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Senior Tech Class: Making Smartphones Work for Loved Ones with Dementia
Caring for someone with dementia often means walking the line between supporting their independence and protecting their safety. In this course, we’ll explore common challenges smartphones can create for people living with dementia, along with practical, easy-to-apply strategies to keep your loved..
Toddler Time
Weekday Storytime Schedule: Our cycle starts on Monday, March 30, and our break week will be April 20 through April 24. However, you can check out Block Party instead on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning of the break (and come get a monstrously cute color-your-own monster bookmark too)!...
Read to Marmalade the Dog (K-5th Grade)* 4:00-4:10 PM
*THIS SESSION IS FOR 4:00 - 4:10 PM. Our system only allows us to put in 15-minute increments. Please check in for your allotted time at the Children's Desk closest to the Play Nook and try to arrive 5 minutes early. These sessions will take place in the study room right next to the Children's...
K-5 ASAP: Fun with Printmaking
K-5 kids are invited to participate in fun and educational programming, brought to you by the After School Arts Program. ASAP Teaching Artists lead studio classes in all arts disciplines: literary arts like poetry and storytelling, 2D and 3D visual art, drama, music, dance, culinary art, and more...
Non-Fiction Book Club
Each month explore a fascinating true story, followed by an extended learning activity. Kids don’t need to read the book in advance. Caregivers aren’t required to stay in the room for this program. This month's book is "Pizza! A Slice of History" by Greg Pizzoli. For kids in grades 3-5....
Baby Bounce
Weekday Storytime Schedule: Our cycle starts on Monday, March 30, and our break week will be April 20 through April 24. However, you can check out Block Party instead on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning of the break (and come get a monstrously cute color-your-own monster bookmark too)!...
Tween Book Club
Do you like to read and talk about books? Join our book club for tweens! This month’s book is Scythe by Neal Schusterman. Stop in for fun activities and to talk about the book. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk while supplies last. This book is also available on the Libby App.
Family Storytime
Weekday Storytime Schedule: Our cycle starts on Monday, March 30, and our break week will be April 20 through April 24. However, you can check out Block Party instead on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning of the break (and come get a monstrously cute color-your-own monster bookmark too)!...
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Urban Air Ankeny: Save Big. Play All Year
Get 12 months of unlimited visits and full access - plus discounts on food, drinks, and merch, free socks, member events, and birthday perks. The best value of the year is waiting - hit Buy Now and kick start a full year of adventure. Offer valid for a limited time and ends 3/31/26. Promotion provid
ASAP Class: Percussion Party (K-5th Grade)
Kids are invited to participate in fun and educational programming, brought to you by the After School Arts Program. ASAP Teaching Artists lead studio classes in all arts disciplines: literary arts like poetry and storytelling, 2D and 3D visual art, drama, music, dance, culinary art, and more....
Urban Air Ankeny: Sensory Friendly Play
An event specifically designed for children with Autism and special needs to enjoy time at the park without loud music,...
Urban Air Ankeny: School Day Play
An event especially for kids who are homeschooling, learning or distance learning. Come get your PE credits or take a break...
Urban Air Ankeny: Parents Night Out
Let date night be fun for everyone! Parents Night Out is the perfect event for adults and kids alike. Kids get to play on...
Urban Air Ankeny: Birthdays Just Got Better At Urban Air!
For a limited time, book a birthday party and get a FREE cookie cake and (10) birthday bags with qualifying packages. Same epic celebrations - now with even more included. Offer valid at participating locations on top-tier birthday packages only. The free bundle (Birthday Cookie Cake and (10) Birthd
After School
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Sunday Card Crafting Club
Join Dreama Deskins on the first Sunday of every month beginning at 1:30pm to explore paper card making. Dreama and her team will have a monthly topical card prepped and ready for you to assemble on site with your own unique brand of creativity. The card crafting crew will be on hand to provide...
Fun with Kids
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TopGolf: $15 Unlimited Play Weekday Mornings
Start your day off right with unlimited Topgolf game play when you choose to pay per person, instead of by bay.
Chuck E. Cheese: Free Play Points with Coloring Sheet
Bring in a completed coloring sheet on your next visit and earn free play points that can be converted into arcade prizes. Download coloring sheets from the Chuck E. Cheese website.
Omaha Storm Chasers at Iowa Cubs
MiLB Triple-A: Omaha Storm Chasers at Iowa Cubs at Principal Park
Days Inn by Wyndham Ames (Days Inn)
Tour the campus of Iowa State University, or watch their sports teams in action at Jack Trice Stadium. See a dramatic performance, live concert, or major event at Iowa State Center or browse the shops and specialty stores in downtown Ames. For a fun round of golf, visit Homewood Golf Course, and...
Iowa State Fair
The Iowa State Fair is the largest event in Iowa and one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country. Learn more.
Ames/ISU Ice Arena
Discover endless opportunities with Ames Parks and Recreation. Enjoy a wide range of activities, including fitness classes, youth programs, aquatics, and more. Explore our parks, register for programs, and stay connected with the latest updates and schedules.
Breakout Games
Escape room The Kidnapping by Breakout Games - Des Moines in Des Moines on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 2-7 players.
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Stadium View
Looking for Ames apartments near Iowa State University? If so, check us out. Our Iowa State off-campus housing complex is second to none. Learn more today!
Christian Petersen Art Museum
Admitted student visits include a Be a Cyclone - Next Steps admissions presentation, student panel, academic information session with an advisor in your academic interest area, and various campus resource sessions.
Gallery 319
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Patio bar and grill
Whether we're introducing new features or building on the products you love, we’re passionate about earning the trust of our community.
Laverne Apartments
OUR HISTORY Paramark Real Estate Services was originally founded in 1971 under the name Weis Management Company. In the early years, we provided residential property management services exclusively to support the affordable housing development of Joe and Gene Weis of Weis Builders. Eventually, the..
Escapology
Escape room Batman: The Dark Knight Challenge by Escapology Clive in Des Moines on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 2-6 players.
Fuji Japanese Steak House
One of the best Sushi & Japanese Steakhouse in Iowa, open since 2008. We have been serving Ames’s people and the surrounding for more than 10 years and continue. Our commitment is simple, it is to provide all of our customers with great quality of products and friendly services. And our goal is our.
Hidden Gems
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Eastside Farmers Market
Eastside Farmers Market is a farmers market in Des Moines, IA.
Lauridsen Skatepark
88,000 sq ft world-class public skatepark, one of the largest in the US.
Johnston Farmers Market
Johnston Farmers Market is a farmers market in Johnston, IA.
Escape Chambers
Escape room The Party Room by Escape Chambers in Des Moines on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 2-12 players.
Bondurant Farmers' Market
Bondurant Farmers' Market is a farmers market in Bondurant, IA.
The Slaughterhouse Level 1: Purgatory
Escape room The Slaughterhouse Level 1: Purgatory by The Slaughterhouse in Des Moines on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 2-7 players.
Historic Valley Junction Farmers Market
Historic Valley Junction Farmers Market is a farmers market in West Des Moines, IA.
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