Summer Reading Challenge 2023

Find Your Voice at Ames Public Library. Summer Reading Challenge. All Ages. June 1 - August 22, 2023

 

Find your voice with a summer full of reading, cool prizes, and fun activities!

 

For all ages • June 1 - August 22, 2023

Free Summer Meals for Kids & Teens

Having a full stomach of good food is important! Eat a free lunch weekdays from 11:30am-12:30pm in the Library's Auditorium.

Lunch is free to all youth 18 years and younger; meals for adults accompanying youth are $3.50. (Sorry, no baby formula is available.)

Sponsored by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation and REG.

   

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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Tie-Dye Party

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Meetup, Summer at the Library
Program Details:
  The Library's Teen Advisory Group (TAG) invites all 6th-12th graders to a free tie-dye party at Bandshell Park. Each participant will receive a white bandana to dye and take home. Participants are also welcome to bring one additional i...


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.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Nature/Sustainability, Summer at the Library
Program Details:
You are invited to check out over 100 species of living arthropods! Knowledgeable Insect Zoo staff will talk about why our multi-legged friends are important for a healthy Earth, how you can help them in your own outdoor spaces, and how you can Sprea...


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.

Family Flicks: TITLE

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Cancelled
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movie, Summer at the Library
Program Details:
  All ages are welcome to watch a movie and enjoy free popcorn on Friday afternoons and Wednesday evenings each month. This week's feature: TITLE Description...   "Read, Renew, Repeat" with more summer events on t...


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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