Ames Public Library Launches Storytimes at Temporary Location Jan. 14

Ames Public Library will begin its regular storytimes at its new location beginning Jan. 14. The library reopened at 620 Lincoln Way at the Lincoln Center near Hobby Lobby and East HyVee in December so that renovations can begin at the permanent Douglas Avenue location.

Since the move, the library found a home for most events at the temporary location, but board and other meetings will be held at Ames City Hall and the Teen Advisory Group will take place at a yet to be determined location and other programs will be held at Fisher Theater, the Northcrest Community social room and the Ames City Auditorium.

For more information on events at Ames Public Library, call (515) 239-5656 or visit www.amespubliclibrary.org. Find a full list of January's events below:

Regular Storytimes

BabyTalk

Tuesdays: 1:30pm

Wednesdays: 11:05am

Thursdays: 6pm

Bring your prewalker for 20 minutes of books, songs, baby sign language, and more.

Toddler Time

Mondays: 10 and 10:30am

Tuesdays: 10am, 10:30am, 1pm

Wednesdays: 10 and 10:30am

Thursdays: 6:30pm

Fridays: 9:30am

Join Dewey Bear and library staff for 20-25 minutes of music, books, and interactive early literacy activities for ages 3 and younger, accompanied by an adult.

Family Storytime

Thursdays: 10am & 7pm

Fridays: 10am

Saturdays: 11am, Davidson Storytelling Room

Families with children of all ages are invited to this interactive program to build listening, language, and literacy skills through music, movement, and more.

December 26 – February 28

Winter Reading Program

Adults, teens, and children are invited to pick up a winter reading program for the chance to earn a prize!

Wednesday, January 2

Mystery Lovers Book Club

12pm, Ames Public Library

Mystery lovers are invited to this book club to talk about books by a selected author. This month, we’ll discuss books by John Lescroart.

Monday, January 7

Conversations in English

1-2pm, Ames Public Library

Non-native English speakers are invited to practice talking in English in a comfortable, relaxed setting with library staff and volunteers.

Sponsored by YWCA Ames-ISU and Ames Public Library.

Thursday, January 10

Ames Public Library Friends Foundation

4pm, City Hall

Saturday, January 12

Crochet & Knitting Group

11am, Ames Public Library

All ages are invited to crochet and knit with us. Everyone is welcome, from beginners to experts. Bring your supplies/projects if you have them.

Russian Storytime

11:45am, Ames Public Library

These storytimes feature a variety of stories, songs, movies, and more in foreign languages. Each program is presented by native- and English-speaking volunteers.

Monday, January 14

Toddler Time

10 and 10:30am, Ames Public Library

Conversations in English

1-2pm, Ames Public Library

Non-native English speakers are invited to practice talking in English in a comfortable, relaxed setting with library staff and volunteers.

Sponsored by YWCA Ames-ISU and Ames Public Library.

Tuesday, January 15

Toddler Time

10am, 10:30am, 1pm, Ames Public Library

BabyTalk

1:30pm, Ames Public Library

Wednesday, January 16

Toddler Time

10 and 10:30am, Ames Public Library

BabyTalk

11:05am, Ames Public Library

Books @ Noon

12pm, Ames Public Library

Drop in to share what you’ve read recently—fiction or nonfiction—and hear about what everyone else is reading. Be prepared to give a brief description and your opinion about one or two books you’ve listened to or read.

Thursday, January 17

Family Storytime

10am & 7pm, Ames Public Library

Battle of the Books Club: 5^th Grade

4pm, Ames Public Library

Here’s your chance to get a head start on reading for Ames Public Library’s Battle of the Books! Each age group will gather separately once a month to have some snacks and a great discussion about the books. For more information, visit www.amespubliclibrary.org.

BabyTalk

6pm, Ames Public Library

Toddler Time

6:30pm, Ames Public Library

Board of Trustees

7pm, City Hall

Friday, January 18

Toddler Time

9:30am, Ames Public Library

Family Storytime

10am, Ames Public Library

Play With Words

7:30pm, Fisher Theater

Children’s Theater, in cooperation with Ames Public Library and the Iowa State Center, will present “Play With Words,” an original theatrical adaptation of the writings of area middle school and high school students performed by local youth and adults. For ticket information, please contact the Iowa State Center.

Saturday, January 19

Family Storytime

11am, Ames Public Library

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

11am-1pm, Location to be determined

Want to get involved? Join TAG and have your say. Help plan library events for teens, share what you’re reading, and eat some free pizza!

Russian Storytime

11:45am, Ames Public Library

These storytimes feature a variety of stories, songs, movies, and more in foreign languages. Each program is presented by native- and English-speaking volunteers.

Play With Words

2pm, Fisher Theater

Children’s Theater, in cooperation with Ames Public Library and the Iowa State Center, will present “Play With Words,” an original theatrical adaptation of the writings of area middle school and high school students performed by local youth and adults. For ticket information, please contact the Iowa State Center.

Sunday, January 20

The Amazing World of Magic

2pm, Ames City Auditorium (520 6th St.)

Members of Justo Hijo, the Des Moines chapter of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, will perform a free magic show for families.

Great Books

2pm, Northcrest Community, Social Room

Discuss literary classics using the “Great Conversations 5” anthology from the Great Books Foundation. This month, the group will discuss “The Hell Screen” by Akutagawa Ryunosuke. To sign up for this series, visit the Library’s Information Desk or call (515) 239-5656.

Play With Words

2pm, Fisher Theater

Children’s Theater, in cooperation with Ames Public Library and the Iowa State Center, will present “Play With Words,” an original theatrical adaptation of the writings of area middle school and high school students performed by local youth and adults. For ticket information, please contact the Iowa State Center.

Monday, January 21

Toddler Time

10 and 10:30am, Ames Public Library

Conversations in English

1-2pm, Ames Public Library

Non-native English speakers are invited to practice talking in English in a comfortable, relaxed setting with library staff and volunteers.

Sponsored by YWCA Ames-ISU and Ames Public Library.

Tuesday, January 22

Toddler Time

10am, 10:30am, 1pm, Ames Public Library

BabyTalk

1:30pm, Ames Public Library

Wednesday, January 23

Toddler Time

10 and 10:30am, Ames Public Library

BabyTalk

11:05am, Ames Public Library

Battle of the Books Club: 6^th Grade

4pm, Ames Public Library

Here’s your chance to get a head start on reading for Ames Public Library’s Battle of the Books! Each age group will gather separately once a month to have some snacks and a great discussion about the books. For more information, visit www.amespubliclibrary.org.

Thursday, January 24

Family Storytime

10am & 7pm, Ames Public Library

BabyTalk

6pm, Ames Public Library

Toddler Time

6:30pm, Ames Public Library

Friday, January 25

Toddler Time

9:30am, Ames Public Library

Family Storytime

10am, Ames Public Library

Saturday, January 26

Crochet & Knitting Group

11am, Ames Public Library

All ages are invited to crochet and knit with us. Everyone is welcome, from beginners to experts. Bring your supplies/projects if you have them.

Family Storytime

11am, Ames Public Library

Russian Storytime

11:45am, Ames Public Library

These storytimes feature a variety of stories, songs, movies, and more in foreign languages. Each program is presented by native- and English-speaking volunteers.

Monday, January 28

Toddler Time

10 and 10:30am, Ames Public Library

Conversations in English

1-2pm, Ames Public Library

Non-native English speakers are invited to practice talking in English in a comfortable, relaxed setting with library staff and volunteers.

Sponsored by YWCA Ames-ISU and Ames Public Library.

Tuesday, January 29

Toddler Time

10am, 10:30am, 1pm, Ames Public Library

BabyTalk

1:30pm, Ames Public Library

Wednesday, January 30

Toddler Time

10 and 10:30am, Ames Public Library

BabyTalk

11:05am, Ames Public Library

Thursday, January 31

Family Storytime

10am & 7pm, Ames Public Library

Battle of the Books Club: 5^th Grade

4pm, Ames Public Library

Here’s your chance to get a head start on reading for Ames Public Library’s Battle of the Books! Each age group will gather separately once a month to have some snacks and a great discussion about the books. For more information, visit www.amespubliclibrary.org.

BabyTalk

6pm, Ames Public Library

Toddler Time

6:30pm, Ames Public Library

The State of the Community

7-8:30pm, City Hall, Council Chambers

Mayor Ann Campbell and other local leaders will share brief reports on major events and accomplishments of 2012 and anticipate major challenges and opportunities they will face in 2013. There will also be time for participants to ask the presenters questions.

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