Library book sale this weekend

The Ames Public Library will hold its annual book sale this weekend.

The event, sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library, begins at 6:30 p.m. Friday.

The sale continues from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Admission on Friday is $2 and will be free the remainder of the weekend.

Paperback books will be 50 cents and hardcover books $1. On Sunday, shoppers can buy an entire box of books for $5.

Police association walk/run Saturday

The Ames Police Benevolent Association will hold a 5K Walk/Run at 9 a.m. Saturday to benefit the Ames Boys and Girls Club and the Ames Police Benevolent Association.

Registration is from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Cost of the run is $20, which includes a T-shirt and food.

For more information, call Officer Tom Shelton at 239-5432.

Conservation center now open

The Story County Conservation Center will open to the public for its seasonal weekend viewing Saturday.

Activities include photo display and exhibits, trails and a bird-watching area. The center also has several county brochures.

Center weekend hours are 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. It is also open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Volunteer hosts are needed to greet and assist visitors.

For more information, or to volunteer, call 232-2516 or e-mail [email protected].

– compiled by Anna Holland