Special Collections

Explore historical photos of Ames and the surrounding area.

Check out a free pass to participating museums and attractions.

Check out a kid-focused tablet with themed educational apps for preschoolers and elementary age kids.

Have fun with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math at home! Each kit has books and activities to help your family explore a theme.

Need internet access? Check out a wi-fi hotspot and get online for free!

Ames Public Library has multiple copies of many books that are popular with book clubs, and they can be checked out for 6 weeks!

Buy books, movies and more at great prices from Literary Grounds or our Book Sales.