Week Calendar

Name: Magic Lantern Exhibit
Start: 2025-05-01
End: 2025-05-25
Location: Ames Public Library

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Time	Sun (5/04)	Mon (5/05)	Tue (5/06)	Wed (5/07)	Thu (5/08)	Fri (5/09)	Sat (5/10)
All Day	This event is in the "Adults" group. Magic Lantern Exhibit All Day 5/1 - 5/25 Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Vestibule Age Group: Adults Program Type: Exhibit Program Details: Since the 1600s, magic lanterns have been captivating audiences. Come to a special exhibit at Ames Public Library to learn about this early type of image projector and see fascinating photographs of magic lanterns and slides. ^{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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Study Space 9:00am - 8:45pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Special Event Program Details: Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms! Location: Danfoss Room ^{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. Study Space 9:00am - 8:45pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Special Event Program Details: Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms! Location: Danfoss Room ^{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. Study Space 9:00am - 8:45pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Special Event Program Details: Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms! Location: Danfoss Room ^{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. Study Space 9:00am - 8:45pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Special Event Program Details: Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms! Location: Danfoss Room ^{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. Study Space 9:00am - 5:45pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Special Event Program Details: Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms! Location: Danfoss Room ^{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 "Adults" group. Mothering Circle 9:30am - 10:30am Family, Adults This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. 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.}	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Study Space 9:00am - 5:45pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Special Event Program Details: Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms! Location: Danfoss Room ^{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 "Adults" group. Computer Classes 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Class/Workshop 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Movies with Mainstream 10:00am - 1:00pm 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: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Family, 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.}		This event is in the "Adults" group. Fiber Arts Meetup 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts/Crafts Program Details: Crafters of all ages are invited to join fellow fiber arts enthusiasts and work on their projects. Knit, crochet, embroidery, or any other fiber craft is welcome! Please bring your own materials. ^{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. World Collage Day 2025 10:00am - 3:00pm Teens, Adults Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop Required Seats Remaining: 49 Program Details: Come celebrate World Collage Day with a hands-on collage workshop! Local collage artists will start the day by showing examples of their work and introducing techniques. ^{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 "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: Dale H. Ross Board 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: ^{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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Student Fringe Festival 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Concert, Presentation Program Details: Iowa State University Department of Music and Theatre's annual Student Fringe Festival allows students to flex their theater muscles in a celebration of innovation and creativity. ^{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				This event is in the "Adults" group. HeartCorps 4:00pm - 6:00pm 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: The American Heart Association’s local HeartCorps service member will be available in the Library to answer questions about heart health, check blood pressure, and demonstrate hands-only CPR. ^{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.}
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6 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. YSS Preventative Services 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: 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 "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.}
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 "Adults" group. 028: Real Reads Book Group 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: Book Discussion, Meetup Program Details: 028 focuses on recently published, popular nonfiction on a variety of topics. ^{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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