Week Calendar

Name: Summer Reading Challenge 2024
Start: 2024-06-01
End: 2024-08-22
Location: Ames Public Library

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Time	Sun (8/18)	Mon (8/19)	Tue (8/20)	Wed (8/21)	Thu (8/22)	Fri (8/23)	Sat (8/24)
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 2024 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Artistic Legacy: Gene Figura Exhibits All Day 8/1 - 8/31 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: Vestibule Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults Program Type: Exhibit Program Details: Gene Figura (1927-2017) was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, the younger of two brothers. He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corps and worked as a sign artist during the last months of World War II. ^{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 08/19/2024 @ 10:45am - 08/23/2024 @ 11:45am Branches: Off Site Description: The Bookmobile will be out of service August 19-23. The fall schedule will begin August 26.
8 am							This event is in the "Adults" group. Library of Congress National Book Festival 8:00am - 7:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Iowa Center for the Book, Author/Writing Program Details: The 2024 National Book Festival will be held in the nation’s capital at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Saturday, August 24, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (doors open at 8:30 a.m.). The event is free and open to the public. ^{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 ACPC Training 9:00am - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Purpose of Meeting Training our staff on Crisis Prevention Techniques	Reservation Homeschool Study 9:15am - 11:15am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor Reservation Mrs Joan Bundt 9:30am - 11:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor	Reservation Interdisciplinary team meeting 9:00am - 11:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Purpose of Meeting Team meeting for small group of local home health care providers - WesleyLife home health. Requesting study room for HIPPA purposes	Reservation Iowa DOT Research section 9:00am - 1:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Purpose of Meeting Section meeting focused around team building, mapping one to five year goals, etc.	Reservation 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	This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Parenting Circle 9:30am - 10:30pm 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: Teen Space Age Group: Family, Adults Program Type: Meetup Program Details: Parenting babies and toddlers is full of challenges. Join this welcoming community of families as we support each other and grow together through the early years of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood. ^{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.}
10 am		Reservation Ukranian Conversation Group 10:00am - 12:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room		Reservation Graduate student research, remote meeting 10:00am - 12:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor Reservation WCTT Videoconference 10:00am - 12:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor		Reservation Mid Iowa Community News 10:00am - 12:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Purpose of Meeting To review and develop ongoing strategic plan This event is in the "Adults" group. Mid Iowa Community News 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: PEO 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 Mirage Dance Practice 10:00am - 1:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting regular dance practice
11 am		Reservation Study 08/19 11:00am - 12:00pm 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. Mary Greeley Medical Center at APL 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 Mary Greeley Medical Center will be available in the Library to talk about inpatient and outpatient mental health services in the Ames community. Mondays, 11am-1pm on the second floor ^{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: 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.}		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 Research - extended 11:00am - 2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room	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 Children's Story Hour/ See you at the Library 11:00am - 12:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room Purpose of Meeting A hour of reading wholesome books for kids This event is in the "Adults" group. Cyclone Welcome Weekend: Turn Up the Heat 11:00am - 2:00pm 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: Meetup Program Details: Beat the heat at the downtown Ames Public Library (APL)! ^{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 Ames Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting 12:00pm - 1:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room		Reservation DCSA 12:00pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
1 pm	Reservation Ames Documentary Film Club (9th test run) 1:00pm - 4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Purpose of Meeting This will be the 9th test run of this blossoming film club. We are continuing to work out the kinks in technical setup, leadership, and activity flow.	This event is in the "Adults" group. UnityPoint Health - Eyerly Ball at the Library 1:30pm - 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: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor Age Group: Adults Program Type: Social Services Program Details: Staff from UnityPoint Health - Eyerly Ball will be available in the Library to connect you with mental health services. Mondays, 1:30-3:30pm on the second floor ^{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 Unlocking Brain Fitness - Keys to Dementia Prevention 1:30pm - 4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Purpose of Meeting Class to prevent the development of dementia. Teaches way to lower individual risk of dementia.	Reservation UWSC Women United healthy eating 1:00pm - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting Story County women are invited to learn about meal planning, grocery shopping, and ways to save money on fresh food. Reservation UWSC Women United healthy eating (childcare room) 1:00pm - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room Purpose of Meeting childcare for attendees of UWSC Women United healthy eating event next door	This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled ACCESS at the Library 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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: 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 DMPS - Stamp collecting Society 1:00pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Purpose of Meeting Informal meeting of and for any interested stamp collectorsa Reservation Retired thinkers 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 Retired Thinkers meeting
2 pm	Reservation Great Books 1 2:00pm - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room 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 the 4 girls that our chapter sponsored for a week at the YMCA camp in Boone make scrapbooks of their time there. We will have 4-5 adults present to help the girls.		Reservation CIR-IPR 2:30pm - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor				This event is in the "Adults" group. Landlord Issues & Tenant Rights 2:00pm - 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: Rotary Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Class/Workshop Program Details: Join Legal Aid of Story County to learn more about your rights as a renter. Attorneys from Legal Aid will present about common landlord and tenant issues, as well as best practices for preserving tenant rights. ^{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 Baker/MSL 3:30pm - 4:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor		Reservation APL DEI Team 3:00pm - 4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Reservation German Tutoring 3:30pm - 4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor	Reservation Local 625 3:30pm - 5:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Purpose of Meeting To prepare for contract negotigations	Reservation Ames Quilt Guild EQ Small Group 3:00pm - 4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Purpose of Meeting Explore the use of quilt design software in quiltmaking.	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 Reservation Amy Numedahl 4:45pm - 5:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor Purpose of Meeting Practicum	Reservation Amy Numedahl 4:45pm - 5:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor Purpose of Meeting Practicum		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: 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.}		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			This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. International Community Meetup 5:00pm - 6:00pm 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: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Family, Adults Program Type: Meetup Program Details: Join fellow international residents on the third Tuesday of each month for fun activities and culture-sharing. ^{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 History Museum Campaign Cabinet 5:00pm - 7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room Reservation Spidle 5:00pm - 7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor Purpose of Meeting Study group	Reservation Unlocking Brain Fitness - Keys to Dementia Prevention 5:30pm - 8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Purpose of Meeting Dementia prevention course
6 pm		Reservation Amy Numedahl 6:00pm - 7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor Purpose of Meeting Practicum	Reservation Amy Numedahl 6:00pm - 7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor Purpose of Meeting Practicum	Reservation Ames Jaycees - GAAR 6:00pm - 7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Conversation Circles: Chinese 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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 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 Peggy Powers Reservation 6:00pm - 7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: IDEA Center Scanning Station Purpose of Meeting scan a photo album 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: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Purpose of Meeting Local meeting for the world wide non-profit educational organization, The Society for Creative Anachronism.	Reservation Chautauqua Park-Ridgewood Historic District NRHP Nomination 6:00pm - 8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
7 pm		Reservation ACS Cabaret Committee 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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: 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.}	Reservation Old Town Board Meeting 7:30pm - 8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Purpose of Meeting Monthly board meeting of neighborhood association	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

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

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