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Ames Public Library
515 Douglas Avenue
Ames, IA 50010
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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov 1
-
27
2024

Ten Beautiful Things Exhibit

All Day 11/1 - 11/27
Family, Teens, Adults
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov 1
-
27
2024

Ten Beautiful Things Exhibit

All Day 11/1 - 11/27
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Vestibule
Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Iowa Center for the Book, Arts/Crafts, Exhibit
Program Details:

 

See the winning entries to the Ten Beautiful Things photo contest, inspired by the book by Molly Beth Griffin. Entries came from all over Iowa, celebrating the beauty of our state.

 


Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov 20 2024 Wed

ACCESS at the Library

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Cancelled
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov 20 2024 Wed

Cancelled

ACCESS at the Library

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social Services
Program Details:

 


Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov 20 2024 Wed

Conversation Circles: Chinese

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov 20 2024 Wed

Conversation Circles: Chinese

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning, Meetup
Program Details:

 

Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Chinese. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.

 


Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov 20 2024 Wed

View from the Margins Book Group

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov 20 2024 Wed

View from the Margins Book Group

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Meetup
Program Details:

 

Check out this book group for fresh insights and lively discussion about topics relating to society, identity, and culture.


Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

This event is in the "Family" group.
Nov 21 2024 Thu

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Family
This event is in the "Family" group.
Nov 21 2024 Thu

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Program Details:

 

Children of all ages and their grown-ups are invited to this storytime to build listening, language, and literacy skills through music, movement, song and action rhymes. Each week will feature a new theme.

 


Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nov 21 2024 Thu

Teen Videogames

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nov 21 2024 Thu

Teen Videogames

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Meetup
Program Details:

 

Need a brain break? Teens are invited to hang out and play videogames in the Teen Space!

A virtual reality system will be available to try out too.

 


Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov 21 2024 Thu

The Bridge Home

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov 21 2024 Thu

The Bridge Home

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social Services
Program Details:

 


Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

This event is in the "Family" group.
Nov 21 2024 Thu

Baby Time

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Family
This event is in the "Family" group.
Nov 21 2024 Thu

Baby Time

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Meetup, Storytime
Program Details:

 


Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

This event is in the "Family" group.
Nov 21 2024 Thu

Bedtime Stories

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Family
This event is in the "Family" group.
Nov 21 2024 Thu

Bedtime Stories

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Program Details:

 

Join us for a cozy version of our weekly Family Storytime. PJs optional!

 


Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

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