Week Calendar

Name: Winter Reading Challenge
Start: 2024-12-01
End: 2025-01-31
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 (12/29)	Mon (12/30)	Tue (12/31)	Wed (1/01)	Thu (1/02)	Fri (1/03)	Sat (1/04)
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 12/1 - 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.}
	This event is in the "Family" group. StoryWalk® in Downtown Ames All Day 12/5 - 12/31 Family Offsite Event This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Family Program Type: Special Event Program Details: Start at Ames Public Library and find the pages of Big Snow by Jonathan Bean in windows of downtown businesses. ^{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 Library Closed All Day Branches: Ames Public Library Description: The Library will be closed on New Year's Day.	This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Memory Project All Day 1/2 - 1/29 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: Vestibule Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts/Crafts Program Details: Come see portraits created by Ames High School students for this year's Memory Project. ^{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 All Day 12/23 - 1/3 Branches: Off Site Description: Ames Public Library Bookmobile will be closed December 23 - January 3.
	This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Memory Project 12/26/2024 @ 12:00am - 12/31/2024 @ 5:00pm Family, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Vestibule Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts/Crafts Program Details: Come see portraits created by Ames High School students for this year's Memory Project. ^{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. This event is in the "Adults" group. Holiday Book Sale 9:00am - 9:00pm Family, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Sale Program Details: Stop by the Literary Grounds Bookstore in the Library's lobby this week for $1 off items with a red sticker. There are some great holiday treasures just waiting for the right person! Gift certificates are available 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 "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Holiday Book Sale 9:00am - 5:00pm Family, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Sale Program Details: Stop by the Literary Grounds Bookstore in the Library's lobby this week for $1 off items with a red sticker. There are some great holiday treasures just waiting for the right person! Gift certificates are available 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 "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Holiday Book Sale 9:00am - 9:00pm Family, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Sale Program Details: Stop by the Literary Grounds Bookstore in the Library's lobby this week for $1 off items with a red sticker. There are some great holiday treasures just waiting for the right person! Gift certificates are available 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.} Reservation PPSS SUMMIT 9:30am - 3:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Purpose of Meeting Monthly summit meeting	This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Holiday Book Sale 9:00am - 6:00pm Family, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Sale Program Details: Stop by the Literary Grounds Bookstore in the Library's lobby this week for $1 off items with a red sticker. There are some great holiday treasures just waiting for the right person! Gift certificates are available 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.}
10 am					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.}
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 "Family" group. Noon Year's Eve Party 11:00am - 12:00pm Family This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts/Crafts, 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 "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. 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. Cancelled Conversation Circles: English 12:30pm - 1:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled 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.}
1 pm	This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Holiday Book Sale 1:00pm - 5:00pm Family, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Sale Program Details: Stop by the Literary Grounds Bookstore in the Library's lobby this week for $1 off items with a red sticker. There are some great holiday treasures just waiting for the right person! Gift certificates are available 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 "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.}
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3 pm							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 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. 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		This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Movie: The Polar Express 5:00pm - 7:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movie Program Details: Teens, come watch The Polar Express in celebration of winter break. ^{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 Library Closes at 5pm 5:00pm - 9:00pm Branches: Ames Public Library Description: Ames Public Library will close at 5pm on New Year's Eve. The Library will remain closed on New Year's Day.
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7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Conversation Circles: Spanish 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled 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.}

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

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