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Jun 19, 1997 · This short-lived library may have been the inspiration for the Ames Library Association, a subscription library founded on November 7, 1892. As early as November 21, 1893, the Association began attempts to secure the cooperation of the City Council in establishing a free city library.
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The first library association in Ames was formed in 1892. Membership in this association cost interested residents one dollar per year. C.W. Dudgeon, a jeweler, allowed people to run an exchange library on some shelves in part of his store at 213 Onondaga in 1898.
Feb 5, 2024 · Celia Brocker. Ames Tribune. 0:05. 0:51. Eliminating barriers is a top priority at the Ames Public Library. It's one of the many reasons why the state-of-the-art facility has become a melting pot of acceptance and community, thriving education and events.
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The Library encourages and welcomes program proposals from individuals and community groups. When a community group, agency, or individual approaches the Library with a programming request, the Library will consider partnership based on the following criteria: 1. The program fulfills the purpose of a Library program, as defined above 2. The program...
The Library’s goal in programming is to connect members of our community with a wide variety of ideas and perspectives. The Library is not obligated to represent multiple and/or opposing viewpoints within any one program or series. The Library welcomes the opportunity for other viewpoints to be represented in a separate program or series. Presentat...
All Library programs will be offered free of charge. Library programs must be non-commercial in nature. Although a businessperson or other professional expert may present a program, the information may not promote his or her specific business interest. No solicitation of future business, including but not limited to the development of prospect and ...
All programs must be open to the public. Every attempt will be made to accommodate all who wish to attend a program. 1. Attendance may be limited if the number of participants reaches the room capacity established by the Ames Fire Department. 2. When safety or the nature of a program requires it, attendance will be determined on a first-come, first...
Programs will be evaluated based on data collected from the audience, program partner(s), and staff.
The Ames Public Library Director and the Board of Trustees welcome feedback from customers. Any customer concerns will be handled promptly and courteously, as detailed in the Expressions of Concern Policy.
This policy has been developed in concert with the following American Library Association Guidance Documents: Libraries: An American Value Library Bill of Rights Interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights: “Library-initiated Programs as a Resource,” “Access to Library Resources and Services for Minors” and “Freedom to View Statement.” Library Po...
Jun 19, 1997 · The board of trustees of the Ames public library consists of nine (9) members. (Ord. No. 784, Sec. 1; Code 1956, Sec. 17-1) [State Law Ref. Iowa Code Sec. 392.5; Code 1973, Sec. 378.3] (Ord. No. 4024, 3-2-10) 15.2 APPOINTMENT, TERM OF TRUSTEES. Members of the board of trustees of the public library shall be appointed by the mayor, by and with ...
Resources, policies, and procedures to facilitate your involvement with PLA. The Public Library Association (PLA) is the largest association dedicated to supporting the unique and evolving needs of public library professionals.
