Week Calendar

Name: Small Business Weekend
Start: 2024-11-30
End: 2024-12-02
Location: Ames Public Library

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Time	Sun (12/01)	Mon (12/02)	Tue (12/03)	Wed (12/04)	Thu (12/05)	Fri (12/06)	Sat (12/07)
All Day	This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Small Business Weekend All Day 11/30 - 12/2 Family, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Sale Program Details: Stop by Literary Grounds in the Library's Lobby for Small Business Weekend deals on gently-used books and more! Enjoy $1 off everything in the bookstore (except book bundles and items marked $1). ^{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. Winter Reading Challenge All Day 12/1 - 1/31 Family, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Ames Public Library Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults Program Type: Special Event 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				Reservation PPSS SUMMIT 9:30am - 3:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Purpose of Meeting Monthly summit meeting.
10 am		This event is in the "Family" group. Toddler Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Family This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Storytime Program Details: Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation. ^{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. 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 storytime to build listening, language, and literacy skills through music, movement, song and action rhymes. Each week will feature a new theme. ^{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. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Storytime Program Details: Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation. ^{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. Homeschool Book Club 10:00am - 11:00am Family This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Family Program Type: Book Discussion Program Details: Join Library staff for a monthly book discussion just for families that are homeschooling or learning remotely! ^{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. 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 storytime to build listening, language, and literacy skills through music, movement, song and action rhymes. Each week will feature a new theme. ^{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. Storybook S.T.E.M. 10:30am - 11:00am Family This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Family Program Type: Meetup, Storytime Program Details: Families are invited to enjoy a short storytime and get hands-on with a fun related STEM activity for all ages! ^{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. 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 storytime to build listening, language, and literacy skills through music, movement, song and action rhymes. Each week will feature a new theme. ^{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 "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. 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. 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 "Family" group. Baby Time 11:00am - 11:30am Family This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Meetup, Storytime 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. Destination Storytime @ the Ice Arena 11:00am - 11:30am Family Offsite Event This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Family Program Type: Storytime Program Details: Join Library staff at the ice arena on the first Friday of each month for a free storytime! After the storytime, the ice arena will offer skating and children's activities on the ice for a small fee. ^{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. 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.}
12 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Conversation Circles: English 12:30pm - 1:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium 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 "Adults" group. Mystery Lovers Book Group 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion, Meetup Program Details: Mystery readers, come talk about books by a selected author or on a theme: 2024 ^{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.}
1 pm		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. 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.}	This event is in the "Family" group. Baby Time 1:30pm - 2:00pm Family This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Meetup, Storytime 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 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
3 pm				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 This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled ACCESS at the Library 3:00pm - 5:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled 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.}			This event is in the "Adults" group. Conversation Circles: Russian 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. 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 ISU Parenting Student Fall Semester Celebration 4:30pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Purpose of Meeting Winter/pre-ISU finals event for ISU parenting students and their families to connect, network and de-stress before Finals Week.	This event is in the "Family" group. Kids Chess Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Family This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Class/Workshop, Meetup Program Details: Come play chess! Whether you are just a beginner or already an expert, all kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to come have fun. Drop in and learn how to play or make new friends with other chess lovers. ^{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 Scouts of Greater Iowa 4:00pm - 6:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting This is an informational meeting for Girl Scout supporters in the Ames area to learn more about the proposed capital campaign at Girl Scout Camp Sacajawea in Boone, Iowa. Reservation LWV Ames & Story County 4:00pm - 6:00pm 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. Teen Videogames 4:00pm - 6:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. 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 in the Teen Space! A virtual reality system will be available to try out too. ^{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 4:00pm - 7:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. 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. 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 Team Neutrino Awards Meeting 5:30pm - 7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room	Reservation Online appointment 5:00pm - 6:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor Purpose of Meeting Online appointment
6 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Dungeons & Dragons Campaign 6:00pm - 8:00pm Teens Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Closed Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Class/Workshop, Special Event Required Seats Remaining: 5 Program Details: Calling all adventurers in grades 5-8! Join our crew to set off on a daring quest full of unknown hazards and potential treasure. Registration is required. ^{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: Chinese 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. 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 girl scout troop 01506 meeting 6:00pm - 7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting regular meeting 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 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 "Family" group. Baby Time 6:00pm - 6:30pm Family This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Meetup, Storytime 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 Big Bluestem Audubon Society 6:30pm - 8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Purpose of Meeting Executive Board Meeting
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Conversation Circles: Spanish 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. 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 "Family" group. Bedtime Stories 7:00pm - 7:30pm Family This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Storytime Program Details: Join us for a cozy version of our weekly Family Storytime. PJs optional! ^{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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