Name: Checkmate Chess Club
Start: 2024-05-07T16:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-05-07T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Ames Public Library

Checkmate Chess Club

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Meetup

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

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 after school on the first and third Tuesdays of each ...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family

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.}

Small Talk

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Make a difference in your baby's life through talk and interaction! If your baby is between 2 and 30 months, sign up for Small Talk and learn how to make your baby's br...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Class/Workshop

Program Details:

Make a difference in your baby's life through talk and interaction! If your baby is between 2 and 30 months, sign up for Small Talk and learn how to make your baby's brain stronger and get them ready for school success.

^{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.}

Computer Classes

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Program Details:

Learn the computer skills you're interested in! Computers are provided for all classes. You can guarantee your spot in a specific class by preregistering at the Library...

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.}

The Science of Parenting: Understanding Temperament

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Family, Adults

Program Details:

Every child is unique, and individual temperament is one of the biggest reasons why! This 60-minute workshop will introduce the individual temperament traits and explor...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family, 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.}

World Collage Day

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop, Presentation, Special Event

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Program Details:

Celebrate World Collage Day in Ames with a hands-on event! Local collage artists will start the day by showing examples of their work and then attendees can use provide...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop, Presentation, Special Event

Required

Seats Remaining: 33

Program Details:

Celebrate World Collage Day in Ames with a hands-on event! Local collage artists will start the day by showing examples of their work and then attendees can use provided materials to create artworks to take home.

^{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.}

Pokémon Club

Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Meetup

Age Group:

Family, Teens

Program Details:

Calling all school-aged Poké-Kids! Come learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game and use a Library-supplied deck to battle other players. You can bring your deck...

Cancelled

Cancelled

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.}

Swift Youth Writers Group

Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Meetup

Age Group:

Teens

Program Details:

Teens in 6th - 12th grade are invited to escape into creative writing and connect with other teen writers. Each month attendees will be led through prompts and exercise...

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.}

Small Talk

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Make a difference in your baby's life through talk and interaction! If your baby is between 2 and 30 months, sign up for Small Talk and learn how to make your baby's br...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Class/Workshop

Program Details:

Make a difference in your baby's life through talk and interaction! If your baby is between 2 and 30 months, sign up for Small Talk and learn how to make your baby's brain stronger and get them ready for school success.

^{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.}

Computer Classes

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Program Details:

Learn the computer skills you're interested in! Computers are provided for all classes. You can guarantee your spot in a specific class by preregistering at the Library...

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.}

Beginning Macramé Workshop: Leaf Ornament

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Program Details:

Get started in macramé with a simple, yet beautiful project that can be used as decoration or as a scent diffuser. Registration is required. Register early and re...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop

Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Program Details:

Get started in macramé with a simple, yet beautiful project that can be used as decoration or as a scent diffuser.

Registration is required.

^{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.}

Beginning Macramé Workshop: Bookmark

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Program Details:

Get started in macramé by learning to make a stylish bookmark. Registration is required. Register early and receive a special introductory video from the presente...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop

Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Program Details:

Get started in macramé by learning to make a stylish bookmark.

Registration is required.

Register early and receive a special introductory video from the presenter.

^{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.}

Small Talk

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Make a difference in your baby's life through talk and interaction! If your baby is between 2 and 30 months, sign up for Small Talk and learn how to make your baby's br...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Class/Workshop

Program Details:

Make a difference in your baby's life through talk and interaction! If your baby is between 2 and 30 months, sign up for Small Talk and learn how to make your baby's brain stronger and get them ready for school success.

^{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.}

Computer Classes

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Program Details:

Learn the computer skills you're interested in! Computers are provided for all classes. You can guarantee your spot in a specific class by preregistering at the Library...

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.}

Pokémon Club

Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Meetup

Age Group:

Family, Teens

Program Details:

Calling all school-aged Poké-Kids! Come learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game and use a Library-supplied deck to battle other players. You can bring your deck...

Cancelled

Cancelled

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.}

Computer Classes

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Program Details:

Learn the computer skills you're interested in! Computers are provided for all classes. You can guarantee your spot in a specific class by preregistering at the Library...

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.}

Computer Classes

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Program Details:

Learn the computer skills you're interested in! Computers are provided for all classes. You can guarantee your spot in a specific class by preregistering at the Library...

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.}

Kids Chess Club

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Meetup

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

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 wi...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Meetup

Program Details:

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.

^{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.}

Pokémon Club

Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Meetup

Age Group:

Family, Teens

Program Details:

Calling all school-aged Poké-Kids! Come learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game and use a Library-supplied deck to battle other players. You can bring your deck...

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.}

Computer Classes

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Program Details:

Learn the computer skills you're interested in! Computers are provided for all classes. You can guarantee your spot in a specific class by preregistering at the Library...

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.}

Teens and Vapes: Are Vapes Really Safe?

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Presentation

Age Group:

Teens

Program Details:

During this hour-long presentation we will be discussing the effects of vaping and common health conditions developing from vapes. Youth will learn the differences betw...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Presentation

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.}

Computer Classes

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Program Details:

Learn the computer skills you're interested in! Computers are provided for all classes. You can guarantee your spot in a specific class by preregistering at the Library...

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.}

Swift Youth Writers Workshop

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Author/Writing, Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Teens

Program Details:

Teens in 8th - 12th grade are invited to escape into creative writing and connect with other teen writers. Regardless of your genre, for five days writers will come tog...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Author/Writing, 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.}

Swift Youth Writers Workshop

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Author/Writing, Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Teens

Program Details:

Teens in 8th - 12th grade are invited to escape into creative writing and connect with other teen writers. Regardless of your genre, for five days writers will come tog...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Author/Writing, 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.}

Computer Classes

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Program Details:

Learn the computer skills you're interested in! Computers are provided for all classes. You can guarantee your spot in a specific class by preregistering at the Library...

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.}

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