Kids Summer Blast

Kids in 1st - 5th grade are invited to have a blast with us Thursdays at the Library!
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Ready, Set, Go!
Thursday, July 9, at 1:30pm, Storytime Room
Test your skills in a variety of silly, high energy 60-second challenges where you race against the clock.
Come ready for an hour of friendly competition and lots of fun!
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Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Thursday, July 16, at 1:30pm, Auditorium
See how far you and your team of 4 can get on a 300-piece summer-themed puzzle in just 75 minutes!
You can make a team ahead of time or just show up and we will get you grouped together. There will be prizes for 1st–3rd place teams. We will start promptly at 1:30pm, so late arrivals might not get to participate.
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Who Would Win?
Honeybees vs. Wasps!
Thursday, July 23, at 1:30pm, Auditorium
This program is for anyone who loves insects, science, and the popular Who Would Win book series! Join ISU Professor of Entomology, Dr. Matt O’Neal, for an afternoon of insect adventure. Explore the insect world, look at real insect collections, and learn key facts like: do they sting?
This program will culminate with a heavyweight battle between honeybees and wasps! Attendees will celebrate this battle by making a necklace from the wings of real butterflies.
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"Warriors" Celebration
Thursday, July 30, at 1:30pm, Auditorium
Are you in Thunderclan or Riverclan? Would you rather be a kittypet or a warrior? If you know the answer to these questions, you will love our Warriors celebration! Come to the Library for fun activities focusing on this popular book series by Erin Hunter.
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Supported by Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.