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Donations to Ames Public Library

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Thank you for your interest in making a donation to Ames Public Library.

Monetary Donations

Monetary contributions from individuals, families, businesses, and community organizations help the Library maintain and expand collections, services, and programs.

Commemorative Donations

  • Gifts
    Celebrate friends and relatives, their birthdays, or other special occasions by making a donation. The Library has a specially printed gift enclosure which you may present to the recipient.

  • Memorials
    Make a memorial donation in honor of a friend, relative, or valued member of the community. The Library will send an acknowledgement to the family of the individual you are honoring.

How to Make a Donation

  1. Print and fill out the Donation Form.
  2. Make a check out to "Ames Public Library Friends Foundation."
  3. Bring the completed form and check to the Information desk or mail to:
    Ames Public Library
    Attn: Lynne Carey
    515 Douglas Avenue
    Ames, Iowa 50010

Book DonationsBook Donations

Ames Public Library welcomes your donated books, audio books, movies, music, and magazines. Your donation will be added to the Library's collection or sold at the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation book sales or Literary Grounds to help enhance our programs and services.

Guidelines for donating books and other items >>

Contact UsContact Us

For more information, call (515) 239-5640 or e-mail lcarey@amespubliclibrary.org.