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Ames Public Library
515 Douglas Avenue
Ames, IA 50010
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct 11 2025 Sat

Pridefest: The Person I Care About Came Out, Now What?

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct 11 2025 Sat

Pridefest: The Person I Care About Came Out, Now What?

10:00am–11:00am
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Program Details:

Join a panel of individuals with both professional and lived experience to learn how to support the LGBTQIA+ person in your life.
 

Presented in partnership with Ames Public Library and Ames Pride. 


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
Oct 11 2025 Sat

Fiber Arts Meetup

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct 11 2025 Sat

Fiber Arts Meetup

10:00am–12:00pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
Program Details:

 

Crafters of all ages are invited to join fellow fiber arts enthusiasts and work on their projects. Knit, crochet, embroidery, or any other fiber craft is welcome! 

Please bring your own materials.

 


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
Oct 11 2025 Sat

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Family
This event is in the "Family" group
Oct 11 2025 Sat

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 "Adults" group
Oct 11 2025 Sat

Pridefest: Iowa's LGBTQ+ Legal Landscape

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct 11 2025 Sat

Pridefest: Iowa's LGBTQ+ Legal Landscape

11:00am–12:00pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Program Details:

Join a panel of experts to learn more about recent legislation and current laws impacting the LGBTQIA+ community. 


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
Oct 11 2025 Sat

Pridefest: Crafting and Cookies for Teens

12:00pm–2:00pm
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct 11 2025 Sat

Pridefest: Crafting and Cookies for Teens

12:00pm–2:00pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Event
Program Details:

Join us for a fun and inclusive afternoon of crafting and cookies! This is a welcoming space for 6th-12th grade teens to create wearable art for Pridefest. 


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
Oct 11 2025 Sat

Pridefest: Pride Storytime

12:45pm–1:15pm
Family
This event is in the "Family" group
Oct 11 2025 Sat

Pridefest: Pride Storytime

12:45pm–1:15pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event, Storytime
Program Details:

All ages are welcome to a Pride-themed storytime!


Presented in partnership with Ames Public Library and Ames Pride. Supported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation. 


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
Oct 11 2025 Sat

Pridefest: Kids Crafting & Parade

1:15pm–2:30pm
Family
This event is in the "Family" group
Oct 11 2025 Sat

Pridefest: Kids Crafting & Parade

1:15pm–2:30pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Youth Makerspace
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Event
Program Details:

After storytime, stay for a craft activity and express yourself though ribbons and color. 


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
Oct 11 2025 Sat

Conversation Circles: Russian

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct 11 2025 Sat

Conversation Circles: Russian

3:00pm–4:00pm
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 Russian. 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
Oct 11 2025 Sat

Conversation Circles: French

4:00pm–5:30pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct 11 2025 Sat

Conversation Circles: French

4:00pm–5:30pm
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 French. 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.

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