1) Afternoon Book Discussion for Adults

An afternoon book discussion for adults will be held at Kirkendall Public Library today at 1 p.m. This month's title is "Half Broke Horses" by Jeannette Walls. Books are available at the library if you haven't read it. If you have, feel free to attend. The event is free and open to everyone.

2) Drop-In Craft Time at the Library

Want to give the kids a chance to channel their inner artists? Swing by drop-in craft time today at Kirkendall Public Library. The event starts at 1 p.m. and no registration is required.

3) Ribbon Cutting for Travel & Transport Vacations

Want to help support a local business? Attend the ribbon cutting today for Travel & Transport Vacations, hosted by the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce. The event will be held at 213 Duff Ave. in Ames and will start at 12 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend!

4) On Deck for Tomorrow

Does your teen need something to do this summer? How about babysitting? Kirkendall Public Library will host a Red Cross babysitting class tomorrow starting at 9:30 a.m. This course gives youth ages 11 to 15 years old the knowledge and confidence to care for infants and school-age children. For a registration of fee of $85, the class combines video, activities, hands-on skills training and discussion for a complete learning experience.

Register by calling the Red Cross at (800) 733-2767.

5) The Weather

Today should be a beautiful day with the forecast calling for mostly sunny skies and a high temperature near 77 degrees. Tonight expect mainly clear skies early with a few clouds later. The overnight low should be near 54 degrees.