators 10:00am - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting Team meeting of our statewide CDA Navigators This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Conversation Circles: Chinese 10:30am - 11:30am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Language Learning Program Details: Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Chinese. 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.}	Reservation Kavita Jain 10:30am - 12:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor	Reservation Podcast Brunch Club 10:30am - 12:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Purpose of Meeting We get together once a month and talk about podcasts. https://podcastbrunchclub.com/
11 am		Reservation Work meeting 11:00am - 1:00pm 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. 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: 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.} Reservation Study Room Use 11:45am - 1:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor Purpose of Meeting Study	This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. LSI at the Library 11:00am - 12:00pm Family, Adults This event is in the "Family" 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: Family, Adults Program Type: Social Services Program Details: Ames Public Library is partnering with Lutheran Service in Iowa (LSI) to provide families with easy access to critical services in our community. ^{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. Community and Family Resources 11:00am - 1:00pm 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: Social Services Program Details: Staff from Community and Family Resources will be available in the Library to provide information about addiction, substance abuse treatment, problem gambling treatment, and mental health therapy. ^{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 Drake Head Start 11:00am - 1:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor	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: 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.} Reservation Ames Noon Kiwanis 11:30am - 1:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Purpose of Meeting Regular weekly meeting. Unable to meet at regular location due to a funeral.	This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Growing Your Family Meetup 11:15am - 12:15pm Family, Adults This event is in the "Family" 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: Storytime Room Age Group: Family, Adults Program Type: Class/Workshop Program Details: Join this inclusive and welcoming community of families that are growing. Whether you are pregnant, adopting, just delivered or have young children at home, join us as we support each other and grow 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.}
12 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Conversation Circles: English 12:30pm - 1:30pm 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: 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.}	Reservation Meeting 12:00pm - 2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor
1 pm	Reservation Roleplayer Session I 1:00pm - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room	Reservation Work meeting 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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. IowaWORKS at the Library 1:30pm - 3:30pm 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: Rotary Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Social Services Program Details: Ames Public Library is partnering with IowaWORKS to provide easy access to critical services in our community. ^{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. ACCESS at the Library 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor Age Group: 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.} Reservation Sheena Gardner Study Appt. 1:15pm - 3:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor	Reservation Drake Head Start 1:00pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor		Reservation Des Moines Philatelic Society 1:00pm - 3:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting Non-Business meeting of a stamp club
2 pm	Reservation National T.T.T. Society Iowa BI Ames Camper Scrapbook Event 2:00pm - 4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting Have 4 girls make a scrapbook of their week at the YMCA camp in Boone with help from 4-5 adults.						This event is in the "Adults" group. Seed Saving Workshop 2:00pm - 3:30pm 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: 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.}
3 pm		Reservation Ames History Museum Committee 3:00pm - 5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room			Reservation Jessica Bennett 3:00pm - 5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor Reservation Shawn study time 3:00pm - 5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor	Reservation Miss Hannah’s English Conversation Practice 3:00pm - 5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room	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		Reservation 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			This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled The Bridge Home 4:00pm - 7:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled 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: 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.} Reservation Jenny 4:45pm - 5:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Purpose of Meeting Meeting with YSS		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 Outreach Meeting for ADUs and Duplexes 5:30pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Purpose of Meeting Public Outreach for comments on proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit and Duplex Regulations	Reservation Staff meeting 5:15pm - 6:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor Reservation The Bridge Home Board of Directors Meeting 5:30pm - 6:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Japanese Taiko Drumming 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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: Class/Workshop, Presentation Required Seats Remaining: 0 Program Details: Come to a free workshop to see a live demonstration of Taiko drum playing and learn about their role in Japanese history and culture. ^{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 6:00pm - 7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor Reservation Waters Edge Town HOme Association 6:30pm - 8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Purpose of Meeting monthly HOA board of directors meeting	Reservation Dance practice 6:30pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Purpose of Meeting Dance practice
7 pm			Reservation Dance Practice 7:00pm - 8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room Purpose of Meeting Dance practice This event is in the "Adults" group. Conversation Circles: Spanish 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: Dale H. Ross Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Language Learning, Meetup Program Details: Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Spanish. 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: German 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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 German. 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.} Reservation Dry Hole Investment Club 7:00pm - 8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting Discussion of investment trends and analysis of specific stocks	Reservation Ames Town and Gown Board of Directors 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 Board Meeting	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Movie Night - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever 7:00pm - 9:30pm 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: Movie 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.}
8 pm		Reservation Pack 159 Parent Meeting 8:00pm - 8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting Parent Meeting for Planning

The Library will be closed Thursday-Friday, Nov. 28-29. The Bookmobile will be closed Nov. 25-29.

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