Ames Public Library

Families are invited to enjoy a short storytime and get hands-on with a fun related STEM activity for all ages!

Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Chinese. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.

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 monthly book discussion just for families that are homeschooling! This year we have selected a wide variety of books that mirror our world. Families are invited to read the book of the month (together or independently), then come to the Library for a discussion and related activities. This event and books are geared for school-age kids or middle-grade reading level, but all ages are welcome to attend. Teen Space

Mystery readers, come talk about books by a selected author or on a 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. 

Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.

Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Spanish. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.