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Ames Public Library

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun 24 2026 Wed

View from the Margins Book Group

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun 24 2026 Wed

View from the Margins Book Group

7:00pm–8:00pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss 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 "Adults" group
Jun 25 2026 Thu

Iowa Aging & Disability Resource Center

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun 25 2026 Thu

Iowa Aging & Disability Resource Center

10:00am–12:00pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social Services
Program Details:

Community Support Advocates will be available to help older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers connect with local services and support.


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
Jun 25 2026 Thu

Swift Youth Writers Workshop

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jun 25 2026 Thu

Swift Youth Writers Workshop

10:00am–12:00pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Iowa Center for the Book, Author/Writing, Class/Workshop, Summer at the Library
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
Jun 25 2026 Thu

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Family
This event is in the "Family" group
Jun 25 2026 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 "Family" group
Jun 25 2026 Thu

Kids Summer Blast: THEME

1:30pm–2:30pm
Family
This event is in the "Family" group
Jun 25 2026 Thu

Kids Summer Blast: THEME

1:30pm–2:30pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

Kids in 1st- 5th grade are invited to have a blast with the Library!

This week's feature: THEME
Location: Library Auditorium

Description coming soon...

 


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
Jun 25 2026 Thu

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun 25 2026 Thu

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

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

Caring for someone with dementia can bring challenging moments. Join others who understand the journey and share your experiences, and leave with practical, confidence-building tools you can use right away.


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
Jun 25 2026 Thu

Baby Time

6:30pm–7:00pm
Family
This event is in the "Family" group
Jun 25 2026 Thu

Baby Time

6:30pm–7:00pm
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
Jun 26 2026 Fri

Storybook S.T.E.M.

10:00am–10:30am
Family
This event is in the "Family" group
Jun 26 2026 Fri

Storybook S.T.E.M.

10:00am–10:30am
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Meetup, Storytime
Program Details:

 

Families are invited to enjoy a short storytime and get hands-on with a fun related STEM activity for all ages!

 


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
Jun 26 2026 Fri

Swift Youth Writers Workshop

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jun 26 2026 Fri

Swift Youth Writers Workshop

10:00am–12:00pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Iowa Center for the Book, Author/Writing, Class/Workshop, Summer at the Library
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.

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