6 May 2019
Learn about programming for teens at the Ames Public Library with Youth Services Director Jerri Heid and Teen Librarian Tanvi Rastogi.
- 2 participants
- 19 minutes
29 Aug 2018
Sign up for Small Talk and participate in a series of free classes filled with learning, support, and valuable research. A healthy snack or meal and childcare are provided, and your child will receive a free book after each session.
Small Talk is an exciting program to help you, the parent, create an enriching language environment for your child and learn about how to help your baby’s brain grow. There is no cost to participants.
For more information, contact:
(515) 239-5673 or
smalltalk@amespubliclibrary.org
Small Talk is an exciting program to help you, the parent, create an enriching language environment for your child and learn about how to help your baby’s brain grow. There is no cost to participants.
For more information, contact:
(515) 239-5673 or
smalltalk@amespubliclibrary.org
- 2 participants
- 19 minutes
31 May 2018
Jerri and members of the youth staff sit down to discuss the summer reading program at the Ames Public Library.
- 4 participants
- 22 minutes
2 Feb 2018
The Ames Public Library Youth Staff present their picks for the Best Books of 2017
- 8 participants
- 1:12 hours
26 May 2017
Link to Summer Slide Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ahhj3wxxkdM&t=9s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ahhj3wxxkdM&t=9s
- 3 participants
- 22 minutes
24 Oct 2016
It's never to early to think about gift giving for the holidays. Jerri and Danielle offer a few suggestions on some great gifts, books!
- 2 participants
- 24 minutes
29 Aug 2016
A new program at Ames Public Library, every 4th Saturday from 2-5 pm in the Farwell T. Brown Auditorium. Experienced board gamers will be on hand to teach you how to play a variety of games. All ages are welcome to play, chat, or to just observe!
- 3 participants
- 21 minutes
27 Jun 2016
Learn from home with these great opportunities through www.amespubliclibrary.org
- 2 participants
- 19 minutes
27 Apr 2016
Ames Public Library is holding a series of Harry Potter Battles of the Books! Get your team together, read the books, and prepare yourselves for the ultimate Harry Potter trivia contest.
There will be one battle for each of three categories:
Family: August 18, 2016 at 5:30pm
Teen: August 20, 2016 at 2pm
Adult: August 20, 2016 at 6pm
The two top-scoring teams from each battle will go on to compete in the Ultimage Tri-Wizard Trivia Tournament August 27, 2016 at 2pm.
There will be one battle for each of three categories:
Family: August 18, 2016 at 5:30pm
Teen: August 20, 2016 at 2pm
Adult: August 20, 2016 at 6pm
The two top-scoring teams from each battle will go on to compete in the Ultimage Tri-Wizard Trivia Tournament August 27, 2016 at 2pm.
- 4 participants
- 22 minutes
1 Apr 2016
Join Jerri as she discusses a summer program at the library that will help fight hunger in our community.
- 3 participants
- 16 minutes
4 Mar 2016
Learn about the All Species One Earth being held at Bandshell Park and Ames Public Library on Saturday April 23.
- 3 participants
- 20 minutes
4 Dec 2015
Looking for a suggestion of a good book to give as a gift? The Ames Public Library's youth librarians can help with that.
- 2 participants
- 23 minutes
29 Oct 2015
Library Director Lynne Carey and Adult Services Manager Mary Logsdon guest on the show and discuss the future of the Library as well as some of the highlights of the new space.
- 4 participants
- 25 minutes
30 Jul 2015
Don’t go brain dead…Support literacy! Jerri and guests discuss a zombie-themed 5K (or 1K).
Stop by Ames Public Library to register today!
Stop by Ames Public Library to register today!
- 3 participants
- 18 minutes
8 Jul 2015
Wondering if screen time is good or bad for your family? Jerri and Anastasia discuss technology's role in early childhood development.
- 2 participants
- 21 minutes
19 Jan 2015
In this episode, Jerri, Danielle, Brianne, and Christina discuss the Best Books of 2014 in the Board, Picture, Easy to Read, and Easy to Read nonfiction categories.
- 4 participants
- 31 minutes
19 Jan 2015
In this episode, Jerri, Tanvi, and Mary Gen Davies, discuss the Best Books of 2014 in the Young Adult, Young Adult Nonfiction, and Young Adult Graphic Novel categories.
- 3 participants
- 30 minutes
25 Sep 2014
Out first show in the renewed Library and Jerri has three special guests to mark the occasion!
- 4 participants
- 29 minutes
18 Jul 2014
The move back to 515 Douglas is coming soon! There will be a ceremonial book brigade to kick off the move back.
- 2 participants
- 9 minutes
29 May 2014
Play can help you read! Jerri and Danielle discuss the early literacy skill "play."
- 2 participants
- 21 minutes
6 Mar 2014
Learn about the upcoming Step Into Story Books program on March 29th.
- 3 participants
- 26 minutes
11 Dec 2013
Want to know what would be a good book to give as a gift this holiday season? Jerri and Danielle have you covered!
- 2 participants
- 34 minutes
1 Oct 2013
Jerri and her two guests discuss the upcoming "Let's Talk" series in October at the Ames Public Library.
- 3 participants
- 19 minutes
12 Sep 2013
On this special episode of "Well Read" Jerri interviews the two Grand Prize winners of the Summer Reading program.
- 2 participants
- 15 minutes
2 Aug 2013
Jerri discusses volunteer oportunities at the Ames Public Library
- 2 participants
- 13 minutes
28 Jun 2013
Jerri talk to two of the people involved with the 'Dig Into Reading' and tutoring program going on this summer.
- 3 participants
- 20 minutes
10 Jun 2013
Jerri has two special guests on the show to discuss how to keep your child's reading level consistent over the summer months.
- 3 participants
- 18 minutes
24 May 2013
Summer is almost hear, Jerri talks about the upcoming summer reading programs at APL.
- 3 participants
- 27 minutes
4 Apr 2013
Learn about all the events going on in April in conjunction with Ames Literacy Festival.
- 3 participants
- 32 minutes
27 Feb 2013
Episode 3 of the Best Books of 2012, featuring Young Adult, Graphic Novels, and Non Fiction
- 4 participants
- 36 minutes
27 Feb 2013
Episode 1 of the Best Books of 2012, featuring Board books and picture books.
- 4 participants
- 39 minutes
