This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group George Washington Carver Exhibit All Day 2/17–2/26 Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 17 - 26 2026 George Washington Carver Exhibit All Day 2/17–2/26 Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Vestibule Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Exhibit, History/Genealogy Program Details: Come to the Library to see the "Iowa Roots, Global Impact: The Life and Legacy of George Washington Carver" exhibit. 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.
Reservation YSS Staff Meeting 9:15am–12:00pm Feb 17 2026 Tue YSS Staff Meeting 9:15am–12:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Purpose of Meeting Off-site staff meeting to discuss our goals for the upcoming year.
This event is in the "Family" group Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Family This event is in the "Family" group Feb 17 2026 Tue 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.
Reservation Zoom meeting 12:00pm–1:00pm Feb 17 2026 Tue Zoom meeting 12:00pm–1:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor Purpose of Meeting Meeting virtual
Reservation Retired Thinkers 1:00pm–3:00pm Feb 17 2026 Tue Retired Thinkers 1:00pm–3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Purpose of Meeting Discussion group
This event is in the "Family" group Baby Time 1:30pm–2:00pm Family This event is in the "Family" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Baby Time 1:30pm–2:00pm 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 Kids Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Family This event is in the "Family" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Kids Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Class/Workshop, Meetup Program Details: Come play chess! Whether you are just a beginner or already an expert, all kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to come have fun. Drop in and learn how to play or make new friends with other chess lovers. 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 "Adults" group International Community Meetup 5:00pm–6:00pm Family, Adults This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 17 2026 Tue International Community Meetup 5:00pm–6:00pm Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Family, Adults Program Type: Meetup Program Details: Join fellow international residents on the third Tuesday of each month for fun activities and culture-sharing. 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 Dog-Eared Books Thrills & Chills Book Club 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Dog-Eared Books Thrills & Chills Book Club 5:30pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion 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.
Reservation DKG (active and retired teachers) 6:00pm–8:15pm Feb 17 2026 Tue DKG (active and retired teachers) 6:00pm–8:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting educational projects for Ames area
This event is in the "Adults" group Conversation Circles: Spanish 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Conversation Circles: Spanish 7:00pm–8:30pm 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 Spanish. 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.
