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--------------------------------------------------------------- Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Staff from Community and Family Resources will be available in the Library to provide information about addiction, substance abuse treatment, problem gambling treatment, and mental health therapy. They can also provide assistance in getting started in any of these services including filling out some of the pre-appointment forms. - Mondays, 11:30am-12:30pm on the second floor
--------------------------------------------------------------- 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.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal or doll for the older sibling to learn along with you. Babies and caregivers are welcome to stay and play after the event!
--------------------------------------------------------------- Children in grades 1-5 are invited to get creative and build with lots of LEGO®! We'll provide the bricks while the kids provide the imagination. All LEGO® will remain at the Library, so bring a camera to capture a photo of your build. Please leave your own LEGO® at home so they don't get mixed up with the Library's. Supported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal or doll for the older sibling to learn along with you. Babies and caregivers are welcome to stay and play after the event!
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Youth Action Board Leadership Academy Thursday, September 24, 2026 9:30 AM–4:30 PM The Leadership Academy will continue building leadership, facilitation, communication, and presentation skills that can be used within facilitating youth and adult spaces.
--------------------------------------------------------------- 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.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal or doll for the older sibling to learn along with you. Babies and caregivers are welcome to stay and play after the event!
--------------------------------------------------------------- Movies, snacks, and books you might actually want to read? Sounds like a good night! Join us for a movie and browse books and graphic novels connected to the movie's theme, setting, vibe, etc. This month, we’ll watch: The Princess Bride (MPAA rating PG) Supported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
--------------------------------------------------------------- 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.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Staff from Community and Family Resources will be available in the Library to provide information about addiction, substance abuse treatment, problem gambling treatment, and mental health therapy. They can also provide assistance in getting started in any of these services including filling out some of the pre-appointment forms. - Mondays, 11:30am-12:30pm on the second floor
--------------------------------------------------------------- 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.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal or doll for the older sibling to learn along with you. Babies and caregivers are welcome to stay and play after the event!
--------------------------------------------------------------- Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal or doll for the older sibling to learn along with you. Babies and caregivers are welcome to stay and play after the event!
--------------------------------------------------------------- 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.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal or doll for the older sibling to learn along with you. Babies and caregivers are welcome to stay and play after the event!
--------------------------------------------------------------- Take a break after a busy week! Bring a book to read or choose a project from our collection of curated craft boxes and work at your own pace. We'll have snacks, quiet instrumental music, and plenty of space to settle in and do your own thing. No required activity, no experience needed, and no pressure to socialize—just a relaxed Friday night in the Teen Space. The Teen Space will be closed, so enter through the side door near the Young Adult book display wall. Supported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
--------------------------------------------------------------- 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.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Staff from Community and Family Resources will be available in the Library to provide information about addiction, substance abuse treatment, problem gambling treatment, and mental health therapy. They can also provide assistance in getting started in any of these services including filling out some of the pre-appointment forms. - Mondays, 11:30am-12:30pm on the second floor
--------------------------------------------------------------- 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.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal or doll for the older sibling to learn along with you. Babies and caregivers are welcome to stay and play after the event!
--------------------------------------------------------------- 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. Supported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal or doll for the older sibling to learn along with you. Babies and caregivers are welcome to stay and play after the event!
--------------------------------------------------------------- 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.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal or doll for the older sibling to learn along with you. Babies and caregivers are welcome to stay and play after the event!
Book club
--------------------------------------------------------------- Take a break after a busy week! Bring a book to read or choose a project from our collection of curated craft boxes and work at your own pace. We'll have snacks, quiet instrumental music, and plenty of space to settle in and do your own thing. No required activity, no experience needed, and no pressure to socialize—just a relaxed Friday night in the Teen Space. The Teen Space will be closed, so enter through the side door near the Young Adult book display wall. Supported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Staff from Community and Family Resources will be available in the Library to provide information about addiction, substance abuse treatment, problem gambling treatment, and mental health therapy. They can also provide assistance in getting started in any of these services including filling out some of the pre-appointment forms. - Mondays, 11:30am-12:30pm on the second floor
youth mental health first aid
--------------------------------------------------------------- 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.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal or doll for the older sibling to learn along with you. Babies and caregivers are welcome to stay and play after the event!
--------------------------------------------------------------- Children in grades 1-5 are invited to get creative and build with lots of LEGO®! We'll provide the bricks while the kids provide the imagination. All LEGO® will remain at the Library, so bring a camera to capture a photo of your build. Please leave your own LEGO® at home so they don't get mixed up with the Library's. Supported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal or doll for the older sibling to learn along with you. Babies and caregivers are welcome to stay and play after the event!
--------------------------------------------------------------- Hey 6th-12th graders, help plan exciting Library events for teens, share what you’re reading, make new friends, and eat some food! To register or find out more, visit https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/get-involved/teen-advisory-group. Supported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
--------------------------------------------------------------- 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.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal or doll for the older sibling to learn along with you. Babies and caregivers are welcome to stay and play after the event!
--------------------------------------------------------------- Take a break after a busy week! Bring a book to read or choose a project from our collection of curated craft boxes and work at your own pace. We'll have snacks, quiet instrumental music, and plenty of space to settle in and do your own thing. No required activity, no experience needed, and no pressure to socialize—just a relaxed Friday night in the Teen Space. The Teen Space will be closed, so enter through the side door near the Young Adult book display wall. Supported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
--------------------------------------------------------------- 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.
FLL Day is where we encourage the younger generation with robotics and STEM! This event was made after younger kids weren't able to attend our summer camp, FLL Blastoff, so we created it to introduce STEM in a way that is easy for kids to understand. We will have 8 Stations, each targeting a different aspect of robotics, such as programming basics, crafting, and trivia.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Staff from Community and Family Resources will be available in the Library to provide information about addiction, substance abuse treatment, problem gambling treatment, and mental health therapy. They can also provide assistance in getting started in any of these services including filling out some of the pre-appointment forms. - Mondays, 11:30am-12:30pm on the second floor
--------------------------------------------------------------- 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.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal or doll for the older sibling to learn along with you. Babies and caregivers are welcome to stay and play after the event!
--------------------------------------------------------------- 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. Supported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal or doll for the older sibling to learn along with you. Babies and caregivers are welcome to stay and play after the event!
--------------------------------------------------------------- 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.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal or doll for the older sibling to learn along with you. Babies and caregivers are welcome to stay and play after the event!
--------------------------------------------------------------- Join us for storytime on the go! Walk the path at Moore Memorial Park while listening to a story and stopping to interact with nature along the way through crafts and activities.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Movies, snacks, and books you might actually want to read? Sounds like a good night! Join us for a movie and browse books and graphic novels connected to the movie's theme, setting, vibe, etc. Supported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
--------------------------------------------------------------- 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.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Staff from Community and Family Resources will be available in the Library to provide information about addiction, substance abuse treatment, problem gambling treatment, and mental health therapy. They can also provide assistance in getting started in any of these services including filling out some of the pre-appointment forms. - Mondays, 11:30am-12:30pm on the second floor
--------------------------------------------------------------- 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.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal or doll for the older sibling to learn along with you. Babies and caregivers are welcome to stay and play after the event!
--------------------------------------------------------------- Children in grades 1-5 are invited to get creative and build with lots of LEGO®! We'll provide the bricks while the kids provide the imagination. All LEGO® will remain at the Library, so bring a camera to capture a photo of your build. Please leave your own LEGO® at home so they don't get mixed up with the Library's. Supported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal or doll for the older sibling to learn along with you. Babies and caregivers are welcome to stay and play after the event!
--------------------------------------------------------------- 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.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal or doll for the older sibling to learn along with you. Babies and caregivers are welcome to stay and play after the event!
--------------------------------------------------------------- Take a break after a busy week! Bring a book to read or choose a project from our collection of curated craft boxes and work at your own pace. We'll have snacks, quiet instrumental music, and plenty of space to settle in and do your own thing. No required activity, no experience needed, and no pressure to socialize—just a relaxed Friday night in the Teen Space. The Teen Space will be closed, so enter through the side door near the Young Adult book display wall. Supported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
--------------------------------------------------------------- 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. Join us for a special Family Storytime with a Halloween theme!
--------------------------------------------------------------- Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Staff from Community and Family Resources will be available in the Library to provide information about addiction, substance abuse treatment, problem gambling treatment, and mental health therapy. They can also provide assistance in getting started in any of these services including filling out some of the pre-appointment forms. - Mondays, 11:30am-12:30pm on the second floor
--------------------------------------------------------------- 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.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal or doll for the older sibling to learn along with you. Babies and caregivers are welcome to stay and play after the event!
--------------------------------------------------------------- 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. Supported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal or doll for the older sibling to learn along with you. Babies and caregivers are welcome to stay and play after the event!
--------------------------------------------------------------- Hey 6th-12th graders, help plan exciting Library events for teens, share what you’re reading, make new friends, and eat some food! To register or find out more, visit https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/get-involved/teen-advisory-group. Supported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
--------------------------------------------------------------- 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.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal or doll for the older sibling to learn along with you. Babies and caregivers are welcome to stay and play after the event!
--------------------------------------------------------------- Take a break after a busy week! Bring a book to read or choose a project from our collection of curated craft boxes and work at your own pace. We'll have snacks, quiet instrumental music, and plenty of space to settle in and do your own thing. No required activity, no experience needed, and no pressure to socialize—just a relaxed Friday night in the Teen Space. The Teen Space will be closed, so enter through the side door near the Young Adult book display wall. Supported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
--------------------------------------------------------------- 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.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Staff from Community and Family Resources will be available in the Library to provide information about addiction, substance abuse treatment, problem gambling treatment, and mental health therapy. They can also provide assistance in getting started in any of these services including filling out some of the pre-appointment forms. - Mondays, 11:30am-12:30pm on the second floor
--------------------------------------------------------------- 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.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal or doll for the older sibling to learn along with you. Babies and caregivers are welcome to stay and play after the event!
--------------------------------------------------------------- Children in grades 1-5 are invited to get creative and build with lots of LEGO®! We'll provide the bricks while the kids provide the imagination. All LEGO® will remain at the Library, so bring a camera to capture a photo of your build. Please leave your own LEGO® at home so they don't get mixed up with the Library's. Supported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
--------------------------------------------------------------- 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.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal or doll for the older sibling to learn along with you. Babies and caregivers are welcome to stay and play after the event!
--------------------------------------------------------------- Take a break after a busy week! Bring a book to read or choose a project from our collection of curated craft boxes and work at your own pace. We'll have snacks, quiet instrumental music, and plenty of space to settle in and do your own thing. No required activity, no experience needed, and no pressure to socialize—just a relaxed Friday night in the Teen Space. The Teen Space will be closed, so enter through the side door near the Young Adult book display wall. Supported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
--------------------------------------------------------------- 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.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Staff from Community and Family Resources will be available in the Library to provide information about addiction, substance abuse treatment, problem gambling treatment, and mental health therapy. They can also provide assistance in getting started in any of these services including filling out some of the pre-appointment forms. - Mondays, 11:30am-12:30pm on the second floor
--------------------------------------------------------------- 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.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal or doll for the older sibling to learn along with you. Babies and caregivers are welcome to stay and play after the event!
--------------------------------------------------------------- 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. Supported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal or doll for the older sibling to learn along with you. Babies and caregivers are welcome to stay and play after the event!
--------------------------------------------------------------- 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.