Parenting Book Club: “Until the Street Lights Come On” – Ames Public Library

Ames Public Library 515 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA, United States

Join the book club for parents struggling to get their kids off screens and back to play! Each week we'll discuss a section of Until The Streetlights Come On: How a Return to Play Brightens Our Present and Prepares Kids for an Uncertain Future by Ginny Yurich, founder of 1,000 Hours Outside.

Speed Friending – Ames Public Library

Ames Public Library 515 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA, United States

It is hard to make friends as an adult! Join us for a round of speed friend-matching and casual socializing. There will be guided one-on-one conversations followed by time to hang out, play games, and chat. Light refreshments will be provided. 

Pokémon Club – Ames Public Library

Pokémon Club – Ames Public Library

Ames Public Library 515 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA, United States

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 decks to talk and strategize with other players, but card trading will not be allowed.