October

News and Event archive for October 2008

Looking for Iowa Authors Who'll Do Programs in Your Community?

Look no further. If you would like to do more programs that include author visits you now have a quick and convenient place to go. The Iowa Authors List has links to children's, young adult, and adult authors who will come to your community. There are over 100 Iowa authors on the list who live and write in the state.

Vicki Myron's "Dewey" Set to Debut

The legendary tale of Dewey Readmore Books should hit bookstores in September. Former Spencer Library Director, Vicki Myron, is on a roll promoting her highly acclaimed book Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World, which is due in bookstores soon. She will be on the road from September through December 2008 with stops in Minneapolis, Omaha, Kansas City, Des Moines and many points in between. She also has a national radio tour scheduled by phone and is waiting to hear about a trip to New York City.

All Iowa Reads Committee Offers Titles for Book Discussions

The All Iowa Reads committee feels that it is important that the yearly AIR selection is available in paperback, large print and unabridged audio so all Iowans who are interested in reading the book and joining a discussion have access to the format that they are most comfortable with. But, there are always books the committee feels are interesting and would be good for discussion that are not available in the required formats. The committee offers this list of books for individuals and book clubs as suggestions that they feel people would enjoy reading and discussing.

Mystery Lovers Book Club @ Ames Public Library

Wednesday, December 3 at 12 pm, Community Room. Mystery lovers are invited to this book club to talk about books by a selected author. This month we'll discuss books by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Art All Around @ Ames Public Library

Wednesday, December 3, 2:45-3:45 pm, Farwell T. Brown Auditorium, Ames Public Library. First, second, and third graders are invited to enjoy a snack, listen to stories, and create their own works of art using a variety of materials, styles, and themes. This month, we’ll create picture frames.

Chattin' with Cathy @ Ames Public Library

Wednesday, December 10, 2:45-3:45 pm, Farwell T. Brown Auditorium, Ames Public Library. First, second, and third graders, come chat about books, enjoy snacks, and participate in fun activities. This month's program will feature "The Polar Express" and other stories by Chris Van Allsburg. The program will be followed by a free showing of "The Polar Express" animated film.

Great Books @ Ames Public Library

Sunday, December 14 at 2 pm, Community Room, Ames Public Library. Discuss literary classics with materials from the Great Books Foundation. This month, we will be discussing "Six Characters in Search of an Author" by Luigi Pirandello from "Great Conversations 3." To sign up for this series, call (515) 239-5656 or visit the Library's Information Desk.

Christmas Special @ Ames Public Library

Monday, December 15 at 10 and 10:45 am, Davidson Storytelling Room, Ames Public Library. Join us for a storytime special featuring Christmas stories for the whole family.

Chick Lit @ Ames Public Library

Monday, December 15 at 7pm, Board Room, Ames Public Library. Join the Chick Lit Book Club and talk about a blend of chick lit and more serious literature. For this month's meeting, read "Like Water For Chocolate" by Laura Esquivel.

Let's Talk About It @ Ames Public Library

Tuesday, December 16 at 7pm, Community Room, Ames Public Library. Read and discuss a work chosen from the semester’s theme, "Exploring the West...Whose West?," and learn more about the author. This month's selection is "On Gold Mountain: The One-Hundred-Year Odyssey of a Chinese-American Family" by Lisa See. To sign up for this series, call (515) 239-5656 or visit the Library’s Information Desk.

Books @ Noon at Ames Public Library

Wednesday, December 17 at 12pm, Founders Suite, Ames Public Library. Share what you've read recently and hear about what everyone else is reading.