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November 2017Ames Public LibraryThursday, Nov. 2: 5:30 to 8:30pmAdmission 2Free admission and early entry startingat 5pm for donors to the Ames PublicLibrary Friends Foundation at the 20 level and above.Friday, Nov. 3: 9am to 6pmFree admissionSaturday, Nov. 4: 9am to 6pmFree admissionSunday, Nov. 5: 11am to 5pmAdmission 1,and everything is free!(Auditorium only)Presented by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.Proceeds are used to enhance Library programs and services.Library ClosedBooklandSunday, Nov. 5, 1-2:30pm, Youth Services AreaMonday, Nov. 6, 6-7:30pm, Youth Services AreaPlay a human-sized board game where preschool and school-ageyouth will meet their favorite book characters.Provided in partnership with Ames Public Library and Iowa State University's PreparingTomorrow's Teachers Learning Community.Fa yFamilyFFriendlylyyLooking forevents forfamilies or teens?Keep an eye out forthese colors:FamilyTeenInternational Friendship FairSaturday, November 11, 2-4pm, AuditoriumAll ages are invited to experience games, crafts, music, stories, and morefrom around the world. Volunteers will share items from their cultures in afun and educational way. Children and adults can take advantage of this "safespace" to ask people about their cultures and gain intercultural understanding.Provided in partnership with Ames Public Library and YWCA Ames-ISU.WOW Wall CelebrationWednesday, November 15 at 11am, Youth Services AreaJoin us for a short ceremony and refreshments celebrating the completion of theLibrary's interactive WOW Wall and thanking Ames for voting Ames Public Librarythe Best Kid Friendly/Family Place in Ames Tribune's 2017 Best of Story Countycompetition. Stay after the ceremony to try out all the cool features on the WOW Wall!Ames Public Library's WOW Wall is made possible with funding from the Roy J. Carver Charitabledation.Trust, the Kinney-Lindstrom Foundation, Inc., and the Ames Public library Friends Foundation.Ames Public Library will be closedThursday, November 23 and Friday,November 24 for Thanksgiving.Book Lover's CalendarSupport the Library and get the perfectcalendar for your favorite reader oryourself! The Page-a-Day 2018 BookLover's Calendar, featuring a yearof stellar bookrecommendationsacross all genresis now on sale for 10 at the Library'sWelcome Desk.Proceeds are used to enhance Library programs and services.Honey QueenQueSuperhero StorytimeTuesdayTuesday,dayy, NovemberyNoveNovNve7 at6:30pm, Storytime RoomFamilies are invited to join the2017 Iowa Honey Queen, CarlyRaye Vannoy, to find out abouthoneybees, honey, beekeepingand beyond! Learn about thesuperorganism of honeybees, howbees make mummies, the strangeuse of beehives in medieval Europe,and so much more!Saturday, November 1112:30pm, Storytime RoomHey kids, come meet some ofyour favorite Marvel and DCsuperheroes! Don't miss yourchance to take some awesomepictures with superheroes, havelunch together, and stay for storiesread by the heroes themselves.515 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA 50010(515) 239-5646 www.amespubliclibrary.orgFor more locations, see the Bookmobile'sschedule of weekly stops!Provided in partnership with Ames Public Libraryand the Justice Corps of Iowa.Ames Public Library HoursMonday-Thursday: 9am - 9pmFriday & Saturday: 9am - 6pmSunday: 1pm - 5pm
Author EventsMovie Nightat the LibrarySupported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2Wednesday, November 156:30pm, AuditoriumSet to the all-new sonic backdrop ofAwesome Mixtape #2, Guardians ofthe Galaxy, Vol. 2 continues the team’sadventures as they unravel the mysteryof Peter Quill’s true parentage.(2017; 136 min.; MPAA Rating PG-13)Beauty and the BeastThursday, November 306:30pm, AuditoriumBeauty and the Beast is a live-actionre-telling of the fantastic journeyof Belle, a bright, beautiful, andindependent young woman who istaken prisoner by a beast in his castle.Despite her fears, she befriends thecastle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond theBeast’s hideous exterior and realize the kind heart and soulof the true Prince within.(2017; 129 min.; MPAA Rating PG)Tara GoedjenTuesday, November 77pm, Rotary RoomJoin us for an evening with Tara Goedjen,author of The Breathless. Goedjenadores fairy tales, mysteries, and ghoststories. She wrote her first story at ageeleven about children who disappearedat midnight, and she’s been writing eversince. Books will be available for purchase and signing.Jan DaleSunday, November 12 at 2pm, Rotary RoomLocal author and retired psychologist Jan Dale will discuss hisbook, One Giant Psychological Leap for Humankind. It's abook about acquiring happiness in all stages of life. It offers arelationship model for successful adult love relationships andfor successful raising of healthy and happy children. Books willbe available for purchase and signing.Mary Beth OostenbrugTuesday, November 14 at 7pm, Rotary RoomCome to the Library for an evening with local author MaryBeth Oostenbrug. Her book, A Sense of Direction: FromSubservience to Servanthood, describesher journey which includes surviving adivorce, raising four sons while earninga degree, losing a son and many otherevents that all caused her to discover heridentity, develop an inner strength, anddeepen her faith. Books will be availablefor purchase and signing.Writing WorkshopFundamentals of WritingSaturday, November 41-3pm, Rotary RoomCome to the Library for a highly interactive two hourworkshop that'll focus on the key elements of writing fictionand nonfiction. Through writing prompts/exercises and briefreadings, we'll discuss how to develop our own stories startingwith the fundamental aspects: language, character, conflict,setting, plot. This class is geared toward both the beginningwriter who would like help getting started and the experiencedwriter who would like a refresher.This workshop will be presented by Keith Lesmeister, author ofthe story collection We Could’ve Been Happy Here. Lesmeisterreceived his M.F.A. from the Bennington Writing Seminars.He lives and works in rural northeast Iowa.See also Inkspots and Teen Writers' Workshopunder Regular Meetups.Children's Author EventsLindsay WedeThursday, November 96:30pm, Storytime Room(in place of Milk & Book-ies)Ames author Lindsay Wede will read some of her children'sbooks for this special Milk & Book-ies. Books will be availablefor purchase and signing.My Very Silly Monster Birthday BashSaturday, November 1812:30-2pm, AuditoriumHelp us celebrate 5 year's of Tim Read'sMy Very Silly Monster books! We'llhave a presentation by author andillustrator Tim Read, treats, crafts, andactivities. Books will be available forpurchase and signing.
More Special Events for FamiliesMonthly PresentationsIowa KidSightWednesday, November 89am-12pm, Teen SpaceStop in for a free visionscreening for preschool-agechildren. It is as simple as havingyour child’s picture taken!Genealogy PlusWednesday, November 1510am-12pm, AuditoriumThis month's workshop will includeinteractive practice to help you learnhow to construct a standard sourcecitation as well as practical exampleswith step-by-step practice.How Animals Prepare for WinterSunday, November 123:30pm, Storytime RoomHave you ever wondered howanimals stay warm in the cold? Joinus for a story, craft, and activities allabout preparing for winter!Provided in partnership with Ames PublicLibrary and Ames Breakfast Lions Club.Provided in partnership with Ames Public Libraryand NAI/Environmental Education.Provided in partnership with Ames Public Library andthe Story County Genealogical Society.Theater at the LibraryThe Children's Hour Free PreviewMonday, November 6 at 7pm, AuditoriumJoin us for a preview performance of the upcoming ISU Theatre production of TheChildren's Hour followed by a discussion. In this 1934 play, one of the students in anall-girls boarding school is disobedient, untruthful, and ultimately runs away from theschool. To avoid being sent back by her family, she tells her grandmother that the twohead mistresses of the school are having a lesbian affair. The play is a warning about theconsequences of “alternative facts” and plea for radical empathy.There will be a drawing for free tickets to the full performance at Fisher Theater.Big Bluestem Audubon Society:Discovering Where We LiveThursday, November 167pm, PEO RoomThis month, Carl Kurtz will giveus a look at plants and animalsthrough the seasons in all kinds ofweather conditions.Provided in partnership with Ames Public Library andBig Bluestem Audubon Society.Provided in partnership with Ames Public Library and ISU Theatre.The Internet is a Distract—OH LOOK A KITTEN!FamilyyFaSunday, November 19 at 2pm, AuditoriumFFriendlylyyAll ages are invited to a free performance of The Internet is a Distract—OH LOOK A KITTEN! by Ian McWethy presented by the Story TheaterCompany's Traveling Story Troupe. Micah only has twenty minutes tofinish her paper on The Great Gatsby. She just needs to check a few facts on theinternet first. Unfortunately, the web is a nefariously wacky place where boxingcats, Facebook lurkers, and pig-throwing games threaten to take over Micah'sschoolwork, or worse. Kids and adults alike will enjoy this high-octane comedy thatexplores the rabbit hole of distraction we all go down every time we go online.Provided in partnership with Ames Public Library and Story Theater Company: Traveling Story Troupe.Anti-Racism SeriesThe Anti-Racism Collaborative (ARC) of Ames and Ames Public Library will present aseries of lectures and workshops focused on raising conscious awareness of racism andof systemic white supremacy, including the harms done to all peoples by these systems.We will learn and work together to combat and dismantle racist systems locally,statewide, and nationally.Participants are encouraged to join us from beginning to end, as the series was createdfor developmental growth. If attendance to every event is not possible, please selectthose that will be most meaningful to you.Provided in partnership with Ames Public Library and the Anti Racism Collaborative of Ames.Cultural ProficiencySaturday, November 4, 1-3pm, Danfoss RoomPrivilegeSunday, November 5, 1-3pm, Rotary RoomSee also Waking Up White under Book Discussions.Bookmobile ScheduleThe Bookmobile will be closedNovember 20-24.MONDAYSawyer School, 5-8pm(4316 Ontario)TUESDAYSt. Cecilia School, 3-4pm(Hoover Avenue & 30th Street)Ames High School, 4:30-5:30pm(1921 Ames High Drive)WEDNESDAYEdwards School, 1:45-2:45pm(820 Miller Avenue)Ames Middle School, 3-4pm(3915 Mortensen Road)Fareway on Stange, 5-8pm(Stange & Bloomington)THURSDAYEast of ISU Library, 11am-1pm(701 Morrill Road)Mitchell School, 3-4pm(3521 Jewel Drive)Ames Christian School, 4:30-6pm(925 South 16th Street)
Book DiscussionsTechnologyNEW Waking Up White: A Community Book Study2nd Tuesday of Each Month at 7pm, Danfoss RoomThe goal of this community book studyis to unpack our own long-held beliefsabout race: colorblindness, being a goodperson, and wanting to "help people ofcolor" through reading and reflecting onthe book Waking Up White by DebbyIrving. The discussion will be facilitatedby Riley Drake, a school counselor atSawyer Elementary in Ames and graduatestudent in ISU's educational leadership program.Coding for KidsK-2nd Grade: Wednesdays, Nov. 1 & 153rd-5th Grade: Wednesdays, Nov. 8 & 294pm, Youth MakerspaceCome learn all about computer programming through cooldemos and hands-on activities.Provided in partnership with Ames Public Library and the Anti-Racism Collaborative ofAmes and supported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.028: Real Reads2nd Thursday of Each Month at 7pm, Board Room028 focuses on recently published, popular nonfiction on avariety of topics.November 9Hidden Figures: The AmericanDream and the Untold Story ofthe Black Women MathematiciansWho Helped Win the Space Raceby Margot Lee ShetterlyDecember 14The Road to Little Dribbling:Adventures of an American in Britain by Bill BrysonGirls Who CodeMondays at 6:30pm, The StudioTeens are invited to a coding club geared for girls. Each week,we'll talk about a different topic like robotics, video games,web sites, and apps. Meet other girls who code, hear fromexperts, get hands-on, and make connections with femaleengineers and entrepreneurs.Provided in partnership with Ames Public Library, Ames High School Girls Who Code,and Workiva.Apple Users GroupFridays, 10:30am-12pm, The StudioThe purpose of the group is to support and improveparticipants' use of Apple technology, iPhone, iPad, and Macspecifically. Participants can bring questions or issues they haveusing Apple devices.Books at NoonSpecial Date: Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 12pm, The StudioShare what you've read recently—fiction or nonfiction—andhear about what everyone else is reading. Be prepared to givea brief description and your opinion about one or two booksyou've listened to or read.Computer BasicsMondays, 10am-12pm, PEO RoomDrop into any of our computer classes! Classes are about twohours long. Computers are provided for all classes. You canguarantee your spot in a specific class by preregistering at theLibrary’s Adult Services Desk or by calling (515) 239-5646extension 4.Nov. 6: Microsoft WordNov. 13: Microsoft PowerPointNov. 20: Microsoft ExcelNov. 27: Free Office SoftwareGreat Books3rd Sunday of Each Month at 2pm, Board RoomThis monthly book group discusses literary classics usingmaterials from the Great Books Foundation.To sign up and find out the monthly selection, visit theLibrary's Adult Services Desk or call (515) 239-5646 ext. 4.First Friday PC Help Session1st Friday of Each Month10:30am-12pm, Danfoss RoomLearn and share tips and ideas for using personal computers(PCs) with Microsoft Windows. Participants can bringquestions or issues they have using a Windows PC.Supported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.Supported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.Mystery Lovers Book Club1st Wednesday of Each Month at12pm, The StudioMystery readers, come talk about booksby a selected author.November 1: Robert TanenbaumDecember 6: Ngaio MarshGenealogy Computer User Group4th Tuesday of Each Month10am-12pm, AuditoriumStop into a monthly meetup to talk about genealogy softwareas well as other technology and applications that are helpful forgenealogy research.Provided in partnership with Ames Public Library and the Story County Genealogical Society.
Regular MeetupsNEW Drop-In Crafts for TeensMonday-FridayStarting November 203-8pm, Teen SpaceStop by and craftsomething you can takewith you! We'll provideall the supplies andsome inspiration.Art Club3rd Tuesday of Each Month1-3pm, Board RoomDiscuss art, artists, and creativity. Thisis a great opportunity to share yourwork and get some suggestions andgentle critiques. Feel free to bring anart project to work on (using nonmessy materials).Teen Advisory Group (TAG)1st and 3rd Saturday of Each Month11am-12:30pm, Board RoomHelp plan exciting library events forteens, share what you’re reading, andmake new friends. There’s free pizza, too!Crochet & Knitting Group2nd & 4th Saturdays of Each Month10am-12pm, The StudioAll ages are invited to hang out and knitor crochet. Bring your own materials.Teen Writers’ Workshop2nd Sunday of Each Month2-4pm, Board Room6th-12th graders, join author DavidZimmerman for writing exercises tofinesse their creative writing skills.Provided in partnership with Ames Public Library andIowa State University's Master of Fine Arts in CreativeWriting and Environment.NEW Opera at the Library3rd Saturday of Each MonthNovember through April1pm, Rotary RoomOn Nov. 18, watch the MetropolitanOpera’s Thaïs (2008) starring RenéeFleming and Thomas Hampson.This encore presentation is being shown by specialpermission from the Metropolitan Opera. Eventprovided in partnership with Ames Public Library andAmes Opera Guild with support from the Ames PublicLibrary Friends Foundation and Dr. Indira Raman.Inkspots3rd Wednesday of Each Month1:30-3pm, The StudioThis writers’ group meets monthly todiscuss and gently critique members’writing. For more information, pleasevisit the Library’s Adult Services Deskor call (515) 239-5646 ext. 4.Play Games Ames4th Saturday of Each Month2-5pm, AuditoriumAll ages are welcome toFamilyyFaplay, chat, or to just seeFFriendlylyywhat we're all about.Experienced board gamerswill be on hand to teach youhow to play a variety of games.Provided in partnership with Ames PublicLibrary and Play Games Ames.Conversations in.American Sign Language (ASL)1st Thursday of Each Month, 6:30-8pm, Danfoss RoomChinese: 3rd Wednesdays of Each Month at 6pm, The StudioEnglish: Mondays at 11am, AuditoriumFrench: Saturdays at 4pm, The StudioRussian: Saturdays at 3pm, The StudioSpanish: Thursdays at 7-8:30pm, The StudioGather for casual conversations in different languages. Chat in your nativelanguage or get comfortable talking in another language.Provided in partnership with Ames Public Library, the ASL Club at ISU, and Ames Chinese Language Academy.TEEN Roleplaying GameAssociation2nd Saturday of EachMonth, 1-5pm, Rotary Rm.This group for teens isdedicated to a wide explorationof games, including Dungeonsand Dragons, Star Wars, Magic,and more.TWEEN Roleplaying Club2nd Saturday of EachMonth, 2-4pm, PEO Room3rd-5th graders are invited toplay a tween-friendlyversion of Dungeons andDragons at the Library.Homeschool EventsNEW Homeschool Chess Club2nd Monday of Each Month1pm, PEO RoomJoin a chess club for all ages andabilities at the Library!Homeschool: Math Literacy1st Thursday of Each Month10am, Location VariesLearning and teaching math conceptscan be intimidating. Using hands-onactivities, kids and parents will bothlearn that math is fun! Our November2 session will be on multiplication.Provided in partnership with Ames Public Library andIowa State University's School of Education.Homeschool Meetup2nd Tuesday of Each Month7pm, Youth MakerspaceParents and homeschool leaders, cometo the youth area and chat about whatis working, what is not, and anythingelse you care to discuss.
Weekly StorytimesBaby TimeTuesdays at 1:30pmWednesdays at 11:05amThursdays at 6pm, Storytime RoomBring your prewalker for books, songs, baby sign language,and more.Toddler TimeMondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays10am, Storytime RoomTuesdays at 1pm, Storytime RoomJoin us for 20-25 minutes of music, books, and early literacyactivities.Family StorytimeWednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays10:30am, Storytime RoomChildren of all ages are invited to this interactive program tobuild listening, language, and literacy skills.Maker MorningWednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays11am-12pm, Youth MakerspaceDrop in to create a different craft each week based on the sametheme as Family Storytime!Milk & Book-iesThursdays at 6:30pm, Storytime RoomStop in for 30 minutes of fun STEAMactivities along with milk and cookies.Page Oneis a monthly publication by theAmes Public Library Friends Foundation.Help support Page One and other Library services and programs bydonating online at www.aplff.org or mailing your check toP.O. Box 1832, Ames, IA 50010.To view Page One online or to sign up to receive the Page One e-mailnewsletter, visit www.amespubliclibrary.org.Preschool PupsFridays, Oct. 27 and Nov. 3, 10, & 179:30am, Storytime RoomChildren age 3-5 (and their grown-ups) will love this freefour-part program all about dogs! Preschoolers will engagein arts-based prosocial activities to learn about dog bodylanguage and discover what it takes toprovide responsible, loving care for a pet.Provided in partnership with Ames Public Library andPlucky Paws, LLC.More Family FunChinese Storytime3rd Saturday of Each Month11:15am, Storytime RoomJoin us for a free storytime in Chinese!Provided in partnership with Ames Chinese Language AcademySaturday Family FunSaturdays at 10:30am, Storytime Room1st Saturday of Month: Play with Me2nd Saturday of Month: Sing & Dance with Me3rd Saturday of Month: Write with Me4th Saturday of Month: Read with MeJoin us for special events to boost different early literacy skillsand have fun!Parents & Parents-To-BeBest Start Breastfeeding Class & Next Step Pumping3rd Monday of Each Month, Location VariesBreastfeeding: 6-7:30pmPumping: 7:35-8:35pmJoin us for a free two-part prenatal class on breastfeedingand pumping. Come to one or both parts. Supportpersons are encouraged to attend. Please RSVP toAmesBreastfeedingHelp@yahoo.com.Provided in partnership with Ames Public Library,Mid-Iowa Community Action (MICA),and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).Mama Milk Meetup4th Monday of Each Month, 9:30-11am, Teen SpaceAll nursing moms and moms-to-be are invited to abreastfeeding café. Children are welcome!Provided in partnership with Ames Public Library, Mid-Iowa Community Action(MICA), and Ames Loving Support.If you are a person with a disability who requires special assistance,please call (515) 239-5646 in advance of a program.Presentation of a program does not constitute the Library’s endorsementof the content or views expressed by participants. If your organization isinterested in presenting a program, please contact Mary at 239-5633 ormlogsdon@amespubliclibrary.org.The Mothering Circle3rd Thursday of Each Month at 9:30am, Teen SpaceAll mothers are invited to come together to connect, exploreissues, deepen intuition, and share their parenting journeys.We will address the needs and concerns of each mother so shecan find compassionate support and inspiration.
Library EventsNovember 2017SUNDAYThursday, Nov. 2: 5:30 to 8:30pmFriday, Nov. 3: 9am to 6pmSaturday, Nov. 4: 9am to 6pmSunday, Nov. 5: 11am to 5pm5Book Sale11am-5pm, AuditoriumAnti-Racism: Privilege1-3pm, Rotary RoomBookland1-2:30pm, Youth Services AreaPresentation of a program does notconstitute the Library’s endorsementof the content or views expressed byparticipants. If your organization isinterested in presenting a program,please contact Mary at 239-5633 ormlogsdon@amespubliclibrary.org.6Color Key:Computer Basics: Microsoft Word10am-12pm, PEO RoomToddler Time10am, Storytime RoomConversations in English11am, AuditoriumBookland6-7:30pm, Youth Services AreaGirls Who Code Club6:30pm, The StudioThe Children's Hour Free Preview7pm, Auditorium131920261Toddler Time10am, Storytime RoomFamily Storytime10:30am, Storytime RoomMaker Morning11am-12pm Youth MakerspaceBaby Time11:05am, Storytime RoomMystery Lovers Book Club12pm, The StudioCoding for Kids: K-2nd Grade4pm, Youth Makerspace7Toddler Time1pm, Storytime RoomBaby Time1:30pm, Storytime RoomHoney Queen6:30pm, Storytime RoomAuthor Event: Tara Goedjen7pm, Rotary Room8Iowa KidSight9am-12pm, Teen SpaceToddler Time, Family Storytime,Maker Morning, Baby TimeSee AboveCoding for Kids: 3rd-5th Grade4pm, Youth MakerspaceTHURSDAY2Homeschool: Math Literacy10am, PEO RoomFamily Storytime10:30am, Storytime RoomMaker Morning11am-12pm Youth MakerspaceBook Sale5:30-8:30pm, AuditoriumBaby Time6pm, Storytime RoomConversations in ASL6:30pm, Danfoss RoomConversations in Spanish7-8:30pm, The StudioMilk and Book-ies6:30pm, Storytime Room9Genealogy Intermediate Class10am-12pm, PEO RoomFamily Storytime, Maker Morning,Baby Time, Milk and Book-ies*See aboveAmes Public Library Friends Foundation4pm, Danfoss Room*Children's Author Event:Lindsay Wede6:30pm, Storytime RoomConversations in Spanish7-8:30pm, The Studio028: Real Reads7pm, Board RoomFRIDAY3Book Sale9am-6pm, AuditoriumPreschool Pups (Session 2)9:30am, Storytime RoomGenealogy Research Fundamentals10am-12pm, PEO RoomToddler Time10am, Storytime RoomApple Users Group10:30am-12pm, The StudioFamily Storytime10:30am, Storytime RoomFirst Friday PC Help Session10:30am-12pm, Danfoss RoomMaker Morning11am-12pm Youth Makerspace10Preschool Pups (Session 2)9:30am, Storytime RoomToddler Time10am, Storytime RoomApple Users Group10:30am-12pm, The StudioFamily Storytime10:30am, Storytime RoomMaker Morning11am-12pm Youth MakerspaceVoting Day12Author Event: Jan Dale2pm, Rotary RoomTeen Writers’ Workshop2-4pm, Board RoomHow Animals Prepare for Winter3:30pm, Storytime RoomAll Ages/MixFamily EventTeen EventAdult EventWEDNESDAYSign up for the Page Onee-mail newsletter!Visit us online atamespubliclibrary.organd click onEvents & Classes.Admission 2Free admissionFree admissionAdmission 1,and everything is free!Daylight Saving Time Ends515 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA 50010(515) 239-5646www.amespubliclibrary.orgMonday-Thursday: 9am - 9pmFriday & Saturday: 9am - 6pmSunday: 1pm - 5pmTUESDAYAmes Public LibraryFree Pocket Paperbacks Weekend1-5pm, Library LobbyGreat Books2pm, Board RoomThe Internet is a Distract—OH LOOK A KITTEN!2pm, AuditoriumAmes Public Library HoursMONDAYComputer Basics:Microsoft PowerPoint10am-12pm, PEO RoomToddler Time10am, Storytime RoomConversations in English11am, AuditoriumHomeschool Chess Club1pm, PEO RoomGirls Who Code Club6:30pm, The StudioBookmobile CLOSED Nov. 20-24Computer Basics: Microsoft Excel10am-12pm, PEO RoomToddler Time10am, Storytime RoomConversations in English11am, AuditoriumDrop-In Crafts for Teens3-8pm, Teen SpaceBest Start Breastfeeding &Next Step Pumping Class6-8:35pm, PEO RoomGirls Who Code Club6:30pm, The Studio27Mama Milk Meetup9:30-11am, Teen SpaceComputer Basics: Free Office Software10am-12pm, PEO RoomToddler Time10am, Storytime RoomConversations in English11am, AuditoriumDrop-In Crafts for Teens3-8pm, Teen SpaceGirls Who Code Club6:30pm, The Studio14Toddler Time1pm, Storytime RoomBaby Time1:30pm, Storytime RoomAuthor Event: Mary Beth Oostenbrug7pm, Rotary RoomHomeschool Meetup7pm, Youth MakerspaceWaking Up White:A Community Book Study7pm, Danfoss Room21Art Club1-3pm, Board RoomToddler Time1pm, Storytime RoomBaby Time1:30pm, Storytime RoomDrop-In Crafts for Teens3-8pm, Teen Space15162223Genealogy Plus10am-12pm, AuditoriumToddler Time, Family Storytime,Maker Morning, Baby TimeSee AboveWOW Wall Celebration11am, Youth Services AreaBooks @ Noon12pm, The StudioInkspots1:30pm, The StudioCoding for Kids: K-2nd Grade4pm, Youth MakerspaceConversations in Chinese6pm, The StudioMovie Night:Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 26:30pm, AuditoriumToddler Time, Family Storytime,Maker Morning, Baby TimeSee AboveDrop-In Crafts for Teens3-8pm, Teen SpaceThe Mothering Circle9:30am, Teen SpaceFamily Storytime, Maker Morning,Baby Time, Milk and Book-iesSee aboveConversations in Spanish7-8:30pm, The StudioBoard of Trustees7pm, Board RoomBig Bluestem Audubon Society:Discovering Where We Live7pm, PEO RoomLibrary and BookmobileCLOSED17Free Pocket Paperbacks Weekend9am-6pm, Library LobbyPreschool Pups (Session 2)9:30am, Storytime RoomToddler Time10am, Storytime RoomApple Users Group10:30am-12pm, The StudioFamily Storytime10:30am, Storytime RoomMaker Morning11am-12pm Youth Makerspace24Library and BookmobileCLOSEDSATURDAY4Book Sale9am-6pm, AuditoriumSaturday Family Fun: Play with Me10:30am, Storytime RoomTeen Advisory Group11am-12:30pm, Board RoomAnti-Racism: Cultural Proficiency1-3pm, Danfoss RoomFundamentals of Writing1-3pm, Rotary RoomConversations in Russian3pm, The StudioConversations in French4pm, The Studio11Crochet & Knitting Group10am-12pm, The StudioSaturday Family Fun:Sing & Dance with Me10:30am, Storytime RoomSuperhero Storytime12:30pm, Storytime RoomTeen Roleplaying Game Association1-5pm, Rotary RoomInternational Friendship Fair2-4pm, AuditoriumTween Roleplaying Club2-4pm, PEO RoomConversations in Russian3pm, The StudioConversations in French4pm, The Studio18Free Pocket Paperbacks Weekend9am-6pm, Library LobbySaturday Family Fun: Write with Me10:30am, Storytime RoomTeen Advisory Group11am-12:30pm, Board RoomChinese Storytime11:15am, Storytime RoomMy Very Silly Monster Birthday Bash12:30-2pm, AuditoriumOpera at the Library1pm, Rotary RoomConversations in Russian3pm, The StudioConversations in French4pm, The Studio25Crochet & Knitting Group10am-12pm, The StudioSaturday Family Fun: Read with Me10:30am, Storytime RoomPlay Games Ames2-5pm, AuditoriumConversations in Russian3pm, The StudioConversations in French4pm, The StudioThanksgiving Day28Genealogy Computer Users Group10am-12pm, AuditoriumToddler Time1pm, Storytime RoomBaby Time1:30pm, Storytime RoomDrop-In Crafts for Teens3-8pm, Teen Space29Toddler Time, Family Storytime,Maker Morning, Baby TimeSee AboveDrop-In Crafts for Teens3-8pm, Teen SpaceCoding for Kids: 3rd-5th Grade4pm, Youth Makerspace30Family Storytime, Maker Morning,Baby Time, Milk and Book-iesSee aboveDrop-In Crafts for Teens3-8pm, Teen SpaceConversations in Spanish7-8:30pm, The StudioMovie Night: Beauty and the Beast6:30pm, AuditoriumHolidayd yBBooBookk SaleSaturday, Decemberr 2 & SSunday, December 3raryy OpenOpp HoursDuring Libraryks to givShop for gently-used booksgive as gifts or fill your ownoks are half price on Sunday.bookshelves! 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Ames Public Library Bookland Sunday, Nov. 5, 1-2:30pm, Youth Services Area Monday, Nov. 6, 6-7:30pm, Youth Services Area Play a human-sized board game where preschool and school-age youth will meet their favorite book characters. Provided in partnership with Ames Public Library and Iowa State University's Preparing
