Gather for casual conversations in English. The focus of this group is to help English Language Learners gain confidence and fluency in a comfortable and fun setting. Library staff will pair native and non-native speakers and provide themes, questions, and topics for conversation.
Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in American Sign Language. 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.
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.
Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Spanish. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.
Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.
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.
Hey 6 - 12th graders, help plan exciting Library events for teens, share what you’re reading, make new friends, and eat some food! To register or find out more, visit https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/get-involved/teen-advisory-group.
Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in German. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.
Join the Mainstream Living community for a monthly movie screening and related activity! Selected movies are appropriate for adults who are neurodivergent and/or have an intellectual disability. Movies with Mainstream is open to patrons of all ages!