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 (1/12)	Mon (1/13)	Tue (1/14)	Wed (1/15)	Thu (1/16)	Fri (1/17)	Sat (1/18)
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. 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.}
	This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Winter Sidewalk Sale All Day 1/9 - 1/12 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 Winter Sidewalk Sale 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. Anticipated Carpet Project: Youth Services All Day 1/13 - 2/9 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: Youth Services Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults Program Type: Hours/Closings Program Details: Ames Public Library will be getting new carpet in many high-traffic areas! ^{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. Anticipated Carpet Project: Adult Services All Day 1/13 - 3/9 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: Hours/Closings Program Details: Ames Public Library will be getting new carpet in many high-traffic areas! ^{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 Book Sisters 9:30am - 11:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Purpose of Meeting book discussion	Reservation Vita Tax Training 9:30am - 4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room	Reservation Vita Tax Service Training 9:00am - 4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room
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: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium 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: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium 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 "Adults" group. Genealogy Plus 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: History/Genealogy Program Details: Topic — Genealogy and Artificial Intelligence Speaker — Jim Anderegg ^{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. Cancelled Toddler Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Family This event is in the "Family" group. Cancelled Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium 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: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium 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 "Adults" group. Ames Repair Café 10:00am - 2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Nature/Sustainability, Special Event Program Details: Drop in to a free Repair Café at the Library! Volunteers will help repair broken items to give them a longer life cycle. There is no charge for repairs at the Repair Café. ^{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: MLK Day Special 10:30am - 11:00am Family This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Storytime Program Details: Children of all ages and their grown-ups are invited to a special storytime celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy. ^{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 "Family" group. Cancelled Baby Time 11:00am - 11:30am Family This event is in the "Family" group. Cancelled Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium 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.}
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.}
1 pm			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: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium 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.}
2 pm	This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Pokémon Club 2:00pm - 3:30pm Family, Teens This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Family, Teens Program Type: Class/Workshop, 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 RECORDER PLAY-IN, OPEN TO ALL LEVELS OF RECORDER PLAYERS 2:00pm - 3:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Purpose of Meeting Getting interested recorder players together for an afternoon of playing multi-part music This event is in the "Teens" group. Swift Youth Writers Group 2:00pm - 4:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Class/Workshop, 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.}
3 pm	Reservation YWCA Collegebound Program 3:00pm - 4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room			Reservation ISU Women's Club Page Turners 3:00pm - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room	Reservation Reading Incentive Team Meeting 3:30pm - 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. 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 Youth Action Board 4:30pm - 6:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Purpose of Meeting Mission: End youth homelessness by involving youth voices and input. Purpose Statement: The Youth Action Board empowers youth voices to implement and lead initiatives focused on preventing and ending youth homelessness.				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 UWSC tax document prep session 5:00pm - 8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room Purpose of Meeting Join United Way staff and ISU faculty to learn about the importance of organizing your home files - then work on it!
6 pm		Reservation Story County Genealogical Society 6:00pm - 8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Purpose of Meeting Monthly genealogy meeting with educational presentation.		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: PEO Room Purpose of Meeting regular meeting Reservation girl scout troop 01506 meeting 6:00pm - 7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room Purpose of Meeting regular meeting	Reservation BigBluestem Audubon Society 6:15pm - 8:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Purpose of Meeting A general meeting with a presentation. Free and open to the public. This event is in the "Family" group. Cancelled Baby Time 6:30pm - 7:00pm Family This event is in the "Family" group. Cancelled Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium 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.}
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.}	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	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: PEO Room Purpose of Meeting board meeting This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: 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.}

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

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