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Ames Public Library

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(515) 239-5646

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

This event is in the "Family" group
Jul 7 2025 Mon

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Family
This event is in the "Family" group
Jul 7 2025 Mon

Toddler Storytime

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

 

Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.

 


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
Jul 7 2025 Mon

Mary Greeley Medical Center at APL

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens, Adults
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 7 2025 Mon

Mary Greeley Medical Center at APL

11:00am–1:00pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social Services
Program Details:


Staff from Mary Greeley Medical Center will be available in the Library to talk about inpatient and outpatient mental health services in the Ames community.

  • Mondays, 11am-1pm on the second floor

 


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
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul 7 2025 Mon

Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens

11:30am–12:30pm
Family, Teens
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul 7 2025 Mon

Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens

11:30am–12:30pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Teens
Program Type: Health/Fitness, Special Event
Program Details:

 

Having a full stomach of good food is important! Eat a free lunch weekdays this summer from 11:30am-12:30pm in the Library's Auditorium.


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
Jul 7 2025 Mon

Conversation Circles: English

12:30pm–1:30pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 7 2025 Mon

Conversation Circles: English

12:30pm–1:30pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning, Meetup
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
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul 7 2025 Mon

Intro to AI (for kids!)

1:00pm–2:00pm
Family, Teens
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul 7 2025 Mon

Intro to AI (for kids!)

1:00pm–2:00pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family, Teens
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library, Technology
Program Details:

 

Have you ever wondered what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is and how to use it? 


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
Jul 7 2025 Mon

UnityPoint Health - Eyerly Ball at the Library

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 7 2025 Mon

UnityPoint Health - Eyerly Ball at the Library

1:30pm–3:30pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social Services
Program Details:

 

Staff from UnityPoint Health - Eyerly Ball will be available in the Library to connect you with mental health services.

  • Mondays, 1:30-3:30pm on the second floor

 


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
Jul 8 2025 Tue

Terrific Tuesdays: Celia's Sing Along Dance Party

10:00am–11:00am
Family
This event is in the "Family" group
Jul 8 2025 Tue

Terrific Tuesdays: Celia's Sing Along Dance Party

10:00am–11:00am
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

 

Terrific Tuesdays features performers from all over the Midwest in a variety of acts. Families of all ages are encouraged to come participate and watch these amazingly talented artists and performers.


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
Jul 8 2025 Tue

The Bridge Home

11:00am–2:00pm
Teens, Adults
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 8 2025 Tue

The Bridge Home

11:00am–2:00pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Jonie & John Fitzsimmons Study Room - 1st 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
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul 8 2025 Tue

Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens

11:30am–12:30pm
Family, Teens
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul 8 2025 Tue

Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens

11:30am–12:30pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Teens
Program Type: Health/Fitness, Special Event
Program Details:

 

Having a full stomach of good food is important! Eat a free lunch weekdays this summer from 11:30am-12:30pm in the Library's Auditorium.


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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