This summer, get ready to Level Up at Your Library with the Ames Free Library's annual summer reading incentive program! We have reading programs and events for all ages throughout the summer. This year's program begins on Monday, June 16 and runs through Saturday, August 30.
Visit amesfreelibrary.readsquared.com to register for our summer reading programs! Track the minutes you read to earn points, then exchange those points for awesome prizes! Click the link above for some tips and FAQs for using ReadSquared.
Reading Dragons & Friends (for kids and folks of all ages)
This year, our kids summer reading program has a new element: the Reading Dragons & Friends card game, created by librarians at the Dover Public Library in Ohio. This game is so much fun, that we've decided to give teens and adults the option to participate in it instead of their raffle-based programs.
Teens ages 13 through 18 can read to earn raffle tickets for great prizes!
Summer reading is never just for kids! Adults can join in and earn raffle tickets for gift cards donated by some great community partners and local businesses.
Fun for the Whole Family!
But wait, there's more! Summer at the library isn't just about reading (although that's definitely a highlight). There are some epic events, too. Picture this: spending a Thursday evening in the Queset Garden with your family enjoying concerts for music lovers of all ages. And our Family Garden Shows are back on Monday nights with music, magic, and fun for the whole family. Our event calendar has information on all of these performances and more happening at the library. Tip: sign up for our weekly and monthly newsletters to get information on upcoming programs delivered right to your inbox.