Learn about genealogy and your family history with Genealogy Plus!
The Story County Genealogical Society presents lectures and help sessions throughout the year.
Presented by Ames Public Library and the Story County Genealogical Society.
Genealogy & History Events
Topic — The Bells of Iowa State: An Enduring Tradition
Speaker — Eric Wittrock (Eric is an ISU Stanton Memorial Carillon Foundation Board member and is himself a carillonneur)
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.
Topic — Ames Oddities: A Pictorial Tour
Speaker — Kathy Svec, museum volunteer, with help from Sharon Wirth, Bob Bourne, and Alex Fejfar
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.
Topic — The Disappearance of German-Americans
Speaker — Dr. Jeremy Best
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.
Experience the precursor to cinema and moving pictures! Historian Mike Zahs and librarian Elizabeth Riordan will present a free, live Magic Lantern show at the Library.
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.
Run into a brick wall? Not sure where to start researching your roots?
Stop by this meetup of local genealogists to get help with research, software and writing your family story.
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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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.
Topic —
Speaker —
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.
Topic —
Speaker —
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.
Topic —
Speaker —
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.
Resources from Past Events
2022-2023 Related Documents
- December:
"The Cultural Impacts of the COVID Pandemic" Slides - January:
"Preserving Food Traditions" Handout - February:
"We Pronounce It ne-VAY-duh" - March:
Gems & Junk
2021-2022 Related Documents
- February: DNA Resources